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Rickster · 10-01-2009, 02:11 PM

Vinnie is world famous for his wood.

**Clint** · 10-01-2009, 02:17 PM

Will do. I'm singing a different tune about that stuff they coated HWY 10 with this summer. Should be great for went/frosty grip, at least until the plows scrape it off.

frostbitevinnie · 10-01-2009, 02:21 PM

Yep, it's still coming down. Not a pounding but hard and cold enough to be miserable at any speed.

omegajim · 10-01-2009, 06:40 PM

they're predicting rain 4 out of the next 5 days; being dry this time of year doesn't really make a big impact other than a slight increase in grass fires.

**Clint** · 10-01-2009, 07:05 PM

I am one happy fella. First, the ride home was great. I arrived bone dry and comfortably warm, despite constant moderate rain, gusty wind, and plenty of traffic spray.

Second, my Gerbings liner arrived, and it fits perfectly. Furthermore, it fits under the liner of my riding jacket. I really thought I was going to have to take the insulating liner out, but I have on a cotton t-shrt, a long-sleeve t-shirt, the Gerbings liner, and my Joe Rocket jacket with the liner, and I'm not feeling restricted at all. Win!

Now I'm confident I can make the long ride to the Slimey Crud rally in comfort. Sweeeet.

**Clint** · 10-01-2009, 08:04 PM

I had to pull my battery tender pigtail for now, but hooking up the Gerbings was just a matter of substituting their pigtail. I had a tendar/Gerbings converter plug in my ebay list last week and didn't bother, not knowing when I'd have the jacket. Wish I'd bought it. Not really a big deal, though.

So I turn on the bike and plug the jacket in. Wait a while. Maybe this is a gradual heating process? Is that some heat I feel? Not sure.

I take a look at the power distribution block and realize there are two sockets for some reason. I was in the wrong one. switched it over and the heat was almost immediate. Within 30 seconds I'm feeling like a bun in the oven. I can see why the controller is important. Maybe I can put a switch inline for now.

Looking forward to tomorrow's commute. Bring it on, Ma Nature!

omegajim · 10-01-2009, 09:24 PM

You'll probably find out that with a 3 way switch and a high power 9 ohm resistor you can probably achieve the same thing.

like a 1 watt 9 ohm resistor - but that would require that you are do inclined.

DrBob · 10-01-2009, 09:56 PM

Get the controller- it is the difference between a light bulb on a dimmer switch that you can set at the level you want, and a 150 watt one on an on-off switch that is too bright or not on at all. Wear just one layer between the heat and your skin, and set it where you are comfortable.
Oh, the second plug is so you can plug pants liners into the jacket liner and run them both off the same pigtail and controller.

**Clint** · 10-01-2009, 09:59 PM

Yeah, I'm sure I'll end up with the controller eventually. I have to take it a step at at im. In the meantime, bring on the lightbulb!

Kooter · 10-01-2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint

This was from the discount outlet, too.

Discount Outlet? Oh, do share! Discount isn't too far off of clearance right? I think she'd let me buy a friggin Dodge Viper if I told her it was on clearance!

Rickster · 10-01-2009, 11:46 PM

They have some of there heated clothing on sale here Dr. Mudspringer Motorcycle Accessories - Product Catalog and it's right in town (Mpls)

**Clint** · 10-02-2009, 09:55 AM

Heatedclothingoutlet.com

Wow. I got off the bike feeling like I'd been in a hot tub the whole way. Did I say wow?

tricker · 10-02-2009, 09:57 AM

headed clothing... pfffttt.. like i need that crap

I'll probably be complaining about the cold soon.... crap

**Clint** · 10-02-2009, 09:58 AM

With your pansy-ass commute one good fart in your riding pants should do the job.

tricker · 10-02-2009, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint

With your pansy-ass commute one good fart in your riding pants should do the job.

actually it does a quality job...

Kooter · 10-02-2009, 11:24 AM

HA! A $280 coat for $130! The wife was alright with a $150 savings, and I just ordered my first ever electric coat. No chance of it being here in time for this weekend, but I'll have something to look forward to now. I'm so excited! Now I just need to get a dimmer switch thing for cheap and I'll be set!

Thanks for that website Clint - too bad I found out about it so late in the week, but better late then never though!

Christmas in October!

**Clint** · 10-02-2009, 11:42 AM

Sorry I was too late! Of course, we have been talking about it for a while now.

Kooter · 10-02-2009, 12:32 PM

I don't believe you Clint...

**Clint** · 10-02-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omegajim

You'll probably find out that with a 3 way switch and a high power 9 ohm resistor you can probably achieve the same thing.

like a 1 watt 9 ohm resistor - but that would require that you are do inclined.

I'm thinking of doing the poor-man's hi/lo switch, or just an on-off switch. Right now, I take it as long as I can, then pull the plug until I stop again.

How did you arrive at 9 ohms? I've read that a series of diodes are better since they won't get as hot. Maybe that's not a factor if it's out in the open.

omegajim · 10-02-2009, 01:35 PM

actually you'd have to use an ohm meter and measure the resistance of the heating element.

then, if you only wanted half of the energy to go into the vest, get a resistor of equal resistance (9 ohms was probably high). The problem being is that now the resistor will dissipate that heat. And there would be diodes involved as well, now that I think of it.

maybe a switch would be better; and find a way to locate it on the handlebars somewhere.

and label it "ejection seat" to make it a conversation piece to boost.

