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Did something stupid today... - lemontree_imp - 07-05-2015
Hi folks,
I did something silly today - i switched off my CB11 and forgot to turn off my Oxford Heated Grips before I left the bike for an hour. I came back and it didn't turn over, making a buzzing noise from the battery.
My question is… Can I simply recharge the battery? I'd like to avoid buying another! Thanks!
RE: Did something stupid today... - the Ferret - 07-05-2015
Recharge the battery, it will be fine, but Oxford heated grips, as far as I know, have always had a microprocessor that turns off the unit after 5 mintues if the key is switched off to prevent such things. I know mine and my brothers do. Are yours a real old pair?
RE: Did something stupid today... - JustPassinThru_imp - 07-05-2015
That is odd. I'm finding the battery is pretty hardy...I've accidentally left the key on for an hour, 55-watt headlight on (shut down with the kill switch) and had no issues.
In this recent heat wave I'd been shutting it down at every long light. All that re-starting...again, no issues.
On my BMWs and my Burgman, my heated grips were key controlled. Is there no way to wire yours up that way?
RE: Did something stupid today... - lemontree_imp - 07-05-2015
(07-05-2015, 10:52 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Recharge the battery, it will be fine, but Oxford heated grips, as far as I know, have always had a microprocessor that turns off the unit after 5 mintues if the key is switched off to prevent such things. I know mine and my brothers do. Are yours a real old pair?
yes it looks like the older pair. Not sure what model, though. I did leave it on with 100% heat power if that makes any different to the consumption rate of battery.
RE: Did something stupid today... - kennyw - 07-06-2015
(07-05-2015, 10:57 PM)lemontree_imp Wrote:(07-05-2015, 10:52 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Recharge the battery, it will be fine, but Oxford heated grips, as far as I know, have always had a microprocessor that turns off the unit after 5 mintues if the key is switched off to prevent such things. I know mine and my brothers do. Are yours a real old pair?
yes it looks like the older pair. Not sure what model, though. I did leave it on with 100% heat power if that makes any different to the consumption rate of battery.
That will do it. Just recharge the battery and it will be fine.
RE: Did something stupid today... - the Ferret - 07-06-2015
(07-05-2015, 10:57 PM)lemontree_imp Wrote:(07-05-2015, 10:52 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Recharge the battery, it will be fine, but Oxford heated grips, as far as I know, have always had a microprocessor that turns off the unit after 5 mintues if the key is switched off to prevent such things. I know mine and my brothers do. Are yours a real old pair?
yes it looks like the older pair. Not sure what model, though. I did leave it on with 100% heat power if that makes any different to the consumption rate of battery.
yes it looks like the older pair. Not sure what model, though. I did leave it on with 100% heat power if that makes any different to the consumption rate of battery.
Wow..how cold IS it in Australia? I only use about 40% power down into the 30s Fahrenheit lol