Heated Gear
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2017
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From: Cleveland, Ohio
I have the 1 touch jacket liner by Harley. You can interconnect pants, gloves, and boot liners, and control them all with a single wrist controller.
The pants and boots are 1 zone, the jacket and glove are another. You can set percentages of heat in each zone to get your heat comfort level dialed in.
If the bluetooth wrist controller dies while riding, or is missing, it will default to 50% heat, and still work. Takes about 4 hours to fully charge, and lasts about 12 hours per charge.
Comes with a 3 year warranty through harley. The dealership registered it when I bought it, and said it is in system so no need to keep receipt or do anything else for warranty.
The pants and boots are 1 zone, the jacket and glove are another. You can set percentages of heat in each zone to get your heat comfort level dialed in.
If the bluetooth wrist controller dies while riding, or is missing, it will default to 50% heat, and still work. Takes about 4 hours to fully charge, and lasts about 12 hours per charge.
Comes with a 3 year warranty through harley. The dealership registered it when I bought it, and said it is in system so no need to keep receipt or do anything else for warranty.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Raleigh NC
you can't go wrong with either Warm & safe, or Gerbings
Gerbings was bought out a few years back, and they returned to manufacturing here in NC.... I'm not sure if they are still doing so. but something to consider.
Biggest thing to look into is the electrical output of YOUR bike's system....having a tom of heated gear won't be of much use, if you use more power, than your bike produces
Gerbings was bought out a few years back, and they returned to manufacturing here in NC.... I'm not sure if they are still doing so. but something to consider.
Biggest thing to look into is the electrical output of YOUR bike's system....having a tom of heated gear won't be of much use, if you use more power, than your bike produces
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Snow Hill, NC
I have both HD and Gerbings and they both work flawlessly. I might have to try them out next week in the NC hills on a little fall ride.
The 1 touch system on HD is the bomb, I have it on my Gloves and coat liner.
The 1 touch system on HD is the bomb, I have it on my Gloves and coat liner.
Last edited by Notgrownup; Oct 12, 2018 at 06:37 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Catalina AZ
I have a Volt liner and love it, it came with a lifetime warranty.
I am a fairly new in to the heated gear seen (2nd year) so time will tell.
I am waffling between heated grips and gloves (would prefer just liners vs bulky gloves but if grips will do the trick).
It does not get that cold (most of the time) here to warrant headed pants and socks (IMHO) I use soft lowers.
If it gets that cold it is usually very icy and not worth the risk.
I am a fairly new in to the heated gear seen (2nd year) so time will tell.
I am waffling between heated grips and gloves (would prefer just liners vs bulky gloves but if grips will do the trick).
It does not get that cold (most of the time) here to warrant headed pants and socks (IMHO) I use soft lowers.
If it gets that cold it is usually very icy and not worth the risk.
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Joined: Sep 2016
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From: At home.
I went with a Harley jacket liner last year. I love it. No need to wear as many layers as I used to, and having that warm core certainly does warm up the rest of your body. Once you factor in my heated grips, and the wind protection my lowers and fairing provide, I'm pretty toasty. I've considered some heated sock or boot soles, but so far I haven't found them to be a must have.
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From: Upstate New York
Harley branded heated gear is not made by Harley. It is just re branded gear from Gerbings, FirstGear, or whoever they picked to supply it this year. Best to go with the original brand for better warranty coverage and lower price.
Heated pants and insoles are not required on a motorcycle, they exist for ski doo riders who ride in much cooler temps.
What you will need is a warm shell over the liner such as an adv style jacket plus motorcycle textile over pants to wear plus a heated jacket liner and either heated gloves or heated grips and warm gloves.
