Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, October 2006.
The season is upon us. Before long it will be time for wrapping and giying those we love a gift to remember. And this month we offer you products from two companies that are among the best in their field for your consideration. After you read about these products, perhaps you will decide that this is the year to sneak a present under the tree for yourself from Santal
Comfort on a long motorcycle trip is not just about feeling better — it is a safety issue. When you get overly tired, or sore, or cold you are not able to ride at your optimum level. Anything that distracts you on a motorcycle can be a formula for disaster.
Either of these gift ideas will make your long-distance riding a much more comfortable experience.
Get both and be warm and toasty while you sit on a comfortable seat?
Mustang Seats. Some years ago I purchased a Harley dresser that had been beautifully customized — right down to a very thin, cool looking seat that accentuated the chrome and custom paint. That seat was great — as long as the bike was entered in a bike show and winning trophies. But riding on that seat was like riding a slab of wood.
We started looking for a replacement seat that WOUld be comfortable on trips and would still look great on the bike. We found it in a studded seat from Mustang Seats. The Mustang Seat looked great and fit well with the custom appearance of the bike and yet it was very comfortable for both the driver and the rider on long rides.
The best motorcycle seat is the one that you don't even think about sitting on. Long trips, short trips, solo or riding two-up our Mustang Seat
Great Gifts provided so much comfort that we just simply forgot about it. Gone were the days of getting off the bike and having our backsides totally numb, or having my passenger constantly squirming around to find a more comfortable position.
When you don't think about your bike seat you have a great one!
Motorcycle seats are designed for specific bike models. While Mustang Seats will make any rider a Great Gift; allow the bike owner to make the selection of which seat model works best for her or him. Mustang Seats offers very attractively packaged Gift Certificate allow you to give the gift of comfort. The gift sets come complete with a gift certificate, seat catalogs, a Mustang Logo Frisbee, an embroidered Mustang Logo Hat and a Gold Embossed Mustang Logo pin. For more information or to order a Gift Certificate visit them at www.MustangSeats.com.
Mustang Seats are Another Great Gift Idea!
Gerbing's Heated Clothing
In 1976 when Seattle's Gordon Gerbing started tinkering around with finding a way to help his employees ward off the Seattle chill on their ride to work, he had no idea he was pioneering a new industry.
Gordon's idea was to place heating pads in motorcycle clothing to keep the rider warm. Over time Gordon developed and improved his concept and the electrical systems on motorcycles got more reliable. Satisfied customers told their friends and by late '82 Gordon's hobby became his full-time passion.
Gerbing's latest product is The Cascade Extreme Suit that is designed for year-round protection from the elements. The heated liner in the jacket and pants allows you to plug-in for added warmth. The suit has a durable waterproof shell that includes seam sealing, storms flaps and waterproof zippers for the rainy and wet spring and fall days. In summer simply remove the liners and you have a lightweight shell with plenty of venting to keep you cool.
Gerbing's heated clothing interconnects, and then easily connects to your vehicle's battery or an external battery pack. You will be amazed at it's warmth and comfort
The suit includes built-in plugs for the option of connecting heated gloves or socks forming an integrated system. Another feature is a Dual 2 wiring system that allows the rider to separately adjust the temperature of two different items. The Cascade Extreme suit will be available October 1st —just in time for the Holidays!
What impressed us the most in our research on Gerbing's is the high level of satisfaction among customers. Satisfaction not just with the product, but with the way that Gerbing's always treats their customer fairly when there is a complaint or a problem with an item. In one independent online site that allows people to rate products they have purchased, Gerbing Heated Clothing achieved a perfect score in customer satisfaction.
Find Gerbing Heated Clothing at your local dealer or visit them on the web at www.Gerbing.com.
Gerbing Heated Clothing is Another Great Gift Idea!
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