Heated seat worth it?
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From: Grays Creek, NC
If you connect the corbins heated seat into the bike by the plug under the seat then that plug is turned off and on by the accessory switch on the dash. Just another option instead of pulling the fuse.
The Harley hammock has the switch on the seat as well, but if the accessory switched isn't turned on the seat isn't getting power.
Just throwing out options, if you pull the fuse your pulling the fuse from the accessory switch anyways....
The Harley hammock has the switch on the seat as well, but if the accessory switched isn't turned on the seat isn't getting power.
Just throwing out options, if you pull the fuse your pulling the fuse from the accessory switch anyways....
Road Warrior
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From: Ontario, Canada
I am going to be ordering a new solo seat here in the next couple of weeks and wondering if I should get the heated seat. Don't get me wrong not a huge fan of riding in the cold but the drive to work in the Spring/Fall can get a bit cold in the mornings..Do they help that much? Are they a pain to install? Any help would be appreciated.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...9-17-seat.html
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From: Grays Creek, NC
Sorry I didn't see you had a newer bike, I don't visit the "Rushmore" section so I wasn't aware the new bikes did away with the Accessory switch.
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From: Michigan
Once you have heated gear you'll wonder why or how you rode so long without it.
I have CVO Ultra that has both a heated (dual) seat and hand grips.
Both are great for the cooler rides but (IMO) are a little limited and for colder, or longer rides I'd highly recommend heated gloves and either leather pants or heated pants, both of which can be used with the heated seat and heated grips.
I say this as heated grips keep your palms warm but so not do too much for your fingers.
I have CVO Ultra that has both a heated (dual) seat and hand grips.
Both are great for the cooler rides but (IMO) are a little limited and for colder, or longer rides I'd highly recommend heated gloves and either leather pants or heated pants, both of which can be used with the heated seat and heated grips.
I say this as heated grips keep your palms warm but so not do too much for your fingers.
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From: Manitoba, Canada
If you're getting a new seat anyway then I'd say go for it, it can't hurt and you will find days when it's nice to have. Where I live the early spring and late fall I'll ride in as cool as 40 degrees F. Over the years I have found the best bang for your buck is a heated vest. If your core is warm your extremeties stay warmer because your body's natural reaction to cold is to send blood to your core to protect your organs. This reduces blood flow to your hands/feet, making them colder. Adding to this, you are sitting on a bike and not physically moving, which makes it more difficult to stay warm.
