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Ya, try before you buy. Get the right size and style. I bought the new Gerbing G-3's and love 'em. Tried a pair of the old style and they were REALLY bulky. The new ones are bad enough as far as bulkiness, but they keep me fingers toasty!
I purchased directly from Gerbings. They were the best company I've ever dealt with. They refit my suit three times until it was perfect. Even made the last one with a bit more room in the neck to make it more comfortable. Thry let me keep the previous suit while I waited and didn't charge me for all the repeated shipping. They guarantee they can fit you and they were good for their word. I love the suit too. If I want to I can cook my lunch in my pocket on a 30* day.
Not sure where you're located but Twisted Angel in Allyn Wa. (near Belfair) carries a fair amount of Gerbings items. It's on the North side of HWY 3 right next to the wood carver. Good people there.
was looking at some today at the harley dealership the jacket liner seems to be no prob to wear under a jacket but what about the pants what do you guys wear over the top look to bulky for a pair of jeans but could be wrong
I bought the HD Heated pants, jacket and gloves and then went on-line to buy the socks direct from Gerbings.
We have had a freak Canadian Clipper come through the Midwest in November and I have been riding to work (25 miles one way) every day with temps at 22 in morning (17 wind chill, before I leave garage). I've been on the express way at 70 mph.
On the Ultra, along with a full face helmet and ski mask, I am absolutely toasty. There is a bit of coolness that begins just before reaching work in finger tips and knees. I found by wearing chaps over the pant liners and jeans that this problem goes away. If I move my left hand to my lap for a minute it heats up fine. Of course, the fairings and windshield on the ultra help.
I liken it to ridding a snowmobile with proper equipment...folks ride for hours that way. The key is to keep ALL the extremities warm. If you are against wearing a full face helmet, or at least the ski mask under a 3/4 helmet, you will lose the body heat out of your face and head.
I have a set of "office clothes" at work that I change into. I will be riding every day that the temp is above 20 and there is no rain or snow.
About to turn over 12,000 miles this year on the Ultra and only 3,000 on the car. Didn't mean to but saved so far about $500 in fuel costs as well!!
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