What trou do you wear on your cruiser?

[74 knuckle]

I swear by them, not that I take my ole girl out in the rain if I can help it. However I wear them on the cbr also

[AllanB]

Don't forget the leathers for the MRs

[Gizzit]

Now that was the exact outfit I was thinking of for her !!!!

Unfortunately ..... she already has a full set of leathers ..... and it doesn't look .......... anything like that.

.....Mmmmmmm ...... I wonder if I could ever so quietly .... sell her gear ..... and buy the ones you just showed me .... and sneak them back on the hangers ..... yeah ..... might work ......

[Big Dave]

AMPS for the Triumph gear, motomail for the Rev-it jeans.

[Gizzit]

AMPS for the Triumph gear, motomail for the Rev-it jeans.

Ok. Thanks for that.

[peasea]

Oh ok, ..... You don't happen to know what the trou are called ? I went to the visitec website, but couldn't find any leather trou in their catalogue.

Are you happy with them mate ? Scummy mentioned he uses polyprops under leather trou as well. Sounds like the trick for the cold weather!

Cheers

My last trip from Auckland to the South Island I scored a shocker weatherwise. I had the foresight to pack what saved my blood from freezing though and I rugged up with: slightly small (for a snug fit) polyprop's top and bottom with Merino thermals over that. Short-sleeved T, long-sleeved T, Jackson Bay jersey and trusty leather jacket. Neck sock and woolen scarf that's long enough to double over on my chest and I can just do my jacket zip up. Denim jeans (must buy some leather pants for southern winters) Canterbury work socks, real thick bastards, French LeMaitre riding boots and Tarakona leggings. (They also do an amazing looking coat, must check one out. Tarakona.co.nz) My heaviest gloves are MCR with 'Thinsulate' lining and 'Dripore' insert. These were a godsend on the Desert Road.

As I said, I got some really shitty weather which included a hail storm (probably the worst trip of that duration for five years) and I was into a southerly storm the whole damned trip. All I got was slightly wet feet and a dribble through my jacket zip. Many would condemn leather but I've had a good run with the stuff and while it might get heavy when it's wet it'll save your skin in a slide better than anything else, pretty much. Leather pants or Kevlar-lined denims (like Draggin Jeans) would be a wise investment.

This is me after an 800k wet trip.

[peasea]

Now that was the exact outfit I was thinking of for her !!!!

Unfortunately ..... she already has a full set of leathers ..... and it doesn't look .......... anything like that.

.....Mmmmmmm ...... I wonder if I could ever so quietly .... sell her gear ..... and buy the ones you just showed me .... and sneak them back on the hangers ..... yeah ..... might work ......

Let us know how you get on with that. If you're still alive that is...

[sunhuntin]

either plain ol denim if its warm enough. if its shit, i used to wear a MASSIVE pair of leather pants from savemart... they were about 9 sizes too big, which was good for tucking shirts etc in. could wear them over my jeans and still have room to spare. now, i wear rjays codura. waterproof in everything from a light shower to hail, and warm to boot. only down side is no knee protection... one day when i get money, i will replace with knee guards.

i also have about a million sets of thermals, and some neck socks cut out of skivvys [savemart is good for this... but youll need to edge them on the sewing machine to stop fraying.] they can be rolled right up to my eyes if needed.

[scumdog]

My last trip from Auckland to the South Island I scored a shocker weatherwise. I had the foresight to pack what saved my blood from freezing though and I rugged up with: slightly small (for a snug fit) polyprop's top and bottom with Merino thermals over that. Short-sleeved T, long-sleeved T, Jackson Bay jersey and trusty leather jacket. Neck sock and woolen scarf that's long enough to double over on my chest and I can just do my jacket zip up. Denim jeans (must buy some leather pants for southern winters) Canterbury work socks, real thick bastards, French LeMaitre riding boots and Tarakona leggings. (They also do an amazing looking coat, must check one out. Tarakona.co.nz) My heaviest gloves are MCR with 'Thinsulate' lining and 'Dripore' insert. These were a godsend on the Desert Road.


This is me after an 800k wet trip.

Fook, I don't even OWN that much motorcycle gear let alone be capable of wearing it all at once.