The heated jacket liner keeps your neck, head, arms and chest warm even with lots of wind cooling with heating elements in these locations. You however need a longer length jacket shell such as an adv style jacket to wear over it and keep wind out. I have a Klim Latitude jacket I use for this. Your cold weather performance will depend a lot on what gear you wear over the liner. Higher cut leather jackets do not work so well as in most cases the zippers and other openings are not wind proof and leather jackets fit tighter than textile touring jackets that have adjustment straps for fit and a lower waist cut. Also it is very important to wear motorcycle over pants over your jeans or a base layer as jeans and other street pants offer no wind protection from cold air. Also you need decent water proof motorcycle boots that go high enough up the leg to keep cold air out. Water proofing like Goretex prevents cold air infiltration.
When purchasing a heated jacket liner you want a relatively tight fit over just a long sleeve T shirt. This is because it heats with body contact. A loose fitting heated liner will not work efficiently or well. Do not wear a heated liner over say a sweater. Insulation goes over the liner not under it. You also need a heat controller for each piece of heated gear you have.
Not all heated gear is the same. Cheaper stuff has fewer and smaller heating elements. AVOID gear with it's own battery packs. It does not get hot enough for a bike rider at 60mph. Instead look for gear that is powered by your bike. It will draw a lot more power but have a lot more heating elements and provide a lot more warmth.
I have ridden for long periods in cold weather (~35F) and never seem to get cold legs or feet. With a well warmed core you get warm blood circulation to the extremities as long as they have a decent amount of insulation over them. Riding at below freezing temps is dangerous due to invisible frost on the road that offers zero traction to motorcycles but is unnoticeable to four wheeled cars.
Pretty much all heated gear use the same coax connectors, and they seem to be the frequent point of failure with the heated gear I have owned. The good news is they can be replaced or fixed. What ever heated gear you buy make sure it has decent warranty coverage (like warm and safe) for several years or it is exceptionally cost competitive (like tourmaster). I own Gerbings but would probably buy a different brand due to their dropping their lifetime warranty.
Heated pants and insoles are not required on a motorcycle, they exist for ski doo riders who ride in much cooler temps.
What you will need is a warm shell over the liner such as an adv style jacket plus motorcycle textile over pants to wear plus a heated jacket liner and either heated gloves or heated grips and warm gloves.
The heated jacket liner keeps your neck, head, arms and chest warm even with lots of wind cooling with heating elements in these locations. You however need a longer length jacket shell such as an adv style jacket to wear over it and keep wind out. I have a Klim Latitude jacket I use for this. Your cold weather performance will depend a lot on what gear you wear over the liner. Higher cut leather jackets do not work so well as in most cases the zippers and other openings are not wind proof and leather jackets fit tighter than textile touring jackets that have adjustment straps for fit and a lower waist cut. Also it is very important to wear motorcycle over pants over your jeans or a base layer as jeans and other street pants offer no wind protection from cold air. Also you need decent water proof motorcycle boots that go high enough up the leg to keep cold air out. Water proofing like Goretex prevents cold air infiltration.
When purchasing a heated jacket liner you want a relatively tight fit over just a long sleeve T shirt. This is because it heats with body contact. A loose fitting heated liner will not work efficiently or well. Do not wear a heated liner over say a sweater. Insulation goes over the liner not under it. You also need a heat controller for each piece of heated gear you have.
Not all heated gear is the same. Cheaper stuff has fewer and smaller heating elements. AVOID gear with it's own battery packs. It does not get hot enough for a bike rider at 60mph. Instead look for gear that is powered by your bike. It will draw a lot more power but have a lot more heating elements and provide a lot more warmth.
I have ridden for long periods in cold weather (~35F) and never seem to get cold legs or feet. With a well warmed core you get warm blood circulation to the extremities as long as they have a decent amount of insulation over them. Riding at below freezing temps is dangerous due to invisible frost on the road that offers zero traction to motorcycles but is unnoticeable to four wheeled cars.
Pretty much all heated gear use the same coax connectors, and they seem to be the frequent point of failure with the heated gear I have owned. The good news is they can be replaced or fixed. What ever heated gear you buy make sure it has decent warranty coverage (like warm and safe) for several years or it is exceptionally cost competitive (like tourmaster). I own Gerbings but would probably buy a different brand due to their dropping their lifetime warranty.
