Cold weather riding gear??

waterrat · 10-23-2007, 10:17 AM

Hi
I have been looking at riding jackets and I’m not sure what to buy.
I don’t want full leather because of the weight.
I would like something to keep me warm down in the teen’s I would also like it to keep me dry in wet weather and if I could get something that I could wear in say the 70's that would be the ideal jacket.
So I’m sure it will need to have a zip out lining and possibly be vented.
I would also like leather patches in the elbows and shoulders or some other kind of body armor.
Is there such a jacket as I’m looking for?

What do you guys recommend and what should I expect to pay?
Thanks.
Water Rat

cactusjack · 10-23-2007, 11:02 AM

Not sure where Noel, MO is, but if you are anywhere near Bridgeton, there is a store called CycleGear. They have a great selection of both leather and textile jackets and have really decent prices. They are on the web at http://www.cyclegear.com They have 2 stores in my area and I visit them frequently. Hope this helps!

dogdoc · 10-23-2007, 12:03 PM

The Tourmaster Intake jacket fits your bill. About $125 almost anywhere.

spooky66 · 10-24-2007, 10:25 AM

Plug in to get the longest riding season! Widder vest with collar and gloves!

http://www.widder.com/html/Product/System2/index.html

10-25-2007, 06:04 PM

I just bought the Tourmaster Intake, thanks to Trip's reccommendation on another thread. I really like that jacket!! I haven't used the liners yet, but then again, I just got it. I'm sure it's going to fit the bill for cold weather riding though. I have a Vanson leather jacket that I paid high dollar for. I like it but it's still stiff even after wearing it and trying to break it in. My .02 worth.

socwkbiker · 10-27-2007, 12:19 PM

What about for the lower half? I have regular chaps, but they don't offer much protection, especially when I'm wearing dress pants for work. Any suggestions?

dogdoc · 10-27-2007, 01:13 PM

dress pants and chaps, oh my. dress slacks don't stop much wind. A pr of venture over pants would work and be alot warmer. of course a heavy person shouldnt be that cold!

socwkbiker · 10-27-2007, 01:21 PM

You would think I wouldn't be, but I do get a bit chilly. You would freeze all the way to the bone, ya skinny brotha.

**ringadingh** · 10-27-2007, 04:24 PM

I use snowmobile pants from a two piece suit, they give a lot of protection from the cold in your back and chest area. If you dont want the nylon pants you can also get them in leather.

nomadwest · 10-27-2007, 10:07 PM

I wear leathers in the warmer whether but they don't seem to keep out cold wind very good. So I wear car-hart type insulated bib coveralls over my jeans and a winter type jacket that is big enough to go over my leather one or a sweat shirt. Tourmaster cold weather gloves keep my hands warm if it is not too cold but they will give out eventually if it gets too bitter. Rode today Post Falls, Idaho area 55 was the high, 29 was the low

jloyva · 10-29-2007, 07:39 AM

If you want to take a trip up to Kansas City you could visit MotorcycleCloseouts.

They seem to have very decent prices.

waterrat · 10-30-2007, 11:42 AM

Hey
Thanks guys I will get busy checking your suggestions out.

Just got in from the Rally in Sparks Oklahoma yesterday and as always had a great time even though the nights were quite chilly.
Thanks.
Water Rat

flightdoc · 10-30-2007, 12:56 PM

This where I bought my wife's and mine jackets. Saved my skin in a go down back in may. Still wearing it. Can get matching pants too. High quality.

http://www.olympiamotosports.com/

10-23-2007, 10:17 AM	#1
waterrat Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Noel Missouri Posts: 40	Cold weather riding gear?? Hi I have been looking at riding jackets and I’m not sure what to buy. I don’t want full leather because of the weight. I would like something to keep me warm down in the teen’s I would also like it to keep me dry in wet weather and if I could get something that I could wear in say the 70's that would be the ideal jacket. So I’m sure it will need to have a zip out lining and possibly be vented. I would also like leather patches in the elbows and shoulders or some other kind of body armor. Is there such a jacket as I’m looking for? What do you guys recommend and what should I expect to pay? Thanks. Water Rat Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-23-2007, 11:02 AM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Cold weather riding gear?? Not sure where Noel, MO is, but if you are anywhere near Bridgeton, there is a store called CycleGear. They have a great selection of both leather and textile jackets and have really decent prices. They are on the web at http://www.cyclegear.com They have 2 stores in my area and I visit them frequently. Hope this helps! __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-23-2007, 12:03 PM	#3
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Cold weather riding gear?? The Tourmaster Intake jacket fits your bill. About $125 almost anywhere.
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spooky66 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 54	Cold weather riding gear?? Plug in to get the longest riding season! Widder vest with collar and gloves! http://www.widder.com/html/Product/System2/index.html
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10-25-2007, 06:04 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	Cold weather riding gear?? I just bought the Tourmaster Intake, thanks to Trip's reccommendation on another thread. I really like that jacket!! I haven't used the liners yet, but then again, I just got it. I'm sure it's going to fit the bill for cold weather riding though. I have a Vanson leather jacket that I paid high dollar for. I like it but it's still stiff even after wearing it and trying to break it in. My .02 worth. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-27-2007, 12:19 PM	#6
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Cold weather riding gear?? What about for the lower half? I have regular chaps, but they don't offer much protection, especially when I'm wearing dress pants for work. Any suggestions? __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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10-27-2007, 01:13 PM	#7
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Cold weather riding gear?? dress pants and chaps, oh my. dress slacks don't stop much wind. A pr of venture over pants would work and be alot warmer. of course a heavy person shouldnt be that cold!
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10-27-2007, 01:21 PM	#8
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Cold weather riding gear?? You would think I wouldn't be, but I do get a bit chilly. You would freeze all the way to the bone, ya skinny brotha. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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10-27-2007, 04:24 PM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Cold weather riding gear?? I use snowmobile pants from a two piece suit, they give a lot of protection from the cold in your back and chest area. If you dont want the nylon pants you can also get them in leather. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-27-2007, 10:07 PM	#10
nomadwest Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Otis Orchards, Washington Posts: 161	Cold weather riding gear?? I wear leathers in the warmer whether but they don't seem to keep out cold wind very good. So I wear car-hart type insulated bib coveralls over my jeans and a winter type jacket that is big enough to go over my leather one or a sweat shirt. Tourmaster cold weather gloves keep my hands warm if it is not too cold but they will give out eventually if it gets too bitter. Rode today Post Falls, Idaho area 55 was the high, 29 was the low
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10-29-2007, 07:39 AM	#11
jloyva Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 13	Cold weather riding gear?? If you want to take a trip up to Kansas City you could visit MotorcycleCloseouts. They seem to have very decent prices.
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10-30-2007, 11:42 AM	#12
waterrat Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Noel Missouri Posts: 40	Cold weather riding gear?? Hey Thanks guys I will get busy checking your suggestions out. Just got in from the Rally in Sparks Oklahoma yesterday and as always had a great time even though the nights were quite chilly. Thanks. Water Rat
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10-30-2007, 12:56 PM	#13
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Cold weather riding gear?? This where I bought my wife's and mine jackets. Saved my skin in a go down back in may. Still wearing it. Can get matching pants too. High quality. http://www.olympiamotosports.com/
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