I have heated jacket, pants, socks and gloves + a dual controller. Have used pants once or twice, other 3 all the time spring and fall. Extends the season by 3 weeks or so on either end. Keep socks and gloves on same circuit and jacket on another. Toasty hands and feet + the jacket collar bridging the gap to your helmet means running 8+ hours at 3 degrees in total comfort at about 60 - 70 percent power on the controller. Don't forget to change your controller battery once a year or it will fail and default to 30 percent power at the worst of times. Heated gear is expensive, but you'll never regret spending the money.
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Heated gloves vs handle bars
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N3WMAN
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Bike came with heated grips. I scoffed at the idea of it at first. Then it got cold and I used them and they work pretty damn well.
If I were intentionally riding in cold weather I would probably go the glove route. However, for me the grips work good enough. I don't have to remember to bring them, I can turn them on if the temp drops while already out riding, and I can still wear my nice VR-Pro gloves with them.
Mine are the under the grip style and have a Hi/Lo setting. No idea the manufacturer but they work fantastic. Previous owner wired them correctly so they turn off when the bike is off which is very convenient.
If I were intentionally riding in cold weather I would probably go the glove route. However, for me the grips work good enough. I don't have to remember to bring them, I can turn them on if the temp drops while already out riding, and I can still wear my nice VR-Pro gloves with them.
Mine are the under the grip style and have a Hi/Lo setting. No idea the manufacturer but they work fantastic. Previous owner wired them correctly so they turn off when the bike is off which is very convenient.
Mine have about 6 settings which is useful from barehands for the photoshoots to the First Ascent gloves I use for cold weather. Since I got the wider Clearview screen hands have generally stopped being an issue - it's the backdraft around on my shoulders and neck that was causing grief even with a neck warmer on .
This one from UnWind - good bib front and back and helps take the pressure off the camera strap as well. Seals the draft leaks around the helmet bottom.
Yeah that's exactly why I don't want to be hooked to the bike to have it work. The earphones to iPhone is quite enough thanks and I like the look of the neck on that vest.
This one from UnWind - good bib front and back and helps take the pressure off the camera strap as well. Seals the draft leaks around the helmet bottom.
Yeah that's exactly why I don't want to be hooked to the bike to have it work. The earphones to iPhone is quite enough thanks and I like the look of the neck on that vest.
I have these installed on my bike and like them:
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/symtec-heat-demon-heated-grips
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http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/symtec-heat-demon-heated-grips
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renntecher
Active member
Thanks!
Was out tonight trying various combos and think the vest
will work out well and save a layer and provide positive heat to my core.
It was under 10 in some areas.
Rode with light pants and no socks just as a reference ( Burgman is completely protected for that). Head was a bit chilly as did not wear the balaclava I usually wear at that temp but neck and shoulders were perfectly warm.
The vest is very wind proof on it's own and fairly stiff - actually feels good on. Tried it just with my mesh jacket, it's liner and the vest and a short sleeve cotton shirt. Could feel a bit of chill on my arms but core was very nice.
As soon as I put my wind proof HiViz jacket over it ( my go to for anything below 10 ) it all came together very well and arrived home after a 40 minute rider very comfortable - I can see why people like the heated gear.
Not having any need for cables is good.
The battery is small and goes in the pocket on the vest and has 4 settings. It says 10 hr on low setting. That's likely all I would need.
Because the vest is long it's easy to adjust on my set up as I can access from the bottom of the mesh jacket. I'd get a size up on the chart. Glad I did and I noticed others said the same.
It's long and covers neck and right down past my kidneys and bottom of the mesh jacket. As it's black just looks like part of the JR mesh which is silver and black anyway.
If I wear it with the mesh overpants they will go over it. Pleased so far. Just getting rid of itchy merino thermal top under my jacket ( it itches even with a technical shirt under it ) is worth it and will be great on our tour of the western US later this month - means I can pack light and just use this with my light jacket.
Bet the thin blood GF from Aus wears it most.
Glad I went the battery route.
will work out well and save a layer and provide positive heat to my core.
