Commuting Gear - Sportbike Addicts

ffejtable · 04-06-2007, 10:43 PM

I was fortunate with my last job in that it was close to home, speeds rarely exceeded 50mph and I could wear jeans to work. The new job is 45 miles from home, and I dont think jeans are an option.

I am looking for gear that I can wear over my work clothes and I can put on and take off easily (I dont have to take off my shoes, etc). There are tons of options out there and was hoping somebody had some actual experience with some of it. What to consider and what to avoid...

One of my concerns is excessive sweat on hot days. I'd rather not walk into work soaking wet.

Thanks!

RCM78 · 04-07-2007, 12:43 AM

Theres really only one choice. Aerostich Roadcrafter...

http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/index.html

Rock712 · 04-08-2007, 07:46 AM

Aerostich baby!!!!!! Its good up to 80-90 degrees then it gets hot. but that would be the same with any gear...

**John712** · 04-08-2007, 09:01 AM

i would think anything you put over the clothes your going to wear to work would get wrinkled during the commute. im assuming slacks/dress pants.? dont know the dress code there. but you really cant wear loose or baggy, even then they might get wrinkled to.

maybe backpack your work clothes.?

ffejtable · 04-08-2007, 09:44 AM

Roadcrafter looks like a great suit, but damn $750 is pricey!

A few other guys ride in.. Not sure who, but ive seen the bikes in the parking garage... I'll have to see what they do...

If the aerostich isnt good past 80, its not very useful to me. Many reviews said it was good up to 95+, but I think they were out west a bit where the humidity tends to be lower...

Gigantic · 04-08-2007, 10:36 PM

Stitch- really the only option. They've got tons of veting options, too. give them a call- they can do just about anything you want.
$750 isn't much compared to what a custom set of leathers will do ya for.

ZeRo_C0oL · 04-09-2007, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Gigantic

Stitch- really the only option. They've got tons of veting options, too. give them a call- they can do just about anything you want.
$750 isn't much compared to what a custom set of leathers will do ya for.

Please don't ever use the number "$750" followed by the phrase "isn't much" again... Thanks.

I don't care who you are, or what your idea of "much" is. $750 is a lot of money. Maybe not in comparison to a $2500 leather suit, but $750 is still a LOT of money to the average Joe Shmoe.

shadoxkila · 04-09-2007, 01:12 AM

ummmmmm, why don't you just drive your car? problem solved!

SAXON117 · 04-09-2007, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoxkila

ummmmmm, why don't you just drive your car? problem solved!

who the hell wants to drive a car when you can ride?!

shadoxkila don't be a poser

j/k

tommymac · 04-09-2007, 12:19 PM

I would throw a collared shirt in my backpack and put it on when I got to work. Now on the overnights I get to wear scrubs so it doesnt matter. I was wearing either my perfed jacket or my heavier jacket depending on the temps. I now have a pair of textile pants I can wear over my regular pants but will soon be looking for a lighter pair for the warmer weather, if we ever get any

Tom

Tonupboy · 04-09-2007, 05:13 PM

Roadcrafter is a grip for $750 bux...its nice, but lets be honest, not everyone has that loot.

I commute too so I usually wear khakis or wool knit pants and collared shirt underneath, but over it, I wear a JR Ballistic 5.0 padded pants, boots, and depending on the weather, leather or mesh jacket...sometimes I have a pair of regular shoes at work to change. Saves gas...lol

ffejtable · 04-09-2007, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoxkila

ummmmmm, why don't you just drive your car? problem solved!

thanks for the insight, im shocked i didnt think of that all by myself.

if i wanted to ride in my car, a) i wouldnt have asked the question to begin with and b) hell, i might as well just sell my bike.

05yamahahaha · 04-09-2007, 09:53 PM

I commute from the Delaware Water Gap to Harrison every day. Take the bike as much as possible. I wear boots, draggin jeans and a leather or textile jacket. In my backkpack I carry my suit, shirt, tie and work shoes. I do the full change in the parking garage in about five minutes. People always ask how my suit doesnt wrinkle, just fold it carefully. The stitch looks nice. I'm thinking it would be hot, but so are the draggin jeans--with the underseat exhaust anythings gonna be hot.

Gigantic · 04-10-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeRo_C0oL

Please don't ever use the number "$750" followed by the phrase "isn't much" again... Thanks.

I don't care who you are, or what your idea of "much" is. $750 is a lot of money. Maybe not in comparison to a $2500 leather suit, but $750 is still a LOT of money to the average Joe Shmoe.

Wanna know what's really expensive? try crashing in cheap gear! I don't get being willing to pay top dollar for a bike, then balk at the price of good gear. yeah $750 is a bit for an out of pocket expense, but factored into the total cost of motorcycle ownership, amortized over several years- which a Roadcrafter will last many, many years- it's not much overall. Just ask anyone that you know who's crashed lately if they wished they'd spent less money on their protective gear.

sonny · 04-11-2007, 07:59 AM

I thought of the same thing. Commuting on the bike in a suit / dress gear.

I've come up with this conclusion:

Bring work clothes in for a week and change in the bathroom.
Thankfully, when I re-locate to Maryland, my new office will have a "gym" and showers / lockers. 45 miles is a bit far for just wearing bidness casual clothes and dress shoes.