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Motorcycle Heaters

Discussion in 'Recreational vehicles' started by R. Paradon, May 23, 2013.

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  1. R. Paradon

    R. Paradon Active Member Founding Member

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    Living in Thailand, I sure don't need one now, but has anybody ever come up with a decent heater for a bike? I remember quite a few rides in the past when I cursed myself for not taking my car while I was freezing to death!
     
  2. Ryder13

    Ryder13 Active Member Founding Member Feburary Winner

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    Yeah I guess in Thailand not too much need for a motorcycle heater.
    But in Ontario Canada, north of Toronto, well maybe. I have ridden
    in temperatures just a few degrees above freezing. And I have been in
    serious search for hot coffee when done.
    I don't wear an electric motorcycle vest but I will wear a vest under the leather
    Jacket. And even a face mask too if it is really brisk. I know my buddy had a plug in
    vest for the cooler months riding. He thought it was great.
    I find in the later part of November the motorcycle rides get a bit shorter,
    well, a lot shorter. I usually store the bike in mid to late November.
    Ryder13
     
  3. R. Paradon

    R. Paradon Active Member Founding Member

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    Thanks, Ryder! I never even thought of electric vests. I remember when I was in the service and was stuck in some cold places such as South Korea we had electric gloves and they seemed to keep the fingers from freezing.
     
  4. Flexin

    Flexin Admin Staff Member Founding Member Top Event

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    Some bikes like the Goldwing can direct heat from the exhaust toward you. Other then that you need proper clothing. A electric vest would be nice for late fall. I used a baklava type of thing for my head and neck which helped and I had cold weather gloves. I wish I bought the gloves two seasons earlier. Would have made more then a few rides a lot more conformable.

    James
     
  5. Ryder13

    Ryder13 Active Member Founding Member Feburary Winner

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    Yeah I have two different sets of motorcycle gloves. I have a set of lined gauntlets and I have a
    set of unlined leather workgloves. I always wear gloves riding. But yeah sometimes the gauntlets
    are the right set for the day. And as I said, I also have a facemask that works when it gets real brisk.
    I am btw not wearing a fullface helmet. I might look into one in the fall.
    Ryder13
     
  6. R. Paradon

    R. Paradon Active Member Founding Member

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    [quote="Ryder13, post: 10386, member: 309
    I am btw not wearing a fullface helmet. I might look into one in the fall.
    Ryder13[/quote]

    I swore against fullface for years until I tried my friends and I was sold! Keeping in mind that I was a lot younger then and my imagine was always in high gear, it gave me a feeling that I was piloting a jet plane!
     
  7. Flexin

    Flexin Admin Staff Member Founding Member Top Event

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    I only wear a full face helmet when riding. In cold or wet weather it is nice to have the protection. I had a issue with a face shield that was fogging up on me one night in the rain. That sucked because it was cold and I had to keep my visor up to see. The rain was just beating on my face. It wasn't the greatest ride home.

    James
     
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