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Sep 29, 2009 | 10:49 AM

#11

dyna rider

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From: Knoxville, Tn

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I've got the heated gloves and jacket liner and yes the wires are a pain but well worth it. The performance of the bike in the cold air is great and riding all day without being cold makes it all worth while.

Sep 29, 2009 | 11:51 AM

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Mike Horrell

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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Originally Posted by zoopman

I thought like you trying to keep it simple but ended up with a pair of Gerbings heated gloves. One of the best things I've done for riding in the extreme cold.

Thanks for the lead. I've been browsing their site and I'm really interested in
their heated liners and sole inserts.

Sep 29, 2009 | 11:55 AM

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Mike Horrell

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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Originally Posted by dyna rider

I've never ridden either bike, the Dyna or the Sportster I traded in, BELOW 5,000
feet above sea level and I'm sure that has had an effect on their performance.
The cold air would probably make more difference here in the high desert than it would
at sea level.

Sep 29, 2009 | 12:20 PM

#14

Sammi

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From: Connecticut

I use good quality leather gauntlet gloves with inserts from Eastern Mtn Sports.

So far so good.

Sammi

Sep 29, 2009 | 12:35 PM

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ColdCase

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I tried a lot of things over the years, I ride 60+mph for near an hour. Nothing was simpler and worked better than heated gloves and, for even more comfort, a heated vest. If you are serious about riding in cold weather, don't waste your hard earned cash on anything else. I leave the gloves and vest in the jacket (wires run up the sleeves), easy on/off and one simple connection to the bike (the gloves connect to the vest). Systems with a thermostat are simpler to use. Some decent windproof insulated pants is also needed. Simple, 20 degree riding is no problem. I start to have to deal with frost build up in the helmet at lower temps.... but my body is comfy down to 10-15 F or so. Windshields help a bit to cut the wind, but are insignificant compared to gloves and vests. Windshields help more when casually dressed.

I'm not sure who currently makes the best equipment, the maker of the stuff I bought 20 years ago is long out of business.

Last edited by ColdCase; Sep 29, 2009 at 12:43 PM.

Sep 29, 2009 | 02:32 PM

#16

cornishman

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From: Cornwall UK

Although not on my Harley, i found that the BMW heated grips worked well along with the hand guards as fitted to the BMW GS range made cold weather riding very acceptable.

Sep 29, 2009 | 03:39 PM

#17

shrini23

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From: Cypress

I used to live in TX so never really worried about heated clothing but OMG I moved to Seattle in February and what a difference it made

I went to Gerbing factory here in WA and immdly purchased heated gloves,jacket, and pant liner and also insole...

Now i'm happily riding even if the weather is sub zero

Go with Gerbing they are the best and they are the one who makes HD heated clothing, HD just puts their brand tag on 'em