It would depend on the electrical load, the condition of the charging system and the quality of the connections. A marginal connection would fit the symptoms.

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Pat- 2007 DL650A was ridden to all 48 contiguous states. 2012 DL650A is just getting started.
Nicknames for posting ease on my part, Vee = all DL1000s. Wee = 2004-2011 DL650s. Glee = 2012+ DL650s

hmm..guess i'm going to have to check all the connectors in the light.

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2006 Vstrom 650

1999 Triumph Trophy 1200

2012 Vstrom 650 (current)

I replaced the POS controller twice. The third time I replaced it with a DPDT 3 position toggle switch. I wired one side of the switch in parallel and the other in series with the center off. This yields a high and low heat setting that has worked out very well even running Grip Puppies.

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^^^ this ^^^

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2007 DL1000WF (with farkles)

This was a long time ago, but i wanted to rant.

So with this system, it is actually really easy to tell where the problem is. When there is no heat, the controller-panel is lit up just like normal. So I know the DIN connector probably isn't the problem (assuming no pins are bent).

And since it is both grips that are not heating, then it must be the little white connector from the controller-box to the pig-tail which goes to the two grips connectors. I'm assuming the wires aren't pushed in good, or come unseated with vibration inside the connector. Because all i have to do is reach down and jiggle it (probably not smart while riding, but i get cold! lol) and they start heating up.

So, my question is, has anyone out there snipped off these connectors and used something else? I'd prefer not to permenantly attach the wires by crimping or soldering, because i like the thought of being able to unplug them (for whatever reason). Is there another set of connectors that are more reliable?

thanks.

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2006 Vstrom 650

1999 Triumph Trophy 1200

2012 Vstrom 650 (current)

not being a smart a$$ but do you see yourself needing to take heated grips off and on? why not solder? if you NEED to unplug them for some reason side cuts or a pocket knife work well.

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The only reason I can think is in the case of installing new accessories and wanting to rerun wires. It is VERY crowded inside there and I did quite a bit of studying before deciding where everything would go.

Anyways, that might end up being my solution, just hoping the find a more reliable plug i could use instead.

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2006 Vstrom 650

1999 Triumph Trophy 1200

2012 Vstrom 650 (current)

Cut off the cheap plastic bullet connectors and use posi-locks instead? That would be an easy "semi-permanent" solution. I've got a few in my Oxford wire run.

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2012 DL650 Shiro Nakama #27
Ride Report: In The Footsteps of Lewis & Clark

Okay, so I found the problem. I pulled apart the cheap plastic main connector going to the controller box and then to the pigtails and I noticed some brown scarring on 1 of the pins. It looks like the flange opening had been shoved open a little bit, probably my fault, and it was likely causing arcing or loss of connection, and the arcing was likely creating a lot of heat. So, I wasn't able to get connectors because the nearest retailer of them is not conveniently located. So I just decided to use mechanical crimps. It works great now and I think the grips are hotter now that they are not losing connection

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2006 Vstrom 650

1999 Triumph Trophy 1200

2012 Vstrom 650 (current)

My Oxford controller just failed, luckily not a critical time. I will replace it with a heat-troller. No more buttons!

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07 DL1000, all farkled up