Bears on the left ahead~!

[Stig / Major Tom]

Out on my LIKE200iLX the other morning and passed a sign warning me....



Safe into town.


Stig

[Roads by TJ]

I gotta say (probably again) I love that top case you have with the lights. I am a tad bit jealous but I'll deny it if asked. haha
I ride in the winter here in the NM and yes it gets cold and snowy at times but it's still a lot of fun. Anyone have heated gloves? I rode this morning with a windchill of 9-13 degrees and my hands didn't like it too much. I was layered up fine on the rest but my hands need help. Thank goodness I have a windscreen otherwise it would have been much colder. Also, what about heated anything else for the cold rides?
I realize in FL you wouldn't probably use the heat but maybe someone out east does?

TJ
 

[Stig / Major Tom]

I gotta say (probably again) I love that top case you have with the lights. I am a tad bit jealous but I'll deny it if asked. haha
I ride in the winter here in the NM and yes it gets cold and snowy at times but it's still a lot of fun. Anyone have heated gloves? I rode this morning with a windchill of 9-13 degrees and my hands didn't like it too much. I was layered up fine on the rest but my hands need help. Thank goodness I have a windscreen otherwise it would have been much colder. Also, what about heated anything else for the cold rides?
I realize in FL you wouldn't probably use the heat but maybe someone out east does?

TJ
 

Anything much below 55 I use battery powered heated gloves to ride through Ohio winters. Batteries in the cuffs.
Rain overjacket with armored leather and thermal layers beneath.
Stig

[Roads by TJ]

What brand do you use? I'm not sure if I want to go battery or 12v to the main battery. How's the battery life?

[Stig / Major Tom]

What brand do you use? I'm not sure if I want to go battery or 12v to the main battery. How's the battery life?

I do not hook any draw to my 12V scooter battery. I ride on very cold days - well away from my home. and I want a good strong battery when I'm ready to restart my scooter and head home.
I use 7.4V glove liners from the Warming Store. They work good under a pair of leather gloves. Rechargeable batteries are in the glove cuff.

I also use Highway 21 heated leather gloves - rechargeable batteries are in the cuff.

I've never lost heat from either when out for 3>4 hours. I use middle temp settings on both. Maybe coming home i might turn them up to highest setting.

One concern not solved is riding with them on in heavy cold rains! - so far they haven't quit on me....or become damaged. Silicone spray on the leather gives up in about 30 mins in a heavy rain.
I'm trying some purpose made glove over-liners for the rain - but they are so crude and poor fitting I'd rather put a Wonder bread bag on.
Stig

regarding the lighted case with LED brake and running lights visible along the sides as well.....it is a Bestem 929 case. HTF these days. About $129 a decade ago. comes with LED lights installed and universal rack and hardware to mount on the rear of a 1st gen LIKE.
I bought from factory - but no longer sold . sometimes I see one on ebay.

[Roads by TJ]

I've seen some gloves from the warming store and they look pretty good. Also, good point on the direct battery hook up I hadn't thought of the possible drain on it. I also noticed the 7.4v gloves seem to be the best outside of a direct hook up. The spray on silicon is also something I didn't consider but I like the idea. I've not really looked at the Highway 21 gloves yet but have seen them on the internet. It's good to know they are a good option.

I hadn't seen any outside covers for the gloves and I can see how they wouldn't work too well so the spray is probably the best solution at the moment for the rain protection. I considered looking for heated leather but that's where the rain part comes in and I hesitate getting them. I find it a little difficult to find actual motorcycle gloves vs ski or snow gloves.

Thanks info on the top box this time I'll make a note of that as I'm really liking the idea of the lights for viability.

Appreciate the advice/tips Stig!