10-01-2009, 02:11 PM	#41 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	Vinnie is world famous for his wood. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

10-01-2009, 02:17 PM	#42 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,115	Will do. I'm singing a different tune about that stuff they coated HWY 10 with this summer. Should be great for went/frosty grip, at least until the plows scrape it off. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-01-2009, 02:21 PM	#43 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T, '76 MT250, smashed up '91 GSX1100g Location: St. Cloud, MN 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 4,153	Yep, it's still coming down. Not a pounding but hard and cold enough to be miserable at any speed. __________________ Sam 3/7/09 Rest in peace my good friend.

10-01-2009, 06:40 PM	#44 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,401	they're predicting rain 4 out of the next 5 days; being dry this time of year doesn't really make a big impact other than a slight increase in grass fires. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

10-01-2009, 07:05 PM	#45 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,115	I am one happy fella. First, the ride home was great. I arrived bone dry and comfortably warm, despite constant moderate rain, gusty wind, and plenty of traffic spray. Second, my Gerbings liner arrived, and it fits perfectly. Furthermore, it fits under the liner of my riding jacket. I really thought I was going to have to take the insulating liner out, but I have on a cotton t-shrt, a long-sleeve t-shirt, the Gerbings liner, and my Joe Rocket jacket with the liner, and I'm not feeling restricted at all. Win! Now I'm confident I can make the long ride to the Slimey Crud rally in comfort. Sweeeet. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-01-2009, 08:04 PM	#46 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,115	I had to pull my battery tender pigtail for now, but hooking up the Gerbings was just a matter of substituting their pigtail. I had a tendar/Gerbings converter plug in my ebay list last week and didn't bother, not knowing when I'd have the jacket. Wish I'd bought it. Not really a big deal, though. So I turn on the bike and plug the jacket in. Wait a while. Maybe this is a gradual heating process? Is that some heat I feel? Not sure. I take a look at the power distribution block and realize there are two sockets for some reason. I was in the wrong one. switched it over and the heat was almost immediate. Within 30 seconds I'm feeling like a bun in the oven. I can see why the controller is important. Maybe I can put a switch inline for now. Looking forward to tomorrow's commute. Bring it on, Ma Nature! __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-01-2009, 09:24 PM	#47 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,401	You'll probably find out that with a 3 way switch and a high power 9 ohm resistor you can probably achieve the same thing. like a 1 watt 9 ohm resistor - but that would require that you are do inclined. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

10-01-2009, 09:56 PM	#48 (permalink)
DrBob Throttle Jockey Join Date: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 3,365	Get the controller- it is the difference between a light bulb on a dimmer switch that you can set at the level you want, and a 150 watt one on an on-off switch that is too bright or not on at all. Wear just one layer between the heat and your skin, and set it where you are comfortable. Oh, the second plug is so you can plug pants liners into the jacket liner and run them both off the same pigtail and controller. __________________ You MUST obey the pug dog! States ridden to so far in 2009: Last edited by DrBob; 10-01-2009 at 10:03 PM.

10-01-2009, 09:59 PM	#49 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,115	Yeah, I'm sure I'll end up with the controller eventually. I have to take it a step at at im. In the meantime, bring on the lightbulb! __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-01-2009, 11:46 PM	#51 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	They have some of there heated clothing on sale here Dr. Mudspringer Motorcycle Accessories - Product Catalog and it's right in town (Mpls) __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

10-02-2009, 09:55 AM	#52 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,115	Heatedclothingoutlet.com Wow. I got off the bike feeling like I'd been in a hot tub the whole way. Did I say wow? __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-02-2009, 09:57 AM	#53 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	headed clothing... pfffttt.. like i need that crap I'll probably be complaining about the cold soon.... crap

10-02-2009, 09:58 AM	#54 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,115	With your pansy-ass commute one good fart in your riding pants should do the job. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-02-2009, 11:24 AM	#56 (permalink)
Kooter Clunked into first gear Join Date: May 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki C50T Location: Cottage Grove, MN (Twin Cities) Posts: 249	HA! A $280 coat for $130! The wife was alright with a $150 savings, and I just ordered my first ever electric coat. No chance of it being here in time for this weekend, but I'll have something to look forward to now. I'm so excited! Now I just need to get a dimmer switch thing for cheap and I'll be set! Thanks for that website Clint - too bad I found out about it so late in the week, but better late then never though! Christmas in October! __________________ If you haven't got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you're just an old sour fart!

10-02-2009, 11:42 AM	#57 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,115	Sorry I was too late! Of course, we have been talking about it for a while now. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

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10-02-2009, 12:32 PM	#58 (permalink)
Kooter Clunked into first gear Join Date: May 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki C50T Location: Cottage Grove, MN (Twin Cities) Posts: 249	I don't believe you Clint... __________________ If you haven't got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you're just an old sour fart!

10-02-2009, 01:35 PM	#60 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,401	actually you'd have to use an ohm meter and measure the resistance of the heating element. then, if you only wanted half of the energy to go into the vest, get a resistor of equal resistance (9 ohms was probably high). The problem being is that now the resistor will dissipate that heat. And there would be diodes involved as well, now that I think of it. maybe a switch would be better; and find a way to locate it on the handlebars somewhere. and label it "ejection seat" to make it a conversation piece to boost. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

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