Heated Gear
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,380
Likes: 1
From: ,,
Heated Gear
Alright Gentlemen, We are rapidly approaching frosty in the DC area. So my question is what are you guys running for heated rigs i.e. Jackets, pants, gloves and controllers.
I vowed that this year I wont stable the bike for anything short of freezing rain/sleet/snow so any advice would be appreciated.
I vowed that this year I wont stable the bike for anything short of freezing rain/sleet/snow so any advice would be appreciated.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 577
Likes: 4
I have heated grips on the Glide and the Dyna. Gerbings heated jacket and gloves as well. Lower on the Glide. Although it doesn't get too cold in LA, I have a place in the mountains just north of town, winter mornings are often in the 20s-30s.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,707
Likes: 4
From: Newtown, PA
Nothing beats Gerbing. You can ride down to zero degrees. I have the gloves and jacket liner. They are the best. Go to their web page for product listings and to find local dealers/suppliers: http://www.gerbing.com
Richard...
Richard...
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 682
Likes: 1
From: Wichita, KS
I have a Warm and Safe liner, and Gerbing gloves and socks, with a Warm and Safe dual controller. Love the liner, but the gloves are a bit big, and I rarely use the socks, but they work great when it's cold! Don't forget about Widder too, but I think they draw more juice IIRC.
http://www.warmnsafe.com/
Mike
http://www.warmnsafe.com/
Mike
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 159
Likes: 0
From: Ocala National Forest, FL
RE: Heated Gear
I left the DC area about 10 years ago in search of a warmer climate & ended up in Central FL. The "winter" mornings here can still cause some serious pain to my fingers when the temps dip fbetween the mid 30's to the low 40's. I ordered a pair of battery operated glove liners that look like they might do the trick in keeping my fingers toasty: http://vasoglove.com/ . They are pricey but if they work then well worth it as I wanted to remain wireless. I'm supposed to receive them before T-giving and will post feedback then. I would recommend a good pair of chaps. I bought mine from Fox Creek leather ( a VA based company), bought my gauntlet gloves from them too.Good luck.
Club Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,192
Likes: 168
From: Knoxville, Tn
Heated Gear
I rode for 2 years without the heated gear. If had enough layers on to be warm at 40 degrees on a long ride I could hardly move, and once I got cold the "fun part" of the ride was over for me. I got a pair of heated gloves and a jacket liner this summer and have waited for the cold weather. All I can say is that once you try it you are completely hooked. If you get chilly just turn the thermostat up and you're comfortable again. You've got to realize that it is a pain in the azz to get set up and to stop for gas, but once your in the saddle and riding it is great. It took a little bit of moding and experimentation to get it right but it is worth the time and money if you like to ride in the winter. The engine performance is so much better in the cold weather too.
Trending Topics
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
I have to say I just got the heated jacket from HD and they installed the pigtail for free on my FLH. It is the best thing I have purchased. As the previous posting said, I used to have at least 4-5 layers on and even when it's cold I just wear a long sleeve shirt, the heated liner and my leather and I'm toasty. Mine is very easy to hook up. Just one plug when you get on the bike and even if you forget getting off, pulls out with no damage...
This is the one:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/m...bmLocale=en_CA
This is the one:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/m...bmLocale=en_CA
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 400
Likes: 0
From: Austin, TX
if you want to remain wireless, take a look at Jett vests. They received really positive reviews from webbikeworld.com:
http://www.jett.us.com/index.htm
http://www.jett.us.com/index.htm
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
