P94
CN
III PRODUCT REVIEW
H-D GENUINE MOTORCLOTHES
HEATED DUAL-SOURCE
12V JACKET LINER
LIST PRICE: $295.00
Harley-Davidson.com
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/
heated-dual-source-12v-jacket-liner
Standout
Feature
Very warm, and can also operate
with a remote rechargeable
battery
Rider Analysis
The last few months it hasn't
been difficult staying warm on a
motorcycle, now that it's getting
cooler, if not downright cold,
again, it's still not difficult staying
warm. One reason is because
of Harley-Davidson's Heated 12V
Jacket Liner. There are many
heated jacket liners and vests out
there, but this is the best I've worn
so far.
First of all, it's comfortable,
soft and looks good, and you
can even wear it as a lightweight
outside jacket if you want. But
the best part is that it pumps
out tons of heat. The liner has a
three-level temperature controller,
which eliminates the need of
a thermostat. The controller is
actually a single lighted (yellow/
green for low, orange for medium
and red for "hot") button that is
mounted on a drop-down flap
that rests on the rider's left leg.
(When not in use, the flap folds
up underneath the jacket.) The
controller (button) is easy to use
but you do have to look down
significantly to see it.
The liner, which also features
inner extended sleeves with
thumbholes, runs a little on the
small side but that's a good thing;
it keeps you warmer that way
because of the snug fit. I usually
wore the liner over a long-sleeve
t-shirt, or sweatshirt, under a
medium or heavy outer jacket and
felt fine in temperatures even in the
30s. With just three temperature
choices, I could always find a
temp that was comfortable without
having to bulk up.
The liner easily connects to
the bike's battery, but if you swap
bikes a lot, like I do, the accessory
remote battery comes in handy.
It has no problems running in the
hottest setting for over an hour.
With the battery, I'm able to keep
warm even off the bike.
My only real complaint with the
vest? There is no heating element
in the collar.
Don't worry if you don't ride
a Harley, there is just one small
embroidered H-D logo on the front,
but it will be hidden under your main
jacket 99% of the time.
The vest's $295 list price
is without question money well
spent.
Kit Palmer
Harley-Davidson's Men's Heated Dual-Source 12V Jacket Liner features a three-level (low, medium
and high) built-in temperature controller than runs on either your bike's 12V electrical system or a 12V
lithium rechargeable pocket battery, which is sold separately for $99. There are five panels where
heat is distributed: one in each sleeve, two in the chest and one in the back.
The jacket is made out of 86% polyester, 6% spandex and 8% polyester fleece with polyester mesh
lining. With purchase, you get an instruction manual, connecting harness, and accessory plug for
heated pants. It comes with a three-year limited warranty.
