Al Bates Posted February 25, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 25, 2008 Heated Seats I checked it out at the Michigan Swap Meet yesterday. Talked to the guy and said that he does all models and uses the best stuff out there. He had two seats on display so I sat on them and yes they were warm. Felt good if you know what I mean! The pricing was very reasonable. http://www.motorcyclehotseat.com Phone number 248-446-1718 Motorcycle Hot Seat c/o Steve Tamplin 11484 Ridge Road South Lyon, MI 48178 E-mail from Steve: Thanks Al, Checked out the post and the comments. The heating system will only draw about 2 amps, so that should be no problem. Also the heating element will not change the look of the seat. Tell the guy's from your forum that if they mention your post for the month of March I will give them a 10% discount. If I get a few jobs, I'll give you a 20% discount on your seat. Thanks Al!!! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Terror Posted February 25, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 25, 2008 I have heated seats in my truck and love them but as far as the bike it come down to the age old question of can the charging syatem support the draw on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted February 25, 2008 Share #3 Posted February 25, 2008 Have them in my Saab. They are nice and I have them in a older Saab I had for parts. Take covers off and make them fit Bike?? Makes me think.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Bates Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted February 25, 2008 I have heated seats in my truck and love them but as far as the bike it come down to the age old question of can the charging syatem support the draw on that? Have to talk to him about this new heating stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggler Posted February 25, 2008 Share #5 Posted February 25, 2008 I have heated seats in my LHS. They are great in the winter. I have no clue why you would need them on the motorcycle. I mean your not driving in the winter snow and ice. However, we can all have heated motorcycle seats if we just eat beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Popeye Posted February 25, 2008 Share #6 Posted February 25, 2008 I have heated seats in my LHS. They are great in the winter. I have no clue why you would need them on the motorcycle. I mean your not driving in the winter snow and ice... I agree. What I could use is a cooled seat 99% of the time. Can't remember having a cold butt on a scoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa smurf Posted February 25, 2008 Share #7 Posted February 25, 2008 wife has heated seats. she'd smack me for saying that, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Highway Posted February 26, 2008 Share #8 Posted February 26, 2008 Left out this mourning when it was 39 deg. Wife and I rode for about 5 hours. Thats why they make carharts. Would love to have heated seats, but my 06 has the pillowed type seats and do you know if his system would mess up the seat looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted February 26, 2008 Share #9 Posted February 26, 2008 Signs of old age I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autopilot Posted February 26, 2008 Share #10 Posted February 26, 2008 I don't know about the seat, but the Pic on their home page is killer!!! autopilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted February 26, 2008 Share #11 Posted February 26, 2008 Yeah bet the seat in that pic is warm!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Bates Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share #12 Posted February 26, 2008 E-mail from Steve: Thanks Al, Checked out the post and the comments. The heating system will only draw about 2 amps, so that should be no problem. Also the heating element will not change the look of the seat. Tell the guy's from your forum that if they mention your post for the month of March I will give them a 10% discount. If I get a few jobs, I'll give you a 20% discount on your seat. Thanks Al!!! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted February 26, 2008 Share #13 Posted February 26, 2008 Only 2 amps? I would have thought you couldn't get enough heat out of 2 amps to do any good. Apparently it works though, or he wouldn't be doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggler Posted February 27, 2008 Share #14 Posted February 27, 2008 Only 2 amps? I would have thought you couldn't get enough heat out of 2 amps to do any good. Apparently it works though, or he wouldn't be doing it. 2 amps at 12 volts is 24 watts. That's warm enough when put inside a seat with you butt planted on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted February 27, 2008 Share #15 Posted February 27, 2008 Compared to the ratings I see on heated jackets and such being in the neighborhood of 75 watts and more, 24 watts just doesn't sound like much. And then about the jackets, I read that you're not supposed to wear very heavy clothing underneath one, as the heating elements need to be pretty well right next to you to transfer the heat. Considering all the winter clothing, jeans - maybe flannel lined, chaps, possibly long johns, and add to that the material of the seat, are you really going to be able to feel 24 watts of heat through all that? I guess the only way to really know would be to try it and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jercoupe Posted February 28, 2008 Share #16 Posted February 28, 2008 My wife's biggest complant in the cold is her butt becomes a ice cube. We have gone with heated grips and heated vests so i guess a heated seat for her is next. Wonder how long she has to ride on the metal fender while he works on the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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