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From: WESTERN CHICAGO AREA
I had Gerbing items for about 10 ~ 12 years. I also have H-D Hybred gloves (can be worn on or off the bike). Last year I decided to get something a little better = Warm N Safe. I bought the jacket liner/pant liner/gloves/car plug adapter and remote wireless 2 area controller (got a good trade in allowance for my Gerbing items). W&S has a better wiring layout and warrantee and made in the USA. I also have H-D heated grips for days when all the heated gear is not needed. For my feet I just use those chemical heat pads for toes - they last 8 hours and only cost about 2pair/$1.
I ride all winter in the Chicago area and have for the last 10+ years. I have never been uncomfortable - EXCEPT - the finger print area of my fingers. I don't understand why I and a few others that I know of are the only ones with this problem. Anyone else???
Even with the heated gloves and grips. All the heated gear mfg's wire the fingers around the sides of the fingers not top to bottom. So in -30* temps for 3 to 6 hours my fingers get COLD especially at 40 to 50 mph.While riding I have to scrunch up my fingers in order to contact the grips (long skinny fingers). That is the ONLY gripe I have. I also wear a balaklava and a Russian fur hat with ear flaps. Other then the finger tips, I couldn't be warmer.
Is all that gear worth the cost?? Not if you live in the south or don't ride in the winter or not very often. If every weekend = YES!!!!
TIP: In the snow belt = don't forget to spray down the bike with S100 Corrosion Protectant. Worth it's weight in gold.
I get my monies worth from the bike by not storing it for 5 to 6 months every year.
I ride all winter in the Chicago area and have for the last 10+ years. I have never been uncomfortable - EXCEPT - the finger print area of my fingers. I don't understand why I and a few others that I know of are the only ones with this problem. Anyone else???
Even with the heated gloves and grips. All the heated gear mfg's wire the fingers around the sides of the fingers not top to bottom. So in -30* temps for 3 to 6 hours my fingers get COLD especially at 40 to 50 mph.While riding I have to scrunch up my fingers in order to contact the grips (long skinny fingers). That is the ONLY gripe I have. I also wear a balaklava and a Russian fur hat with ear flaps. Other then the finger tips, I couldn't be warmer.
Is all that gear worth the cost?? Not if you live in the south or don't ride in the winter or not very often. If every weekend = YES!!!!
TIP: In the snow belt = don't forget to spray down the bike with S100 Corrosion Protectant. Worth it's weight in gold.
I get my monies worth from the bike by not storing it for 5 to 6 months every year.
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Harley branded heated gear is not made by Harley. It is just re branded gear from Gerbings, FirstGear, or whoever they picked to supply it this year. Best to go with the original brand for better warranty coverage and lower price.
Heated pants and insoles are not required on a motorcycle, they exist for ski doo riders who ride in much cooler temps.
What you will need is a warm shell over the liner such as an adv style jacket plus motorcycle textile over pants to wear plus a heated jacket liner and either heated gloves or heated grips and warm gloves.
The heated jacket liner keeps your neck, head, arms and chest warm even with lots of wind cooling with heating elements in these locations. You however need a longer length jacket shell such as an adv style jacket to wear over it and keep wind out. I have a Klim Latitude jacket I use for this. Your cold weather performance will depend a lot on what gear you wear over the liner. Higher cut leather jackets do not work so well as in most cases the zippers and other openings are not wind proof and leather jackets fit tighter than textile touring jackets that have adjustment straps for fit and a lower waist cut. Also it is very important to wear motorcycle over pants over your jeans or a base layer as jeans and other street pants offer no wind protection from cold air. Also you need decent water proof motorcycle boots that go high enough up the leg to keep cold air out. Water proofing like Goretex prevents cold air infiltration.
When purchasing a heated jacket liner you want a relatively tight fit over just a long sleeve T shirt. This is because it heats with body contact. A loose fitting heated liner will not work efficiently or well. Do not wear a heated liner over say a sweater. Insulation goes over the liner not under it. You also need a heat controller for each piece of heated gear you have.
