painkiller Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 How many people on here actually wear full biker leather suits? I am just wondering how hot they make you? Quote
Bhawk Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 I wear my 2 piece leathers nearly all the time, only recently that i havent as i bought biker jeans.Ive seen first hand what the road can do to you so id prefer to get a bit hot. i like my skin. Quote
Jacobyte Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 At 6'2 and 20st I don't think a full leather outfit will make me hot. But maybe I misunderstood your question. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
mickyc46 Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 I wear a 2piece suit.I never go out without full kit on.. Quote
Reiver Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 I only use textiles. I keep the leather catsuit for indoor use... Quote
Troy Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 I personally use my leathers for summer riding and textile gear for the winter. My current Kevlars are looking tired. I must get some new ones. Quote
Gin Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Used to have leather two piece.. Now I have a textile jacket and biker jeans most of the time. Leather gauntlet gloves and leather boots still... Quote
painkiller Posted February 2, 2017 Author Posted February 2, 2017 There are new trousers on the market I cant remember what they are called but watched some guy use an electric sander on them while wearing them, they seemed pretty good. I am looking to upgrade my kit, feel its time for a change. Quote
Six30 Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Bike jeans if it's warm , only the last couple of years though, on a trip abroad couple of years back it was red hot and I had leathers on , it was the most uncomfortable I've been on a bike ,was sweating like a blind lesbian in a fish market. Quote
Guest Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 I tend to use textiles these days.Unless I'm in Europe in summer... Then I'm riding around in a T-shirt mostly. Quote
mickyc46 Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 T shirt!!.. your skin won't be around long then... Quote
Lateralus Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Seeing the topic and original poster, I had the odds of this being about biker leathers at 1:10.Textiles for me at the moment, but I have some jeans and will be getting a darker jacket, possibly leather, for shorter trips or when I don't want to get changed at the other end. Current outfit was picked for visibility and waterproofness when commuting, but I've had a few comments along the lines of "should be on an adventure bike"... Quote
goody Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 depends on the day but mainly jeans, had an off yrs ago wearing draggin jeans and they done the job just fine Quote
Gerontious Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Seeing the topic and original poster, I had the odds of this being about biker leathers at 1:10.Textiles for me at the moment, but I have some jeans and will be getting a darker jacket, possibly leather, for shorter trips or when I don't want to get changed at the other end. Current outfit was picked for visibility and waterproofness when commuting, but I've had a few comments along the lines of "should be on an adventure bike"... you can laugh at them in the summer.. when your light coloured suit keeps you cooler in the sun than the more usual black. i have no Bike Leathers at all.. mainly due to practicality, for my purposes leathers are not a practical option. Quote
RantMachine Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 I don't bother! Got a set of allegedly waterproof vented textiles for long rides, a leather jacket and bike jeans for short rides, and bright green MX gear for getting muddy Quote
tuktuk Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Always been a dainese fan but ive gone full power ranger this year with a held slade suit. Cant ride without a full suit on, feels weird. Quote
Reiver Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Seeing the topic and original poster, I had the odds of this being about biker leathers at 1:10.Textiles for me at the moment, but I have some jeans and will be getting a darker jacket, possibly leather, for shorter trips or when I don't want to get changed at the other end. Current outfit was picked for visibility and waterproofness when commuting, but I've had a few comments along the lines of "should be on an adventure bike"... I wouldn't give a damn what people said mate. Wear whatever you want, it is nowt to do with anyone else. To hell with the people making snide comments. I don't use leather at all because of my personal beliefs and sure, many folks slag me down but I don't care. I like the look of them kevlar jeans actually. Quote
painkiller Posted February 2, 2017 Author Posted February 2, 2017 At the moment I am using what ever trousers I am in, they do provide some protection most are modded protection. Textile jackets and a leather one around here somewhere, don't you find most jackets have pathetic protection? Mine has a softer foam than a washing up sponge in the back and silly polystyrene joints. I used to go out in just long sleeve tops well normal clothes. Quote
fq-craigus Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 I wear one piece for the road when I'm out with my mates and two piece when I need practical Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote
Guest Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Does colour actually make any difference?Always read mixed reviews.For spring/summer I'm thinking of a brown leather jacket rather than the usual black. Quote
Stu Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Does colour actually make any difference?Always read mixed reviews.For spring/summer I'm thinking of a brown leather jacket rather than the usual black. I have had all different colours sweat my bollocks off in all of them in summer! Quote
Chrissb6 Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 2 piece leathers for me, I have textiles for cold rides but feel far more secure in my leathers Quote
Joeman Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Leathers, but often when I get home from a hot ride I take the bike round the block in shorts and t-shirt to dry off the sweat! It's a great feeling Quote
Lateralus Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Seeing the topic and original poster, I had the odds of this being about biker leathers at 1:10.Textiles for me at the moment, but I have some jeans and will be getting a darker jacket, possibly leather, for shorter trips or when I don't want to get changed at the other end. Current outfit was picked for visibility and waterproofness when commuting, but I've had a few comments along the lines of "should be on an adventure bike"... I wouldn't give a damn what people said mate. Wear whatever you want, it is nowt to do with anyone else. To hell with the people making snide comments. I don't use leather at all because of my personal beliefs and sure, many folks slag me down but I don't care. I like the look of them kevlar jeans actually.That's the approach I'm taking, certainly for commuting at this time of year, where being seen, dry and warm are my main priorities!Instructors at my bike school liked the odd dig about McEwan and Boorlie, but if it wasn't the clothes there'd have been banter about something else, and I gave as good as I got! They've organised a curry next week for a whole load of their recent pupils, and will be doing some ride outs when the weather improves (wimps), so they're a good bunch. Quote
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