And 800k trip - is that 800kg eh tubby??

[Gizzit]

My last trip from Auckland to the South Island I scored a shocker weatherwise. I had the foresight to pack what saved my blood from freezing though and I rugged up with: slightly small (for a snug fit) polyprop's top and bottom with Merino thermals over that. Short-sleeved T, long-sleeved T, Jackson Bay jersey and trusty leather jacket. Neck sock and woolen scarf that's long enough to double over on my chest and I can just do my jacket zip up. Denim jeans (must buy some leather pants for southern winters) Canterbury work socks, real thick bastards, French LeMaitre riding boots and Tarakona leggings. (They also do an amazing looking coat, must check one out. Tarakona.co.nz) My heaviest gloves are MCR with 'Thinsulate' lining and 'Dripore' insert. These were a godsend on the Desert Road.

As I said, I got some really shitty weather which included a hail storm (probably the worst trip of that duration for five years) and I was into a southerly storm the whole damned trip. All I got was slightly wet feet and a dribble through my jacket zip. Many would condemn leather but I've had a good run with the stuff and while it might get heavy when it's wet it'll save your skin in a slide better than anything else, pretty much. Leather pants or Kevlar-lined denims (like Draggin Jeans) would be a wise investment.

This is me after an 800k wet trip.

Mate that is a LOT of kit !!! Thanks for the input ! You look bloody bullet proof in that photo !!!

Let us know how you get on with that. If you're still alive that is...

Yes .... well that eventuality, ...... might live more in my fantasy world than in reality, but hey ..... a guy can live in hope, eh !!?? LOL

either plain ol denim if its warm enough. if its shit, i used to wear a MASSIVE pair of leather pants from savemart... they were about 9 sizes too big, which was good for tucking shirts etc in. could wear them over my jeans and still have room to spare. now, i wear rjays codura. waterproof in everything from a light shower to hail, and warm to boot. only down side is no knee protection... one day when i get money, i will replace with knee guards.

i also have about a million sets of thermals, and some neck socks cut out of skivvys [savemart is good for this... but youll need to edge them on the sewing machine to stop fraying.] they can be rolled right up to my eyes if needed.

I'm going to have to keep an eye out on the road for you !! With your massive leather trou 9 sizes to big .... and your neck sock up to your eyes. I will need to have my camera ready !! lol Good on ya !!

[Quasievil]

Thickest and strongest you will find in NZ with Armour pockets.

http://www.quasimoto.co.nz/products/...-leather-jeans

suit ya self.

[peasea]

Fook, I don't even OWN that much motorcycle gear let alone be capable of wearing it all at once.

And 800k trip - is that 800kg eh tubby??

I noticed you didn't call me porky...........
Hey, I'm still under 85kg and can bench press 3grams an hour. Or is that snort 3grams an hour?? (And I don't chop people's arms off either.)

I didn't get cold on that trip though.

[Blatman]

You don't need to spend a fortune - just take your fave pair of jeans, turn them inside out, get some thick leather scraps, material glue and put it on the butt, knees, thighs etc

[Gizzit]

You don't need to spend a fortune - just take your fave pair of jeans, turn them inside out, get some thick leather scraps, material glue and put it on the butt, knees, thighs etc

Thats a smart suggestion ! It should work quite well. I may give that one a try. Thanks.

[sunhuntin]

I'm going to have to keep an eye out on the road for you !! With your massive leather trou 9 sizes to big .... and your neck sock up to your eyes. I will need to have my camera ready !! lol Good on ya !!

lol.
i dont wear those pants anymore... since i bought the rjays, they have been passed on to my partner, but we dont often ride together, so currently they are gathering mould. lmfao.

the sock only gets rolled that high if the rain is like needles [open faced lid] or its hailing, lol.

im a firm believer in layers and more layers. thats why i have so many thermals. i do need better gloves though... my full ones are beyond shit. in the rain, my hands are warmer wearing only my fingerless, or no gloves at all, compared to the others.
once the full ones get wet, i start losing feeling in my hands. i can and have put my bare hands on the engine while its been hot and havent felt any heat whatsoever. thats not good when trying to brake and change gears.