Heated vest

[spc]

My wife gets cold when we are riding so I am trying to find a heated vest that will fit her. She is 5 foot tall, weighs 120 lbs and has some really nice curves. Can someone recommend a heated vest that will fit properly? I will have to order something because none of my local dealers carry any women's clothing.

[Jstrom]

My wife gets cold when we are riding so I am trying to find a heated vest that will fit her. She is 5 foot tall, weighs 120 lbs and has some really nice curves. Can someone recommend a heated vest that will fit properly? I will have to order something because none of my local dealers carry any women's clothing.She can send the liner from any of her bike jackets to Cruzan Engineering and they will wire it for her and supply a simple on/off switch or for extra cost, a controller. Google Cruzan Engineering for more info. I had them wire a $9 K-Mart truckers jacket for me that is toasty warm for an investment of less than $100. Most ready made heated garments will run $200 + controller.

[larolco]

You might try Gerbing's in Washington. I use their stuff and like it. I'm pretty sure they do custom orders.

http://www.gerbing.com/

[Lynne97367]

I got Agerbing jacket, fit me better than any of the vests I tried on, I love it, but it's not cheap

[BeemerSteve]

I use the tourmaster vest when it is cold . it is the most inexpensive one and for the money it comes with the controller and the cord to hook it to your batteryand the controller works very well it is easy to adjust while riding even with big winter gloves on , we bought ours from the beemer dealer for 109.00 last winter.I'm 5'11" at 250 and the xl fits perfect it should fit snug for proper heating.

[fe-strom]

I have a Jett heated vest, battery operated. Battery is a bit heavy but no problem while on the bike. I had 2 way zip put in for about $20 so fit is easier. It doesn't have to fit too closely for operational reasons, but should be kept close to body by the next layer for the warmth (in a panel on the lower back) to spread effectively. Very happy with it.

[biggyfries]

After 40 yeas of riding in the cold each year, one of the posters on this site convinced me to try a heated vest--so I found one on ebay for $22 shipped. My life was forever changed with that one little vest!

It was a little too small, a bit tight when zipped up, so I was whining about that when another rider said he had a heated jacket that was way too big, and we should swap! So I tried on his jacket that day and it was a perfect fit--so now I have the means to ride in cold weather in comfort for the first time in all these years!

I always marvel at all the misery I suffered for all those years because I thought I was a tough guy. Heated jackets changed my motorcycling life!

[Yak]

Vince, does Ewa sew? I have a friend in town here that made his own vest. Ewa could tailor one to fit her. I can get the instructions from Larry if you want.

[mulieman]

She can send the liner from any of her bike jackets to Cruzan Engineering and they will wire it for her and supply a simple on/off switch or for extra cost, a controller. Google Cruzan Engineering for more info. I had them wire a $9 K-Mart truckers jacket for me that is toasty warm for an investment of less than $100. Most ready made heated garments will run $200 + controller.

I'm interested in heated clothing so I googled "Cruzan Engineering" and found at the top of the search results two links to Rip Off Reports website concerning these garments.:confused: Here's a link to one report:

http://www.ripoffreport.com/motorcycles/cruzan-engineering/cruzan-engineering-dangerous-3ee54.htm

I have no experience with Cruzan Engineering so these issues could be isolated incidents or even disgruntled customers with a grudge...I don't know.
They may be a good company for all I know. Just be careful, since we are dealing with electricity near your body and it's worth investigating for safety's sake.

[WeeMcD]

You might consider Aerostich's new Warmbib. I just got my hands on one and really like it. It is a simple piece, but it doesn't pull much power. Also, size of the wearer is less of an issue because of how the bib drapes over the neck and down the front.

I'll have a full review of the warm bib on my blog in a few weeks. I want to use the heck out of this thing to get a good strong opinion of it.

[water warrior]

I use the tourmaster vest when it is cold . it is the most inexpensive one and for the money it comes with the controller and the cord to hook it to your batteryand the controller works very well it is easy to adjust while riding even with big winter gloves on , we bought ours from the beemer dealer for 109.00 last winter.I'm 5'11" at 250 and the xl fits perfect it should fit snug for proper heating.

