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02-23-2010, 09:01 AM
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WERA Yellow Plate
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Tulsa, OK
Moto: 08 WR250R, 12 XTZ1200
Posts: 558
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I commute all year long as long as there isn't snow and ice on the road. I've tried everything you can think of to keep warm. Started out with big insulated gloves. Then I added heated grips, which helped a ton, but my hands still got cold below 40F or so. Now I've moved on to a heated jacket/glove combo along with my heated grips and I can say without a doubt I should have done it sooner.
It was 23 this morning and with my heated jacket my body stays warm and the heated grips/gloves combo work together to keep my hands warm. The grips heat the bottom of your hand and the gloves heat the top side. Works like a charm. I've got Warm & Safe heated gear, btw. |
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02-23-2010, 09:05 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: NC
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 Now add electric socks and it's like riding in a warm bath  But I feel like NEO in the matrix plugged into the bike like that
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02-23-2010, 08:45 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Central NY
Moto: 2003 SV650S
Posts: 14,959
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heated grips with hippo hands ftw
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02-23-2010, 08:50 PM
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Soul Man
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Everywhere, all the time.
Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit).
Posts: 6,481
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Heated jacket liner with glove plug-ins at the wrist.
I'm with Krabill on this one, should have done it years ago. WTF is with you, "Don't like being wired to the bike people"?  What you think might happen? JC
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02-24-2010, 06:56 AM
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gun totin redneck
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: South West New Hampshire
Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory
Posts: 1,130
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02-24-2010, 07:56 AM
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Soul Man
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Everywhere, all the time.
Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit).
Posts: 6,481
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With the older SAE plugs, it was an issue, because those bastards DO NOT come apart easily. The newer "Barrel" style plugs, pop right out when you put some pressure on them. On the Duc, I installed a small "waterproof" bulk-head connector in the side panel. Flip the trap door open, and plug in. I rewired my battery tender with a matching barrel connector, so I can plug that into the same spot, without fucking around with the seat, or dangling wires. JC
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02-24-2010, 11:31 AM
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Soul Man
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Everywhere, all the time.
Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit).
Posts: 6,481
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Get one of these:  Wire it up to your battery, (I run mine though a fuse link first). Drill a hole where you want it, and plug in:  You'll have to replace the SAE plug on your battery tender, with a barrel connector. Just make sure the connector sizes on the heated gear are the same as the one you install on the tender, and you're set to go. JC
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02-24-2010, 08:46 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Central NY
Moto: 2003 SV650S
Posts: 14,959
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I walk away from the sled with my heated shield plugged in all the time and get yanked back
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I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away. |
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02-24-2010, 09:01 AM
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WERA Yellow Plate
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Tulsa, OK
Moto: 08 WR250R, 12 XTZ1200
Posts: 558
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It was 20F when I left the house this morning. I wouldn't have ridden without my heated gear. 32F was about my limit with the heated grips alone and I'd still be a popsicle by the time I made the 13 mile trip into work. With my heated gear, I could have ridden all day today if I didn't have work to do. I was nice and toasty the whole way in.
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