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- Review count12
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- First reviewNovember 20, 2012
- Last reviewFebruary 25, 2013
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- Average rating4.7
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- First questionAugust 10, 2012
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- First answerDecember 19, 2012
- Last answerFebruary 25, 2013
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Shoei CW-1 Pinlock Faceshield Specially designed shield and lens work together ( lenses sold separately ) Built-in pins on the shield along with the Pinlock Anti-Fog Lens transforms your single shield into a dual shield that will resist fog buildup Colored lenses use ProSeal technology Easily cleaned Compatible with Shoei Qwest , Shoei RF1100 and Shoei X-12 Helmets Read more about Pinlock Shield Technology Note Due to manufacturer restrictions, Shoei products can only be shipped to addresses within the United States
Overall rating
Great shield and lens.
PostedFebruary 25, 2013
Bang for the Buck
4
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5
Style
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Comfort
5
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5
Features
5
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5
I purchased the Pinlock shield and Pinlock lens at the same time for my Shoei Qwest. Both products were exactly as described, and work as intended; that is, they reduce fogging during cold/wet weather. I would say that the Pinlock lens eliminates 95% of fogging, but not all. Which is okay. The new shield and lens work. Period.
While riding at night, I noticed a slight amount of blur/reflection, but not enough to cause distractions or impair your vision.
Overall, a great product! For cold weather riders, I would definitely recommend this product.
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Pinlock shield insert compatible with Shoei CW-1 Pinlock Face Shield or CWF-1 Pinlock Shield with Tear-Off Posts . Note Due to manufacturer restrictions, Shoei products can only be shipped to addresses within the United States
Overall rating
Great shield & lens.
PostedFebruary 25, 2013
Bang for the Buck
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5
Style
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Comfort
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Protection & Durability
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I purchased the Pinlock shield and Pinlock lens at the same time for my Shoei Qwest. Both products were exactly as described, and work as intended; that is, they reduce fogging during cold/wet weather. I would say that the Pinlock lens eliminates 95% of fogging, but not all. Which is okay. The new shield and lens work. Period.
While riding at night, I noticed a slight amount of blur/reflection, but not enough to cause distractions or impair your vision.
Overall, a great product! For cold weather riders, I would definitely recommend this product.
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Gerbing's Heated Jacket Liner Constructed from a wind-resistant, soft nylon shell. Wear the heated jacket liner under other motorcycle clothing. Insulated to be thermally efficient along with being wind-resistant and highly compressible. The perfect garment to pack for those unpredictable weather conditions. Gerbings newest version includes many upgrades to help make the jacket liner even better. The most revolutionary change to the liner is the New Microwire heat panels strategically placed throughout the garment, providing you with the thinnest, lightest, strongest and fastest heating system ever. Heating pads on the chest, back, collar, and sleeves Compressible, water-repellent, durable, Thinsulate insulation Teflon coated, wind-resistant, soft nylon shell Inside and outside pockets Silky soft micro denier collar Form-fitting patterns and sizing to fit snugly and easily under your outer garments Glove plug pockets placed on the sleeves secure the plugs when not in use Dual 2 wiring configuration (for one user only) Lifetime warranty on heating elements Incorporates Gerbing's Microwire heating technology that uses micro-sized heating fibers to surround the body with warmth. SPECIFICATIONS Heat Microwire Heat Techno ogy Source 12-volts DC Current 6.4 amps Watts 77 watts Surface Temp 135F +/- 5F at 32F Please Note Gerbing's has eliminated the Power Distribution Unit found on previous versions and replaced it with individual connectors that can be stored in a zippered, internal pocket.
Overall rating
Great product!!!
PostedJanuary 14, 2013
Bang for the Buck
5
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5
Style
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
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Features
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5
This Gerbing's heated jacket liner is amazing. At 15° Fahrenheit this morning, I had the liner on it's lowest setting and I was more than warm enough. I have no doubt that I could ride down to negative temperatures with this liner and be perfectly comfortable. Paired with the dual temp controller and the Gerbing's T5 gloves, my winter morning commute is now comfortable.
Fit and finish seem excellent. The liner is even nice enough to wear as a light jacket off the bike. Everything is well-thought-out on this liner.
