Gerbing vs HD
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From: Altoona, Pa.
If you want the gloves, you better get them soon. Gerbing has stopped production of them and are now making glove liners. Have the gloves myself and did check out the liners the other day and prefer the gloves. Also, they have quit making the socks and are now making heated inserts. Have not seeen these yet.
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Tourer
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Memphis TN
Great support, tkx guys!
I really don't need a jacket or vest. That jump of mine lacks nothing. That's why I'm wondering about the wiring. There'll be no jacket to plug them into. I just hate to go with Hippo Hands or the like.
- adjustable thermostat not standard-on/off only
Yup, definitley.
- Do not use the Battery tender hookup. check the fuse amperage in the hookup and you'll understand why.......Use the Gerbing's battery pigtail, they have a converter that allows you to connect to the Battery Tender.
??? - So I don't go to the battery without G's pigtail...? Cool. The SAE2 receiver would be next to the tender SAE2, perfect conveinence. A thought... wonder if I can use the same wire I use for the tender to plug the gloves into. One wire instead of two; obviously both would never be used at the same time. Change out the existing wire to G's pigtail...? How's that sound?
- I bought the classic because it was like $40 cheaper.
I feel strongly both ways, G3 & Classic. I think it wise to talk to Gerbing first, then find a local dealer. Hopefully the closest one is about 100m away calling for a good ride
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Tkx all!!
I really don't need a jacket or vest. That jump of mine lacks nothing. That's why I'm wondering about the wiring. There'll be no jacket to plug them into. I just hate to go with Hippo Hands or the like.
- adjustable thermostat not standard-on/off only
Yup, definitley.
- Do not use the Battery tender hookup. check the fuse amperage in the hookup and you'll understand why.......Use the Gerbing's battery pigtail, they have a converter that allows you to connect to the Battery Tender.
??? - So I don't go to the battery without G's pigtail...? Cool. The SAE2 receiver would be next to the tender SAE2, perfect conveinence. A thought... wonder if I can use the same wire I use for the tender to plug the gloves into. One wire instead of two; obviously both would never be used at the same time. Change out the existing wire to G's pigtail...? How's that sound?
- I bought the classic because it was like $40 cheaper.
I feel strongly both ways, G3 & Classic. I think it wise to talk to Gerbing first, then find a local dealer. Hopefully the closest one is about 100m away calling for a good ride
!Tkx all!!
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Commerce, Mich.
Great support, tkx guys!
I really don't need a jacket or vest. That jump of mine lacks nothing. That's why I'm wondering about the wiring. There'll be no jacket to plug them into. I just hate to go with Hippo Hands or the like. WIthout the jacket or vest, you may have a larger issue with the gloves. You will still have to run the cord up thru your jacket and down your sleeves. Length MIGHT be a problem depending oin your height.
- adjustable thermostat not standard-on/off only
Yup, definitley.
- Do not use the Battery tender hookup. check the fuse amperage in the hookup and you'll understand why.......Use the Gerbing's battery pigtail, they have a converter that allows you to connect to the Battery Tender.
??? - So I don't go to the battery without G's pigtail...? Cool. The SAE2 receiver would be next to the tender SAE2, perfect conveinence. A thought... wonder if I can use the same wire I use for the tender to plug the gloves into. One wire instead of two; obviously both would never be used at the same time. Change out the existing wire to G's pigtail...? How's that sound? Thats what you need to do. Use Gerbings pigtail and they have an adaptor that allows you to use the battery tender on it. Adaptor is only 6 inches long.
- I bought the classic because it was like $40 cheaper.
I feel strongly both ways, G3 & Classic. I think it wise to talk to Gerbing first, then find a local dealer. Hopefully the closest one is about 100m away calling for a good ride!
Tkx all!!
I really don't need a jacket or vest. That jump of mine lacks nothing. That's why I'm wondering about the wiring. There'll be no jacket to plug them into. I just hate to go with Hippo Hands or the like. WIthout the jacket or vest, you may have a larger issue with the gloves. You will still have to run the cord up thru your jacket and down your sleeves. Length MIGHT be a problem depending oin your height.
- adjustable thermostat not standard-on/off only
Yup, definitley.
- Do not use the Battery tender hookup. check the fuse amperage in the hookup and you'll understand why.......Use the Gerbing's battery pigtail, they have a converter that allows you to connect to the Battery Tender.
??? - So I don't go to the battery without G's pigtail...? Cool. The SAE2 receiver would be next to the tender SAE2, perfect conveinence. A thought... wonder if I can use the same wire I use for the tender to plug the gloves into. One wire instead of two; obviously both would never be used at the same time. Change out the existing wire to G's pigtail...? How's that sound? Thats what you need to do. Use Gerbings pigtail and they have an adaptor that allows you to use the battery tender on it. Adaptor is only 6 inches long.
- I bought the classic because it was like $40 cheaper.
I feel strongly both ways, G3 & Classic. I think it wise to talk to Gerbing first, then find a local dealer. Hopefully the closest one is about 100m away calling for a good ride
!Tkx all!!
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Columbus GA / Phenix City AL
I looked at both the HD gloves and the Gerbing G3s and bought the Gerbings...mainly due to the G3 being all-leather and the HD having quite a bit of textile in the construction. The G3 just seemed better made.
One thing to note: neither comes with a thermostat, but the HD gloves to come with an on/off switch that the Gerbings do not. If you like that switch in lieu of the thermostat, it's only ten bucks.
One thing to note: neither comes with a thermostat, but the HD gloves to come with an on/off switch that the Gerbings do not. If you like that switch in lieu of the thermostat, it's only ten bucks.
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From: Grayland, WA.
I got the G-3's a little less cumbersome than the older model. I didn't get the thermostat, don't need it. Don't wear a vest, if it's that cold I don't need to be out there. I have the HD model, hands stay dry and warm no matter what. Ride into the thirties but no less.
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
- the wire is a pigtail. Wire to each glove 7 a main to the tender's SAE2. Hopefully the wires are long enough to accomodate long arms and down to the SAE2.
- an adjustable termostat is standard
I can't speak for the HD gloves, but they're made by Gerbing who will provide a lifetime warranty on the electrical components just like their Gerbing-branded items. I have the Gerbing Classic gloves which work well but are a bit bulky. The G3 might be a better choice even though they cost more, although I can't complain about the gloves I have.
Last edited by iclick; Jan 1, 2009 at 11:04 PM.
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