Wow I had no idea newspaper and bags could be useful like that! Awesome 

After looking around online more I am leaning towards these:
https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/joe-rocket-rocket-burner-leather-heated-gloves

Might get 'em and say they are a Christmas present from my 3 cats lolololol

Cheaper at Revzilla:

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/joe-rocket-rocket-burner-heated-gloves

Speaking of Revzilla, check the reviews. I was surprised that they didn't get better reviews.

For years, I dismissed and put off purchasing heated gear due to cost and didn't think it would work.

Gerbing Hybrid T5. Works on both batteries & wired to bike.

Soo glad I took the plunge.

For years, I dismissed and put off purchasing heated gear due to cost and didn't think it would work.

Gerbing Hybrid T5. Works on both batteries & wired to bike.

Soo glad I took the plunge. They Keep my hands comfortable on my half hour commute.

Quote from: Big Rich on December 13, 2016, 03:00:04 PM
Cheaper at Revzilla:

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/joe-rocket-rocket-burner-heated-gloves

Speaking of Revzilla, check the reviews. I was surprised that they didn't get better reviews.

ZLA and CG are both one in the same.  If you go into a local CG just quote ZLA pricing and you'll probably get it.  I don't see why a company wouldn't price match with itself.

I actually get a decent discount through CG on behalf of the MSF so I hardly ever go through ZLA anymore, unless they have something I can't order through CG, which happens more often than you'd think.

They aren't the same gloves... I linked to the leather ones because the $143 ones didn't get good reviews once I dove into it further after posting the link on page one. I'm glad that one person explained how the thumb isn't heated in a comment!!

I've never purchased anything from revzilla yet... already have an account with cycle gear

ZLA sets the standard for good online customer service.  They're a great company to order from.
Fast, friendly, and affordable.

Even if you don't order from them their website is an amazing resource.  The video and customer reviews really make selecting a product easy.

Cool beans 

never had the problem with speed. or wind deflection. i had worked 2 jobs at the time. a pizza place as well as 3rd shift INconvenience store.  bonus was i could park the bike on the sidewalk. or inside adjoining vacant storefront. didnt HAVE to ride to 2nd job, i could have driven. chose to ride. my next bike will be a gs. ( my 7th one lol.) once i get used to the prosthetic leg. ill redo the "yamahonkawazuki" which was a 97 gsE with a headlight and front lever from a honda, a shifter from a kawi and a random yami taillight. gotta love a ujm (universal jap motorcycle Eh?) tempted to go one step further. and go john deere green on the tank/plastics, and yellow on the wheels. fugly yes indeed. but will be funny   to outrun someone on a john deere. anyhoo i digress. i always had4 or 5 35 gallon trash bags from work. always had them in backpack. along with toolkit and rain gear. 1 trashbag on each leg, 2 on torso and 1 on backside. ankles got VERY cold but ride was 6 mi. so it was tolerable. never had an issue. cept when left leg occasionally went numb. never had an incident though. only incident was when the bank angle switch went out on my sportster. got it home by using a paperclip (being an mmi grad, got paid to service my bike lol.) ANYHOO, 5 LAWN/LEAF bags work great. theyre nearly indestructible. funny thing was the odd looks id get from passers by. wind chill was in the negatives at times. OH i forgot, a balaclava works wonders too.with any type helmet. even the odd times id wear my tortoiseshell. keeping head warmer helps a great deal.
Aaron

Quote from: Big Rich on December 09, 2016, 03:14:58 PM
I still have those Moose Racing hand covers from my GS450 (they looked like Mickey Mouse ears....). They just attached with velcro, so it was easy to install / remove them, and they blocked a LOT of cold air.

Glad to hear you didn't find too much snow after work!

I also picked up a pair of the moose foam guards and have not used.

I didn't think of this before, but I am concerned are they at risk of putting pressure on the front brake lever?
Might need some rigid bar on the end of the handlebar to connect to the other end opposite the Velcro.

Rode year around for years with a big Plexi 2 shield on my old Hondas but starting with the two GS500s I put a small Spitfire shield on summers and changed between the two twice a year.  Never considered the GS's electric output adequate for electric gear.

HPP, I have in the past searched around on the internet for heated jackets. It was hard to find any that had heating elements in the sleeves.... I think I came across one... *maybe* two but that's all. I wouldn't pay that amount of money without having heat in the arms. Does your heated gear have this feature?

I would just google it but I don't have much time atm... and also it seems that some websites' descriptions of heated gear is minimal at best.