For sizing, I'm 6'3" and 210 lbs with a 44" chest, and I went with the Large/Extra Long, and the fit is very good.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Gerbing's G3 Heated Gloves Very comfortable glove made with an exceptionally soft and supple drum-dyed premium leather that contours to the hand. The design is sleek, stylish and very functional as a light, but strong and pliable glove. Heats the entire length of each finger, including the thumb, as well as the back of the hand FEATURES Waterproof/windproof/breathable Aquatex liner to provide protection from water and wind (though the leather exterior is not waterproof and should be treated with Nikwax Glove Proof ) Adjustable wrist enclosure Thinsulate insulation and brushed liner for added warmth and comfort Lifetime warranty on the heating elements Gel cushioned palm Incorporates Gerbing's Microwire heating technology that uses micro-sized heating fibers to surround the hand with warmth. Includes Gerbings Glove / Insole Y Harness (ACYH) SPECIFICATIONS Heat Microwire Heat Source 12-volts DC Current 2.2 amps Watts 27 watts Surface Temp 135F +/- 5F at 32F
Overall rating
I love these gloves!!!
PostedJanuary 7, 2013
Bang for the Buck
5
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5
Style
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
2
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5
Air Flow
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5
Features
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I am very impressed with these gloves. They are actually more robust than I'd anticipated, and I can wear them down to 40 degrees Fahrenheit without plugging them in. The sizing seems spot-on. The lining is very comfortable. Articulation is very good. Further, I don't feel any of the heating elements inside the gloves. Once connected to the bike, these gloves heat up very quickly. I started feeling heat within a few seconds.
My only complaint is the protection. There is no hard armor on these gloves. The palms and top of the fingers have small padded areas, but there is no knuckle protection.
These gloves seem well-made and I can attest to the fact that they will keep your hands warm down into the single digits.
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Gerbing's Leather Clip Case for Dual / Portable Gerbing's Temp Controllers Convenient clip-on case provides for easy placement of your Gerbing's Dual Portable Temperature Controller Clips easily to a belt loop or pocket lip for easy access to your controller
Overall rating
It's a case!!!
PostedJanuary 7, 2013
Bang for the Buck
5
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5
Style
5
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
5
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5
The case seems well-made, with good stitching, and the clip appears pretty strong. Easy to clip your Gerbing's controller onto the bike or your jacket.
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Gerbing's Portable Dual Temp Controller The Gerbing temperature controller has two separate temp-controllers that provide separate controls for two different articles of heated clothing, such as gloves and jacket liner, for the same person. Attach this temperature controller to any solid object with Velcro or attach to your belt with our convenient, optional clip-on case. Dial in your level of comfort. Digital controllers ensure that your heated clothing uses only as much power as requested. Wires are UL listed and completely safe, in all weather conditions. Three-Year Warranty. Note Not for use with two jacket liners only for use with a single jacket liner plus gloves, pants, and/or insoles.
Overall rating
The sexiest dual temp controller on the planet!
PostedJanuary 7, 2013
Bang for the Buck
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5
Style
5
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Comfort
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Features
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Okay, it's not really sexy. At all. And I don't know how to write an exciting review of an electronic component. But the Gerbing's dual temp controller does exactly what it is designed to do, which is to separately control the temp of the jacket liner and gloves and/or pants. The unit itself seems well built, and the knobs seem sturdy. Dialing in the correct temperature is easy, too. If you have heated gear, and run two or more pieces, you should definitely invest in this dual temp controller.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Gerbing's T5 Heated Gloves The Gerbing's T5 Leather Gloves are exceptionally light, strong and pliable gloves. The gloves are constructed of a light supple leather to help reduce bulk but designed to keep your hands and fingers toasty warm. The T5's heat the entire length of each finger and thumb as well as the back of the hands. To keep the draft out and heat in, there is an adjustable wrist strap to seal the cuff. Other details include a non slip grip material on the palm, protective padding on the knuckles, reinforced palms, interior waterproofing and Thermolite insulation. Whether it is long distance riding where comfort and warmth are essential or intercity high traffic commuting where safety is a must, the Gerbing's T5 Gloves deliver exceptional performance. FEATURES Gerbing's Microwire technology heats the entire length of each finger including the thumb as well as the back of your hand Gauntlet style glove Adjustable wrist fastener Hypora waterproof, breathable membrane (though the leather exterior is not waterproof and should be treated with Nikwax Glove Proof ) Thinsulate insulation for great warmth and dexterity Brushed tricot liner for added warmth and durability Incorporates Gerbing's Microwire heating technology that uses micro-sized heating fibers to surround the hand with warmth. Lifetime warranty on the Microwire heating elements Includes Gerbings Glove / Insole Y Harness (ACYH) SPECIFICATIONS Heat Microwire Source 12V DC Current 2.2A Watts 27 Surface Temp About 57C/135F FITMENT NOTES Slightly narrower fit than Gerbing's G3 Gloves makes these a good choice for women or men with narrower hands
Overall rating
Amazing! How did I ride before without them?
