I tried the gerbing g-3 gloves this past weekend, and so far, they're great. It was about 38 when I left, and 36 when I got back. Not too cold, but that's all we've had so far. I don't think I can run the spot lamps for very long while using the gloves and vest unless I'm crankin on the freeway. My old scooter might get one of those 3 phase systems.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to using them more, maybe this weekend. There's a snowflake in our forecast for sunday.
I have the gerbing heated jacket liner and my wife has the jacket liner and pants. We rode several weeks ago int the Pennsylvania Poconos - 37 degrees - 15 - 20 mph winds - no sun light anywhere. I only had the themostat set 1/2 way and my wife (dual themostat for jacket/pants) said she had hers about 1/2 and was very comfortable.
Try "heatedclothingoutlet.com" their closed for the season but sell gerbing seconds at less than half the price.
I live in New Hampshire.
I have the Harley stuff. Had it for a few years and I think it's the greatest stuff since the ,,,,motorcycle.
I've got a full jacket , gloves and a pair of overpants. I can ride pretty comfortably to just below freezing all day. What is really the bitch around here is when the roads get salted from the snow. It is mixed with sand so riding after snow and salt is pretty much the end of the season for me unless we get a warm spell and the roads get a rinse from some rain, or of those freak days in January when it hits 50 for a day or two.
I have the Gerbing's Jacket liner and G3 gloves. I find the G3's thinner less bulky but yet warmer and more comfortable. But they are pricey but work very well compared to others I've worm and for sure more heat where you need it than heated grips.
I recommend the Gerbing's. The life time warrenty says a lot. But heated gear alone for very severe weather is best used when yo have great warm protection over it also. I've heard people complain about still being cold using it. Well, that can happen but happens much more often if you don't choose a warm jacket to begin with. The electric gear acts like the body...putting off heat and it takes an insulation layer to keep that warmth in. Instead of 98.6 degrees like your body, the gear temperature is 135 degrees at the core. So, it puts out a higher temperature but with a poor outer insulation this tends to dissipate just like the smaller amount of body heat does diminishing the effects. You will be warmer than if you didn't have it for sure. But severe cold needs all the respect it deserves and heated gear needs help in every way it can to do it's job properly. For not so severe weather heated gear is the best thing since sliced bread. Beyond that it needs the same careful choice of outwear as you would need without it. Some may wonder why I am even bringing this part up since most riders do not experience these extremely harsh conditions often and find just heated gear extremely toasty. I've just heard people trying to report on the gear saying they were still cold and wanted to give my input that it is usually not because of the gear...they didn't realize that a barrier is still needed to keep the warmth in. Hope this is helpful.
To tell you the truth - I jut hate the cold and snow - I survived in BUffalo, NY for 3 years - after that I decided I wouldn't do that any more. Moved to Dallas and that was still to cold - went to Houston - that was better - with some good leathers - don't might it at all. Infact - when I am done here - back to Magnolia, TX for me.............
I can totally relate to you on the snow. Right now in Rochester NY its 28 and we have over half a foot of snow.
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OK guys - riding when there is salt on the roads can't be a good thing - Right? I mean doesn't the salt create all sorts of problems - rust - crap like that? How do you get all that off the bike?
Love bugs - I got figured out but salt??? Yikes?
The first year I moved to Buffalo 186" of snow - the next year 212" and the last year 236" - now for a TEXAS boy - that is a lot of snow - give me dirt anytime!
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Boy, those love bugs make a mess. Several locals in FLA told me this past year was the worst they've seen. Don't know, first time I've been. Probably last time as well.
I mamage to ride most of the winter if there is no snow or ice. I'm good to go at temps above 35. I wear a "Warm & Safe" electric jacket & on the lowest setting it does a fine job.
Boy, those love bugs make a mess. Several locals in FLA told me this past year was the worst they've seen. Don't know, first time I've been. Probably last time as well.
I was looking in the J&P Christmas Catalog and saw some kind of spray stuff that is supposed keep the stuff from harming the paint...love bugs will do a number on your paint if you don't get them off. A Bounce dryer sheet works really well to get them off. I think I will order some of that stuff and see how it works. Of course, I probably have more cleaning stuff - sprays - towels - wax - all kind of stuff - it seems when I see it I gotta have it. I might have as many pairs of gloves as I have cleaning supplies - gloves have a whole shelf in the grage - why - I don't know.
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