advice on textile jackets

phk6 · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Karma :

im thinking about getting a textile jacket for winter, as my leather one is rather cold even in this relitivly mild weather when compared to what is to come.

the jacket has to be:
warm
water proof
and nunder 80 quid

any sugestions
____________________
Current .. 2008 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure ..
Before .. 2003 Yamaha Fazer 1000 .. 2004 Kawazaki Z1000 .. 2003 Suzuki Sv1000s .. 1999 zx6r Track Bike .. 1999 CB 500 Cup ..
/Phil

bin · Scooby Slapper Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Karma :

You could try ebay Rolling Eyes

I use frank thomas text jacket with draggin jeans.... Cool

____________________
...its what you make of it...
...Silver Suzuki gsx1400...

ColdInsomnia · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2006 Karma :

Someone told me about this website.
It's alright, I guess.

www.ebay.co.uk
____________________
Yamaha YB100 | Yamaha TZR125 | Yamaha XJ600S | Suzuki GSF600
"Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we're being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I'm liable to be put away as insane for expressing that. That's what's insane about it."
John Lennon

Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

I've had a Hein Gerieck (SP) textile tribal jacket for a few years, no problems, no leaks and warm enough for Autumn. I've also a Spada jacket that I use when its real bad, can't remember the name but it was about £50 new.

Trouser wise I have leathers for the Summer and Some JTS cammo ones for the colder months, they have zip out linings for when it get real cold. Cost was about £70.
____________________
https://www.metacafe.com/watch/1972097/how_to_behave_on_a_forum/

Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

Akito pythons? , its not a v good brand but akito pythons really do work , at speedy you can get them and matching pants for £90.

that said you ain't in Mancs but in Yorkshire.
____________________
Spain 2008France 2007Big one 2009 We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will. In the end, your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it is worth watching.

the grim reaper · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Karma :

A Spada jacket won the Ride winter test last year and it was about £80 I think. Try to get an armoured gore-tex jacket and then you should be waterproof and protected. Mind the outside pockets though, a lot are not waterproof.

Cheers

Grim
____________________
Adverts don't always work: Remember that advert, where the army are running across the desert and they have a wounded man on a stretcher. They get to a ravine, the bridge is down and a caption pops up that says, 'What are you thinking?'. I don't know about you but I was thinking, 'Christ, I'm glad I'm not in the f***ing army'.

Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

I have Akito Pythons too, and had no real problems in about 18 months of use... and the last 2 months used daily.

Not what you'd call breathable for warmer weather... but I've been caught in some pretty heavy downpours and they've never leaked once Thumbs Up

For the price I can't fault 'em.
____________________
1st bike (Sept'06 - May'10) : 1991 GPZ500S / Current bike (since Nov 2009) : 2003 Suzuki Bandit 600N
Word of the day : DILLIGAF

Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

unfazed · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 26 Sep 2005 Karma :

Lots on here well within your budget!

https://www.jsaccessories.co.uk/hermes/shop/7,1,100

feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

Keep your eyes peeled for specials in Lidl and Aldi.

I got a Lidl jacket and trousers for £100 the set. From what I can see, I suspect the Lidl kit is made by Hein Gericke, due to certain ways various bits have been made, stitched and generally put together.

well worth the money if you're on a budget, and has CE armour already installed.

a
____________________
Mudskipper wrote: feef, that is such a beautiful post that it gave me a lady tingle Laughing

Windchill calculator - London Bike parking
Blog and stuff - PlentyMoreFish dating

gemma1675 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 20 Mar 2006 Karma :

I have a buffalo jacket for winter, I don't know exactly what it cost but I think they are quite reasonable.

My husband has a similar one which is a few years older than mine - he (very kindly) crash tested it Exclamation

and it did very well. Everything held together just fine and I think if he had been in his summer (mesh) jacket he would have been in more pain than he was.
____________________
Suzuki SV650S K5

Nobody puts baby in a corner

Type_Mo · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Karma :

Ive just got an Alpinestar E-5 Sport Jacket recently, Thermal lining & Water resistant lining ect... Still not tried it in winter tho Sad

But its £80 @ J&S Very Happy

____________________
- Typhoon ?0 - Yamaha DT125R - Aprilia SR125 - Yamaha DT125R - Honda Hornet 600 -

shworth · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 22 Jan 2006 Karma :

You could always buy this bargain on ebay
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=007&item=170035270524&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 Very Happy

ISLAND GIRL · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Karma :

I use a Frank Thomas textile, it has removable liner and I can honestly say it keeps me both warm and dry and it cost me less than £100. Had it for a year now and still wearing fine, machine washable too!
____________________
Live on the Isle of Wight and ride a CBR600F

phk6 · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Karma :

cheers for the advice guys and gals Thumbs Up

____________________
Current .. 2008 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure ..
Before .. 2003 Yamaha Fazer 1000 .. 2004 Kawazaki Z1000 .. 2003 Suzuki Sv1000s .. 1999 zx6r Track Bike .. 1999 CB 500 Cup ..
/Phil