PostedDecember 27, 2012
Bang for the Buck
4
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5
Style
4
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
3
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5
Air Flow
5
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5
Features
4
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5
Fit
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Large
I don't have anything to add which hasn't been covered by the other reviewers. I followed the size chart and went with the recommended size, and the gloves fit, well, like a glove. (Sorry, that pun was just begging to be unleashed.)
The lining is soft. The insulation is better than I anticipated, and I can use these gloves without heat down to 40 degrees or so (Fahrenheit).
I don't feel any wires or heating elements when I'm riding on the bike.
The gloves heat up amazingly fast... five or ten seconds after plugging in, I was feeling heat. And there's plenty of heat. I can't imagine temps cold enough to defeat these gloves.
Connecting the gloves is simple and easy. The plug-in cables don't seem to get in the way, and are easily tucked under my jacket cuff.
My only complaint is the lack of protection. At the least, these gloves should have hard knuckle protection (there is only minimal padding on top of the gloves), and also a reinforced palm area where, if you go down, your outstretched hand instinctively hits the ground first.
All in all, these gloves are absolutely worth the money if you want to ride in colder temps.
Rides: 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A ABS
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Givi E55 Tech Monokey Topcase Innovation, Italian design and production meet in order to discover again the pleasure of quality and originality. Innovative assisted Monokey opening/closing system actionable with only one hand, possibility to open with a remote control (optional), big capacity of 55 litres (accommodates 2 full face helmets). Features 23.2 wide x 12.3 tall x 18.9 front-to-back 55 liters Optional lid colors available Smoke lenses
Overall rating
Great case, but not perfect.
PostedDecember 20, 2012
Bang for the Buck
4
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5
Ease of Install
2
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5
Performance
4
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5
Finish
5
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5
Durability
5
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5
I received my Givi E55 Maxia 3 topcase yesterday. Very fast shipping from Revzilla; shipped out of their warehouse facility two hours after I placed my order on a Friday, and I received the case on Wednesday. That’s top-notch service! A Revzilla customer service rep even called me after I ordered online to make sure I had the right mounting plate on my bike — again, top-notch service!!!
First and foremost, it’s big. Very spacious. This is the largest case in the Givi lineup, I believe. I bought the black Tech version because, as everyone knows, black is the fastest color. The fit and finish are excellent, and it looks almost OEM on the back of my Yamaha FJR. However, it is very difficult to get the case to click down and secure on the plate; once secured, it seems locked, but you have to exert a lot of downward effort.
The case was much lighter than I thought it would be; it probably doesn’t weigh much more than the Givi E360 case I have now. The locking mechanism is clever, smooth, and seems durable. The case came with three keys. The carrying handle pops out smoothly, and makes the case easy to lug around when you take it off the bike.
The metal hinges are great, and keep the lid up and open. The metal hinges are far superior to the flexible plastic thingamabobs on most of the other Givi cases that only serve to keep the lid from opening too far and are totally useless for keeping the lid up. Locking the lid should be easier, but you have to push down with considerable force to get the lid to lock, and there’s a barely audible click when it locks and not a lot of tactile feedback.
I’ve had Givi top and side cases before, and I’ve ridden with them through some torrential downpours, and they stayed watertight. I have no doubt that the E55 will prove watertight, also, judging by its design.
Overall, I love everything about this case, except the locking mechanisms.
Rides: 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A ABS
Yes, I recommend this product.
