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Well, these look like the nicest ones yet...and the most expensive. I like the location and size of the controller. Where did you find the switched power to hook them up?

Take a look at these! 99 cents and free shipping! On edit: They changed the price on me. I guess they're using "dynamic pricing." https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804639873871.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.4303788fSrocve&gps-id=pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40000.327270.0&scm_id=1007.40000.327270.0&scm-url=1007.40000.327270.0&pvid=349af887-41be-4e5d-a194-8cfb0e058c16&_t=gps-id:pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40000.327270.0,pvid:349af887-41be-4e5d-a194-8cfb0e058c16,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238115%232000&pdp_npi=4%40dis!USD!12.89!0.99!!!12.89!!%402101ec1f16982186902871995e4e3b!12000030632667311!rec!US!!AB&search_p4p_id=202310250024503174870571940244061969_4

Thanks for pointing that out! In the video, they showed a three position switch being installed, so I thought it was a two-speed.

Funny, I like the colorful controller better. My hands get numb after riding for a while. Anything that might help that is what I'm after. I think the touring grips are the cushiest, and therefor the most likely to help. It seems most the work I do on anything takes longer than expected. Sometimes much longer.

This looks similar (and even cheaper!): https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804650654330.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000014.3.777f6f1fNICIiK&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40000.326746.0&scm_id=1007.40000.326746.0&scm-url=1007.40000.326746.0&pvid=f0cc1b02-de6a-4c1f-a866-53350e648926&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40000.326746.0,pvid:f0cc1b02-de6a-4c1f-a866-53350e648926,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238109%23201&pdp_npi=4%40dis!USD!3.64!1.82!!!3.64!!%402101fb1316981992679225458ed031!12000030679448036!rec!US!!AB Apparently, you didn't put them on the way that's shown in the video (wrapping the heaters around the grips, then putting heat shrink tubing over the heaters)...?

Yeah, the grips look good. The controller, not so much. Actually, I was looking at these Oxford grips: nhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N12ZYR9/ref=sw_img_1?smid=A2Q63DCTCV9545&th=1 I was kinda just waiting to see if there were some VFR specific ones, and for someone to confirm that the Oxfords were good. But now with the discussion about heating pads, I'm back on the fence. For one thing, the pads just have a lead that can route pretty much anywhere, where the Oxfords have a directional lead that has to have enough room to fit. I've shaved down the stops on my triple tree and frame so I can turn the wheel sharper. I'm not sure the Oxfords won't hit the tank at full lock. Also, which Oxfords would I buy? I was leaning toward the premium touring grips, but do I want the touring grips? Are the Evos better? So many options...

Wow. I'm surprised they've held up well enough to move from bike to bike. But I'm going to count this as another mark in favor of heating pads.

Good to know, if I do this, I probably won't have to re-do it in a year.

Sounds like I'd have to get a heated jacket liner first, then get the heated glove liners. This is probably the way to go for extreme cold riding. I'm thinking heated grips first, then onto other measures if I need more. I live in NW Washington. We get a lot of rain. Where are you located?

Wow. That's hella cheap. And I'm a cheap bastid, so I'm considering this.

I've never used 'em, but I think it's time I got some heated grips for my 5th gen. I was wondering if there were some made specifically for the VFR... Anyone? Or if anyone has any input on the subject...?

I think that would be great. I would be willing to buy one and put it on my headers. I was going to look into what it would take to get these made, but if you think you have this covered, it's all you.

Oh, man... This is a gut punch, and I never met him. Condolences to all who knew him, and to his family. RIP Lance Was he riding his motorcycle when this accident happened? Is it possible (and appropriate) that we get some plaques made in his honor/memory that would fit on the WyLD headers? Maybe saying something like "WyLD header made possible by Lance Chubbic aka sfdownhill," or maybe just "In memory of sfdownhill."

Thank you to Duc2V4 and sfdownhill! We all have busy schedules and plenty of things to do, but you guys came through!

Woohoo!

Awesome news! Thanks Duc2V4 for covering the extras. I just met a guy last week with a 5th gen. I'll be running the idea of buying a set past him. And thanks sfdownhill for doing your part. I'm excited for this to finally happen, since I just missed the last batch and wasn't sure if another run would ever happen!

Hey now, I have a Black Widow can on my bike. Is it the BEST quality can? No. But it looks good and sounds good.

Thanks for hanging in there. I'm really hoping this doesn't fall through. We had 22 takers on this at one point, so I thought we'd hit that 15. I'm considering buying another just to help get us over the hump.

Awesome. I didn't know these places existed.

Good point. This piece isn't actually anything. It's what's left of something. Guess I don't need it.

Working on my 1987 project bike, I found this in the fuel line. Since the tank was disconnected, I don't know if this was used to plug the fuel line or if it's supposed to be in the line. It looks like it might be a one-way valve.

Thanks for the offer. I bought the 1986 harness. I think it will work.

Ok, so, it's the 1986 that has the cam sensor (pulser?)? Not the 1987? So, a 1986 harness should work fine on a 1987. Right?

Well, I might have already found my harness. Only problem is, it's off a 1986 instead of 1987. https://www.ebay.com/itm/385423305220?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=385423305220&targetid=1645685074048&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=1027744&poi=&campaignid=16730423415&mkgroupid=135815925780&rlsatarget=pla-1645685074048&abcId=9300841&merchantid=101677350

LOL! Yeah, I've been starting to lean that way.