Suggestions for HD Electric Liners
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01-30-2006 | 04:04 PM
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Suggestions for HD Electric Liners
I just ordered new Harley "Heated Gear (link)". I ordered the HD Heated Jacket Liner and the HD Heated Pants Liner.
The dealer did not have any thermostats in stock and I didn't know if I would really need one since both the pants and jackets have on off switches...
1. Is the thermostat needed or does turning them off and on individually work well?
2. Are the adapters included with the jacket and pants good enough or should I order additional adapters located on the "Heated Gear (link)" page?
3. And about the dual control thermostat... Is it just for gloves and jacket or would it be used for jacket and pants? Needed?
4. Before I hook them up to my bike does anyone have any suggestions...
Thanks in advance for your comments...
The dealer did not have any thermostats in stock and I didn't know if I would really need one since both the pants and jackets have on off switches...
1. Is the thermostat needed or does turning them off and on individually work well?
2. Are the adapters included with the jacket and pants good enough or should I order additional adapters located on the "Heated Gear (link)" page?
3. And about the dual control thermostat... Is it just for gloves and jacket or would it be used for jacket and pants? Needed?
4. Before I hook them up to my bike does anyone have any suggestions...
Thanks in advance for your comments...
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01-30-2006 | 05:18 PM
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RE: Suggestions for HD Electric Liners
ORIGINAL: thunderbirdblue2
I just ordered new Harley "Heated Gear (link)". I ordered the HD Heated Jacket Liner and the HD Heated Pants Liner.
The dealer did not have any thermostats in stock and I didn't know if I would really need one since both the pants and jackets have on off switches...
1. Is the thermostat needed or does turning them off and on individually work well?
2. Are the adapters included with the jacket and pants good enough or should I order additional adapters located on the "Heated Gear (link)" page?
3. And about the dual control thermostat... Is it just for gloves and jacket or would it be used for jacket and pants? Needed?
4. Before I hook them up to my bike does anyone have any suggestions...
Thanks in advance for your comments...
I just ordered new Harley "Heated Gear (link)". I ordered the HD Heated Jacket Liner and the HD Heated Pants Liner.
The dealer did not have any thermostats in stock and I didn't know if I would really need one since both the pants and jackets have on off switches...
1. Is the thermostat needed or does turning them off and on individually work well?
2. Are the adapters included with the jacket and pants good enough or should I order additional adapters located on the "Heated Gear (link)" page?
3. And about the dual control thermostat... Is it just for gloves and jacket or would it be used for jacket and pants? Needed?
4. Before I hook them up to my bike does anyone have any suggestions...
Thanks in advance for your comments...
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01-30-2006 | 05:30 PM
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ORIGINAL: FireHawk
I can't see where your from or ride, but if that is your Glide in your Avatar you must be in some cold area to want heated gear. My leathers and chaps keep me toasty, but then the coldest I've ridden in yet was 29 degrees. Hopefully someone can answer your questions. All I've done is bump your question back to the top.
ORIGINAL: thunderbirdblue2
I just ordered new Harley "Heated Gear (link)". I ordered the HD Heated Jacket Liner and the HD Heated Pants Liner.
The dealer did not have any thermostats in stock and I didn't know if I would really need one since both the pants and jackets have on off switches...
1. Is the thermostat needed or does turning them off and on individually work well?
2. Are the adapters included with the jacket and pants good enough or should I order additional adapters located on the "Heated Gear (link)" page?
3. And about the dual control thermostat... Is it just for gloves and jacket or would it be used for jacket and pants? Needed?
4. Before I hook them up to my bike does anyone have any suggestions...
Thanks in advance for your comments...
I just ordered new Harley "Heated Gear (link)". I ordered the HD Heated Jacket Liner and the HD Heated Pants Liner.
The dealer did not have any thermostats in stock and I didn't know if I would really need one since both the pants and jackets have on off switches...
1. Is the thermostat needed or does turning them off and on individually work well?
2. Are the adapters included with the jacket and pants good enough or should I order additional adapters located on the "Heated Gear (link)" page?
3. And about the dual control thermostat... Is it just for gloves and jacket or would it be used for jacket and pants? Needed?
4. Before I hook them up to my bike does anyone have any suggestions...
Thanks in advance for your comments...
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01-30-2006 | 05:59 PM
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RE: Suggestions for HD Electric Liners
Thanks!
For now, my leather jacket, which has a liner in it and alllows no air through, does the job. If it drops down in the teens I may consider heated gear as I'm not gonna let cold stop me from riding.
For now, my leather jacket, which has a liner in it and alllows no air through, does the job. If it drops down in the teens I may consider heated gear as I'm not gonna let cold stop me from riding.
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01-30-2006 | 06:05 PM
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RE: Suggestions for HD Electric Liners
I use a Gerbing's heated jacket liner - I've looked at the Harley branded ones at my dealer, and I think that they are made by Gerbing's and rebranded by Harley. Anyway, I just use a simple on/off switch. I've been using it this way for years. Basically, if you're cold you'll want the thing on, and if gets too warm you can just turn it off for a while. Also, I turn the switch off when I stop at long lights or in traffic. When the alternator is not spinning fast I don't want to risk over drawing current from my battery. You can purchase the thermostat from www.gerbing.com
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01-30-2006 | 06:16 PM
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RE: Suggestions for HD Electric Liners
I have Gerbing's heated jacket liner and glove liners with the dual controller. I am told they also make the heated gear for Harley. The pics on the Harley page look just like my stuff. I would go with the Gerbing's branded stuff. It'll be cheaper than the HD branded gear. It's very well made, and they will exchange sizes or refund no questions asked within 30 days.
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01-30-2006 | 06:20 PM
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I use a Gerbing's heated jacket liner - I've looked at the Harley branded ones at my dealer, and I think that they are made by Gerbing's and rebranded by Harley. Anyway, I just use a simple on/off switch. I've been using it this way for years. Basically, if you're cold you'll want the thing on, and if gets too warm you can just turn it off for a while. Also, I turn the switch off when I stop at long lights or in traffic. When the alternator is not spinning fast I don't want to risk over drawing current from my battery. You can purchase the thermostat from www.gerbing.com
I use a Gerbing's heated jacket liner - I've looked at the Harley branded ones at my dealer, and I think that they are made by Gerbing's and rebranded by Harley. Anyway, I just use a simple on/off switch. I've been using it this way for years. Basically, if you're cold you'll want the thing on, and if gets too warm you can just turn it off for a while. Also, I turn the switch off when I stop at long lights or in traffic. When the alternator is not spinning fast I don't want to risk over drawing current from my battery. You can purchase the thermostat from www.gerbing.com
I was lucky... My local HD Dealer gave me a 15% discount on the Jacket liner and pants liner... I paid $327.25 vs Gerbings advertised $398...
Harley's gloves look similar to Gerbings too... HD is $4 less... That may be my next investment...
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01-30-2006 | 06:35 PM
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Thanks jjsanta for the Gerbings link... It was really helpful... TheWhy is Gerbing's Heated Clothing so Warm? page has a link for interconnects that was very informative... Answered some of my questions.
Thanks again...
Thanks again...
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01-31-2006 | 12:43 AM
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RE: Suggestions for HD Electric Liners
No problem. Glad to help. Sounds like a good price on the jacket and pants. I paid $199 for the jacket liner alone. Killer quality though - I've been stuffing it into tank bags and saddle bags for almost 5 years and it still works flawlessly.