electric clothing - Harley Forum

jonlyjayman · #1 11-16-2007, 09:45 AM

In Utah, these days are getting cold, just like Drag'n boards says.
Can anyone recommend good electric gear? There is a lot available, but which are best? Also, anyone out west ridin to Bikeweek end of Feb?

94flhtcu · #2 11-16-2007, 01:37 PM

We've had the Gerbing's heated vest and thermostat for two years (awesome), and this year we have the G3 gloves. Havn't tried them yet, probably will this weekend. It's the only brand I've owned, and I'm very pleased.

texan321 · #3 11-16-2007, 04:25 PM

Darn and you know I haven't worn my leathers since???? Just so you don't misunderstand me - I don't miss it..............

94flhtcu · #4 11-17-2007, 11:14 AM

No doubt, I try to get my wife to move south every year, but no luck yet. I wouldn't miss it a bit either.

texan321 · #5 11-19-2007, 09:15 AM

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.............

94flhtcu · #6 11-19-2007, 09:50 AM

I can't imagine Buffalo, with all the snow they get. There's just no way I'd make it.

Whopper · #7 11-19-2007, 10:19 AM

Lived near Binghamton, NY for 3 years. The last year we scored 176 inches of snow with no January thaw. The piles of snow on either side of my driveway were so high my snowblower couldn't toss the stuff any higher. I bailed out for northern Alabama. Should have moved to Mobile! Still gets cold but snow is rare.

#8 11-19-2007, 03:08 PM

Man, you guys make me at least think about moving down South. I hate these Missouri Winters! It is great out today, almost 70 deg., supposed to be colder tomorrow and really drop Wednesday. I just got back from making a run through the winding backroads on my old '85 Sporty. The Fall colors never really came out really great this year, but it was a great ride anyway.

jonlyjayman · #9 11-28-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by shovelmike

Man, you guys make me at least think about moving down South. I hate these Missouri Winters! It is great out today, almost 70 deg., supposed to be colder tomorrow and really drop Wednesday. I just got back from making a run through the winding backroads on my old '85 Sporty. The Fall colors never really came out really great this year, but it was a great ride anyway.

I just got back from a weekend ride, 100 miles in the utah mountains, 37 degrees when I parked bike. There is one good thing about a cold ride........
NO BUGS!!!!!

#10 11-28-2007, 08:55 PM

My coldest ride this fall so far was 8 degrees. I went into the back room and found my Heated gloves and Full Face brain Bucket. Chaps still work up to an hour of riding. Any longer the quilted Carhart Bibs come out.

Yup no bugs... We had a little snow last week and the trucks laid down a nice layer of salt. Dry now but you need 4 wheel drive in some of the intersections.

When it gets colder I get confused on what lane to ride in. You have car exhaust freezing on both left and right sides. The oil and Anifreeze dots the middle. Little obsticle course of skill and daring. Kina fun. Wakes you up when the back wheel dances a bit. Oh well. Got my January issue of AIM soon it will be spring.