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[Duck-Stew]

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! 

That is all....

[stopintime]

Get heated gloves as well and you will just keep on riding - gusta and all

[Duck-Stew]

Get heated gloves as well and you will just keep on riding - gusta and all

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...

[lauramonster]

warm core = more enjoyable riding

congrats on the great gift.  take a ride for me!!! (it was 41 today)

[Duck-Stew]

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! 


[crawls under nearest rock]

[Bizzarrini]

Turns out you're in luck! No pics, so it didn't happen (yet??)

[hihhs]

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! 

That is all....

What brand did you get?

[Duck-Stew]

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... 

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.

[sbrguy]

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.

[DucHead]

I now have the full Monty: Tour Master Synergy heated gloves, pant- and jacket liners.  Long rides in sub-freezing temperatures...no problem!   [moto]

[Wonked]

I have the Gerbing jacket and gloves. Worth every penny, like most good gear.