Gerbing vs HD
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Tourer
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Gerbing vs HD
As I said in another post, I need to go with electric gloves and need opinions between Gerbing & HD. Seems gloves are the only thing I'll need. Thought I'd hook 'em up to the tender's SAE2, a direct line to the battery.
I assume:
- 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'll have to get a job to pay for this
Only 'problem' I see is with the winter suit I wear. It'd be good if there was a hole in the back somewhere to run the main wire through (to the tender's SAE2). There is not. Cross that bridge when I get there.
Any advice - opinons welcome!
I assume:
- 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'll have to get a job to pay for this
Only 'problem' I see is with the winter suit I wear. It'd be good if there was a hole in the back somewhere to run the main wire through (to the tender's SAE2). There is not. Cross that bridge when I get there.
Any advice - opinons welcome!
Road Warrior
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THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE. Gerbings makes the gloves for HD. HOWEVER, HD's gloves have a one-year warranty on the electrical components, while Gerbings (the very same glove) have a LFETIME warranty for the same electrical components. They cost the same.
I bought the Gerbings because of the warranty issue.
I bought the Gerbings because of the warranty issue.
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Tourer
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Sounds good. Classic Men's or G3? To me it's difficult & a gamble to order clothes of any kind online. Might'z well keep the box for return is my history.
I think it'd be wise to order by phone. I've seen posts where they really help when ordering. Might clear up things like wiring etc...
I think it'd be wise to order by phone. I've seen posts where they really help when ordering. Might clear up things like wiring etc...
Road Captain
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Go with Gerbings. If you decide at some later time to add a jacket, they will work with it too. I have had Gerbings gear, pants and jacket liner for 14 years now and the only time I had a problem was one year ago. Gerbing fixed it and got it back to me in two weeks........no charge!
Road Warrior
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I have the G3 gloves and they come with a Y cord to power them down your sleeves. The jacketliner they have has small zippers on the top of the wrist where the power coard for the gloves comes out. The jacket comes with a power cord to hook up to the battery terminals. And as stated, the controller is seperate. Get the duel one, because the first time you ride with a heated jacket, you'll buy one! Ask someone who has one. As for the size/fit. I went and tried on some at dealers till I found the right size. I found a Gerbings dealer 60 miles away and rode up there to try on the gloves and jacket. Then I ordered the size I needed. The dealer stuff was 3 years onld and demos.
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Road Master
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Use the Gerbing's battery pigtail, they have a converter that allows you to connect to the Battery Tender.
+1 on the thermostat.
+1 on the thermostat.
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THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE. Gerbings makes the gloves for HD. HOWEVER, HD's gloves have a one-year warranty on the electrical components, while Gerbings (the very same glove) have a LFETIME warranty for the same electrical components. They cost the same.
I bought the Gerbings because of the warranty issue.
I bought the Gerbings because of the warranty issue.
Gerbring will honor any HD heated gear made by them with the same lifetime warranty. Call and ask them if you wish. Gerbing cost less then HD I bet. I have the heated vest and love it.
Road Captain
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I got the Gerbings foe a couple reasons.
1. The local harleys dealers do not stock it, wheras the local BMW dealer did...made a difference being able to try it on.
2. Harley typically badges the crap out of everything. I ride several non harleys and wasnt all that keen about the name harley on my jacket.
I have heard, but not verified, that the HD stuff doesnt have the same cool connectors in the sleeves for the gloves...maybe someone can comment?
I have the G3 gloves, and love them. Also, a jacket, a liner, and pants liners. Really high quality stuff
1. The local harleys dealers do not stock it, wheras the local BMW dealer did...made a difference being able to try it on.
2. Harley typically badges the crap out of everything. I ride several non harleys and wasnt all that keen about the name harley on my jacket.
I have heard, but not verified, that the HD stuff doesnt have the same cool connectors in the sleeves for the gloves...maybe someone can comment?
I have the G3 gloves, and love them. Also, a jacket, a liner, and pants liners. Really high quality stuff