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CVO Technical => Riding Gear => Topic started by: Fiestabill on December 09, 2006, 06:38:35 PM
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For those that are thinking about the new Gerbing G3 gloves, they do not keep your hands as warm as the originals. I purchased a pair about two weeks ago and today was the first time I had to try them. At 39 degrees my thumbs were cold. I had the thermostat turned to high and they could not keep up. Just a thought don`t sell your originals if you plan on riding below 40 degrees.
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For those that are thinking about the new Gerbing G3 gloves, they do not keep your hands as warm as the originals. I purchased a pair about two weeks ago and today was the first time I had to try them. At 39 degrees my thumbs were cold. I had the thermostat turned to high and they could not keep up. Just a thought don`t sell your originals if you plan on riding below 40 degrees.
Wonderful! Could they be defective?
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im with hoist! thatsd some buuullllllllchit there
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They were sealed in the original bag when I opened them. Before leaving the house I could feel them warming but after about 30 on the road you could start to feel the coldness in the thumbs. I am thinking it is because of the thickness of the gloves.
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It only gets down into the 30's here, but mine keep my hands toasty. Bought them around this time last year and used them all winter.
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Plug-in the Gerbing G3 gloves and they heat up quickly, resulting in well-distributed, soothing warmth. The heating elements warm the back of your hand as well as the top and sides of your fingers. However, I did notice that the thumbs never seem to warm as much as the other fingers. I don't know if this is by design or if it is a design limitation.
Maybe I should have did a little more research before I bought them. Found this review on a search of the web under Gerbing gloves.
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I've used mine down in the high 20s to low 30s range. Around 30 seemed to be the point they stopped keeping up. From there on up, however, mine are fine. At about 30 the t-stat for the gloves is turned all the way up though. Below that you start noticing more and more chill. They're still helping. And I'm not suffering froze hand at 28 like I would be otherwise. But down in to the 20s range I do wish they did more. I solve this problem by rarely putting my ass on the bike when it's below freezing outside for very long [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] .
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Perhaps a thin (silk or poly) liner glove would help in those situations needed. I have some for my ski gloves, and Diva wears them with her Lee Parks Thinsulate gauntlet gloves and they help for her. It would be another layer to help keep that heat next to your skin. They fit so close and are so thin, fitment of the gloves over them is not generally an issue.
Also, remember that if you are losing heat from your head/neck area, your body starts pulling blood circulation away from the extremities first. I know that even with my full face Nolan, when it's 30 degrees, I have to put something on the back of my neck to keep the heat from being sucked out, and it helps my hands stay warmer.
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Also, remember that if you are losing heat from your head/neck area, your body starts pulling blood circulation away from the extremities first.
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Perhaps a thin (silk or poly) liner glove would help in those situations needed.
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Hoist, I have the full set of Gerbing clothing which has worked well. Last year I rode at 17 degrees without problems. The jacket liner does have a high collar and I do wear a 3/4 helmet so, there is very little heat loss around the head or neck area. Are the G3`s better than winter gloves?, yes but not $169.00 worth. I may try a very thin inner glove to see if it helps but, that is another layer of thickness that I was trying to get away from.
I have emailed Jeff Gerbing stating my concerns so we will see what type of answer I receive. Maybe when your gloves arrive you might want to ask the dealer about returns??
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It sounds like these gloves apparently weren't designed for below 30 deg, from the sound of you folks. Since I'll only need them below 40 deg, it now seems like they might not be worth it. Are they better than good winter riding gloves (no heat), just not toasty? Or do you freeze with them below 30 deg? Since they're on their way I guess I'l try them. I have to make sure they'll take them back if I don't like them first. Some places don't take back electrical things. Any other info/opinions would be helpful. Thanks. Hoist!
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Even in to the mid and uppers 20s didn't freeze with them.
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I gotta tell you, this riding in the cold thing is over rated. We moved from CA to Reno, NV in September. Now I grew up in PA but that was, well too many years ago. I have Gerbing heated stuff, the original gloves & a jacket liner. They were great in CA when the temps dipped down below 45 ( I mostly rode the Sportster then) but here in Reno, at 30 degrees, the gloves just keep up. I have always noticed & heard from otheres that thumbs get cold. I agree, I think it's because they just go along for the ride and stick up by themself.