I have the full heated jacket liner with heated collar and a pair of heated pants from Tourmaster. Really comfy and warm.

[Jstrom]

I'm interested in heated clothing so I googled "Cruzan Engineering" and found at the top of the search results two links to Rip Off Reports website concerning these garments.:confused: Here's a link to one report:

http://www.ripoffreport.com/motorcycles/cruzan-engineering/cruzan-engineering-dangerous-3ee54.htm

I have no experience with Cruzan Engineering so these issues could be isolated incidents or even disgruntled customers with a grudge...I don't know.
They may be a good company for all I know. Just be careful, since we are dealing with electricity near your body and it's worth investigating for safety's sake.Mine has and continues to work well but I will be buying a Gerbing Microwire to replace it with asap. When I had Cruzan wire my jacket cost was an issue and like I said it has performed well. As in all things the buyer must be aware.

[larolco]

Just tried out my new Gerbing's MicroWire Extreme Elements Pants today. I have to say, they are a huge improvement over the old technology. Really light, toasty, and comfortable. Gerbing's new generation stuff is even better than the old.

http://www.gerbing.com/Products/Outerwear/extreme%20element%20pants.html

BTW: Merry Christmas, Vincent.

Looking forward to another big ride next summer. :thumbup:

[Vuduchld]

You might consider Aerostich's new Warmbib. I just got my hands on one and really like it. It is a simple piece, but it doesn't pull much power. Also, size of the wearer is less of an issue because of how the bib drapes over the neck and down the front.

I'll have a full review of the warm bib on my blog in a few weeks. I want to use the heck out of this thing to get a good strong opinion of it.

I was gonna advise the same thing. Please let us know how this works. I was thinking of getting one myself. I like Aerostich products. Most of their goods are top notch stuff!

[spc]

Just tried out my new Gerbing's MicroWire Extreme Elements Pants today. I have to say, they are a huge improvement over the old technology. Really light, toasty, and comfortable. Gerbing's new generation stuff is even better than the old.

http://www.gerbing.com/Products/Outerwear/extreme%20element%20pants.html

BTW: Merry Christmas, Vincent.

Looking forward to another big ride next summer. :thumbup:

Merry Christmas back. We were in Mexico for Christmas and had a great time.

I am looking forward to another excellent riding season this year. Why don't you join me on the "C" loop of the Loose Screw Ride in August?


http://loosescrew.dualsportbc.com/index.htm

[larolco]

Why don't you join me on the "C" loop of the Loose Screw Ride in August?


http://loosescrew.dualsportbc.com/index.htm

It's a definite possibility this year. I'll have to wait until closer to summer to figure out my shedule, though.

[henerythe8th]

After 40 yeas of riding in the cold each year, one of the posters on this site convinced me to try a heated vest--so I found one on ebay for $22 shipped. My life was forever changed with that one little vest!

It was a little too small, a bit tight when zipped up, so I was whining about that when another rider said he had a heated jacket that was way too big, and we should swap! So I tried on his jacket that day and it was a perfect fit--so now I have the means to ride in cold weather in comfort for the first time in all these years!

I always marvel at all the misery I suffered for all those years because I thought I was a tough guy. Heated jackets changed my motorcycling life!


Now you just need to have the sense to take it with you!

Canada ride, remember...







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[twowheels]

I'm interested in heated clothing so I googled "Cruzan Engineering" and found at the top of the search results two links to Rip Off Reports website concerning these garments.:confused: Here's a link to one report:

http://www.ripoffreport.com/motorcycles/cruzan-engineering/cruzan-engineering-dangerous-3ee54.htm

I have no experience with Cruzan Engineering so these issues could be isolated incidents or even disgruntled customers with a grudge...I don't know.
They may be a good company for all I know. Just be careful, since we are dealing with electricity near your body and it's worth investigating for safety's sake.

Not saying these guys may not have bad service, just that you can't take info on sites like rip off reports, rate your MD, etc. as verified fact. Anyone can anonymously file a report and there is no investigation to substanciate the complaint. I think the BBB might be a better source of information.