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Heated Gear

rc51ny

rc51ny

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So, I'm probably gonna break down and finally invest in some heated gear. I'm thinking about jacket liner and pants liner to begin with. I was looking at the First Gear stuff--I like the idea of a remote controller---less wires to mess with. What's your experience and advice? I don't know much about this stuff so anything you can feed my way is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 
Depends..!

there are a lot to chose from. Price, quality will be your points. Gerbing seems to be your better known we have warm gear wich works well and looks the same. I do suggest a dual control for driver. Need more heat to gloves than liner. Passenger can run on a singke control. Don't have anything else so can't comment on the rest. Mountain roads and passes here are the only places needed in winter. Cycle gear carry many..happy hunting..!! :thumbup:
 
I ride year-round here in the Mid-Atlantic. I've used a Gerbing liner and gloves since I got my Spyder. Very happy with them.

Some thoughts that apply to any brand gear:

1. There may be ways of making the gear easier to use, but ultimately, it's still inevitably a bit of a PITA. Routing wires, plugs, bulk, etc. Meaning, any ride under an hour or not at highway speeds and the stuff stays in the closet, I just layer.

2. That said, anything OVER an hour, or at sustained highway speeds, and this stuff is essential. Particularly the gloves, but the jacket liner is great as well (you'll want it fitting snug, with only a t-shirt or base gear underneath the liner). I've never tried the pants or boot warmers, can't attest to them, but my legs and feet don't get all that cold on the Spyder, the wind is blocked enough down there. (Also, a big windshield on my RS helps too).

3. Ditto the advice to pay extra for a dual controller. Even if you only get gloves, you don't want them either on or off, adjusting the heat by dial is vital. And you'll run your gloves hotter than your jacket in pretty much all circumstances.
 
hottrodd7 said:
So, I'm probably gonna break down and finally invest in some heated gear. I'm thinking about jacket liner and pants liner to begin with. I was looking at the First Gear stuff--I like the idea of a remote controller---less wires to mess with. What's your experience and advice? I don't know much about this stuff so anything you can feed my way is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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I agree, the driver definitely needs a dual controller.

There is a Remote and there is also a Portable controller. Both will work with multiple machines. But the Remote is very nice.

If you would like to get pricing on the Firstgear products PM me here or email me at [email protected]

Electric is the best way to go for long distance.
 
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I saw in a large outdoors company flyer that they have battery powered Gerbing heated clothes. Has anyone given that a shot? Depending on the heat setting it would run from 2-8 hours with 8 hours setting at 85 degrees and the 2 hour up around the 100 something mark.

Seems like it would be a lot easier than worrying about the wiring. Though it might only come in camo...:roflblack:
 
I have never used heated gear because I do not like to be "wired" into the :spyder2:. Just to much to remember getting on and off--for me.

That said, most people that use heated gear in Alaska ride with Gerbings. Have never heard a complaint about the brand--so that says something.

All good advice in previous posts. :thumbup:
 
Gerbing

Recently purchased gear at the gerbing factory. Love it (gloves & jacket x2) they folks there did not reccomend the battery op units for motorcycles. Used the gear at 29 degrees and all was warm and fuzy.
 
Highwayman2013 said:
Didn't know that, good product.:)
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I am not sure but I think Warm & Safe makes the controllers and Firstgear makes the gear and they cross name their stuff. I do notice that Firstgear uses the 'Warm & Safe' logo on all their advertising.

Gerbing is also a good product but I can't get a price break on that brand. We carry Firstgear so this is where I can provide a good savings.

The reason I mention this is not so much to push anyone in any direction. But I often get the comment, 'If I'd known about your pricing I'd have gotten it from you'. It's more like, if you're going to get Firstgear anyway, why not save some money.

You know, cold days can be some of the greatest riding of the year if you're dressed properly. :thumbup:
 
I use Tourmaster and Powerlet, and my wife uses Gerbing. Both do a fine job. Snug fit is a must, worn over a thing under-layer. It helps a lot to try them on...especially the Gerbings with their many sizes.
 
Powerlet Heated liners

I have the Powerlet rapid FIRe jacket liner and glove liners. I have waterproof gloves and a jacket that I like so I went with the liners. I really like them. I wore my jacket today and I was warm before I hit the end of the driveway. Here's a review. http://www.webbikeworld.com/heated-m...ated-clothing/ I don't know that the Powerlet is any better or worse than the others. I just got a good price on it at the time.
There's reviews on the Gerbings, WarmNSafe and others on webbikeworld.
I have the wireless controller that I have velcroed under the the lip of the dash. One dial controls the jacket liner and one controls my glove liners. I also put an outlet on the dash for the power. So I plug in one wire and off I go. The biggest PITA is plugging in my gloves to the cables in the sleeves of my Jacket and then getting my overgloves on.
 
Trickie Dick said:
I have the Powerlet rapid FIRe jacket liner and glove liners. I have waterproof gloves and a jacket that I like so I went with the liners. I really like them. I wore my jacket today and I was warm before I hit the end of the driveway. Here's a review. http://www.webbikeworld.com/heated-m...ated-clothing/ I don't know that the Powerlet is any better or worse than the others. I just got a good price on it at the time.
There's reviews on the Gerbings, WarmNSafe and others on webbikeworld.
I have the wireless controller that I have velcroed under the the lip of the dash. One dial controls the jacket liner and one controls my glove liners. I also put an outlet on the dash for the power. So I plug in one wire and off I go. The biggest PITA is plugging in my gloves to the cables in the sleeves of my Jacket and then getting my overgloves on.
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I like the reviews as well. WebBikeWorld has some of the best. But some products change quickly and electric gear has been improving over the last few years. Flat wire, micro-wire, Pulse controllers, and improved materials have made quite a difference.

If you can find current user feedback that can also be helpful in choosing what you wear.
 
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