Question about heated gear..
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 232
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
Question about heated gear..
I have a 2013 Street Glide and was advised by a Revzilla rep that the bike's electrical system is only able to handle a Gerbings jacket liner and a pair of gloves. It will not support a jacket liner and pants. The rep found this information out from a chart Gerbings has. They break down each bike and what the electrical system can handle Im assuming not to tax the stator. The Street Glide was voted a 3.5 or something...The last thing I want to do is pop fuses and drain the electrical system and get stranded somewhere. So my question is...Is there anything I can do to make the system stronger to support the jacket liner, pants and a pair of gloves? I know Gerbings makes the Harley heated gear. I wonder if Gerbings dummies down their gear specifically for Harley so customers can use an entire heated outfit. Like DeWalt does when they sell drills/power tools to the 2 big chain hardware stores...thanks in advance for the help
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,717
Likes: 35
My wife and I have used Gerbings jackets, pants and gloves on both an 07 Roadking and a Sportster with no problems at all. We even rode two up a couple of times on the Road King with both of us using heated gear with no issues.
I can't imagine that your electrical system is any less robust than what is on these two bikes.
I can't imagine that your electrical system is any less robust than what is on these two bikes.
Banned
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 11,232
Likes: 16
From: Socialist Republic of the USA
Can't say about your particular bike but my 01 Road King never had a problem and I run everything Gerbings makes. Have both outer jacket and jacket liner, outer pants, 2 pairs of gloves and socks. Buddy has an 09 Ultra and runs most stuff for his wife as well as his own.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 14,778
Likes: 69
From: Badlands of ND
I know that we have installed all manner of electrical stuff on our bike. I have heated grips, the wife uses heated gloves and pants. All of it works together no problem. Her heated gear is from Tourmaster though, not Gerbigs.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 642
Likes: 3
From: Bellmawr, New Jersey
Never had a problem running heated grips, vests, GPS, IPOD, Sat radio etc on the Limited or Road Glide Ultra. But if you are, HD has a High Output system new in their 2014 catalog that may ease your concerns.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,895
Likes: 121
From: Southern WV
I'm running jacket, gloves, chaps and socks on my 13 RGU with no problem. Doubt you will run with the jacket above the low setting as that thing gets really warm so you won't be pulling max load.
Trending Topics
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 7,138
Likes: 26
From: Southern Oregon
Me & the Ol use our tourmaster jackets on a dyna with no problems. I'm using a inline 15 amp fuse and hadn't blown it yet.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 11,814
Likes: 5,120
From: SW Ohio
I have a 2013 Street Glide and was advised by a Revzilla rep that the bike's electrical system is only able to handle a Gerbings jacket liner and a pair of gloves. It will not support a jacket liner and pants. The rep found this information out from a chart Gerbings has. They break down each bike and what the electrical system can handle Im assuming not to tax the stator. The Street Glide was voted a 3.5 or something...The last thing I want to do is pop fuses and drain the electrical system and get stranded somewhere. So my question is...Is there anything I can do to make the system stronger to support the jacket liner, pants and a pair of gloves? I know Gerbings makes the Harley heated gear. I wonder if Gerbings dummies down their gear specifically for Harley so customers can use an entire heated outfit. Like DeWalt does when they sell drills/power tools to the 2 big chain hardware stores...thanks in advance for the help
Semper Fi
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 159
Likes: 0
From: Central NJ
Belated Happy Birthday to the US Marines! My buddy and I ride our bikes ('11 SG and my '04RG) with Gerbins heated gear all the time. I use their heated jacket liner and gloves, while he does the same and even adds the pant liner.
My buddy also uses all this and his wife has the heated jacket liner and gloves when she rides with him. So it should be OK on your new SG. Revzilla is usually good with riding gear/accessory experience/knowledge.
My buddy also uses all this and his wife has the heated jacket liner and gloves when she rides with him. So it should be OK on your new SG. Revzilla is usually good with riding gear/accessory experience/knowledge.