It was under 10 in some areas.
Rode with light pants and no socks just as a reference ( Burgman is completely protected for that). Head was a bit chilly as did not wear the balaclava I usually wear at that temp but neck and shoulders were perfectly warm.
The vest is very wind proof on it's own and fairly stiff - actually feels good on. Tried it just with my mesh jacket, it's liner and the vest and a short sleeve cotton shirt. Could feel a bit of chill on my arms but core was very nice.
As soon as I put my wind proof HiViz jacket over it ( my go to for anything below 10 ) it all came together very well and arrived home after a 40 minute rider very comfortable - I can see why people like the heated gear.
Not having any need for cables is good.
The battery is small and goes in the pocket on the vest and has 4 settings. It says 10 hr on low setting. That's likely all I would need.
Because the vest is long it's easy to adjust on my set up as I can access from the bottom of the mesh jacket. I'd get a size up on the chart. Glad I did and I noticed others said the same.
It's long and covers neck and right down past my kidneys and bottom of the mesh jacket. As it's black just looks like part of the JR mesh which is silver and black anyway.
If I wear it with the mesh overpants they will go over it. Pleased so far. Just getting rid of itchy merino thermal top under my jacket ( it itches even with a technical shirt under it ) is worth it and will be great on our tour of the western US later this month - means I can pack light and just use this with my light jacket.
Bet the thin blood GF from Aus wears it most.
Glad I went the battery route.
Yeah - pretty pleased with it - it's a bit stiff so glad I did not get the jacket. I like the fact it is long both top and bottom as really keeps my neck and upper shoulders warm and goes below my shortie jacket.
Not having a cable is a treat - battery seems to last a good bit and the vest is warm on its own but I would tend to advise leaving it on low so your core heat does not drop in the first place.
Has not been cool enough to really test.
On the first ride I realized after the ride it was on high the whole way....pretty toastie.
Was clear from a couple rides with my set up it's my back, neck and shoulders getting cold from back pressure from the "wall" up front.
Since those areas get stiff riding anyways this is a real treat.
Careful with the size as it's a slim fit so a size up might be wise. There is no give in it.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/mobile-warming-classic-vest
Not having a cable is a treat - battery seems to last a good bit and the vest is warm on its own but I would tend to advise leaving it on low so your core heat does not drop in the first place.
Has not been cool enough to really test.
On the first ride I realized after the ride it was on high the whole way....pretty toastie.
Was clear from a couple rides with my set up it's my back, neck and shoulders getting cold from back pressure from the "wall" up front.
Since those areas get stiff riding anyways this is a real treat.
Careful with the size as it's a slim fit so a size up might be wise. There is no give in it.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/mobile-warming-classic-vest
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I just bought these. http://bluestreakracing.ca/twistgrip-throttles/ducati/hotgrip-hand-warmers.html
stevex
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there is no substitute for heated gloves... heated grips are decent for 5-10 degrees, and really only your palms get the benefit. Knuckles/fingers still will freeze. Anything sub 5 degrees and they're ineffective. Decent (and cheap) option to extend your riding season a little further but if you want real warmth you need to go the heated glove route.
This one from UnWind - good bib front and back and helps take the pressure off the camera strap as well. Seals the draft leaks around the helmet bottom.
This guy is creepy.
Both, but if only choosing one, definitely gloves. But don't buy the 12V one, instead buy the battery operated glove liners, so that you are not limited to using them only for motorcycle, makes your money well spent. I bought the ones from Venture $169.99 more expensive than other brands, but it is battery operated, I could use it for skiing as well! hehe
I am also planning to buy heated pants liner from them as well, to keep my knees warm.
The reason I suggest both is that, during the fall, temperature can change fast, warm in the afternoon then gets very cold at night. Having the heated grips can gives you the peace of mind. Also if you want to conserve the heated gloves battery (it can be set low-med-high), I set it to low and have the heated grips turned on, this way you will still have a lot of juices in the gloves battery when you get off the bike!
