One-piece, two-piece zip-together or the jacket and pants, what do you use on road?

**Spyke** · 7th May 2007, 23:24

i'm curious to what other people use when they go out on the road.

i have no experience and haven't ridden on the road yet (but have just got into buckets) and was wondering what style people used when road riding eg 1 peice, 2 peice zip together or the jacket and pants.

would you guys be able to clue me up on what you use and the reasons why please.

currently i want to get myself some used 1 or two peices for the track because dads thirty year old ones are getting a bit small and restrict heaps of body movement.

thanks guys

sorry if its a reposted question did look for it.

(if you can think of any better title for this thread tell me, ive never been good at the titles)

**Spyke** · 8th May 2007, 07:31

is there any way i can change the title i thought of a better one?

**HDTboy** · 8th May 2007, 07:40

Depends on the ride. Sometimes I'll wear one piece, and back protector. Often I'll wear jacket and jeans.
I always wear gloves and boots.

**Pwalo** · 8th May 2007, 07:42

Don't worry about it. There was a thread recently that looked at what people wore. From memory most people wore cordura type gear rather than leather as an everyday set up. I do as it gives me a bit more flexibility when I'm commuting, and it's waterproof (always an advantage in Wgtn).

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 8th May 2007, 07:45

Originally Posted by Pwalo

and it's waterproof (always an advantage in Wgtn).

Is it politican proof tho...

**MSTRS:Me** · 8th May 2007, 08:42

Can't resist....
I have 6 gears and I use all of them. Although, 1st is all I really need to lose my licence with.
Seriously, I think 2 piece is more user-friendly on the road. Cordura is versatile, being rain-proof and gives a good level of protection. Leather generally will give better protection in an off, keeps you dry in light rain, but you will need overwets in heavier rain.
Good quality boots, preferably with ankle and shin armor.
Good quality gloves, appropriate for the season.
Full-face helmet, with an unscratched visor

**Pwalo** · 8th May 2007, 09:17

Originally Posted by NighthawkNZ

Is it politican proof tho...

Alas I fear not. But I'll settle for waterproof.

**surfer** · 8th May 2007, 09:39

My trusty twenty year old leathers; jacket and trousers - black of course. A good pair of boots that cover my ankles, a pair of leather gloves. In the winter I wear a breathable bike jacket with body armour, the body armour is there because it came with the jacket not because it is winter, having said this I am glad it is there.

I find a two piece works best for me as I can chuck the jacket off and cool down, especially in the summer. I have water proofs to put over the leathers.

**pritch** · 8th May 2007, 10:32

I have both (not all new). For touring I use cordura, for shorter or warmer rides ventilated leather jacket.

Will also mix and match occasionally...
Whatever seems to provide the appropriate protection from both the weather and the road.

**wildcat_lgf** · 8th May 2007, 15:20

I wear jeans, back protector and codura jacket when commuting. But country rides - weekend rides I always wear my 2-piece with back protector. Of course gloves and boots always too.

The 2-piece makes me feel alot safer too which helps improve confidence on the road.

I'd recommend a back protector for all occassions! There is not alot of meat along your spine and the consequences of a fall without one could be worse than fatal.

PM TonyB - he'll be able to set you up with awesome quality leathers for a great price.

**Spyke** · 8th May 2007, 17:09

6 gears how lucky! i have five gears and id have to use 4 of them to get a ticket in town. (not that im going to ride it in town)

thanks for the info guys, i have got myself a back protector and have found a one peice on trademe and i am going to try them on in the next few days, hopefully they fit.

i do want to have good gear on the road and also be practical maybe i should get some two peice leathers and water proofs or is it just as good getting two peice codura with the armour.

heres a link to the leathers im looking at.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...px?id=99249086

**pritch** · 8th May 2007, 17:53

They look like they need a good clean up and wax with the proper products (Nikwax or similar).

If you buy those then a one-piece wet weather suit might give you the answer to most eventualities. The one-piece suits aren't all *that* expensive...

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 8th May 2007, 18:20

Originally Posted by Pwalo

Alas I fear not. But I'll settle for waterproof.

oh well better than nothing

**avgas** · 8th May 2007, 18:45

Whatever i can get my hands on.
Currently got a knocked up Shoei XR800, battered REPSOL jacket, workboots, carbon gloves and a jeans/DPM's combo.

**riffer** · 8th May 2007, 18:49

I have options now...

since the Quasimoto leathers arrived.

I have a choice of full 2-piece race leather setup with AlpineStar SMX boots, and summerweight leather gloves,

or

Dririder Cordura pants, Mototech Cordura Jacket (both with really warm winter linings), Gaerne wet weather touring boots and winterweight leather gloves with Thinsulate linings.

or a Spool Cordura Jacket

or a Jet Leather 1980 vintage black leather race jacket that I could wear if I lost another 10 kgs.

or any combination of the above.

Always wear good gear. Skin is hard to grow back. And painful.