Heated Gear on my mind

Brrrrrr. I've contacted this company, Venture Heated Gear about their Scooter Vest to find out more about this vest, as well as the other motorcycle heated gear they are offering. Winter's coming and I know many of you are thinking about how to get ready for the cold.

In the meantime, here are more than a couple of options currently out there just for the ladies. All these work with 12V connectors for your bike. The only one that is battery operated is #3, ActiVHeat.

1) Gerbing Heated Vest $139.95 Gerbing is probably the most popular heated vests that people are using today. Before Widder went away, they were probably #1 and #2, respectively.

2) FirstGear Heated Jackets $199.95

3) ActiVHeat Vest $119.99 - $174.99 Apparently this vest was recommended on the "Today"show. The testimonials are also very positive in endorsing this product. This vest runs on batteries (rechargable and AA). The prices vary based on the package you buy. The more expensive packages come with rechargeable battery packs, whereas the cheapest comes with only AA Batteries.

4) WarmNSafe Heated Clothing $189.95-$199.95

5)WarmGear 13v Heated Vest Liner $139.95

6) exo² StormWalker vest $169.99

More winter accessories

Dropped by my local REI yesterday and picked up a couple of good ideas for winter riding accessories:

1. Chaos Mistral Pro Stretch Liner gloves $9 These seem like a really good deal for $9, if you can't afford to buy new winter gloves, these may help. REI Outlet.com

2.  Manzetta windstopper women's silk gloves $30 Check out this great review of these gloves from Commutebybike.com

3. Novara Thermal Tech Arm Warmers $18 REI.com. Many bicyclists wear these to keep warm. Why not on your motorcycle?

4. REV'IT! H20 Balaclava $45 Waterproof, windproof! Revzilla

Making my butt a little happier :D

You're probably wondering what in the world I mean by this? (Such dirty minds!)

The last time I rode down to SoCal on Minnie, my butt went numb for the rest of the weekend.  375 miles in one day is painful as it is (for those of us who lack an iron butt). My lovely friend Linda  recommended an Alaska Leather sheepskin cover for my seat.  (Thanks Linda!) Unfortunately,  I don't have a Corbin on my DRZ like she does underneath her cover,  but I'm hoping that it will get me through at least the first 150 miles, since we're breaking it up this time with an overnight stop in Cambria!

Unfortunately I can't shell out for a custom Sargent or Bill Mayer seat just yet, but I thought this might be a much better, less expensive option for the time being.   For a whopping $55, you too can have one to help cushion the pain.  Supposedly the sheepskin disperses the heat, so even though it's "furry" it won't be like sitting on a fur coat.  I can't wait to try it out next weekend. My butt can't either.

http://www.alaskaleatheronline.com/servlet/the-9/Pillion-Type-1--dsh-/Detail

New Review - Axio Swift Hardpack

And another review in the can!

http://www.gearchic.com/axio.html