Heated ride gear
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Road Warrior
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Heated ride gear
Does anyone have Gergings Cascade heated ride gear, and is it bulky when riding? I`m considering getting a complete set. I don`t know of anyone who rides in very cold weather arround home. Any help would be appreciated. I`m clueless on this one. Thanks Dan
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RE: Heated ride gear
I don't have any myself, but a friend has a jacket liner that he absolutely loves. I don't know whether it is true, but he said Gerbing makes the H-D heated gear as well, but is cheaper without the HD name...
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RE: Heated ride gear
Unless you plan on doing some serious cold weather touring, I think you would be find with a pair of heated gloves, and a heated vest. On the bottom 1/2 some good warm socks, fleece lined jeans, and chaps oughta be good for any ride under 50 miles.
I have ridden in the 30s, dressed for the weather, and had No Problems going 30 miles or so at highway speeds..I was using heated glove liners, a long sleeve shirt, hoodie, and leather jacket up top, with fleece lined jeans,good socks and chaps on the bottom. All depends on temp and distance.
If I were gonna invest in some more heated gear, it would be a vest, and heated socks.
I have ridden in the 30s, dressed for the weather, and had No Problems going 30 miles or so at highway speeds..I was using heated glove liners, a long sleeve shirt, hoodie, and leather jacket up top, with fleece lined jeans,good socks and chaps on the bottom. All depends on temp and distance.
If I were gonna invest in some more heated gear, it would be a vest, and heated socks.
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RE: Heated ride gear
I have a heated jacket liner and gloves. It is by far the best riding equipment that I have ever bought. The jacket liner is great on days even in the 50's. That heat feels good on your back. I have ridden in the teens on the interstate for extended periods of time and stayed comfortable.
Personally, I don't care for the pants liners. They are bulky and you are locked into wearing them. You can't easily take them off. I find that a good pair of poly pro drawers, thermal socks, jeans, and chaps are all that I need on the bottom even in the coldest temps.
Personally, I don't care for the pants liners. They are bulky and you are locked into wearing them. You can't easily take them off. I find that a good pair of poly pro drawers, thermal socks, jeans, and chaps are all that I need on the bottom even in the coldest temps.
Road Captain
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RE: Heated ride gear
I find this topic very interesting as I've never tried any electric clothes. Here's a link to good article that covers Gerbing's and other most popular brands. Sounds like Gerbing's is great choice for gear.
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/acc...ing/index.html
I can take a lesson from the Sport Touring folks, they seemed to be heavily tuned into this equipment. I'd certainly like to try the jacket liner or vest and gloves.
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/acc...ing/index.html
I can take a lesson from the Sport Touring folks, they seemed to be heavily tuned into this equipment. I'd certainly like to try the jacket liner or vest and gloves.
Road Master
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RE: Heated ride gear
I have the heated liner, it is awesome!! Great for trips since you dont have to travel with big bulky coats and saves space in the saddle bags when you stop at restaurant etc.
The guy from gerbing advised me to buy the liner instead of the vest due to if I wanted to buy gloves later on the liner has the connections in the sleeves. Well worth the bucks
The guy from gerbing advised me to buy the liner instead of the vest due to if I wanted to buy gloves later on the liner has the connections in the sleeves. Well worth the bucks
Road Captain
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RE: Heated ride gear
Great tip on the liner, I didn't think of that. Space savings is the otherhuge advantage you mentioned.There's just nothing better than life experience. Thanks Bro.
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Cruiser
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RE: Heated ride gear
I have the full setup, gloves, pant and jacket liners and socks. They are great. The only regret is the pant liner. Only because you have to undress to take them off. I am thinking of getting the overpant. It would be easier to take off if temps warmup. Don't forget the controller.
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RE: Heated ride gear
Just make sure yours fits...I havetheir early sauna suit style. It is verrry baggy, and would bunch up severely. I had to cut and make pee flap with a set of snaps. Since I went to a roadglide, and have fairing and lowers protection; heated grips; and seat, All I use is a heated vest now (of course I dress properly too). I also started using performance compression shirts underneath etc.for warmth; fit; better breathing and moisture wicking, along with my heated vest. As long as your head and organs are warm, you will have warm bloodflow elsewhere. I've seen heated grips advertised for $120; well worth it. You might consider battery heated sox, remenber, if you get too hot, you will sweat, and then you are toast, particularly when the temperature is in the 30's. If you are a serious rider, or feel the need to ride then,you might considertheir full outer gear heated riding suit, and then you'd wear whatever under. I think that suit is also waterproof, and again wellworth the price, when you're a short way into a very long ride somewhere, and numb.
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RE: Heated ride gear
i have the new gerbings liner and G3 gloves both are great. the jacket liner is great not bulky at all I put in under my leather and im toasty even in 20's we during fall early winter. I recommend the liner over the vest cause your extremeties are going to get cold first and start pushing the blood flow back to your core and then have cold arms. also the great thing about gerbings is they make a battery pack as well so you dont just have to use it on your ride and use it anywhere. the new G3 gloves are nice not as bulky as the classics so a little more dexterity out of them. I use military polypro you can find it at just about any surplus store for the bottoms and socks keeps me nice and warm just dont like the bulky feeling as well. make sure you buy the dual controller just in case you do decide to by the bottoms later on.