touring gear thoughts?

Mr Lefty · 09-15-2010, 08:08 AM

I really like First Gear's stuff... after talking a long time to the owner of Dual Sport Touring (the place we stopped on the ride down to the rally this year) Franswa (sp?) he showed me how well the BMW, Rev'it, and First gear stuff are made.

I think I'm gonna buy the Rev'it Sand jacket and pants this winter. that or the Canyon Pro. There were little things about the first gear stuff that could have been done better when it came to continence... but quality IMO is top notch. (chest vent gets held shut by the wind for example)

I personally would go with a 2 piece... you'll get more wear out of it... and it'll be more adaptable to larger temperature ranges, after all, you can always remove the pants and wear jeans when riding ( I usually wear knee and shin protection under my jeans though)

G-Rex · 09-16-2010, 07:21 AM

I love my Aerostich, and would highly recommend it, but it's a bit out of the price range you are considering.

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

I personally would go with a 2 piece... you'll get more wear out of it... and it'll be more adaptable to larger temperature ranges, after all, you can always remove the pants and wear jeans when riding ( I usually wear knee and shin protection under my jeans though)

You're right Ebbs, to a point. I considered this as well when I got my Aerostich, but here's the problem. When you're on a tour, you're usually alread packed pretty full. Are you going to have ROOM to stick a pair of riding pants? Riding pants do take up a bit of space, and personally, I don't have that much room left once I consider space for trinkets and whatever I buy on the road.

Just something else to consider.

Mr Lefty · 09-16-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

I love my Aerostich, and would highly recommend it, but it's a bit out of the price range you are considering.

You're right Ebbs, to a point. I considered this as well when I got my Aerostich, but here's the problem. When you're on a tour, you're usually alread packed pretty full. Are you going to have ROOM to stick a pair of riding pants? Riding pants do take up a bit of space, and personally, I don't have that much room left once I consider space for trinkets and whatever I buy on the road.

Just something else to consider.

on my trips... when I've taken my pants off.. I just throw them under the bungee's on the outside of my luggage. they're usually covered in road grime and bug guts so I wouldn't pack them anyways.

plus they're easy to get to if I get caught in a torrential downpour

G-Rex · 09-16-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

plus they're easy to get to if I get caught in a torrential downpour

And right there is why I got a one piece Aerostich. I had a PVC suit on my first tour. By the time I got a little wet and stopped, the suit was a pain to put on. I didn't want to have to stop. When the rain starts now, I just smile and keep going. =)

Mr Lefty · 09-16-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

And right there is why I got a one piece Aerostich. I had a PVC suit on my first tour. By the time I got a little wet and stopped, the suit was a pain to put on. I didn't want to have to stop. When the rain starts now, I just smile and keep going. =)

ehh to be honest... I only take my pants off and ride in jeans if it's gonna be clear skys... the pants aren't THAT hot to ride in... and I'm in MS... where we get 105* rain storms...

but yeah I got ya... but it's nice when I stop at a restaurant I don't look like I'm stripping to get comfortable.

derf · 09-27-2010, 05:35 PM

So I wound up purchasing a 2 piece suit:

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/o...enture+jacket#

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/o...pants+-+black#

I actually wanted to get the silver pants to match the jacket but they have been discontinued and are next to impossible to find in a size that would fit me, so i settled on the black. The price was right, $240 shipped, so I will see in a week or so how it is. from the reviews I have read teh combo seems pretty sturdy, with the only drawback being that it can get warm over 75F despite being advertised as a 4 season set. But like I said in my original post I have plenty of summer gear already.

Folks over at ADVrider generally had positive reviews of it

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=293880

derf · 10-02-2010, 10:29 PM

This is what i wound up with. I prolly could have got medium pants, the large are a little long for me but all the online reviews said to get it one size large. The pants arent too bad, just really baggy. Jacket is perfect size, plenty of pockets, very warm with the liner in, still very warm without it, once I opened the shoulder vents at speed the air flows into the shoulders and down my back, this jacket is definately not a summer jacket, fall winter and spring it will definately work great for, and maybe cooler summer days, my bet is that 80 really is the max for this jacket.

Also wearing the new HJC helmet in this picture

09-27-2010, 05:35 PM	#6
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	So I wound up purchasing a 2 piece suit: http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/o...enture+jacket# http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/o...pants+-+black# I actually wanted to get the silver pants to match the jacket but they have been discontinued and are next to impossible to find in a size that would fit me, so i settled on the black. The price was right, $240 shipped, so I will see in a week or so how it is. from the reviews I have read teh combo seems pretty sturdy, with the only drawback being that it can get warm over 75F despite being advertised as a 4 season set. But like I said in my original post I have plenty of summer gear already. Folks over at ADVrider generally had positive reviews of it http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=293880 __________________ Last edited by derf; 09-27-2010 at 05:48 PM..

10-02-2010, 10:29 PM	#7
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	This is what i wound up with. I prolly could have got medium pants, the large are a little long for me but all the online reviews said to get it one size large. The pants arent too bad, just really baggy. Jacket is perfect size, plenty of pockets, very warm with the liner in, still very warm without it, once I opened the shoulder vents at speed the air flows into the shoulders and down my back, this jacket is definately not a summer jacket, fall winter and spring it will definately work great for, and maybe cooler summer days, my bet is that 80 really is the max for this jacket. Also wearing the new HJC helmet in this picture __________________

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09-15-2010, 08:08 AM	#1
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I really like First Gear's stuff... after talking a long time to the owner of Dual Sport Touring (the place we stopped on the ride down to the rally this year) Franswa (sp?) he showed me how well the BMW, Rev'it, and First gear stuff are made. I think I'm gonna buy the Rev'it Sand jacket and pants this winter. that or the Canyon Pro. There were little things about the first gear stuff that could have been done better when it came to continence... but quality IMO is top notch. (chest vent gets held shut by the wind for example) I personally would go with a 2 piece... you'll get more wear out of it... and it'll be more adaptable to larger temperature ranges, after all, you can always remove the pants and wear jeans when riding ( I usually wear knee and shin protection under my jeans though)