wader Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I am looking at a new job about an hour from home, which should give me more time on the bike. Weather changes frequently in Wisconsin, and to add some extra weeks in spring/fall I would like to get some over pants. My profession requires dress pants, shirt/tie stuff so I would like to be able to just slip something on over them. Waterproof and a removable liner would be optimum. Any suggestions? Thanks for your time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member rustyshackles Posted June 23, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted June 23, 2018 Hello Aerostich one-piece suits http://www.aerostich.com/suits/one-piece-suits. If you make the pilgrimage to Duluth you can see and try on everything and get a perfect fit. They may still discount 10% for in store purchases. Legendary quality, great for your needs. IBA Member #59800 3 Nations Brewing Mug Club #100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitown Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 +1 on one piece Stich as an oversuit. And, there's a healthy used market for them. Found mine used on ebay, sent it to Stich for inspection, alteration, cleaning, armor upgrades etc and still came in at a third of the price of a new Roadcrafter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member micah2074 Posted June 23, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted June 23, 2018 I've got a roadcrafter 3. I'm very happy with it. Honestly I can't think of anything else that would fit your needs. Let’s go Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhs10 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I have a pair of Tour Master Overpants in size Large I can sell you if interested.. I bought a Medium (tall) to replace the Large. If your interested I'm thinking around $85 shipped. I have pictures of my actual pants too. Link just because it was faster. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tour-master-overpants?kclid=58e9b89c-3a91-4586-af0e-d5f8a1731205&gclid=Cj0KCQjw37fZBRD3ARIsAJihSr2lvgoeygkLK6zavR3p7GNMlRx_RaCykJrDF1WGNiyUtzMzOZpBDuwaAt1fEALw_wcB '15 FJ-09 w/ lots of extras... Fayetteville, GA, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmev Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I did exactly that in southern Wisconsin - commuted 100 miles round trip via motorcycle everyday and put 15,000 miles a year on the bike. I have an Aerostich Roadcrafter Classic that I love and honestly don't ride without it anymore. With the suit, electric jacket, and heated grips I was riding my bike whenever the road wasn't freezing with precipitation. I also used the Aerostich Combat Light boots, and it took about 30 seconds to get dressed or undressed to ride. I find the suit comfortable up to about 90 degrees as long as you are moving - its well vented. If you sit a lot in stalled traffic it will be death in those temps. One day it was 102, and I elected to pack it in a saddlebag for the ride home - I felt naked. They are pricey new, but well worth it, in my opinion. I found a used one years ago that had been lightly crashed for $150 that got me into Aerostich, and honesty, if I hadn't found one that cheap I never would have bought one. I finally wore it out after 10 years and last summer I rode up to Duluth to get custom fitted for a new suit that ran me about $1,200 with the custom alterations. Worth every penny. They do give a 10% discount for in-store purchases on suits, and if you're looking to buy new I recommend going to the store to get fitted if possible. Last week I found a like-new condition, used suit that fit my girlfriend on the local Craigslist for $250. They are out there, but it may take awhile for a used one to show up that fits. Like their advertisement states - you will ride more often with the Aerostich. I can't say enough good things about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I have the same problem with dress code, but prefer to wear proper armoured/waterproof trousers for the commute, with smart shirt under my bike jacket. I then carry my smart pants and office shoes in a Kriega US20 tail pack and it only takes minutes to change these when you arrive. Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member rustyshackles Posted June 24, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted June 24, 2018 I also sometimes use Kriega US-20 to transport slacks and dress shirt. I pack the garments in a smaller size Eagle Creek Pack-It Garment Sleeve to reduce wrinkles especially on the shirt. https://www.ebags.com/product/eagle-creek/pack-it-garment-sleeve/271297 Available from other retailers. IBA Member #59800 3 Nations Brewing Mug Club #100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boybot Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 With the suit, electric jacket, and heated grips I was riding my bike whenever the road wasn't freezing with precipitation. I also used the Aerostich Combat Light boots, and it took about 30 seconds to get dressed or undressed to ride. I find the suit comfortable up to about 90 degrees as long as you are moving - its well vented. If you sit a lot in stalled traffic it will be death in those temps.kmev is dead-on about temp range with riding conditions Got 'Stich'd last season at the beginning of a Superior loop ride and have been loving it ever since. Easy in/out, waterproof with lots of zippered vents, longevity that your grand kids might be wearing it.... Only draws back are the size, it's a lot of material. So, if you need store it in side bags go with the two-piece. My buddy does this on his BMW R1200R (oem side bags). It also receives a -3 sexiness rating, unless your preferred mate is into cosmonaut-mechanics. I scored a miss order/make off the rack for ~$800. It was hard to write that check but it's comparable to other quality all-weather riding gear that I was looking at (ie Klim) and these will last decades. They also have an annual garage sale where you can pick-up some great deals. I've had three friends pick-up full suits for sub $500 at their garage sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wader Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 I have a pair of Tour Master Overpants in size Large I can sell you if interested.. I bought a Medium (tall) to replace the Large. If your interested I'm thinking around $85 shipped. I have pictures of my actual pants too. Link just because it was faster. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tour-master-overpants?kclid=58e9b89c-3a91-4586-af0e-d5f8a1731205&gclid=Cj0KCQjw37fZBRD3ARIsAJihSr2lvgoeygkLK6zavR3p7GNMlRx_RaCykJrDF1WGNiyUtzMzOZpBDuwaAt1fEALw_wcB Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, budget considerations won't allow a "Stich" at this time. It sounds like a great suit the way you are chatting it up. Let me get back to you on the Tour-master pants. They are a definite maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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