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Parkersburg WV | Hi, has anyone modified the passenger backrest on a tour model to make it heated like the seat ?
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Tourer
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san antonio, tx | It would be an easy enough thing to do.
An issue might be that it's a two piece backrest, and the pieces are sort of small. You would have to find a elements that will fit, or you could make your own to size. |
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Visionary
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| For $150 bucks you can buy a heated jack and then all you would have to do is plug her in and go.
A heated back rest would not keep her front warm that would be your job. |
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Iron Butt
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Orlando, FL | Easy, it's called a Leather Jacket! You can buy one on the net or at any bike week. |
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Cruiser
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Parkersburg WV | Thanks for your input........
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Visionary
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Pittsburgh, PA | my girlfriend just mentioned that last time we rode.. she said that would be a nice feature to have... |
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Visionary
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San Antonio, TX | I have not heard it done before to a backrest, but it should be as easy to do as a seat. The switch for it could go under the speaker grill.
What I really like about the heated seat and grips is the ability to suit up lighter then you should for the weather, fewer layers, and still be comfortable.
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Iron Butt
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Peachtree City, GA | Gerbing heat jacket liner - WARM all over...
I have ridden to work (1 hour 10 Minutes) on the freeway at 17 degrees - it was 85 in my jacket... The best accessory I have purchased!!!
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Tourer
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Woodland Hills, CA | Webhair - 2011-10-04 9:29 AM
Gerbing heat jacket liner - WARM all over...
I have ridden to work (1 hour 10 Minutes) on the freeway at 17 degrees - it was 85 in my jacket... The best accessory I have purchased!!!
+1! Just rode in 38 degrees and was completely warm with a long way to go to be on full heat! Don't spend your money on anything else if you truly want to be warm and completely comfortable in the cold. |
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Cruiser
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Houston, Tx | Wizard523 - 2011-10-04 11:53 AM Webhair - 2011-10-04 9:29 AM Gerbing heat jacket liner - WARM all over... I have ridden to work (1 hour 10 Minutes) on the freeway at 17 degrees - it was 85 in my jacket... The best accessory I have purchased!!! +1! Just rode in 38 degrees and was completely warm with a long way to go to be on full heat! Don't spend your money on anything else if you truly want to be warm and completely comfortable in the cold. Wife has mentioned before that the heated seat is nice, but doesn't do anything for her upper body. Do you use these liners under another jacket or in place of? If/when heater is off, wondering if they still provide enough warmth & protection similar to a regular leather jacket. Also... does Gerbing (or any other manufacturer) have jacks that are compatible with Vision plugs or are adapters needed? Where are they purchased? Lastly (sorry..but this topic interests me to keep the Mrs happy), where are the plug-in sockets installed? |
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Woodland Hills, CA | BlueByu - 2011-10-04 1:09 PM
Wizard523 - 2011-10-04 11:53 AM Webhair - 2011-10-04 9:29 AM Gerbing heat jacket liner - WARM all over... I have ridden to work (1 hour 10 Minutes) on the freeway at 17 degrees - it was 85 in my jacket... The best accessory I have purchased!!! +1! Just rode in 38 degrees and was completely warm with a long way to go to be on full heat! Don't spend your money on anything else if you truly want to be warm and completely comfortable in the cold. Wife has mentioned before that the heated seat is nice, but doesn't do anything for her upper body.? Do you use these liners under another jacket or in place of?? If/when heater is off, wondering if they still provide enough warmth & protection similar to a regular leather jacket.?? Also... does Gerbing (or any other manufacturer) have jacks that are compatible with Vision plugs or are adapters needed? Where are they purchased?? Lastly (sorry..but this topic interests me to keep the Mrs happy), where are the plug-in sockets installed?
We have the jacket liners and gloves. The liners replace the liners in our leather jackets, and to be honest, are much better at keeping us warm without the heat on. In fact, I don't even use the original jacket liners anymore.
We use the liners under our jackets; I have not yet used the liners as jackets on their own while riding (not sure if I would), but have used them in the evenings when we stop; they make a great jacket just for walking around outside on a cool night without having the weight of the leather. It really helps minimize the need for extra gear when packing for a trip.
As far as the jacks are concerned, I bought the Gerbing mini jacks and had them permanently installed, along with separate heating controls for the liners and gloves (one set of controls for the driver and one set for the passenger). I purchased everything through Gerbing, and they were great.
So far we have not had the need for the pant liners, but if we ride in cold enough weather, we may consider adding that, but for now we are really comfortable with the liners and gloves.
And for what its worth, my girlfriend REALLY loves the liners, and now has no issue traveling in much colder weather. I got major points for this one!
Anyway, if you would like, I can take and post some pictures of how I installed everything. Just let me know.
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Houston, Tx | <p>I'd love to know more about the jacks/wiring/controls and how they were installed, pic's are always a plus! If not here or in the Tech section, feel free to send me an email directly..addy is in my profile. Looking forward to the info. Much appreciated!</p><p>Couple other misc questions.<br /><br />(1) Do the wires just hang out from the bottom? When not plugged in..are they retractable or how are they hidden? Assume gloves and pants would all tie in together into one power supply but have separate controllers? <br /> ..... is it obvious that I need to do more reading up on this? LOL. Just trying to make the wifey more comfortable on those crisp mornings or random days that we get a cold front move in. Few and far between down here in Houston, but they do come in.<br /><br />(2) Knowing the Gerbing isn't the only game in town.. is there a universal type plug that could be installed and then use an adapter? My thoughts are looking forward, what if I change out from Gerbing wear to another?</p><p>Again...many thanks!</p>
Edited by BlueByu 2011-10-06 10:32 AM
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Tourer
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| Keep an eye on your amp draw, and don't exceed 50 amps - total. Otherwise you will be running off your battery, and that will not last long. Too many electric goodies might put you on the side of the road - cold. |
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Woodland Hills, CA | BlueByu - 2011-10-06 8:25 AM
I'd love to know more about the jacks/wiring/controls and how they were installed, pic's are always a plus! If not here or in the Tech section, feel free to send me an email directly..addy is in my profile. Looking forward to the info. Much appreciated! Couple other misc questions.
(1)? Do the wires just hang out from the bottom?? When not plugged in..are they retractable or how are they hidden?? Assume gloves and pants would all tie in together into one power supply but have separate controllers??
?..... is it obvious that I need to do more reading up on this? LOL.??? Just trying to make the wifey more comfortable on those crisp mornings or random days that we get a cold front move in.? Few and far between down here in Houston, but they do come in.
(2)? Knowing the Gerbing isn't the only game in town.. is there a universal type plug that could be installed and then use an adapter?? My thoughts are looking forward, what if I change out from Gerbing wear to another? Again...many thanks!
Hey Michael, just a heads up to let you know that I sent you an email with a bit more info. |
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