Thermal Clothing Advice...

[Streak]

Following on from Diesels post about Thermal clothing, what advice do you all have for people buying thermal clothing for motorcycling, I am sure there are many different types and styles.



What's your tip for staying warm on the bike?

[Streak]

For example, on the BCF website

The explorer 360 thermal top $29.95

http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Explore-360-Long-Sleeve-Thermal-Unisex-Navy-S.aspx?pid=305306#Cross

And the Sherpa thermal pants $29.71

http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Sherpa-Thermal-Pants-Mens-Black-L.aspx?pid=108309#Cross

Would they be any good on the bike?

[ST2UP]

My tip for keeping warm is to ride to anywhere that has here at home (Guyra 1350 mtrs) in the side mirrors...... .    But really

I have access to good quality cold weather clothing but rarely use it....even riding here on the coldest of days....like some clear winters days with a light southerly breeze we don't get up to 0 deg, and simply don't ride anywhere in the ice and snow by choice I still find if I keep my gear inside the house (21 deg) and am warm when I put it on the following keeps me warm enough.

Merino wool socks, Long sleeve T-shirt, DriRider textile Defender coat & pants with the liners in and vents closed, DriRider Alpine gloves (without the heated grips on) and my helmet. The ST is a perfect cold climate bike with the screen and faring......in fact these where the very reason the ST1100 hit the top of our list a few years ago. 

We carry with us or have at home Icebreaker NZ Merino 200 thermals, neck warmers, Polarfleece 300 mid-layers, Gortex outer layers, even snow boots.....but don't use any of it on the bike. Now watching the young bloke play soccer in the snow on a Saturday morning all that sh!t gets put on.....just not needed for the bike.


But natural fibres, and multiple light layers comprising Base, Mid and Outer (wind/waterproof) is the secret to staying warm.


Cheers

Chris

[bloodbikes]

I like Helly Hansen Thermals, very light, warm, self wicking and tested by mountaineers. If its good enough for them,its good enough for me.

 

[ST2UP]

Just read your second post Graham.....seriously look at natural fibres.....we have the polypropylene thermals available to us at work aswell and from a quality name brand.....the quality Merino smashes them.

Polypropylene not sweat/odour friendly, doesn't wick near as well as Merino, loses shape easily, pills, etc you get the picture......work supplies us Icebreaker Merino now, I have worn the same set up to 15 hours a day for 5 days without washing and you would never of known.

Have still my original set of Peter Storm thermals......merino 20 years old well used and still serviceable.


Cheers

Chris

[tj189]

+1 on the wool 

[Gadget]

 My bike jacket with the winter lining and the neck protector in are all I need. (RST Pro Series) Similar to this one http://www.rst-moto.com/rst-paragon-iii-textile-jacket

For the hands, good Winter Gloves, (heated grips if you've got them)

Good boots to cover the shins and woollen socks, and on really cold days, I put the wet weather pants on as wind breaks.

Though if you need extra warmth, micro fibre Merino Wool is extremely warm. I have a t-shirt I bought from Mountain Designs for around $30 and it is warm in winter and cool in summer.

Cheers,
Gary

 

[Neale]

Hey Streak, I felt sure that Tony would have found another beanie model with your pic. He's getting slow in his old age.

[Sicman]

I do have to leave some crumbs for you old Fella    - No prizes for 2nd best you know   Now do hurry along and catchup 

 

[Biggles]

Not clothing, this one, but "equipment".  I bought some "Little Hotties" from Growly.
This weekend I got a chance to try them. 
Leaving Walgett I tried stuffing a couple in the gloves, but didn't have much success.  Anyway, you can get heated grips for that.  Warming feet is harder. 
So in Bathurst I stuck the foot warmers to my socks and can highly recommend them.  Just $1.50 for the pair, and my toes stayed toasty until the day warmed up.  Get Growly to post you some before Ebor.  They also make a "body pack" which I haven't tried, but with my 6 layers  I didn't really need it.

[alans1100]

We're looking at some of the Dri-Rider gear.

http://issuu.com/mcleod/docs/dri_2013_winter/51

[Pocket STocker]

Another vote for quality Merino, buy them once and cry at the $150, then never have to buy them again.

Pockey