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RevZilla Staff Premium T-Shirt Lovingly concocted in 2007 and named El Moto Diablo for its geared and devlish lines, the RevZilla Staff Tee Shirt has been part of our lineup from the beginning. It's also the same blue shirt in every video that Anthony has been rocking since day one of RevZillaTV on Youtube. People love to point out that Anthony doesn't ever change his clothes. I guess when it works you stick with it. The tee is screen printed on a high thread-count blank that is anything but one of those throw away tees you get free at the ball game. We wear tees a lot - almost every day - and we are very particular about how they fit, feel and hold up wash after wash. Sizing is true to size, if anything they run a hair on the small side. Show your love for TeamZilla. Make a statement. Boom.
Overall rating
The t-shirt is blue. I promise. Really.
PostedDecember 19, 2012
Bang for the Buck
5
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5
I just received my purple Revzilla Premium T-shirt. Thanks, Anthony, for the shout-out and free purple Revzilla t-shirt on the Spreecast!!! This purple “El Moto Diablo” t-shirt is soft, comfortable, fits true to size, and —
Wait a sec… my email just pinged with a priority message. Hang on while I check it.
Okay, Revzilla just emailed me with a cease-and-desist order regarding my “egregious, erroneous, and outrageous claims” that the t-shirt is purple. With the benefit of hindsight, I can now clearly see that the t-shirt is obviously not purple. It is blue. Awesome, awesome blue.
So for the record: the t-shirt is blue. By “purple” I actually meant blue, previously. The voices in my head want me to offer the sincerest of apologies to anyone who was misled by my use of the word “purple,” or who felt harmed in any way by my claims regarding the color of the t-shirt, and I am ashamed of my characterization of the t-shirt’s appearance in the color spectrum. Please forgive me.
Someday I plan to visit Revzilla and I will wear this t-shirt to see how many customers I can fool into thinking I work there —
Oh, wait… another priority email.
Okay, I will NOT be wearing this t-shirt when I visit Revzilla.
However, I will be rocking this t-shirt on my rides. Try to stop me!
Ride on!!!
Rock on!!!
Live a good life!!!
Rock on!!!
Live a good life!!!
Rides: 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A ABS
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Klim Badlands Pro Jacket The Badlands Pro Jacket and Pant from KLIM represents the latest design, fit and material technologies available to the premium adventure motorcycle market. Inspired by the ultimate performance of the unmatched Adventure Rally product line, the KLIM Badlands Pro focuses on a sleek, un-inhibiting fit, durable-yet-comfortable fabrics, high-end integrated armor and the undeniable performance of the GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY GORE-TEX promise. Ready for anything, and boasting unique features youve come to expect from KLIM, the Badlands Pro is ready for any ride. Features Gore-tex 3-layer pro shell guaranteed to keep you dry High strength fabrics combine in a durably breathable waterproof jacket High-mobility active fit patterning forunmatched comfort Pre-curved arm and rider positioning construction Gore-tex stretch shoulder panels minimize restriction of movement D3o ce-rated integrated limb and back panel armor system [viper pro level ii back armor Dow corp. siliconized spacer mesh front chest armor Adjustable armor pockets for refined placement Highly abrasion resistant armacor panels in key impact and wear areas Integrated jacket-stabilizing, removable and adjustable kidney belt support system 7 external pockets [5 cargo front, 1 large back, 1 sleeve i.d. 4 internal pockets [2 zippered, 2 mesh stash 1 secret internal pocket Bottom hem adjustment Jacket-to-pant zipper integration system 4 sleeve adjustment straps Lined comfort collar Mesh comfort liner Max flow ventilation 8 ports - 4 arm intakes, 2 pit intakes, 2 vertical back exhausts Industrial grade 3m scotchlite reflective panels and trim Hydration system compatible with bladder pocket and hose port routing (bladder not included) Rubber coated button closure YKK zippers throughout, water resistant urethane coated in exposed areas. Velcro adjustable wrist closures
Overall rating
First impression... awesome jacket!!!
PostedDecember 14, 2012
Bang for the Buck
4
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5
Style
5
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5
Comfort
4
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5
Protection & Durability
5
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5
Air Flow
4
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5
Features
5
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5
Fit
Small
Large
Okay, I received my Klim Badlands Pro jacket yesterday afternoon. And since I was alone in the office, I wore it around the building for about an hour just getting the feel for it. Yes, I’m a dork. Stop laughing.