Not all heated gear is the same. Cheaper stuff has fewer and smaller heating elements. AVOID gear with it's own battery packs. It does not get hot enough for a bike rider at 60mph. Instead look for gear that is powered by your bike. It will draw a lot more power but have a lot more heating elements and provide a lot more warmth.
I have ridden for long periods in cold weather (~35F) and never seem to get cold legs or feet. With a well warmed core you get warm blood circulation to the extremities as long as they have a decent amount of insulation over them. Riding at below freezing temps is dangerous due to invisible frost on the road that offers zero traction to motorcycles but is unnoticeable to four wheeled cars.
Pretty much all heated gear use the same coax connectors, and they seem to be the frequent point of failure with the heated gear I have owned. The good news is they can be replaced or fixed. What ever heated gear you buy make sure it has decent warranty coverage (like warm and safe) for several years or it is exceptionally cost competitive (like tourmaster). I own Gerbings but would probably buy a different brand due to their dropping their lifetime warranty.
Heated pants and insoles are not required on a motorcycle, they exist for ski doo riders who ride in much cooler temps.
What you will need is a warm shell over the liner such as an adv style jacket plus motorcycle textile over pants to wear plus a heated jacket liner and either heated gloves or heated grips and warm gloves.
The heated jacket liner keeps your neck, head, arms and chest warm even with lots of wind cooling with heating elements in these locations. You however need a longer length jacket shell such as an adv style jacket to wear over it and keep wind out. I have a Klim Latitude jacket I use for this. Your cold weather performance will depend a lot on what gear you wear over the liner. Higher cut leather jackets do not work so well as in most cases the zippers and other openings are not wind proof and leather jackets fit tighter than textile touring jackets that have adjustment straps for fit and a lower waist cut. Also it is very important to wear motorcycle over pants over your jeans or a base layer as jeans and other street pants offer no wind protection from cold air. Also you need decent water proof motorcycle boots that go high enough up the leg to keep cold air out. Water proofing like Goretex prevents cold air infiltration.
When purchasing a heated jacket liner you want a relatively tight fit over just a long sleeve T shirt. This is because it heats with body contact. A loose fitting heated liner will not work efficiently or well. Do not wear a heated liner over say a sweater. Insulation goes over the liner not under it. You also need a heat controller for each piece of heated gear you have.
Not all heated gear is the same. Cheaper stuff has fewer and smaller heating elements. AVOID gear with it's own battery packs. It does not get hot enough for a bike rider at 60mph. Instead look for gear that is powered by your bike. It will draw a lot more power but have a lot more heating elements and provide a lot more warmth.
I have ridden for long periods in cold weather (~35F) and never seem to get cold legs or feet. With a well warmed core you get warm blood circulation to the extremities as long as they have a decent amount of insulation over them. Riding at below freezing temps is dangerous due to invisible frost on the road that offers zero traction to motorcycles but is unnoticeable to four wheeled cars.
Pretty much all heated gear use the same coax connectors, and they seem to be the frequent point of failure with the heated gear I have owned. The good news is they can be replaced or fixed. What ever heated gear you buy make sure it has decent warranty coverage (like warm and safe) for several years or it is exceptionally cost competitive (like tourmaster). I own Gerbings but would probably buy a different brand due to their dropping their lifetime warranty.
Also I have ridden in the teens and my feet used to get cold. I actually had to get a hotel room on my way home once because my feet were so cold. The heated socks work exceptionally well.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2017
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From: VA-Nelson Cty
WS has a shirt type heated base layer now that I think is interesting and was seriously considering buying but I don't see any place on the garment for a blue tooth receiver which means that it would have to be plugged in to the receiver stashed somewhere else and unplugged when removing outer layer/layers like your jacket. I emailed them inquiring about this and never rec'd a response. It is so handy to not be hard wired to the controller that I just can't see giving that feature up. Spending the money for a new BT setup proved (IMO) well worth it.