Heated Motorcycle Apparel

I remember a drive from Chicago to Northern Wisconsin in mid-October, when the temperature in Chicago was in the mid-40's, first thing in the morning. By the time we drove through Madison, Wisconsin, it was in the 30's. I was wearing the "boyfriend's son's leather jacket," and some Harley Davidson gloves, with a sweatshirt (or two) and some thermal underwear. It was miserable. Truly miserable. I recall that we stopped in a Harley dealership that we saw off the highway, and I bought yet another pair of gloves and spent about 45 minutes thawing. It was about noon, and we had at least 4 hours left to travel, north. I had not yet been introduced to the concept of heated motorcycle apparel.

From that day forward, I swore that I would not ride in cold weather without the proper clothes. I needed to be able to feel my hands, my feet, my legs, my body. I needed warmth.

The next year, I traded my BWM R850 (without heated grips) in for my current bike, a BMW 1100 S (with heated grips), and bought an electric vest. These purchases extended the motorcycle season that year by at least two months.

I could ride sooner in the Spring, and later in the Fall, which was a very large return on my investment.

And riding was so much more enjoyable, when I wasn't concentrating on keeping my body from shivering. Heat is good.

Go heavy duty
Plug in heated apparel

And don't forget the extension cords, and adapters. You need to plug it in - in order for the heat to work. (Also remember to unhook from the bike when you get off - hear the voice of experience?)

Here are some great choices:

$139.00 GERBINGS WOMEN'S VEST LINER

$199.00 GERBINGS JACKET LINER

$169.00GERBINGS G3 GLOVES

$59.00 GERBINGS COMFORT SOCKS

$189.00 GERBINGS PANT LINER

$229.00 GERBINGS OVERPANT UNION RIDGE

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