I also wore it on the ride home, and on the ride in to work this morning. The temp this morning was right at freezing. I have a short commute, but I felt comfortable with just a t-shirt and Polo. But I could definitely tell that I would need a heavier layer or a fleece or a heated liner if I wanted to ride longer in cold temps. This is definitely not a winter jacket, on its own. This weekend, I’ll go on a longer ride to see how warm the jacket is.
Here are my initial thoughts on the Klim Badlands Pro jacket:
— Sizing. I ordered an XL since I’m 6’3” and 210 pounds. The Klim sizing chart had me between a Large and XL. I’m really glad I went with the XL, because there’s no way I could have layered underneath with a Large. Even with the XL, layering will be tight (which isn’t necessary a bad thing). Truthfully, I probably could have gone with an XXL if I planned to do lots of cold-weather riding with multiple layers and/or heated gear, but for use a base layer and a heavy mid layer, I think I’ll be fine with an XL.
— The jacket is heavy and very stiff. It won’t get any lighter, obviously, but the weight isn’t really all that bad. Further, I believe that after wearing it for some time on the bike, it will break in and loosen up. Sitting on the bike, it’s very comfortable, and some serious thought was given to rider ergonomics. Right now, the jacket feels like medieval chainmail. Later today, I plan on having some co-workers shoot at me with large-caliber rifles to check the bulletproofing. Well, nothing bigger than a .30-06, obviously.
— It’s not as long as I thought it would be for a 3/4-length jacket, although I’m taller than average, so maybe it’s just me. On my FJR, the jacket doesn’t bunch up at all, which is a good thing, and it’s comfortable.
— The photo-reflective panel across the back of the jacket works extremely well. I turned out all the lights in my apartment and shined an LED at the jacket; the photo-reflective panel reflected an astonishing amount of light straight back. I was seeing a white dot in my vision for two minutes after that little experiment.
— Wearing only a Polo-style shirt under the jacket, you can definitely tell it’s just a shell. There’s no padding inside the jacket. The interior feels hard and stiff. I hope it will break in.
— It has a bunch of logos and tags.
4 “Klim” logos
3 “K” logos
1 “Gore-Tex” logo
1 “Gore-Tex Pro Shell” logo
1 “Deflexion” tag
1 “D3O” tag
1 “Cordura”
1 “Scotchlite Reflective Material” tag
1 “Made in China XL” tag
1 “Klim” tag
1 “Gore-Tex” tag
4 “Klim” logos
3 “K” logos
1 “Gore-Tex” logo
1 “Gore-Tex Pro Shell” logo
1 “Deflexion” tag
1 “D3O” tag
1 “Cordura”
1 “Scotchlite Reflective Material” tag
1 “Made in China XL” tag
1 “Klim” tag
1 “Gore-Tex” tag
There are probably more logos and tags somewhere, but I’m not going to go searching for them. Sheesh.
— In photos, and even in the Revzilla product video, all the logos and tags didn’t bother me regarding the aesthetics of the jacket. They sort of bother me now that I have the jacket. The logos really do give the jacket a billboard image.
— All the zipper pulls have the Klim-yellow thread, and there are A LOT of zippers, so there seem to be a lot of yellow flashes when you’re walking around. All the zippers seem tight, which probably has something to do with the water-resistant covers (gaskets?). And I have already found that you have to really make sure the zippers are zipped all the way up into the zipper garages, which takes an extra few seconds.
— Did I mention that it’s heavy? It probably weighs 10 or 11 pounds, but in all honesty the weight isn’t that bad for a heavy-duty jacket. The more you wear it, the lighter it seems. I walked around my neighborhood last night, trying to see some meteors, and I wore the jacket. After a half-hour or so, I was still comfortable with just a sweatshirt and the jacket in 40-degree temps (Fahrenheit). I have no doubt that with a good base layer and a fleece, I’ll be warm enough down to freezing and maybe below that. I’ll try to check that this weekend.
