STAYING WARM
Well by now a lot of riders have made decisions about what they are going to be doing because of the change in the weather. Some are winterizing their rides and putting them away because of cold weather and or road conditions.
I have been layering clothing for years under my leathers But decided it is time for me to try some heated clothing.
I did quite a bit of research on the internet motorcycle chat rooms to see what others are using and what they like and dislike.
More riders are using heated gear, and sometimes which type depends on the motorcycle they are riding.
I chose the one that plugs into the electrical system of my motorcycle. The harness easily installs to the battery and has a fuse built into it.
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/shop/12v-programmable-heated-mens-jacket-liner/p/97140-22VM
The jacket has a heating system using five heating panels, two chest, one back body and top of each sleeve. It uses a temperature controller with three heat settings for the jacket liner and Heated Glove Liner.
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/shop/heated-12v-programmable-glove-liner/p/97138-22VM
The heated glove liner can be worn directly against the skin but only in combination with the heated jacket liner as that is where it picks up the 12 volt power to operate.
To operate start your motorcycle. connect the jacket to the battery harness and the gloves to the jacket if going to use them.
Press and hold the touch control button for a few seconds until it powers on. After it is on you can use the buttons to set to the heat range you want.
If you are also using the pants they will connect to the jacket and have their own controller for temperature settings
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/shop/12v-programmable-heated-mens-bottoms/p/97139-22VM
The heated socks work like the gloves and get their power from the pants.
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/shop/12v-programmable-heated-sock-liner/p/97141-22VM
There are numerous ways to combine pieces which is a nice feature.
I think all of us have used the layering of clothes to keep warm But the room all those items take up can sometimes be an issue,
Not long ago I was riding with a thermal shirt, a long sleeve shirt and a fleece lined jacket. I was doing okay during the day but after the sun went down, I was cold. It was then I decided to get a full set of heated gear
One of the things I like about this set up is I can decide what pieces I want and or need depending on conditions.
My 2022 Ultra has heated grips from the factory but my 2009 Street Glide does not so I will have some choices to make depending on which motorcycle I am riding. Yes, I will be adding a battery harness to my 2009 motorcycle as well.
I am trying out how well each part works so that in the future I can figure out what combination I want to use.
A couple of days after my gear arrived, I installed the battery harness. We suddenly encountered a cold spell and a serious drop in temps. It was a perfect opportunity to try it out.
I am very happy and was nice and warm during the rides. I also got to try different temperature settings for each piece. The testing will continue as the weather and my travels change. BUT because of my level of satisfaction, I expect to be comfortable riding more this winter.
I ended up meeting with some friends at the American Legion after one of my rides and we were discussing my gear and one of my them told me I was spoiled. I admitted that I am, But also said that I think I should be.
It was the perfect time to say you can be spoiled too. Get yourself something to keep you warm.
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• Product intended to be used in conjunction with protective riding gear.
–Rogue
Senior Editor
Bikernet.com
