Hoody over leathers

[Fifteen15]

I wear leathers all year round because generally I don't ride if it's below 4C or if it's raining. I have an old hoody that I've had for years but I've never worn it because it's too big. I tried it on over my leathers and it fits perfectly.

Obviously a thermal or windproof jacket would be better but I don't really want to spend any money. Would a hoody over leathers make it much warmer?
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[Joenitro]

You don't need anyone's opinion. Put your old hoody on over your leathers and go for a ride.

[jonbee56]

Just check it doesn't obscure your vision when you do shoulder checks.

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Just check when it's over your helmet that it doesn't obscure your vision when you do shoulder checks.
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[anthony_r6]

In terms of protection, no. In terms of helping your slide along the road? I think it would tear way too quickly to get any kinda grip, and once it's gone it's back to your leather protection.

I will wear something over my riding gear if I need to be warmer, or need something waterproof on.
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[Tungtvann]

No, I don't believe it will make any difference. Clothing works through insulation, keeping warm air trapped against your body. On the outside of the leathers, it won't be able to do this and any insulation effect will be lost.

[Dave McCool]

I wear a hoody over my leathers quite a bit, does seem to take a bit of the wind chill off, do also get a lot of looks and people telling you that you should be wearing proper gear.

Can get a bit tiring explaining to folk that there's actually a decent leather jacket underneath, and that I'm not actually that fat...
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[MattJ]

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[Slacker24seve...]

Until it drops below 0 I'll happily ride in leathers with thermals underneath and a hoodie over the top. Colder than that I'll switch to my textile jacket, which I hate. Hoodies are a useful extra layer. Recommended.
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[MattJ]

[Fifteen15]

Just come back from my first trip out with a hoody on top of my leathers I only wore 5 layers (compression thermal layer, long sleeve merino wool layer, leathers with thermal lining, and the hoody). It was 7C (so pretty warm tbh) and a 30 minute ride each way and I didn't feel the cold at all. I couldn't tell if I was any warmer with the hoody over the top because I would have probably been quite warm without it anyway.

I went for a 1 hour 15 minute walk and it was nice having a front pocket to put my hands in (helmet chained to bike, gloves under seat).

The only problem I had when riding was the toggles hitting me in the head when going over 30 mph. I just stopped and tucked them in and then it was fine.

So plus sides:
Slightly warmer
Pocket to keep hands warm (when off the bike obviously)
Can be seen easier (red hoody as opposed to black leathers )
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[Benno]

Can't you wear the hoody under the leather jacket instead? Mine's tight, but I can generally fit a hoody underneath it. These days I generally wear full thermals, a shirt, jumper/hoody, and the jacket (and jeans on my bottom half obviously).
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[Slacker24seve...]

[mysterious_rider]

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[mysterious_rider]

So bro, maybe next time.

[MattJ]

[Benno]

[MattJ]

The jacket should be tight though. It should restrict your movement slightly but not enough to cause discomfort.

[BakesBeans]

I do this too!
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