— There are a lot of pockets. A lot. An absurd number of pockets, really. I stopped counting somewhere around 42 pockets. Calculating the odds, I’m 100% certain that I will lose things in the jacket pockets and NEVER find them again. Who needs this many pockets? A magician? A pocket salesman? If you’re carrying enough stuff to fill all these pockets, you need 1) a bigger bike, and 2) sidecases and maybe a topcase.
— The jacket is obviously well-constructed. The Gore-Tex/840D Cordura/Armacor fabric seems like it will hold up well in a crash. I’m not going to test this if I don’t have to. The stitching looks very good, and it’s double-stitched where the cloth panels come together. There were a couple places, however, where I found loose stitching. Not a big deal. The zippers seem sturdy, but only time will tell with how long-lasting the zippers will be since these are high-use features.
— The collar seems comfortable to me. And with the drawstring, I can cinch it tighter around my neck so that it’s comfortable and blocks the cold air. A nice touch. I wish there was a little more padding around the drawstring, which is easily felt through the thin collar fabric — not a big deal, but it’s a detail that Klim missed. The collar doesn’t seem too high for me, but then I’m a tall guy. YMMV. There’s only a small gap between the top of the collar and the bottom of my helmet, which dramatically reduces wind noise around the helmet and the wind chill on exposed skin.
— I just found 17 additional pockets! And 1 secret pocket!!! Really, there are almost too many pockets on this jacket. The rear pocket (“rabbit pouch”) is huge. You could probably keep three or four good-sized rabbits in there, no problem. Or two fat ground hogs. Or a small capybara. Probably you’ll want to keep some rabbits in there. Or maps. Whatever. Your choice.
— The interior pockets are mesh, and don’t really seem very durable if you’ve got keys or anything else that hard/metallic in there.
— The armor feels fairly comfortable, but will take some getting used to. The back protector is light, flexible, and completely unnoticeable even though it’s HUGE. The shoulder armor is comfortable, but I need to move the elbow armor up a little bit, and I haven’t yet figured out how to do that yet.
— The jacket itself is comfortable, except for a couple areas. The shoulders are very, very stiff on the panels where you see the yellow “K” and the photo-reflective strip with “Klim” written across it. Also, when I bend my elbows, the jacket is extremely stiff right at the elbow joint and even binds a little bit, because three pieces of fabric come together right there and are double-stitched, and this is the bottom of a zip pull also, adding to the stiffness of that joint area. This stiffness might also have something to do with the pre-curved structure of the sleeves. I don’t know. Maybe this will break in; I hope so. It’s a little annoying right now, but everyone has different physical ergonomics and no jacket is perfect. It’s not a dealbreaker.
— The cuffs are enormous. I’d say that the cuffs are actually larger in diameter than the forearms of the sleeves, but maybe it just seems this way because of the gusset. I have to use nearly all of the Velcro strip to cinch the wrists tight, although I admittedly do have narrow wrists. Not a big deal. Klim used long, wide strips of Velcro at the cuffs, so tightening them down is no problem. The storm cuffs are a nice touch, and I’ll probably get some use out of them at some point.
— The front YKK zipper is smooth and easy to pull up and down. As I’ve already mentioned, the other zippers feel taut, perhaps because of the water-resistant gaskets. These zippers are easy to zip and unzip when you have the jacket off; while you’re sitting on your bike with the jacket on, I have the feeling that the zippers will be much more difficult to zip and unzip.
— The Velcro collar closure has changed, I think, from earlier versions; instead of having Velcro only to keep the collar closed, Klim now has a metal snap positioned in the center of the Velcro. As long as you line up the snap before the Velcro panels touch, you’re good; otherwise it’s a PITA. Nonetheless, the collar closure feels very solid.
— On the 32-degree ride this morning to work, I found out that I will definitely need an extra layer for warmth, or heated gear. This shell isn’t as warm as my previous jacket, for obvious reasons since it doesn’t have a liner. Which is okay, since I’ve been looking for an excuse to buy some Gerbing’s heated gear.
— The jacket doesn’t flap around in the wind. I took the highway to work instead of slower back roads, and the jacket felt solid at 70 mph.
I hope this review helps you if you're considering buying this jacket.
