Mounting Heated Gear Controller
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I have one of those leather pouches/drink holders that snaps onto the saddlebag guard. I have it on the left side and I place my controller clipped onto that drink pocket on the inside (not really needing the drink holder in the cold). The cable from my jacket liner is on the left side and is easy to plug into my controller. It is easy to reach and adjust while riding that way.
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I bought heated gloves and controller (because the dealer said you have to have a controller). I used the controller once and that was it. Anytime it was cold enough for the heated gloves, I needed them at the highest setting, so now the controller sits in a box in a closet somewhere, and my wires are a lot neater.
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When I priced the HD and Gerbing controllers last week, they were both the same price ($199) but the HD came with a pouch with clip and the Gerbing didn't. The clip on the back of mine is similar to what you see on a money clip - a metal spring tab. I'm wondering if that's what you have on yours and, if so, how do you attach it to the seat? BTW I have a 2010 UC.
Thanks for responding.
Thanks for responding.
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The heated jacket liner along with the gloves will extend you riding season to 12 months a year (unless you get a lot of snow)
I have taken 80 mile interstate rides with temps in the single digits. I was toasty warm
I have taken 80 mile interstate rides with temps in the single digits. I was toasty warm
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Have the same setup. I clip the controller to the edge of the pocket on the left side of my jacket so I can adjust the temp while riding. A jacket liner makes it easier as you can get rid of all the wires as the liner comes pre wired. You just connect the controller to the PDU on the liner and the gloves to the cuffs of the liner.
Gerbings charges $10 extra for the pouch which I can't imagine not needing.
When I priced the HD and Gerbing controllers last week, they were both the same price ($199) but the HD came with a pouch with clip and the Gerbing didn't. The clip on the back of mine is similar to what you see on a money clip - a metal spring tab. I'm wondering if that's what you have on yours and, if so, how do you attach it to the seat? BTW I have a 2010 UC.
Thanks for responding.
Thanks for responding.
Last edited by fat_tony; Oct 3, 2011 at 10:55 AM.
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I leave the dual controller on the bike and just disconnect the leads from the jacket.
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Have the same setup. I clip the controller to the edge of the pocket on the left side of my jacket so I can adjust the temp while riding. A jacket liner makes it easier as you can get rid of all the wires as the liner comes pre wired. You just connect the controller to the PDU on the liner and the gloves to the cuffs of the liner.
Gerbings charges $10 extra for the pouch which I can't imagine not needing.
Gerbings charges $10 extra for the pouch which I can't imagine not needing.