Heated gear
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From: WESTERN CHICAGO AREA
I just contacted Gordons to see if they could rewire their gloves so they would heat the fingerprint area of my fingers. Like all the other mfg's., they said no, but could try for an additional $25 charge, but wouldn't guarantee them because they only have so much length of wire to work with. Warm & Safe say they heat the fingerprint area of the thumb only - that's a start. The fingerprint area is the only place on my entire body that gets cold in below 0 temps.
I'm surprised that more riders don't complain about that issue, but after reading responses here and on my other forums, most riders do not ride below 40* for any length of time if at all, so probably don't get cold enough.
I'm surprised that more riders don't complain about that issue, but after reading responses here and on my other forums, most riders do not ride below 40* for any length of time if at all, so probably don't get cold enough.
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Road Master
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From: Fischer, Texas
First Gear is looking like the leader in my research comparing quality vs. price and reading reviews.
We will see if I get some other views on this.
Thank you so much to those that have replied so far.
We will see if I get some other views on this.
Thank you so much to those that have replied so far.
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I have been using Gerbings for close to 10 years and have it all to include jacket liner as well as outer jacket, outer pants, socks and a few pairs of gloves. Also have 2 dual controllers which OP may want for him and wife. Some of the stuff needed to be worked on but fortunately I live reasonably close to the repair facility. For as long as I have had it and as much as it gets used I have more than gotten my money's worth out of it.
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To be fair though... You'll have many chime in with positive things to say about Gerbings.
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Road Master
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From: Fischer, Texas
I have been using Gerbings for close to 10 years and have it all to include jacket liner as well as outer jacket, outer pants, socks and a few pairs of gloves. Also have 2 dual controllers which OP may want for him and wife. Some of the stuff needed to be worked on but fortunately I live reasonably close to the repair facility. For as long as I have had it and as much as it gets used I have more than gotten my money's worth out of it.
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From: Tulsa, OK
My wife bought me a tourmaster liner last year, it's thick, wind proof and insulated. In the Mid 20's I can't run it over 50% or I get too hot, the downside is it's thick and insulated which is not what I wanted in heated gear. I have one coat it fits under and I had to buy that special, even then It needs to be in the lower 20's for me to run an outer shell, normally I just toss my vest on over it. They do include a dual zone controller. 4 positon switches and a plastic clip, buy extra clips if you go this route, trust me.
I bought her a first gear liner. It's thin. basically a heated windbreaker it adds very little bulk and fits comfortably under her Jacket. Controllers and controller belt pouches are separate, It's a nicer controller, it's a rheostat instead of a fixed position switch which means more precise control. I like the controller better as well.
You want the heated gear to fit snugly as close to a second skin as possible.
We both have heated grips and we picked up Glyde gloves on closeout at Cycle Gear last year. I have been happy with them. I do find I need to run the gloves higher than the liner, you definitely want the dual zone controller.
I bought her a first gear liner. It's thin. basically a heated windbreaker it adds very little bulk and fits comfortably under her Jacket. Controllers and controller belt pouches are separate, It's a nicer controller, it's a rheostat instead of a fixed position switch which means more precise control. I like the controller better as well.
You want the heated gear to fit snugly as close to a second skin as possible.
We both have heated grips and we picked up Glyde gloves on closeout at Cycle Gear last year. I have been happy with them. I do find I need to run the gloves higher than the liner, you definitely want the dual zone controller.
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From: WESTERN CHICAGO AREA
Other than me and a few others that I know, does anyone here have problems with the fingerprint area of the fingers getting cold? And do you ride in less then 30 degrees?
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From: Syracuse NY
This Canadian company is my go to for heated gear now. I bought one of the last 12V Dual Source HD heated jackets (liner), before I heard of Power in Motion. The HD jacket runs off a 12V lithium battery and can plug into the bike. It is discontinued along with the 12V battery. It is a nice & warm jacket.
Power in Motion in Canada makes a 12V glove liner that I've been using outside at work for two years. I also use the HD jacket for work. The PiM battery is compatible with a lot of 12V heated gear, including the HD one. Why HD bailed on the 12v liner for the 7-volt is a mystery to me. Our newer bikes are 12v. The jackets by DeWalt, Bosch, ect, all are 12V.
The PiM gloves can be powered off my HD jacket. The HD battery is physically bigger than the PiM one.
And if you snowmobile you can run both your heated shield AND your gloves off the sled.
I did reach out to Gordon's heated gear and they are also working on this type of set up and are trying to outsource a battery that's made in USA and reasonably priced.
http://powerinmotion.ca/Products/Hea...ncouver_Canada
They make a heated vest I'm considering:
http://powerinmotion.ca/Heated-Wear/Heated-Vest
Power in Motion in Canada makes a 12V glove liner that I've been using outside at work for two years. I also use the HD jacket for work. The PiM battery is compatible with a lot of 12V heated gear, including the HD one. Why HD bailed on the 12v liner for the 7-volt is a mystery to me. Our newer bikes are 12v. The jackets by DeWalt, Bosch, ect, all are 12V.
The PiM gloves can be powered off my HD jacket. The HD battery is physically bigger than the PiM one.
And if you snowmobile you can run both your heated shield AND your gloves off the sled.
I did reach out to Gordon's heated gear and they are also working on this type of set up and are trying to outsource a battery that's made in USA and reasonably priced.
http://powerinmotion.ca/Products/Hea...ncouver_Canada
They make a heated vest I'm considering:
http://powerinmotion.ca/Heated-Wear/Heated-Vest
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From: West TN
I routinely ride in the mid 20's, with only a pair of insulated windproof gloves and heated grips, and I am fine. Although my commute is only 15 miles each way.