Ok, the other thread was about non powered solutions but I want the battery ones. Looking for feedback on the HD version which is 7V versus the Gerbing 12v or 7v??
First I am confused because it seems the Gerbing 7v per their FAQ is not recommended for Bikes yet thats what HD is using. Maybe I am reading it wrong. Or has gerbing now made a 7v bike version?
Mainly curious about how folks like their HD, Gerbing or if there are any other Battery Powered Solutions to consider. Not having luck with Google.

Thanks,

 

I've got the hard wired gloves and jacket liner...Yes, the wires are kind of a pain but you get used to them. I can ride all day and never get cold when the gear is on HIGH. Probably the best investment I've made after buying the bike. BTW Gerbing's is the way to go.

 

Gerbings makes the heated clothing for Harley, so you are essentially getting the same thing, only a lifetime warranty buying them from Gerbing. The 12v will be warmer, but the battery pack will not last as long before needing recharging. If you are taking just short trips, it probably would not be a problem.

Have you considered heated grips? For half the cost, you could put on a set of Heat Demons.

 

I got the wired HD ones. I haven't needed them yet this year.
I tried on a pair of the battery ones they had on the shelf.
I could feel one of the heating elements running over the length of one of my finders through the thin liner.
They had a cheap feel to them.

 

I've used the HD battery gloves for 2 years now, and I think they are great. I did'nt wanna to be wired up. I can ride in 30 degree weather and hands stay warm.

 

I have the battery powered ones and find them to be great quality and effectiveness. They have 4 settings
100%
75%
50%
25%
I rarely ever go beyond 50% and this setting the batteries will hold for about 5 hrs. Not sure how long they last at full but I doubt it would be much beyond 2 hrs but unless you're going to be riding without a windshield and close to freezing then they'll work great.
Only caveat is the batteries are someone bulky but don't get in the way at all and are not heavy.

 

also keep in mind if your bike has fairings or anything that kicks the wind away from your hands - i did a 150 mile ride saturday in upper 50's, and on the SB my hands were getting cold by the end of it (big highway loop so most of it was at 75+). I don't think battery gloves would've made a huge difference - the wind going right over my hands would suck that heat away too fast. I think I'm going to get the gerbing glove liners and wire myself to the bike - hate to do it, but if i can keep my hands warm I can keep riding

 

I've been using that ever since I started biking... I always have this on my side.