Worth a punt ..... or waste of money ... - SV650.org

10-11-09, 08:44 PM

I'm thinking rechargable batteries .... and bobs your uncle .... or complete wastes of time and money ??

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...FVtn4wodAxTqpg

Biker Biggles · 10-11-09, 08:53 PM

I think the short battery life and not being able to plug it in to any external power limit its use too much.

10-11-09, 10:09 PM

I've got one of these, and it's very good:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/heate...y-heated-vest/

Spiderman · 10-11-09, 11:20 PM

I have a cheap one like the one in the first linky and i use rechargeable batteries with it. It doesnt exactly get hot and the zig zag coil is only about 10sq cms, one each side by your kidneys.

Its a nice additional layer but seeing as the 8 new rechargeable batteries set me back another 20 odd quid is wasnt such a great buy tbh.

Still when it very cold it a nice extra layer even without the heat being on.

10-11-09, 11:22 PM

I have a Klan heated waistcoat that I picked up cheap, havent wired it into the bike yet....is it an easy job?

10-11-09, 08:44 PM	#1
LK-SV Guest Posts: n/a	Worth a punt ..... or waste of money ... I'm thinking rechargable batteries .... and bobs your uncle .... or complete wastes of time and money ?? http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...FVtn4wodAxTqpg

10-11-09, 08:53 PM	#2
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,068	Re: Worth a punt ..... or waste of money ... I think the short battery life and not being able to plug it in to any external power limit its use too much. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

10-11-09, 10:09 PM	#3
wyrdness Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Worth a punt ..... or waste of money ... I've got one of these, and it's very good: http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/heate...y-heated-vest/

10-11-09, 11:20 PM	#4
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10-11-09, 11:22 PM	#5
magical_mover Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Worth a punt ..... or waste of money ... I have a Klan heated waistcoat that I picked up cheap, havent wired it into the bike yet....is it an easy job?

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