Heated Vest Question

[RickyT]

Time to start thinking about one. Any suggestions? Not sure which one works with Triumph Sprint (06) electricals. I like the Widder but the catalog has about 9 different adapters. Don't know which one fits my Sprint.

By the way where is the electrical connector on the Sprint hiding?

[upnet]

12v power supply is in front of your left knee upper backside of the fairing. It has a spring loaded door.Uses the round (BMW style plug). I have an older BMW vest...that has the wires in it. Many of the newer electric clothing uses a very thin electronic wafer to conduct the heat. Better coverage and no hot or cold spots.

[03SpdFour]

If you look about halfway down on the left side fairing, you'll see the acc. socket. I believe it's refered to as either a "powerlet" or a BMW style connector.
So, in theory, you should be able to buy the vest with either the BMW switched or controller adapter.
If I'm incorrect, someone please correct me.

[vinnyf]

I've been using a Widder for about the last decade - REALLY makes a world of difference when the weather gets cold enough that saner people would head for the cage. I'm sure some of the other brands are just fine. Hookup for any of them should be pretty easy - current drain isn't so great that almost any power receptacle can't handle it, and there are adapters to go from almost anything to anything. Ride warmly!
vinny

[airrider03]

My Widder is definitely worth it...puts the lost heat right back into you. You can ride all day in 30 deg weather. I have the one with the heated collar.


[ This message was edited by: airrider03 on 2006-08-27 21:18 ]

[Midzy]

http://giali.com/mod/product/id_prd/90

I've had this for about three years on two bikes.
It definitely is very girlie, but if you don't tell, no one will know.

Best bit of kit.
Extends the riding season right through December/January in Scotland.

Jack Plugs available at BMW or Ducati shops. Maybe Hein Gerrike too.

There is an optional temp controller which works by switching the power to the garment on and off through four pulse settings My two mates and me just switch off if things get to cosy.

Wear the garment on top of a single layer, (T shirt) inside your jacket so the heat transfer is most efficient.
It's becomes part of your kit and will be there to comfort you on those colder days and nights.

It even has heating elements which go around your neck!!!

I paid about £100 but it has repaid itself handsomely

[TX-Sprint]

I've used my BMW/Eclipse heated vest for years and several bikes. I also have a Gerbings heated jacket, keeps those arms toasty! A set of removable heated grip wraps (Warm Wraps from Rider Wearhouse) completes my winter setup. A heated garment should be in every full-time riders kit. You can get the BMW style plug from this site:

http://www.powerletproducts.com/prod...s_sockets.php#

[SaddleTramp]

On 2006-08-27 16:14, RickyT wrote:
Time to start thinking about one. Any suggestions? Not sure which one works with Triumph Sprint (06) electricals. I like the Widder but the catalog has about 9 different adapters. Don't know which one fits my Sprint.

By the way where is the electrical connector on the Sprint hiding?

I can heartily recommend the Gerbing heated jacket liner and gloves. I use 'em on my '02 Sprint, and my Road King. Popoli's Honda on US 20 in Westfield MA has an excellent assortment of Gerbing gear at good prices. I use the Warm 'n' Safe (www.warmnsafe.com) semi mounted controller ... one on each bike, so I don't run off the power port.

Your Sprint (and mine) have the BMW type plug, otherwise known as a Powerlet plug.

[hANNAbONE]

2nd the GERBING's liner...absolutely the finest...you'll have to get the little rheostat doohickey for some extra bucks...all well worth the trouble and money.

Do it once and don't look back -- get the Gerbings you won't be dissatisfied.!!

Hec, I've got the pants, jacket liner and socks.!! all hooks into one another ...awesome - even on the coldest, wettest days.!

Bring it on...anyday anytime anywhere.!

[DrTriumph]

I just ordered a liner and controller from www.warmandsafe.com they are very good, and much cheaper than Gerbing. With shipping to Canada it was 229$ US here in Canada to get a gerbing is 300.00 plus another 125$ for the controller. If you have taken a motorcycle safety course you get a discount as well.

another thought..