Cold Fingers
The older you get the more you will appreciate the warmth. There are hookups just for the gloves but damn the jacket liners are nice even if not turned on but when it gets in the 30's they keep you toasty. Mine were from HD but made by Gerbing. Great warranty on the electronics.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 862
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From: East Tennessee
Cold hands
So, I rode my Road King to work today all decked out with my leathers and other goods. It was about 38 degrees when I rode in but warmed up to just under 70 for the return trip home. About the only part of my body that got cold were the tips of my fingers. I was wearing HD full finger leather gloves. I'm sure if I had an aftermarket fairing that would have cut down considerably on the wind coming through them.
What do other Road King riders wear to help keep their fingers warm? Would wearing a liner in my gloves or something be a better bet? There has to be an answer...different gloves?
Help please!
What do other Road King riders wear to help keep their fingers warm? Would wearing a liner in my gloves or something be a better bet? There has to be an answer...different gloves?
Help please!
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,524
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From: Maryland
Gerbings, Gerbings, Gerbings!!!
My hands are my Achilles heal.
Gerbings does make Harley's. Gerbings makes a thick and a thin. Gerbings has lifetime warranty (Harley one year) and Gerbings has more heat, b/c Harley requested theirs detuned. I recommend an off/on switch. Granted I'm behind a batwing but my hands get too hot and I have to turn them off a lot.
If you can get a good deal on a Gerbings jacket liner (and have the cash) do it. The jacket has all the wiring run internally right to your wrists to plug in the gloves. Otherwise you run the wires through your sleeves every time you use them. I haven't bought the jacket yet but I will. Not so much for heat reasons but to eliminate playing with the wires. I'm told you have no idea how much you'll like a heated jacket till you've used one.
My hands are my Achilles heal.
Gerbings does make Harley's. Gerbings makes a thick and a thin. Gerbings has lifetime warranty (Harley one year) and Gerbings has more heat, b/c Harley requested theirs detuned. I recommend an off/on switch. Granted I'm behind a batwing but my hands get too hot and I have to turn them off a lot.
If you can get a good deal on a Gerbings jacket liner (and have the cash) do it. The jacket has all the wiring run internally right to your wrists to plug in the gloves. Otherwise you run the wires through your sleeves every time you use them. I haven't bought the jacket yet but I will. Not so much for heat reasons but to eliminate playing with the wires. I'm told you have no idea how much you'll like a heated jacket till you've used one.
Road Master
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 827
Likes: 1
From: Covington, Ga.
[B][I][FONT=Lucida Console]I got my answer at my H-D shop. Called Hand Fairing and made of heavy wind resistant nylon with fleese lining. Slips over hand grips and all controls and tightens with velcro. Insert hand and extends over wrist. Hand will slip out as needed but levers and controls are easy to operate inside the fairing. Will still need gloves but the cold wind is eliminated. About 30.$. Also AIM has advertisment for similar item. Let me know and I'LL sort Thru my old copies and foward info. This works for my HERITAGE and I know you RK folks are special but worth a try!
AKA - Hippo Hands --
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 199
Likes: 2
From: Indiana
I'll add a vote for Gerbing's. I'm a RC in the PGR and sometimes we get asked to ride in really cold weather. I hated the idea of paying the money for electric gloves but I ended up spending as much for different gloves that didn't keep my hands warm as I would have for an electric pair that do.
As to how they connect to the bike, the gloves have pigtails that go into a "Y" cord that runs down the sleeves and out the bottom of the jacket. Then there is either a on off switch or optional rheostat that plugs between the "Y" and the cord connect to the bike's battery. All the connection are slip fit barrel connectors so if you get off the bike and forget the wire, they just pull apart.
As to how they connect to the bike, the gloves have pigtails that go into a "Y" cord that runs down the sleeves and out the bottom of the jacket. Then there is either a on off switch or optional rheostat that plugs between the "Y" and the cord connect to the bike's battery. All the connection are slip fit barrel connectors so if you get off the bike and forget the wire, they just pull apart.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 199
Likes: 2
From: Indiana
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