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I called Gerbing again this morning to ask about and order the Panel Mounted port kit. She told me that the battery connection cables are shipped with the Harley jackets so I won't need the kit, just the port. Harley doesn't offer the port or the port kit and Gerbing's inventory was sold out so I'm going to hold off on that part until I use the jacket a few times.

In case you're interested, the following items were ordered from Hale's HD and will be delivered for $275.80 total.
Heated Jacket Liner - Part #98324-09VM
Dual Control Thermostat (with cover and clip included) part #98541-04V
Battery Harness (comes with Jacket)- Part #98536-04V
Battery Tender Adapter Plug (just in case)- Part #98544-04V

Mike,

Would strongly suggest you take a look at one of these. Got one last year and it's much more convenient than the wired controller!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MGBT94/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0002CRJQ4&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1NX1FQ86RK0B2AY3KK4T

[Twolanerider]

Mike,

Would strongly suggest you take a look at one of these. Got one last year and it's much more convenient than the wired controller!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MGBT94/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0002CRJQ4&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1NX1FQ86RK0B2AY3KK4T

Hadn't seen that Mark.  But now I think I want one.

The wireless remote unit has what kind of range and battery life?  Leave it in the heated jacket pocket (about the same place the wired controller would be)?  Or can it be temporarily velcroed to someplace like gas lid door or side of dash or other convenient spot?

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Hadn't seen that Mark.  But now I think I want one.

The wireless remote unit has what kind of range and battery life?  Leave it in the heated jacket pocket (about the same place the wired controller would be)?  Or can it be temporarily velcroed to someplace like gas lid door or side of dash or other convenient spot?

Twolane, can't believe you don't already own one of these. Battery life is more an 50 hours (time I've used it so far without changing battery). Very easy to pair up and use. Controller can be mounted or moved about. Range is at least a 20 feet. Small hole needs to be cut in Gerbing jackets for the receiver to stay in pocket and wires to go through to connectors. A great improvement over the wired controllers!

Try it, you'll like it!

[Twolanerider]

Twolane, can't believe you don't already own one of these. Battery life is more an 50 hours (time I've used it so far without changing battery). Very easy to pair up and use. Controller can be mounted or moved about. Range is at least a 20 feet. Small hole needs to be cut in Gerbing jackets for the receiver to stay in pocket and wires to go through to connectors. A great improvement over the wired controllers!

Try it, you'll like it!

Hadn't Mark.  That was a new product to me.  I visit the Powerlet site occasionally.  But guess I only pay attention to the sockets and socket adapters as I need them.  Thanks again the for the heads up. 

[mrmagloo]

Where is the battery that works with the wired liners?  I know Gerbing has battery operated vests and they don't last 50 hours, but the Harley versions do not have this option. As you saying the Harley liners can be retrofitted to work off batteries?  Or is just the controller being wireless, and you still have to plug in the liner to the bike?  If it's the later, who cares about a wireless controller, if you still have to plug in the liner?  I don't get it?

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Where is the battery that works with the wired liners?  I know Gerbing has battery operated vests and they don't last 50 hours, but the Harley versions do not have this option. As you saying the Harley liners can be retrofitted to work off batteries?  Or is just the controller being wireless, and you still have to plug in the liner to the bike?  If it's the later, who cares about a wireless controller, if you still have to plug in the liner?  I don't get it?

Just the controller is wireless. Still have to plug the liner into the bike via wire. If you've never had a problem reaching your wired dual controlleer under your jacket or on your belt than this might not be for you. If you want to be able to mount/hook the dual controller on a tank bag/fairing/dash or hang it around your neck, this is quite uesfull and not much more expensive than a wired dual controller.

Life is about choices.

Like your SE Deuce! My wife rides the same bike.

[mrmagloo]

Just the controller is wireless. Still have to plug the liner into the bike via wire. If you've never had a problem reaching your wired dual controlleer under your jacket or on your belt than this might not be for you. If you want to be able to mount/hook the dual controller on a tank bag/fairing/dash or hang it around your neck, this is quite uesfull and not much more expensive than a wired dual controller.

Life is about choices.

Like your SE Deuce! My wife rides the same bike.

Just trying to sort out what the $100+ investment provides. I put the wired controller on my belt, or in colder conditions, clip to my overcoats pocket, so it's not a problem for me.

I do however wish there was an elegant way to mount the rheostats on the dash somewhere that would control the outlett connection that's placed somewhere near the seat conveniently. I think I saw something like this a while back, offered by a Gerbing competitor, but their version was much too big.  Hopefully someone will come up with something more practical.

Thanks!

[opee6969]

Gerbing makes a permenant dual thermostat that can be mounted in the fairing. I've never seen one istalled, but it seemed useful for some. I have 8 scoots, so it's not cost effective for me. Holla!!

Opee

[32Lager]

Mike,

Would strongly suggest you take a look at one of these. Got one last year and it's much more convenient than the wired controller!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MGBT94/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0002CRJQ4&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1NX1FQ86RK0B2AY3KK4T

I don't like to return stuff so I guess I'm committed to the dual controller now. I'll figure out a convenient way to use. There are a lot more plug options out there than I thought.

i modified the pod where my headset plugs in so the heated gear plug is right next to it on the dash

very very convenient & the unknowing dont even see it.

the one in the sidecar is also mounted right in the dash

Like mrmagloo, I'd like to see a picture of this setup too !

[mrmagloo]

Gerbing makes a permenant dual thermostat that can be mounted in the fairing. I've never seen one istalled, but it seemed useful for some. I have 8 scoots, so it's not cost effective for me. Holla!!

Opee

Hmm, I haven't seen that before but it's kind of hard to make out in the pic they show. It would be nice if they complimented this with the flush mounted clothing output ports.

[opee6969]

Here's a link to the permenant thermostat install on a GW.

http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225090

[mr_magoo]

Try powerlet theymake several different type plugs

[32Lager]

We're getting rain here today so I'm going to work on the wire connections this evening. I started to do this on saturday morning (with limited time) and ended up putting everything back in the box.

I'm not mechanically challenged but I do have two more dumb questions...
1: How the heck do you remove the plastic ECM tray above the battery ? I swung the ECM out of the way and got the back end of the tray lifted but I can't see what's holding the front edge down. I'm worried about breaking something.

2: Is the on/off switch that comes with the battery harness necessary ? If it goes between the battery and the jacket plug, about the only place to hide it is under the heat shield and it gets hot under there.

[hogasm]

http://www.symtec-inc.com/assets/images/PowerDemon.pdf

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http://www.symtec-inc.com/assets/images/PowerDemon.pdf

Have this on the wife's bike. Very slick.