Textiles Vs Leathers? - Page 3 - SV650.org

northwind · 28-07-05, 08:08 PM

Nope... You have to be CE approved to be allowed to describe the product as safety equipment, but there's no actual need for bike gear to be CE approved.

28-07-05, 09:05 PM

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01-08-05, 04:20 PM

I've got armoured leathers and avoid being soaked through with a one piece waterproof that I wear over my leathers in rainy conditions. Works a treat. Acts as a windbreak if the air's chilly so you stay warm as well as dry.

northwind · 01-08-05, 06:23 PM

I hate riding in waterproofs... Sliding around on the seat, sweating like a pig... Fine in deep winter but otherwise they're horrible, IMO.

embee · 01-08-05, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

I hate riding in waterproofs... sweating like a pig...

they MUST be breathable.

I can thoroughly recommend anything made of "Flexothane". Totally waterproof but breathes like Goretex. It's what I wear over leathers and there's no problem with condensation inside.

ophic · 01-08-05, 07:55 PM

i've got HG textile/leather mix. Don't know the name, see avatar. The removeable waterproof lining goes on the inside, so i don't get problems with sliding around, and its goretex so i don't sweat. The bad bit is if it starts to rain, I have to drop my pants to put the waterproof lining in. Oh and everything in your pockets tends to get a good drenching too

01-08-05, 08:27 PM

does anyone rate these for wearing over the leathers?

http://www.mandp.co.uk/productInfo.aspx?catRef=551393

I've a 2 piece alpinestars suit and if nothing else, i feel safe with 15lb of cow on my back which is good mental protection. Sometimes get a bit chilly and i'd like some textiles to wear instead but i found the above and am considering that.

I do the commute to work off and on, thinking about it full textiles might be wiser. Anyone recommend anything?

28-07-05, 08:08 PM	#21
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Nope... You have to be CE approved to be allowed to describe the product as safety equipment, but there's no actual need for bike gear to be CE approved. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

01-08-05, 06:23 PM	#24
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I hate riding in waterproofs... Sliding around on the seat, sweating like a pig... Fine in deep winter but otherwise they're horrible, IMO. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

01-08-05, 07:55 PM	#26
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	i've got HG textile/leather mix. Don't know the name, see avatar. The removeable waterproof lining goes on the inside, so i don't get problems with sliding around, and its goretex so i don't sweat. The bad bit is if it starts to rain, I have to drop my pants to put the waterproof lining in. Oh and everything in your pockets tends to get a good drenching too __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

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01-08-05, 04:20 PM	#23
Ping Guest Posts: n/a	I've got armoured leathers and avoid being soaked through with a one piece waterproof that I wear over my leathers in rainy conditions. Works a treat. Acts as a windbreak if the air's chilly so you stay warm as well as dry.

01-08-05, 08:27 PM	#27
jon Guest Posts: n/a	does anyone rate these for wearing over the leathers? http://www.mandp.co.uk/productInfo.aspx?catRef=551393 I've a 2 piece alpinestars suit and if nothing else, i feel safe with 15lb of cow on my back which is good mental protection. Sometimes get a bit chilly and i'd like some textiles to wear instead but i found the above and am considering that. I do the commute to work off and on, thinking about it full textiles might be wiser. Anyone recommend anything?

28-07-05, 09:05 PM	#22
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