Adding Heater elements for Heated Seats.

[DarrinGT]

I have decided what to get Lori for Christmas this year, Heated Seat for the bike. We have a 97 Royal with aftermarket Studded Mustang Seats. I would like to add a heated element to Her Seat only, I don't really need it but she would Love it!

 

Is there a way to do this or any suggestions to someone that can do this for me? I would love to have it done and have just Her seat under the tree. Oh hell who am I kidding, I love to have her Seat anywhere, but that is a story for another forum,...

 

Thanks for the input,..

[The Tooch]

You can try.... http://cozywinters.com search for motorcycle heated seat kits.

[Yammer Dan]

I have a set of heated seat covers from a old Saab. Got me thinking....:Avatars_Gee_George:See how much trouble I can get into.

[DarrinGT]

I have a set of heated seat covers from a old Saab. Got me thinking....:Avatars_Gee_George:See how much trouble I can get into.

 

I know exactly what you mean, I can get some from a Volvo Seat that may able able to make work, but I would rather have an experienced professional do it, so I dont ruin an expensive seat.

 

I admit that I have not removed the rear seat to see what it would take to remove the leather, as I just had this wild hair idea last night but will look more into it in the next day or so...

[DarrinGT]

You can try.... http://cozywinters.com search for motorcycle heated seat kits.

 

I Like the looks of that, Thanks,..!

 

http://cozywinters.com/shop/heated-motorcycle-seat.html

[DarrinGT]

Well I decided to purchase the Heat Demons seat warmers and do both seats. Gonna do them myself and see how it goes, Hopefully I wont wreck a perfectly good pair of $500.00 Mustang Seats.

 

Here is what I am getting, Will post on the project when I tear into them. ,...dont tell Lori,.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEAT-DEMONS-Seat-Warmer-Kit-with-Hi-Low-Switch-Panel-Dual-210172-/231730521940?hash=item35f4372754:g:TYgAAOSw9mFWK6v9&vxp=mtr

 

[DarrinGT]

Started working on Lori's Christmas Present, Here is the progress:

 

Heating Element Kit:

 

 

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s564/Darrin-GT/2015-11-28%2010.39.35_zpsa8twr8yh.jpg

 

Heater Controls:

 

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s564/Darrin-GT/2015-11-28%2011.11.16_zpsm9wtnhbg.jpg

 

Removing the Leather, First drill out the Rivets:

 

 

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s564/Darrin-GT/2015-11-28%2010.39.19_zpsma8x1puv.jpg

 

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s564/Darrin-GT/2015-11-28%2010.39.22_zpscd4pe2vp.jpg

 

 

Position the Heating Element:

 

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s564/Darrin-GT/2015-11-28%2010.56.18_zpsdymjuhlb.jpg

 

Run the wire down through the seat:

 

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s564/Darrin-GT/2015-11-28%2010.59.23_zpsfndoettf.jpg

 

remove the Adhesive Tape from the heating element, stick it to the foam and fight the Leather back over everything:

 

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s564/Darrin-GT/2015-11-28%2011.10.42_zpsh0xgojwc.jpg

 

Now I need to get new rivets and fasten the leather to the Underside.

 

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s564/Darrin-GT/2015-11-28%2011.10.58_zpsawhcau9f.jpg

 

That's it for now, Will be doing my seat next week.. Gotta Run,..

[DarrinGT]

Second seat, Same as the First,..

 

Mustang Studded Drivers Saddle:

 

 

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s564/Darrin-GT/2015-11-30%2015.46.18_zpsvjg8jh3u.jpg

 

 

Drill Out the Rivets: I only had to do the Fronts and down the sides. Did not have to remove the Back like of rivets.

 

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s564/Darrin-GT/2015-11-30%2015.46.07_zps6c9tj6oj.jpg

 

Pull Back the Leather and position the Heating Element, and drill and drop the heater cord through the seat.

 

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s564/Darrin-GT/2015-11-30%2016.03.17_zpsmgjse93w.jpg

 

One option that you have is to add this foam pad on top of the seat grid depending on how much heat you want. so for Lori's I did not add the foam pad, She loves it HOT, and also there is a Solder Joint inside the pad that is pretty thick, Hers ended up where she will not feel it. On mine, I dont need it as Hot as she likes, and the solder joint ended up on my right butt cheeck, so I installed Both Foam Pads on top of my seating element.

 

First One before cutting:

 

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s564/Darrin-GT/2015-11-30%2016.03.35_zpssm6v8vpg.jpg

 

Here are both pads trimmed and installed on the seat. They have Adhesive on the backs.

 

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s564/Darrin-GT/2015-11-30%2016.05.52_zps525dyzqy.jpg

 

Pull the leather back over the seat and re attached the leather to the bottom of the seat.

 

It was really easier than I thought, The wiring will be easy as well, might not be able to do that till after Christmas when I get my bike down to my shop for some work, Right now it is in my garage at home.

 

Now I will box up her seat, wrap it up and stick it under the tree and watch her sweat it out till Christmas.

 

That's it for now...

[Ace]

Looks like you did a really nice job, It will be interesting how well the seats work I know heat demons hand warmers work well so I'm sure the seats will work just as well.

[DarrinGT]

Well the Headed Seats were a Success! Lori LOVED it and was Totally Surprised! It was fun to watch her open her new Heated Seat. Now I just have to install the Switch in the bike and hook up the wires.

 

However I had the Rare Opportunity to go for a Ride on Christmas Day It was Sunny and 46 deg and the roads were clear, so I slapped my saddle back on the bike and took it for a spin.

 

Great Day all together!!

 

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s564/Darrin-GT/20151225_160247_001_zpsi30jmhnk.jpg

 

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s564/Darrin-GT/20151225_160305_zpsvcmxis5b.jpg

[Pegasus1300]

That was a neat present for your wife. She will really love it. I bought my wife a set of Warm and Safe heated gear and her reaction was so fun to see also. I already have it wired,just waiting for the snow to go away to try them out.

 

BTW I know you have your heating elements but in case anyone is thinking of this try http://www.motorcycledave.com .

He has gel pads and heating elements for any seat and real good DIY instructions.

[jimmy99]

 

BTW I know you have your heating elements but in case anyone is thinking of this try www.motorcycledave.com .

He has gel pads and heating elements for any seat and real good DIY instructions.

 

Thanks, I saved the site to my favs. I would like a gel pad and might as well add heat while it is apart. Good project for the winter months.

[djh3]

I tried to get the wife a heated seat today. It was attached to a 2016 Victory XCT. But was almost 4k over what we had budgeted. So big no sale.

[Pegasus1300]

Well at least you tried,she can't say you didn't try. And who knows, maybe it will work out better later.