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batman0330 · 09-21-2006, 11:46 PM

I'm looking to get at least a jacket and probably pants as well (already have the helmet, gloves, summer mesh w/padding jacket)...whats best? There is so much to chose from, I'm at a loss. I would like the added protection because I'm going to be commuting to work, and am looking at about 75 - 100 miles a day. I'd prefer to be able to wear it over my work cloths (jeans and a shirt), but if that's not possible, I can just keep cloths at work. I need something that will keep me primarily warm and safe should I go down. I can deal w/being wet if I have to, but don't really like being cold

So I'm looking for personal likes and dislikes of any/all the different products. Any experiences you have and links to the good products would be great!

Thanks!

**87gsxrnut** · 09-22-2006, 12:41 AM

Leathers. Full leathers. If you get textile stuff, get some that have the pockets for GP Armor. Then get the GP armor. If you go down, you will thank me later.

- Nut

batman0330 · 09-22-2006, 08:22 AM

87gsxrnut - thanks for the advice...but should I get just any type of leathers? I've seen some that have different thicknesses...i.e. 1.1 mm, 1.2 - 1.4mm etc. What's the difference between leathers and the textile stuff...I know what leather it, but not textile...thanks!

**inspiron** · 09-22-2006, 08:29 AM

Can you pass the Sander Test?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), A Briefing from the British Motorcyclists Federation

batman0330 · 09-23-2006, 11:41 AM

Very awesome links! Thanks!

09-21-2006, 11:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
batman0330 Newbie Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 1999 Katana 600 Posts: 3	Need riding gear opinions I'm looking to get at least a jacket and probably pants as well (already have the helmet, gloves, summer mesh w/padding jacket)...whats best? There is so much to chose from, I'm at a loss. I would like the added protection because I'm going to be commuting to work, and am looking at about 75 - 100 miles a day. I'd prefer to be able to wear it over my work cloths (jeans and a shirt), but if that's not possible, I can just keep cloths at work. I need something that will keep me primarily warm and safe should I go down. I can deal w/being wet if I have to, but don't really like being cold So I'm looking for personal likes and dislikes of any/all the different products. Any experiences you have and links to the good products would be great! Thanks!

09-22-2006, 12:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,201	Leathers. Full leathers. If you get textile stuff, get some that have the pockets for GP Armor. Then get the GP armor. If you go down, you will thank me later. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

09-22-2006, 08:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,946	Can you pass the Sander Test? Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), A Briefing from the British Motorcyclists Federation __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

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09-22-2006, 08:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
batman0330 Newbie Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 1999 Katana 600 Posts: 3	87gsxrnut - thanks for the advice...but should I get just any type of leathers? I've seen some that have different thicknesses...i.e. 1.1 mm, 1.2 - 1.4mm etc. What's the difference between leathers and the textile stuff...I know what leather it, but not textile...thanks!

09-23-2006, 11:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
batman0330 Newbie Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 1999 Katana 600 Posts: 3	Very awesome links! Thanks!

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