Heated Jacket Liner - First Ride
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Raleigh NC
Worse case would be to stop at a sporting goods store, and pick up a couple packs of those "hot hands".
As far as I'm copncerned, the only down side to heated gear, is the butt kicking I gave myself for waiting so long before buying the Gloves, Jacket liner, and over pants.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 551
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From: Texas
I have to agree, gloves liner and overpants greatest thing. Definately extends the riding season. Only drawback is that it takes a second mortgage for the wife and me. Kept the wife so toasty that she fell asleep on a long ride. 
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 278
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From: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEXAS
Just need to find a way to plug those areas the chaps dont cover. 30 and above is ok but in the 20s you know whats not covered real fast. The heated seat helps put heat back in you but not a fix all.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Florida
I'll get the gloves, but I don't think it'll be that cold here for very long to warrant the heated pants.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2006
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From: Blue Grass (KY)
Heated gear is the best thing you'll buy. Some of you that say it doesn't get that cold where you live, maybe not but if yoou tour you will run into times that the heated gear will be a blessing. Been there, done that!
I use the over jacket and pants, gerbings union ridge, love it. If you're starting out get the jacket liner and gloves with a controller. Trust me you'll love it too. Warm and safe makes good stuff too. I know Gerbings offers
life time warranty
wear a long sleve tshirt under the jacket. Lightweight jacket over it. Sweet!
As they say. Why be cold???
I use the over jacket and pants, gerbings union ridge, love it. If you're starting out get the jacket liner and gloves with a controller. Trust me you'll love it too. Warm and safe makes good stuff too. I know Gerbings offers
life time warranty
wear a long sleve tshirt under the jacket. Lightweight jacket over it. Sweet!
As they say. Why be cold???
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 774
Likes: 21
From: Florida
If the manufacturers of this stuff would offer demo rides with their gear they'd make millions! Until you experience the comfort and freedom, you just don't know what you're missing.
A few of my riding buddies say "oh it's only the tips of my fingers that get cold" yet where are they when it's 40 degrees outside?
It's one of those "Best thing I've ever bought" things.
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Joined: Jan 2009
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Heated gear is the best thing you'll buy. Some of you that say it doesn't get that cold where you live, maybe not but if yoou tour you will run into times that the heated gear will be a blessing. Been there, done that!
I use the over jacket and pants, gerbings union ridge, love it. If you're starting out get the jacket liner and gloves with a controller. Trust me you'll love it too. Warm and safe makes good stuff too. I know Gerbings offers
life time warranty
wear a long sleve tshirt under the jacket. Lightweight jacket over it. Sweet!
As they say. Why be cold???
I use the over jacket and pants, gerbings union ridge, love it. If you're starting out get the jacket liner and gloves with a controller. Trust me you'll love it too. Warm and safe makes good stuff too. I know Gerbings offers
life time warranty
wear a long sleve tshirt under the jacket. Lightweight jacket over it. Sweet!
As they say. Why be cold???
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 855
Likes: 2
From: Bonaire, Ga.
How is the wiring configured for the liner? One thing I don't like about using my heated gloves is the cable you have to wear inside (loosely) of your coat. Just never looked close at the heated vests while at the dealer and the online HD pictures of the gear dont' show how the cable routes through the liner.