Rides: 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A ABS
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Gerbing's Heated Jacket Liner Constructed from a wind-resistant, soft nylon shell. Wear the heated jacket liner under other motorcycle clothing. Insulated to be thermally efficient along with being wind-resistant and highly compressible. The perfect garment to pack for those unpredictable weather conditions. Gerbings newest version includes many upgrades to help make the jacket liner even better. The most revolutionary change to the liner is the New Microwire heat panels strategically placed throughout the garment, providing you with the thinnest, lightest, strongest and fastest heating system ever. Heating pads on the chest, back, collar, and sleeves Compressible, water-repellent, durable, Thinsulate insulation Teflon coated, wind-resistant, soft nylon shell Inside and outside pockets Silky soft micro denier collar Form-fitting patterns and sizing to fit snugly and easily under your outer garments Glove plug pockets placed on the sleeves secure the plugs when not in use Dual 2 wiring configuration (for one user only) Lifetime warranty on heating elements Incorporates Gerbing's Microwire heating technology that uses micro-sized heating fibers to surround the body with warmth. SPECIFICATIONS Heat Microwire Heat Techno ogy Source 12-volts DC Current 6.4 amps Watts 77 watts Surface Temp 135F +/- 5F at 32F Please Note Gerbing's has eliminated the Power Distribution Unit found on previous versions and replaced it with individual connectors that can be stored in a zippered, internal pocket.
What happend if this liner gets wet?
Does it stop functioning? Is there a risk of shock? Do I have to worry about a short circuit on my bike, or blowing fuses?
10 months ago
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Gerbing's T5 Heated Gloves The Gerbing's T5 Leather Gloves are exceptionally light, strong and pliable gloves. The gloves are constructed of a light supple leather to help reduce bulk but designed to keep your hands and fingers toasty warm. The T5's heat the entire length of each finger and thumb as well as the back of the hands. To keep the draft out and heat in, there is an adjustable wrist strap to seal the cuff. Other details include a non slip grip material on the palm, protective padding on the knuckles, reinforced palms, interior waterproofing and Thermolite insulation. Whether it is long distance riding where comfort and warmth are essential or intercity high traffic commuting where safety is a must, the Gerbing's T5 Gloves deliver exceptional performance. FEATURES Gerbing's Microwire technology heats the entire length of each finger including the thumb as well as the back of your hand Gauntlet style glove Adjustable wrist fastener Hypora waterproof, breathable membrane (though the leather exterior is not waterproof and should be treated with Nikwax Glove Proof ) Thinsulate insulation for great warmth and dexterity Brushed tricot liner for added warmth and durability Incorporates Gerbing's Microwire heating technology that uses micro-sized heating fibers to surround the hand with warmth. Lifetime warranty on the Microwire heating elements Includes Gerbings Glove / Insole Y Harness (ACYH) SPECIFICATIONS Heat Microwire Source 12V DC Current 2.2A Watts 27 Surface Temp About 57C/135F FITMENT NOTES Slightly narrower fit than Gerbing's G3 Gloves makes these a good choice for women or men with narrower hands
Do the T5 gloves have a rechargeable battery Packs
There are no rechargeable batteries for the Gerbing's T5 gloves. They must be plugged into the bike, or to a temperature controller (recommended).
I believe the Hybrid gloves can be used with batteries and/or plugged into the bike.
The Gerbing's S2 gloves are battery operated.
I believe the Hybrid gloves can be used with batteries and/or plugged into the bike.
The Gerbing's S2 gloves are battery operated.
3 months, 3 weeks ago
RevZilla Staff Premium T-Shirt Lovingly concocted in 2007 and named El Moto Diablo for its geared and devlish lines, the RevZilla Staff Tee Shirt has been part of our lineup from the beginning. It's also the same blue shirt in every video that Anthony has been rocking since day one of RevZillaTV on Youtube. People love to point out that Anthony doesn't ever change his clothes. I guess when it works you stick with it. The tee is screen printed on a high thread-count blank that is anything but one of those throw away tees you get free at the ball game. We wear tees a lot - almost every day - and we are very particular about how they fit, feel and hold up wash after wash. Sizing is true to size, if anything they run a hair on the small side. Show your love for TeamZilla. Make a statement. Boom.
Is there an installation guide?
I would prefer a PDF or web page, but if none are available, a paper manual would do. Every time I put the shirt on, i am getting choked by one of the two, smaller neck holes.