Heated seat without a true mod?

[radiotinnitus]

Hi all,

I want a heated seat for the upcoming cold weather riding. I don't want to spend many hundreds on a new Sargent heated seat with built in controller, wiring, etc. My question is there any 12 volt heated seat pad available that can plug into my 12 volt accessory socket?

 

[wickerman]

Found this one:

Symtec Heat Demon Seat Warmer Pad - RevZilla

 

[johnakay]

never had that problem. only feet and hands that got really cold.

 

[Fuzzy]

My question is there any 12 volt heated seat pad available that can plug into my 12 volt accessory socket?

The Honda accessory outlet only has a 1 amp fuse. Nowhere near enough for a heated seat.

 

[Chestnut]

But you wouldn't have to necessarily get a whole new seat, it's a pad that goes right under the upholstery.

 

[davidc83]

Buy heated pants, then not only your butt is warm, your legs would be warm also....

 

[Old Can Ride]

Buy heated pants, then not only your butt is warm, your legs would be warm also....

Or buy heated pants, jacket, and gloves and just stay worm all over your body without all the work of putting a pad under the seat cover!

 

[Chestnut]

Or buy heated pants, jacket, and gloves and just stay worm all over your body without all the work of putting a pad under the seat cover!

You forgot socks. Definitely need heated socks.

 

[dduelin]

The Honda accessory outlet only has a 1 amp fuse. Nowhere near enough for a heated seat.

It's a good reason to not rely exclusively on the Honda accessory power point. It's easy to wire one that can use the full 15 amps available through a power point. It comes in handy for tire compressor use or for something like a heating pad (if they make one that plugs in like this.)

 

[Thangmorian]

Hi all,

I want a heated seat for the upcoming cold weather riding. I don't want to spend many hundreds on a new Sargent heated seat with built in controller, wiring, etc. My question is there any 12 volt heated seat pad available that can plug into my 12 volt accessory socket?

Pants. You want a good pair of insulated riding pants, and heated boots if your current pair isn't up to the task. Also tuck your feet in out of the wind. I was able to ride to 20F with just heated grips as a commuter 35 minutes each way, back when I had a V-Strom. I only wished I had heated gloves as my thumbs were always cold. Are you planning on riding below 20F. Course your tolerance to cold will very so YMMV.

 

[StratTuner]

I use a car seat heating pad and sit on that. $20 on amazon

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[2brnut2b]

Here is what you need if you want to make the heated seat mod:
2X CAR Seat Heater 1 Controls Carbon Fiber Heating PAD Cushion Warmer PAD Kits | eBay
Sold as a pair ...

 

[johnakay]

I use a car seat heating pad and sit on that. $20 on amazon

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does it get cold in california,thought it was a sunshine state.

 

[itlives]

Here is what you need if you want to make the heated seat mod:
2X CAR Seat Heater 1 Controls Carbon Fiber Heating PAD Cushion Warmer PAD Kits | eBay
Sold as a pair ...

Two sets of those and some duct tape and you're set! Seriously!

 

[StratTuner]

Here's a picture of what I use. I made a thigh strap for the controller, so I can reach it while riding. Link [HERE]. ($26 not $20 now)

(Cold in California? yes, sometimes. The high desert in winter can be cold (below 40F), and I remember coming down from Lake Tahoe once when it was 28F! Actually that experience is what made me get this stuff!)

 

[walawn]

Corbin makes a great heated seat for $352

 

[itlives]

Corbin makes a great heated seat for $352

I choose the heat pad Strats shows and $325 worth of gas, Alex.

 

[Nortwestrider]

Or use a GOOD set of insulated riding pants and layer under them !!.
I know everybody's tolerance for cold is different and as I get older ( 52 now ) mine go's down.
But I ride year round in Seattle were it is around 35 or colder and raining most days from November to February and I have found after doing this for 35+ years is that LAYERS are my friend.
I wear a balaclava shirt with a sweat shirt over it under my Aerostich Darien jacket.I also wear a pair of Under Armor pants under my First Gear HT over pants ( with the winter liner installed ) and I'm warm and waterproof.I use HIPPO HANDS and my homemade $20 heated grips..

This was the best winter riding gear investment I have ever made !!

Live life,be yourself !!!!.