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Tourer
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Heated gear
I just purchased a H-D/Gerbing heated jacket liner and gloves. I also bought the dual controller. I did about a 100 mile test ride at 40 degrees. I had to turn the jacket down, but the gloves ran full blast the whole time. My hands were not cold, but I am not surethey would have been comfortable at a colder temperature. Does this sound about right? When I left the house I was not planning on riding that far. I was wearing only jeans, no long johns or chaps. It felt good to ride, so I kept rolling. My knees werestiff when Igot home. Are you guys with thermostats running the on/off switches that came with the gear? Or is that just redundant wiring? Thanks,
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RE: Heated gear
i have been riding in the teens ,and up to the 20"s since the early 80's.mostly hondas but also bmw r100rs which was and still is the best fairing out there .
riding gear for extreme cold weather is the following.
and as the temp. increases you take things off.
heated grips
hippo hands (i am told still available )
( electric gloves are o.k. but not as effective as the above.)
gerbing socks ,pants and full jacket with neck and sleeves.
silk head/face cover under full face helmet.
and then, a dainesse or other hi-quality riding (two part ) suit,and on top ,at times , a harley rain gear suit.
you may sweat when you come to a stop,
with this ,you can ride in the teens
riding gear for extreme cold weather is the following.
and as the temp. increases you take things off.
heated grips
hippo hands (i am told still available )
( electric gloves are o.k. but not as effective as the above.)
gerbing socks ,pants and full jacket with neck and sleeves.
silk head/face cover under full face helmet.
and then, a dainesse or other hi-quality riding (two part ) suit,and on top ,at times , a harley rain gear suit.
you may sweat when you come to a stop,
with this ,you can ride in the teens
Cruiser
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RE: Heated gear
Without heated gloves my hands turn to useless blocks of wood at anything under 40 degrees, so I've used heated gear for about 20 years now.
I've owned Gerbings and Widder and prefer Gerbings. I have the same setup as you with jacket liner and gloves.
At 40 degrees or less I always have my gloves turned up as high as they'll go, but never need full blast from the jacket liner. The dual controller is great because you can regulate the jacket liner and gloves seperately. I never use the on/off switch - redundant wiring. My hands never really feel the heat from the gloves, but they never get cold either, down to about 20 degrees.
I find riding in the single digits or the teens uncomfortable no matter how I'm dressed so I try to avoid that by taking a cage when necessary.
I've owned Gerbings and Widder and prefer Gerbings. I have the same setup as you with jacket liner and gloves.
At 40 degrees or less I always have my gloves turned up as high as they'll go, but never need full blast from the jacket liner. The dual controller is great because you can regulate the jacket liner and gloves seperately. I never use the on/off switch - redundant wiring. My hands never really feel the heat from the gloves, but they never get cold either, down to about 20 degrees.
I find riding in the single digits or the teens uncomfortable no matter how I'm dressed so I try to avoid that by taking a cage when necessary.
Cruiser
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RE: Heated gear
Once you try heated gear, you'll wonder how you got by without it. Makes any ride more enjoyable.
Check out my site,
With Warm & Safe Liners & Gloves you need a Heat troller to control the heat. The clothes just get to hot without it. I seldom have mine setpast the half way point.
Also have liners made just for women.
Check out my site,
With Warm & Safe Liners & Gloves you need a Heat troller to control the heat. The clothes just get to hot without it. I seldom have mine setpast the half way point.
Also have liners made just for women.
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