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31 May 2010
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DRZ wiring
Hi All, first ever post on hubb but afraid not very exciting! I'm looking at putting heated grips on drz and have found a connector behind headlight coming out of instruments coloured blk/yel stripe & blk/wh stripe with nothing connected. Is this a spare supply or for diagnostics etc? I'm thinking the latter as it only had 5v or so coming out of it. If so, are there any other spare supply connectors or will I have to run the wiring back to the battery? Thanks Tim
PS Has anyone had any electrical issues (sensors, CDI etc) or otherwise with drz's? (Going to change batteries for something a bit more reliable).
PPS Me and Daisy off to S. America (Nov) on 2 of them (04 models) for 4mths..... CANNOT wait!!!!
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I would run a new fused supply from the battery and switch it with the ignition via a relay. Alternatively, you can get "smart" relays that only allow power through when a battery has sufficiant charge.
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Wiring to the battery is the easy option as long as you remember to turn the grips off every time. I've seen a few embarassed owners return to their bike only find a flat battery.....
Ideally you want to use a power feed that is switched i.e. only live when the ignition's switched on. I've used power feed wires from brake lights in the past by replacing the connector with a piggy-back spade connector & taking that live feed to power the heated grips.
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Originally Posted by *Touring Ted*
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Sounds like a relay running through the ignition is the way to go!(good link ta TT)  will give it a go and let u know.
Has anyone had any cdi, sensor or regulator problems? Ive only done a couple of thousand miles so dont really know the bikes possible issues(both S model 04) ! Have a mate who says he might have a spare cdi so will be taking that.
While I'm here and on a roll with the replies.. I'm thinking of beefing up the subframe to cope with a bit of luggage, downward struts, bolts and locating tabs has anyone done this before?
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If you need to brace the subframe, you're taking too much gear. !!
Theres no point having a lightweight enduro capable bike to then load it up like a landrover.
I've not heard of subframes snapping but then again, people tend to pack very light on a DRZ. Soft luggage panniers and a ortlieb seem to be the norm !
As for electrics, the only high mileage failures I've heard of are the Stator !!
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While I'm here and on a roll with the replies.. I'm thinking of beefing up the subframe to cope with a bit of luggage, downward struts, bolts and locating tabs has anyone done this before?
Thanks for your help 
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Made these recently, mounted to lugs welded to the frame above the swingarm pivot to brace the subframe.
More here, don't be confused by the bike changing colour, it's the same bike:
DRZ PANNIER FRAMES - Steve's Photos
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