Heated Motor Clothes
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Cruiser
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Heated Motor Clothes
Any one use them? Thinking of getting a vest and maybe some gloves but not sure if they would be a pane in the but to use, plug and unplug cords running all over the place ect.. Id like to extend my riding season but Im not sure if a heated seat and grips would be the better way to go or the plug in vest and gloves. It was 35 when I left the house this morning and the mornings will just keep getting colder now.
Ya, I know, I could suck it up and just ride until my fingers fell off but it would be nice to be a little more comfortable.
Ya, I know, I could suck it up and just ride until my fingers fell off but it would be nice to be a little more comfortable.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Reno, Nevada
I have a heated vest and gloves and can ride very comfortably in subfreezing weather. I do not find the wires to be a problem and the days of frozen fingers and shivering while riding are gone. If you are worried about the wires, there are now vests and gloves that are battery powered!
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Commerce, Mich.
I use the vest and gloves, and if I had to do it all over again, I'd opt for the jacket liner instead of the vest.
The gloves are the problem, you have to run the cord thru your coat arms, and then plug in the gloves,
Witht he jacket liner, the plugs are already at the sleeves where you need them. Spend the little extra and you will be much happier.
I do not use the reostat, just the switch that comes with them. Its easier to work with, just turn it off if it gets too warm, and on again when you get chilly.
I have ridden to work (53 miles) in temps as low as 22 degrees and was fine with the vest, gloves and a simple facemask under my half helmet, with Chaps and good boots.
The gloves are the problem, you have to run the cord thru your coat arms, and then plug in the gloves,
Witht he jacket liner, the plugs are already at the sleeves where you need them. Spend the little extra and you will be much happier.
I do not use the reostat, just the switch that comes with them. Its easier to work with, just turn it off if it gets too warm, and on again when you get chilly.
I have ridden to work (53 miles) in temps as low as 22 degrees and was fine with the vest, gloves and a simple facemask under my half helmet, with Chaps and good boots.
We have heated seats and grips on our Ultra, haven't had to use them yet, we just add extra layers when the temp drops. Long johns, sock and glove liners, several long sleeve t-shirts, that kind of stuff along with the leathers. We don't have heated vests or anything like that, but we do have insulated cold weather gear. It doesn't look pretty, but I'm not riding in the winter for my looks.
Besides, the heat from the engine that everyone was complaining about all summer should be enough to keep anyone warm thru the winter. Think of it as a built in heater and snuggle in closer to the engine
Besides, the heat from the engine that everyone was complaining about all summer should be enough to keep anyone warm thru the winter. Think of it as a built in heater and snuggle in closer to the engine
Road Warrior
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I've been riding with heated gear for over 10 years. I wear it under either leather or textile protective gear and the wires are not a concern. I just have a thermostat on my left side hanging out with a wire that connects to the bike once I get on. I can ride in 20 degree weather without any problems. The grips and heated seats are nice but for total comfort the gerbing gear(the make the hd stuff) is probably the best bang for the buck. If you buy the gerbing it is the same stuff as the hd only cheaper. www.gerbing.com
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Milwaukee, WI
I never leave home with the HD vest. I also use the rheostat. I may have to tweak it a couple of times and then it just provides the right amount of heat. I have mid-weigth and heavy weight leather gaunlet gloves so I do not have cold air coming up my arm. I also have a glove liner. I don't need heated gloves. I keep the RG lowers on year round so even on a cold night I don't get a lot of air on my legs. So it is FXRG leather with liner and heated vest. It works!
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Pine, Colorado
Heated liner and gloves with dual thermostat........
I live at almost 10,000 ft and ride most of the year.....Colorado roads clear off a lot in winter.
Electrics make all the difference.........safer too....hands won't go numb and then slow to react.......
Oh ya .......it's Gerbing
I live at almost 10,000 ft and ride most of the year.....Colorado roads clear off a lot in winter.
Electrics make all the difference.........safer too....hands won't go numb and then slow to react.......
Oh ya .......it's Gerbing
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2007
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From: Crofton, BC
I have a heated vest, I got it this January, but it was on 3 degrees Celcius, so it really helped. I got the heated arm, which snap right onto the vest and they have snaps for the gloves at the wrists (all electrical connections are in the snaps). I don't have the heated gloves yet, but may get them in the spring if it's cold. It's no problem plugging in one cord at your waist, but sometimes I walk away after gettin off my bike without disconnecting ... lol You can call me a wuss, but I ended last season shaking so bad from the cold that I thought "this can't be safe riding like this" not to mention uncomfortable. The vest and sleeves I got were from Gears Canada.