Yup. It's me.
Got a vest for X-mas and had a chance to rough the wiring in today and go for a scoot. Quite toasty despite the winds, cold air in the valleys and speed.
Me Gusta! [thumbsup]
That is all....
Get heated gloves as well and you will just keep on riding - gusta and all [thumbsup]
Quote from: stopintime on January 24, 2010, 02:54:35 PM
Get heated gloves as well and you will just keep on riding - gusta and all [thumbsup]
It was in the low 50's F today so because my heated vest had one setting (haven't wired up the variable thingy yet), I left my winter gloves, jacket liner and balaclava at home. Was *perfect* with the vest on HIGH all day and my summer gear on. But yeah...I think either grips or gloves are next and I'm leaning toward grips...
warm core = more enjoyable riding
congrats on the great gift. take a ride for me!!! (it was 41 today)
Ok... I'm a dork.
I just realized that I rode the entire day w/the tags still on the vest hanging off the collar in the rear. I'm sure some folks got a laugh! [laugh]
[crawls under nearest rock]
Turns out you're in luck! No pics, so it didn't happen (yet??) ;D
Quote from: Duck-Stew on January 24, 2010, 01:34:54 PM
Yup. It's me.
Got a vest for X-mas and had a chance to rough the wiring in today and go for a scoot. Quite toasty despite the winds, cold air in the valleys and speed.
Me Gusta! [thumbsup]
That is all....
What brand did you get?
I got a Gerbings vest. The fit needs to be snug so the vest can do a better job of getting the heat into you. I normally wear a Large T-shirt, can do a medium but it's a bit snug on me. I was advised (by Speeddog who also owns a Gerbings vest) to get the size Small. He brought his over for a test-fit and he was right. I wear it over my T-shirt and then add layers above that (usually not needed BTW).
The fold-up neck option is awesome! Especially when it's partnered with a balaclava! Wow...the heat goes right into your neck and stays there... [thumbsup]
I did get the variable temp controller but for this ride (and the two others I've done w/heated gear since) I just did a quick hard-wire so it's on 100% when plugged in. I'll get the variable unit mounted up soon.
stu you are getting soft you are out in socal with heated gear. sheesh.
but i sawa them at the motorcycle show, am considering thee hybrid gloves they felt sweet at the show so i was hooked on them, just have to save up now.
gerbings does look like they make some really nice stuff.
I now have the full Monty: Tour Master Synergy heated gloves, pant- and jacket liners. Long rides in sub-freezing temperatures...no problem! [moto]
I have the Gerbing jacket and gloves. Worth every penny, like most good gear.