So Sportster is all tucked away under it's cover for the winter. Winter MC is the 06 SE. The farings, heated seat & grips in addition to the Gerbing stuff make it ok to be out.
The heated grips in combination with the gloved do the trick on the very cold days. I would like to see a little more hear around the thumbs however.
In lots of discussion it is clear to me that Gerbings is the best on the market. It is also very dependent on the person, and their body chemistry. I ride with a guy on a Yamaha FJR and he wears these old military gloves that are falling apart, and sometimes, when it is below 40 turns on his heated grips. He hates to ride if it is over 60, too hot.
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I solve this problem by rarely putting my ass on the bike when it's below freezing outside for very long.
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I have had very good luck with the G3s but have discovered that they are not as long a gauntlet as the old style which means you need to get them pulled up over your jacket sleeve to keep the wind out.
As my G3s have broken in they are stretching a bit and are going up/staying over the sleeve much better than when new. Am pretty darned happy with mine.
I also keep my thermostat for the gloves set at about 3/4 when i am riding at 40 or below - have not had to go all the way to max setting yet and i have notoriously cold hand problems.
Oh yeah, one other comment. I had to go a size larger than normal with the G3s.
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Up date on the G3`s- I returned them to the factory. Yesterday I received them from Gerbing, they have been reworked. Will post again as soon as the weather turns colder and I can try them out.
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I've used mine down in the high 20s to low 30s range.
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I chose to ride my FXDWG this morning to put the gloves to a true test , since there is not a fairing to block the wind. It was 36 degrees this morning when I left the house. Had the thermostat turned to max but, within 10 minutes I was turning it down. I can say my gloves have been corrected. Seems the factory has added more wires in the gloves. I am glad to say that Gerbing has stood behind their product!! I am sure that even in the 20`s they will be fine.
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I chose to ride my FXDWG this morning to put the gloves to a true test , since there is not a fairing to block the wind. It was 36 degrees this morning when I left the house. Had the thermostat turned to max but, within 10 minutes I was turning it down. I can say my gloves have been corrected. Seems the factory has added more wires in the gloves. I am glad to say that Gerbing has stood behind their product!! I am sure that even in the 20`s they will be fine.
That's good to hear, glad things worked out. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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I have had the G3's since May. Does anyone know when they made the wiring modification?
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i sent both my wifes and my g3 back . They added heat to the thumbs and seem to work just great now. Just took 2 months to get them back. but now they are great. Billy
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i sent both my wifes and my g3 back . They added heat to the thumbs and seem to work just great now. Just took 2 months to get them back. but now they are great. Billy
Hey Billy, can you provide details on what you did to them. I have a pair of Medium G-3's I'm giving to my wife and ordering a pair of Large for myself. I've heard others complain about the lack of heat in the thumbs. Can you please let me know what they did to resolve it and what procedure you used. I ordered mine online at a BMW dealer. So I guess I'll be dealing with Gerbing directly. Thanks for your help. Hoist! 8)
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They have great customer service. I just took a group of 12 people up and everyone left happy.
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Hey Billy, can you provide details on what you did to them. I have a pair of Medium G-3's I'm giving to my wife and ordering a pair of Large for myself. I've heard others complain about the lack of heat in the thumbs. Can you please let me know what they did to resolve it and what procedure you used. I ordered mine online at a BMW dealer. So I guess I'll be dealing with Gerbing directly. Thanks for your help. Hoist! 8)
Hi Hoist, I just called Gerbing and gat a RA # We just used the gloves and the thumbs are much better. It took 6 weeks to get them fixed but they are much better. Very comfortable gloves. Billy
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Hi Hoist, I just called Gerbing and gat a RA # We just used the gloves and the thumbs are much better. It took 6 weeks to get them fixed but they are much better. Very comfortable gloves. Billy
Billy, do you know what was actually done to the gloves? And what might be a before and after comparison of the improvement? Mine have seemed ok. But if they can make them better might send them off over the summer.
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Hoist, They put more heat in the thumbs. can't tell from the outside but thumbs are very warm now. worth the repair. makes it so you don't have to have the heat on as high and make the fingers sweat when just the thumbs are cold