...oh and gsJack, that's awesome! When I bought my GS it had a Spitfire or Hellfire (I can't remember which one) shield but the PO wanted it for her new bike. Evidently she's a fan of the shield too!

Quote from: gsJack on December 14, 2016, 10:31:54 AM
Rode year around for years with a big Plexi 2 shield on my old Hondas but starting with the two GS500s I put a small Spitfire shield on summers and changed between the two twice a year.  Never considered the GS's electric output adequate for electric gear.

Do you have the brand or link to the Plexi 2 Shield.

Hmm...maybe should have spent money on shield vs heated gear, but the idea being heated gear could be used for other purposes as well.

Quote from: ShowBizWolf on December 14, 2016, 10:37:14 AM
HPP, I have in the past searched around on the internet for heated jackets. It was hard to find any that had heating elements in the sleeves.... I think I came across one... *maybe* two but that's all. I wouldn't pay that amount of money without having heat in the arms. Does your heated gear have this feature?

Yeah, I purchase at closeout prices.

Gloves: Gerbing Hybrid T5

• Works on both batteries & wired to bike.
• Heats all fingers and the palms (most battery gloves don't have this)

Jacket: Gerbing puffer.

• Also heats the neck (most battery jackets don't have this)

I believe the only jackets with heated sleeves are not battery operated and have to be wired to the bike because the arms require large heating elements. The idea is that, you heat your core, and the warm blood will circulate to the other parts, that's the most important.

Your commute is not long. You'd be surprised what a rain jacket can do to block the wind and keep you warm.

Thanks for the reply and the info!! Heck yeah my commute is short... but the idea I had was if I got heated gear I could actually go for long rides instead of just short commutes 

I was stuck on the heated sleeves idea because even with my proper base layers and riding jacket, neck warmer etc etc my arms are what start to get chilly... not my core. But I totally hear what you're saying about the circulation. Can't argue with why most manufacturers do what they do!

Yeah, my leather jacket is not good for cold weather and the insulated insert only covers the core.

I bought a Fieldsheer textile jacket on closeout for less than $100. It is really good at blocking the wind and thinking about your arms issue, it has removable full length insulation/wind blocker down the arm as well. Probably why I don't have issues with arms.

I was shocked the Fieldsheer and rain jacket are good for me down to 40.

Yes textile works well!! The Joe Rocket Corona jacket I have has zip-out insulation but it's only a vest :darnit: I currently don't own a leather riding jacket... had a really really spiffy Icon one but it didn't fit me right and I sold it to Big Rich.

My normal layering for a cold day is tanktop, long sleeve thermal, t-shirt or long sleeve t-shirt, fleece lined zip hoodie, freeze-out jacket and then my riding jacket. Sounds like a lot but I really can still move around well! LOL

Quote from: HPP8140 on December 14, 2016, 11:29:44 AM

Quote from: gsJack on December 14, 2016, 10:31:54 AM
Rode year around for years with a big Plexi 2 shield on my old Hondas but starting with the two GS500s I put a small Spitfire shield on summers and changed between the two twice a year.  Never considered the GS's electric output adequate for electric gear.

Do you have the brand or link to the Plexi 2 Shield.

Hmm...maybe should have spent money on shield vs heated gear, but the idea being heated gear could be used for other purposes as well.

Plexi 2 shield is made by National Cycle, link:

http://www.nationalcycle.com/index.php/catalog/category/view/id/3507

Wow, they're about twice as much now as I paid.  Check price at some place like Dennis Kirk, probably where I bought it.

Heated Seats, 432 Watt 8 Speaker Harman Kardon System, cup holders, I do ride my 2 Yamaha's in the winter 

Subie Stevo

Quote from: ShowBizWolf on December 14, 2016, 02:46:48 PM
Yes textile works well!! The Joe Rocket Corona jacket I have has zip-out insulation but it's only a vest :darnit: I currently don't own a leather riding jacket... had a really really spiffy Icon one but it didn't fit me right and I sold it to Big Rich.

My normal layering for a cold day is tanktop, long sleeve thermal, t-shirt or long sleeve t-shirt, fleece lined zip hoodie, freeze-out jacket and then my riding jacket. Sounds like a lot but I really can still move around well! LOL

Cycle Gear freeze-out? I bought the base layer long johns to wear under dress pants as a stealth solution (not another item to remove when get to work and put on when leaving). It's just okay....the wind proof material only lines some of the front so the air still leaks through....would be much better if it was used throughout....guess it would make it more expensive. Think I need some overpants below 40....but want to avoid looking goofy walking in to work and the hassle of putting on.

I live in DC metro area where motorcycles can use HOV lanes for free, so it makes my commute a breeze.