Making a change to winter gear

[Stig / Major Tom]

Because I can't see in my mirrors on the Piaggio, I'm going to try a change in the bulky winter riding gear I've been wearing for 7 years.
Also, not spending a few hundred $ for a Lake Kilamenjaro adventure jacket - I ride a 150 scooter for Pete's sake. My adventures are in a coffee cup.
(and no, for 2 yrs I've tried & rejected various mirrors and mirror attachments)
Going to try an Oxford Rain jacket over a leather ICON jacket - with a new thermal turtleneck or two.




Figure if it can keep out the rain 100%......


Stig

[CROSSBOLT]

I am still trying to FIND my skid-suit winter liners....anyone?

[Tromper]

Should work OK Stig.
Doesn't get as cold around here, I just use a leather riding jacket, some tourmaster overpants and keep my froggtoggs in the trunk if it gets real bad.
I guess for a colder climate I'd probable use some thin wool long johns.  Specifically wool for a few reasons.

Crossbolt.  Whatcha looking for in a liner?

[john grinsel]

27 degrees here, but will warm up.-----Leather is not warm period, but blocks wind.

Suggest for your short rides-----get wide windshield, then any proper fitting rain jacket with quality feather jacket under works---I have tried all kinds of underwear and those advertised as magic---plain Hanes tee shirt next to skin works, followed by sweatshirt/flannel shirt.....and you stay warm/not cramped/ and dry----non breathing rain jacket seems to make no difference for up to 8 hours riding (condensation)----most bike gear sold in US market designed for crashing, not the practical part of cold weather riding.

My feather jacket is aging out----have to think of replacement, remembering feathers ain't warm when they are wet---there are materials that work when they are wet.

[john grinsel]

On staying warm---Fleece, even very expensive, never has really worked well for me.---of course as liner.

[monkeybongos]

Stig, have you worn that Oxford jacket enough to form an opinion on it?

[Stig / Major Tom]

Stig, have you worn that Oxford jacket enough to form an opinion on it?

It's supposed to be in today's mail.
Sitting here in my coffee village, waiting for sunriseafter a 33°F misty ride on the Liberty.
I can report on the new turtleneck worn today for the first time. ("Heattech Ultra")
It is the only layer under my 2 jackets. It is keeping my core, neck and arms comfortable! Some new kind of fabric - from Japan I think, made in Vietnam.
Stig

[sailorman]

I like the Occulux bright yellow and black industrial jackets. Have two and they are only around $38.  They have many pockets reflective tape and are great in cold weather rain, etc.  Here:
https://www.industrialsafetygear.com/OccuLux-ANSI-Class-3-Hi-Viz-Quilted-Lined-Black-Bottom-Bomber-Jacket_p_6526.html

[Stig / Major Tom]

I like the Occulux bright yellow and black industrial jackets. Have two and they are only around $38.  They have many pockets reflective tape and are great in cold weather rain, etc.  Here:
https://www.industrialsafetygear.com/OccuLux-ANSI-Class-3-Hi-Viz-Quilted-Lined-Black-Bottom-Bomber-Jacket_p_6526.html

Do you wear these over an armored motorcycle jacket?
I've been wearing my  OccuNomix Class 3 for a couple of years. Warm, fits over an armored leather jacket - but so bulky I cannot see in the mirrors of my Piaggio. Declined the black as I want the most hi viz I can get! (pd $70)

Stig