I buy the $5 heated grips (elements) on ebay, again money well spent!
I am also planning to buy heated pants liner from them as well, to keep my knees warm.
The reason I suggest both is that, during the fall, temperature can change fast, warm in the afternoon then gets very cold at night. Having the heated grips can gives you the peace of mind. Also if you want to conserve the heated gloves battery (it can be set low-med-high), I set it to low and have the heated grips turned on, this way you will still have a lot of juices in the gloves battery when you get off the bike!
I buy the $5 heated grips (elements) on ebay, again money well spent!
Yeah - pretty pleased with it - it's a bit stiff so glad I did not get the jacket. I like the fact it is long both top and bottom as really keeps my neck and upper shoulders warm and goes below my shortie jacket.
Not having a cable is a treat - battery seems to last a good bit and the vest is warm on its own but I would tend to advise leaving it on low so your core heat does not drop in the first place.
Has not been cool enough to really test.
On the first ride I realized after the ride it was on high the whole way....pretty toastie.
Was clear from a couple rides with my set up it's my back, neck and shoulders getting cold from back pressure from the "wall" up front.
Since those areas get stiff riding anyways this is a real treat.
Careful with the size as it's a slim fit so a size up might be wise. There is no give in it.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/mobile-warming-classic-vest
For heated tops, I am also looking to find out more about their usability.
I've seen the ones that has long sleeves and they have heated elements in the sleeves, collar, front and back. That was 12V though, I like battery operated better for better versatility.
The battery operated ones usually only warm your front and back, with mostly 2 but some have 3 heated elements within the top.
I know winter hasnt come yet, but from your experience, does a vest suffice? I could imagine the arms get very cold?
Hey, how come you didn't use the pants as much? When I ride the Ninja in chilly days, my knees tend to be the coldest and I usually just wear jeans. My body is usually the warmest as I have a thick leather jacket.
For a simple and inexpensive heated grips option, check out Polly Heaters. They go inside the bars. I run them on my BMW R75/6 and they're great. No wraps, standard grips - they're ceramic cores that heat up the grip from inside the bars. The company started with snowmobile warmers, and make a lower wattage kit for motorcycles. On high, they're too warm most of the time.
Echo everybody who says they of course only warm the inside of your hands. As much as warm gloves, be they heated or not, you want protection from the wind.
Echo everybody who says they of course only warm the inside of your hands. As much as warm gloves, be they heated or not, you want protection from the wind.
Don't know yet but I have a lot of protection up front so actually concerned with neck shoulder and back getting cold from the backdraft.
I still wear a liner for my arms and there are other options. Given how stiff the vest is I'd not want that on my arms.
It certainly keeps my core, neck shoulders and lower back nice a comfie.
My go for a run tonight as it's down to 11 so might go out for an hour and see how it performs.
I find long johns, my knee protectors and riding genes are enough for legs but again I'm fully protected...I was out at 10 degrees with no long johns and no socks . Just light riding pants and knee protectors and hiking boots.
Will keep you posted...looks like a nice night.
9 degrees and a very comfie ride to Symposium ( about 15 km )
Think my helmet vents were open but cozy with the vest and my ballistic jacket and a cotton shirt.
Felt like I could go for distance.
WIll be chillier in an hour - having cheap burger at Symposium in Milton.
Was a very nice ride over through some of the back roads....no critters out tonight.
Like this vest - wondering about battery tho. Two batteries and a USB charger I'd recommend for cold weather distance.
Think my helmet vents were open but cozy with the vest and my ballistic jacket and a cotton shirt.
Felt like I could go for distance.
WIll be chillier in an hour - having cheap burger at Symposium in Milton.
Was a very nice ride over through some of the back roads....no critters out tonight.
Like this vest - wondering about battery tho. Two batteries and a USB charger I'd recommend for cold weather distance.
my battery heated gloves liner arrived today from Venture! It gets quite hot in the hottest setting, but I need to buy a pair of bigger motorcycle gloves, otherwise I cant slide the heated liner in my existing motorcycle gloves.
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