Are you a rider? Have you discovered the joy, comfort and safety of heated motorcycle clothing? Designed, developed, perfected and road-tested by serious riders for serious riders, heated motorcycle clothing is where it's at.
The first consideration -- comfort. There's no longer an excuse for freezing hands and feet -- or any other body parts for that matter. Heated motorcycle gear comes in many forms: heated gloves for rider and passenger, heated socks, heated pants liners, heated vests and jackets, and heated grips. So, not only can you extend your riding season, you can be immeasurably more comfortable.
The second consideration -- safety. Once you become cold, you also become tired and your response time slows. Stiff hands on the grips can be an accident waiting to happen. Accident statistics bear this out, indicating that a cold, miserable, unhappy biker can be an unsafe biker. So why take chances when the temperature drops? Heated motorcycle gear keeps you comfortable, warm and safe.
So how does heated clothing work? Most heated motorcycle gear needs 15-100 watts of power, depending on the manufacturer and how many articles of clothing are running at the same time. The power source can be a rechargeable battery pack (usually 7.4 volt) or your bike's motor (12 volt). A rechargeable pack will provide heat for 4 to 10 hours, again depending on the brand and how much is running. Using the bike's motor as the power source, as long as the bike is running, the heat will be running too. It's simple to attach and harness the heating cables to the bike's motor. Then you're set for as long as you want to ride.
All heated clothing works with a temperature control module. One of the best known temp control devices is the Heat-Troller. Designed by a veteran rider/inventor, the Heat-Troller is compatible with most brands of heated clothing. In addition, there are various cable configurations, allowing for the use of one piece of heated clothing -- or several connected pieces -- for full body comfort.
Heated motorcycle clothing, like most motorcycle gear, is designed to withstand the worst elements and rugged road conditions. You can expect the same high quality in materials and construction associated with most regular motorcycle gear manufacturers when purchasing heated motorcycle gear. Prices for the different available articles of heated clothing range from $60-$300 -- a bargain when you consider your comfort and safety.
So, if you haven't yet explored the world of heated motorcycle clothing, now's the time. Don't be left in the dust and out in the cold when the temperature and the wind gang up on you. You're a HOT rider. Now be warm too!
E.W. Bradley is a freelance writer living high in the Rockies and staying warm! If you're interested in finding out how you too can be warm and comfortable in the worst weather conditions, check out the heated motorcycle clothing and gear at http://cozyclothesstore.com/.
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