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speedysi
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PostPosted: 15:41 - 05 May 2012    Post subject: Waterproofs-1 or 2 piece Reply with quote
Exactly what the title says. Im in the process of buying some leathers and am after some waterproofs to go over the top. They don't need to be top end as i will only be carrying them just in case. But one or two piece? Any help or suggestions appreciated
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Themightyimp
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PostPosted: 16:40 - 05 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'd go for a 2 piece,I use to struggle getting a 1 piece on.
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doggone
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PostPosted: 16:46 - 05 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Also with the two piece you can wear either part on it's own - and if you scuff the knee can get new trousers but jacket is still OK.
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PostPosted: 16:50 - 05 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is this for scratching or commuting? If it is mainly for pleasure riding you could look at the Respro Slick.
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PostPosted: 17:55 - 05 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
bunglehaze wrote:
Is this for scratching or commuting? If it is mainly for pleasure riding you could look at the Respro Slick.


Just looked at that, alright if you want to look like a shiny novelty condom Wink
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HJM
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PostPosted: 18:31 - 05 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
doggone wrote:
Also with the two piece you can wear either part on it's own - and if you scuff the knee can get new trousers but jacket is still OK.


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bunglehaze
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PostPosted: 18:34 - 05 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sload wrote:
bunglehaze wrote:
Is this for scratching or commuting? If it is mainly for pleasure riding you could look at the Respro Slick.


Just looked at that, alright if you want to look like a shiny novelty condom Wink


Or if you are wearing leathers and want to keep dry in shitty weather... You do look a bit like a gimp though Razz They do (or did at least) a clear version, Alpinestars do a clear version and so do Rev-it too. Plenty of options in that respect.

I have always found I slide all over the place in a zip over textile suit, I dont really like the way they feel as a result
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Noxious89123
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PostPosted: 23:01 - 05 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'd be interested to know if anyone has an *actually* waterproof 2 piece set of waterproofs Laughing

I have some cheap 1 piece Hein Gericke waterproofs that I've had for about 5 years, they're still good even after a couple of spills. There is certainly a "knack" to getting them on and off though!

Same as these; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Hein-Gericke-one-piece-rain-suit-/130691085677?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Clothing&hash=item1e6dcbb56d
"Hein Gericke Celtic waterproof suit"
Yes the design is a bit gash, but it's wind and waterproof and has reflective panels. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 23:08 - 05 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
bunglehaze wrote:
Is this for scratching or commuting? If it is mainly for pleasure riding you could look at the Respro Slick.


This?
https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/waterproofs/respro-clear-slick-wet-suit

£75 for a waterproof oversuit seems pretty bloody mental to me, considering they're relatively disposable, if you scuff it and it rips you'll need a new one.

Fair enough for track days I suppose when you want the 'performance' of stuff that doesn't flap about.
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Bubbs
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PostPosted: 23:30 - 05 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I got the black 1 piece from the ride product testing reccomended product. BLH Light. Cost me around 40 quid, they seem to have increased since the ride test.

It doesn't look great on, but I wear it under my bike jacket so looks ok. Tested this quite well at 90mph on A roads for an hour in pouring rain and it didn't let anything in. Rain was torrential.

Can't comment on 2 piece.

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/Ride%20Magazine/Product%20test%20pdfs/16%20may09%20OVERSUITS.pdf
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