Heated Clothing

[David]

Searched for any previous threads and found this one in "Waste Oil", teessidebikers.proboards.com/thread/23795/heated-waistcoat-gloves, can it be put back into play.

Been looking at heated insoles again.

www.keisapparel.co.uk/

www.biketek-heated-clothing.co.uk/

www.exo2.co.uk/

www.gerbings.co.uk/

www.heated-motorcycle-clothing.co.uk/index.html

www.oxford-shop.co.uk/

Any other makes/manufacturers, recommendations and local stockists etc.

[Hitman]

I can not compare any but Nic has the Keis Gloves and Waistcoat with no complaints...except she does not use the controler for the waistcoat as it cuts the power to low on the gloves. I think thats why the controler is usually FOC. . Sucessfully resurected thread Dave

[scratchnsniff24]

Heated gloves are fantastic.. Utterly, utterly, fantastic! I've waffled about them loads of times on here.

However one of mine's just gone dicky, so if I don't get a car this year (which I likely won't) I'll be buying a new pair/troubleshooting these ones.
And coming up with a way to protect the male connectors on the bike, since they corrode after several soakings, despite regular acf'ing. Which is what I suspect the issue is, though it could be because the wire dangled onto the exhaust a few times are melted... But it seems to be the right glove (would be wouldn't it... ) that doesn't work regardless of which wire I use with which glove.

One tip for the heat controller, if you get anything Gerbing, because it's quite sizable, put it somewhere you can easily access with your left hand.
I, stupidly, didn't take this into consideration, and put it somewhere easy to reach with my right hand... When stationary/clutching in traffic... Not when riding at motorway speeds, in the freezing winter months, just as you need to turn it up a notch.

[David]

Might be time to start looking at some heated insoles again.

[scratchnsniff24]

And to add to what I said... About the heat controller, with the two long as bugger wires that come off it, which attach to the gloves... That is supposed to go in your pocket and down your arms. Yea... That doesn't attach to the bike. And it took me until I removed the unit to realise that it doesn't. Even though I'd previously picked up on the fact the lead connectors started to corrode because they didn't have end caps. Which is probably because they're not supposed to stay on the bike in all weathers, like they did. And the connector that actually connects the unit to the battery does have a cap on it. Aaaaaaaaand I rode around for about 6 months with two whopping big wired flapping in the breeze or burning on the downpipes.

I feel stupid. And I've probably buggered my gloves, or some component connecting to them. Hopefully it's just those wires, else this is going to get expensive.
In my defence I didn't act alone in the set up, my mate was there... And neither of us twigged on. Still... Bugger

[David]

Sept 22, 2014 20:35:46 GMT David said:

Might be time to start looking at some heated insoles again.

www.keisapparel.co.uk/product/keis-x300-heated-insoles/

Available from Teasdale Motorcycles (Thirsk).

A heated blanket will keep the bike warm in the garage.

[David]

The Heated Blanket is fantastic, will save on the gas bills.

[Mainjetmike]

This gear is incredibly warm . Too warm even .

It's not heated but keeps you on fire . I've used it under textiles and leathers .

www.buffalosystems.co.uk/products/

Worth every penny . Worn onto bare skin for max effect .

If only they made socks .

[jock]

Oct 9, 2014 19:26:04 GMT Mainjetmike said:

This gear is incredibly warm . Too warm even .

It's not heated but keeps you on fire . I've used it under textiles and leathers .

www.buffalosystems.co.uk/products/

Worth every penny . Worn onto bare skin for max effect .

If only they made socks .

Good gear Buffalo, used to use it when I was in the mob. Lots of folks had them. Good gear.

[David]

Keis Heated Insoles now in stock at Teasdale's.

[David]

Wired for toasty feet.

[David]

Apr 23, 2014 19:48:14 GMT Hitman said:

I can not compare any but Nic has the Keis Gloves and Waistcoat with no complaints...except she does not use the controler for the waistcoat as it cuts the power to low on the gloves. I think thats why the controler is usually FOC. .

Yes, sounds like the controllers are not designed for use with outer gloves, however a controller is recommended for use with the insoles.

I was initially offered an old style, old stock controller with 3 settings,



not the new one with 4 settings for the same price,



I wasn't having that!

[David]

Infinity Motorcycles are currently offering a free Heavy Duty Controller worth £29.99 with a Keis heated jacket & some bodywarmers.

www.infinitymotorcycles.com/

[M-L-C]

£109for the Keis heated vest with free controller..

Is that good value?

[David]

Teasdale Motorcycles at Thirsk had some Keis Body Warmers on offer, limited sizes & stock, might be worth a phone call.

[johndc]

Nov 5, 2014 10:17:47 GMT M-L-C said:

£109for the Keis heated vest with free controller..

Is that good value?

sell you a keiss heated vest with controller for £70

[M-L-C]

John

Much obliged but we are a wee bit different in size. You being a shorty and all.....

Just saying ; )

[johndc]

Yeah, but remember it is only a vest / waistcoat !!!

And you are right, you are much BIGGER than me

[David]

Keis currently have a Sale on X10 & X20 Bodywarmers with 25% off, including FREE Heat Controller, www.keisapparel.co.uk/product-category/bodywarmers/.