csj
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« on: October 30, 2016, 09:30:51 AM » |
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Last week my cage pass. window wouldn't go up (turned out to be switch), so I had to make
a scheduled trip of 100 miles at about 34*F. I had my full cold gear on. Heavy boots,
snowmobile suit bottom, shirt, 2 sweaters, winter coat, set of gloves and mitts, and my
full face helmet, and scarf.
I still got a chill on the return trip. I just don't generate heat like I used to.
So, what kinda affordable heated vest is there out there? Just need a couple
suggestions. I'll go and get it. Nobody local has one.
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« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2016, 10:11:55 AM » |
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This may not be responsive to you question but I love my Warm and Safe heated liner. The heated sleeves are awesome and also bring 12 volts to my gloves - which I rarely need. The heated collar along with my Zub does all I need above my shoulders. Cheap? Not so much. http://www.warmnsafe.com/all-heated-jacket-liners/ |
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« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2016, 10:53:00 AM » |
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I got my wife a Sedici vest a while back. She loves it. I think I got it on sale thru Cycle Gear for $119 with the controller.
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« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2016, 11:05:35 AM » |
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Choose a vest now and have an unpleasant wire-routing
chore later if you decide to get gloves too... a Jacket
liner now will be both fabulous and leave you set
up for the future, since gloves will plug right into
the end of the sleeve...
-Mike
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« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2016, 12:51:36 PM » |
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Gerbings, it will extend your riding season by a month on each side of the calendar. Just buy the jacket without the controller; it will run on high all the time. If you get a little warm riding you just zip down the jacket liner a bit to cool off. I've had mine for a few years now, warmer than you can imagine. I have the gloves too, they are warm too but a don't like wearing them unless absolutely necessary. Best of luck. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/gyde-by-gerbing-12v-heated-jacket-liner |
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« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2016, 02:26:26 PM » |
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Absolute best bang for the buck in the heated gear segment is TourMaster Synergy http://www.tourmaster.com/synergy_2_0The manufacturer's website shows retail pricing and that pricing comes with the controller! As a very happy owner let me tell you, these things get HOT! Remember: for heated gear to work properly the fit must be SNUG. Depending upon your body type consider buying one, or even two, sizes down. |
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« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2016, 02:30:49 PM » |
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I got my wife a Sedici vest a while back. She loves it. I think I got it on sale thru Cycle Gear for $119 with the controller.
That's a smoking deal, if you can get that deal I think that's the way to go. |
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« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2016, 06:46:52 PM » |
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All that gear at 34 and you got cold? You must have looked like the kid in the movie a CHRISTmas story  I can't comment on heated gear as I have never owned any but. Have ridden many days at the temps you are talking. |
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« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2016, 10:16:05 PM » |
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+1 on Warm N Safe. I have their gloves, controller and 2 jacket liners. BTW Gerbing ripped them off on the controllers. Hired them to make the controllers, then reverse-engineered & outsourced the same from China shutting out WNS. So I buy NOTHING from Gerbing. Now looks like they've folded. Karma.
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« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2016, 02:55:10 AM » |
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Just buy the jacket without the controller; it will run on high all the time. If you get a little warm riding you just zip down the jacket liner a bit to cool off.
That's not a good idea!! T.P. |
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« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2016, 04:43:45 AM » |
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Just buy the jacket without the controller; it will run on high all the time. If you get a little warm riding you just zip down the jacket liner a bit to cool off.
That's not a good idea!! T.P. I once wired up my controller to reverse polarity, and my jacket stayed on all the time... blegghh... I dropped out of the group to unplug it after a few miles and caught back up. Full blast all the time might be OK if it was real cold, Ida know... -Mike |
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« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2016, 01:28:41 PM » |
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Another vote for the First Gear JACKET LINER.
It does get really warm. We get down into the 17 degree zone a couple times a year and I'm a cold coward any more. I spent plenty of time cold as a brave young lad.
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« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2016, 01:47:44 PM » |
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Might also want to read this one. http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,91123.0.htmlMy wife burned herself on the Gerbing micro wire heated jacket. She set the temp to high, and then lowered it. After the ride, I found a few circular blisters on her back, while I was checking her for ticks. Also use a controller, and start low, and turn up as needed, till desired comfort. I bought Gerbing at the time, because it was made locally. Now, I wouldn't touch them. Go for the best price. I would also do what I could to hard wire the controller and plug into my bike, rather than have a wire hanging loose. |
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« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2016, 01:52:38 PM » |
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Might also want to read this one. http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,91123.0.htmlMy wife burned herself on the Gerbing micro wire heated jacket. She set the temp to high, and then lowered it. After the ride, I found a few circular blisters on her back, while I was checking her for ticks. Also use a controller, and start low, and turn up as needed, till desired comfort. I bought Gerbing at the time, because it was made locally. Now, I wouldn't touch them. Go for the best price. I would also do what I could to hard wire the controller and plug into my bike, rather than have a wire hanging loose. I have the wiring and controller come up into the driver backrest pouch. Also a USB charge plug for her phone. Works well and keeps everything clear. |
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« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2016, 02:59:25 PM » |
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been using the tourmaster Synergy heated jacket liner and gloves for years now.
The controller has dual settings, the gloves themselves also have integral controller Supposedly you cant get a shock, I only know I havent ever gotten one or got burned, heat is generous
Very happy with it have ridden multiple 11 hr days at or below freezing and never a problem
Just use toe warmers for the feet at less a dollar a day I can deal with that as gas for a day is 10 or more anyhow
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« Reply #15 on: October 31, 2016, 03:26:21 PM » |
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Last week my cage pass. window wouldn't go up (turned out to be switch), so I had to make
a scheduled trip of 100 miles at about 34*F. I had my full cold gear on. Heavy boots,
snowmobile suit bottom, shirt, 2 sweaters, winter coat, set of gloves and mitts, and my
full face helmet, and scarf.
I still got a chill on the return trip. I just don't generate heat like I used to.
So, what kinda affordable heated vest is there out there? Just need a couple
suggestions. I'll go and get it. Nobody local has one.
Why didn't you just tape some cardboard in place. Probably would insulate better than the glass. |
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« Reply #16 on: November 01, 2016, 11:26:22 AM » |
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been using the tourmaster Synergy heated jacket liner and gloves for years now.
The controller has dual settings, the gloves themselves also have integral controller Supposedly you cant get a shock, I only know I havent ever gotten one or got burned, heat is generous
Very happy with it have ridden multiple 11 hr days at or below freezing and never a problem
Just use toe warmers for the feet at less a dollar a day I can deal with that as gas for a day is 10 or more anyhow
+1. Why I recommended the Tourmaster is that I, also, have been using it for years and have never, ever had a problem with it or been burned by it. Now on high I gets hot, hot enough to make you sweat but still, never ever burned. I have the older collared vest with the modular 3-level controller, I see they now include an inline variable controller instead. |
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