B1200
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posted December 19, 2007 03:28 PM
How come no one uses an electric jacket? I've been using them for years. After I bought my C14 and the weather started getting colder, (ok, so I live in SoCal and my morning commute usually doesn't get below the upper 40's), I bought a Tourmaster Saber jacket. I took the liner out and use my Gerbings electric jacket instead. More often than not it gets warm enough to turn off before I get to work. I have also ridden in the moutains around here, where it does get seriously cold, snow and everything, and it has kept me warm and toasty. I don't notice any restricted movement as someone mentioned earlier, at least no more than with the original liner. The only hassle is with connecting and disconnecting the wire when I get on or off. And with the C14 the plug is easily accessable, (mine connected directly to the battery).I will always use one if global warming doesn't make it obsolete.
   
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stevewfl
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posted December 19, 2007 07:58 PM
How come no one uses an electric jacket? <-- i live in FL.
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AllStingNoBling
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posted December 19, 2007 08:13 PM
The Tourmaster Transition 2 is an awesome jacket. I ride in the cold all the time and the only area on my body that really gets cold are my hands, but that's another issue altogether. With a Tee shirt on, a light sweater over that, and my Tourmaster Transition 2 with cold weather liner on, I'm good for travel in the teens.
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TedG
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posted December 19, 2007 10:07 PM
I am going for the electric jacket also, so I can take a long trip and be comfy. Seems like the Gerbing is the way to go.
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nabrxx
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posted December 24, 2007 12:30 PM
The number of miles I ride each day dont really justify electric clothing. By the time Im at work, Im just starting to get cold...30 miles each way. I see Teds talking 200 miles plus...electric sounds good or even necessary for that....that wind slowly sucks the life out of you.
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TedG
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posted December 24, 2007 05:09 PM
My commute is just shy of 20 miles each way. The ride to work can be in heavy traffic,so it can take quite a while. The morning temps for the next couple of months are usually in the low teens. I don't like the idea of having to put on electric clothing and all sorts of other stuff. For the commute I just want a super warm jacket and a warm pair of boots and gloves. The boots need to be something I can wear around work. I am not having a lot of luck finding any boots.
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