Jackets Warm undergarment for under leather jacket?

[river251]

I just lucked into a good deal on a Wilson leather jacket. The liner was missing though. What is a warm undergarment for winter under a leather jacket?

Thanks
Jim

 

[drtyrrel]

I have a First Gear Kilimanjaro Jacket that didn't come with a liner. I use a Columbia Water resistant sweatshirt https://www.columbia.com/ascender-softshell-jacket-|-010-|-4x-887921945197.html?ef_id=CjwKCAjwuqfoBRAEEiwAZErCslOrf3b-ZHeOv2dP7sebOl5cvERvWb7ooNk7ZZqWLTT6FdcElFlyQxoCM0sQAvD_BwE:G:s&mid=paidsearch&eid=Google+PLA+US&s_kwcid=AL!3937!3!300760166386!!!g!536879332021!&gclid=CjwKCAjwuqfoBRAEEiwAZErCslOrf3b-ZHeOv2dP7sebOl5cvERvWb7ooNk7ZZqWLTT6FdcElFlyQxoCM0sQAvD_BwE

as a liner. If it get real cold I add a light down vest . I also add an insulated undershirt when it gets below 35 deg.

 

[SteveST1300]

I recommend a warm n safe heated liner or heated base layer PM me and I will give yo more info. I am a vendor for warm n safe and we offer a nice discount as well.

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[river251]

I have a First Gear Kilimanjaro Jacket that didn't come with a liner. I use a Columbia Water resistant sweatshirt https://www.columbia.com/ascender-softshell-jacket-|-010-|-4x-887921945197.html?ef_id=CjwKCAjwuqfoBRAEEiwAZErCslOrf3b-ZHeOv2dP7sebOl5cvERvWb7ooNk7ZZqWLTT6FdcElFlyQxoCM0sQAvD_BwE:G:s&mid=paidsearch&eid=Google+PLA+US&s_kwcid=AL!3937!3!300760166386!!!g!536879332021!&gclid=CjwKCAjwuqfoBRAEEiwAZErCslOrf3b-ZHeOv2dP7sebOl5cvERvWb7ooNk7ZZqWLTT6FdcElFlyQxoCM0sQAvD_BwE

as a liner. If it get real cold I add a light down vest . I also add an insulated undershirt when it gets below 35 deg.

Thank you. That looks just like what I need. When you say insulated undershirt, what do you mean, or do you have a name?

Thanks drtyrrel.

Jim

 

[sennister]

Gerbing or other heated gear. Once you go electric heat it is hard to go back. It allows you to dial in just as much heat as you want. My unwritten rule is if the temps are 60F or less I put on my Gerbing and plug it in. I might not turn on my controller but it is there if I want it. If warmer than 60F I have never turned it on so I don't wear it. Somewhere around 35-40 I will add a fleece pull over jacket on top of the Gerbing. Rather than trying to push warmth through the fleece, keep it close to the skin and layer insulation outside of it. I will also probably add my Gerbing Gloves at that point as well. With that I am good down to single digits F.

 

[T_C]

I just lucked into a good deal on a Wilson leather jacket.

Just wondering, I don't think Wilson makes any motorcycle grade leather jackets. Motorcycle styled maybe, but not motorcycle grade, as in low protection when sliding down the road and no padding or armor.

 

[river251]

I recommend a warm n safe heated liner or heated base layer PM me and I will give yo more info. I am a vendor for warm n safe and we offer a nice discount as well.

Warm & Safe Heated Clothing the Warmest Clothing in the Universe

The Warm & Safe Heated Clothing is made to be light, thin and body fitting. Not just for motorcycling but now with our advance 7.4V Heat Layer clothing, you can be warm in all situations. Our Heat-troller, heated clothing controller, you control the level of heat from nothing to 100%. Heat where...

www.warmnsafe.com

Steve, I and the ST are already all set up with heated gear. If it gets that cold, I'll go with that, but just wanted something to throw on for the quick ride to work. A few years ago I was riding between Santa Fe and Las Cruces at 5 or 10 degres outside and the heated gear kept me toasty. That is when it shines I think, touring in the winter. For the 15 minute ride to work it would have to be cold to put on the gear etc.

Thanks
JIm

 

[TPadden]

Just wondering, I don't think Wilson makes any motorcycle grade leather jackets. Motorcycle styled maybe, but not motorcycle grade, as in low protection when sliding down the road and no padding or armor.

Any leather is better protection than most cordura and all mesh. Ask any cow: eat mor chikin.

Tom

 

[river251]

Well, I'm no expert but I would not wear leather gear EXCEPT Wilson or Brooks. This is my third Wilson, and it is thick, heavy, gorgeous leather, the equal of Brooks (the official cop jacket in most departments).

I have a police jacket biker style XL that I have used for years, but has the thinsulate liner, and a cafe style that I have never worn (it will fit after I go on my diet) , the most beautiful leather and zippable thinsulate. I'm putting them both on Ebay.

Yes, Wilson makes super high quality and tough leather jackets. We're not talking your lambskin fashoin leather here. Wilson all the way. Except they only make up to XXL and no TALL sizes any more. On the Wilson page they now sell Milwaukee Leather biker jackets that go to bigger and tall sizes. Probably OK but unknown to me.

Now truth be told, this is primarily for my VTX 1800c. I mainly wear a cortech for riding the ST. But my cortech was stolen. So I got the Wilson for both until I get another cortech.

 

[river251]

Just wondering, I don't think Wilson makes any motorcycle grade leather jackets. Motorcycle styled maybe, but not motorcycle grade, as in low protection when sliding down the road and no padding or armor.

Some Wilsons have extra leather on shoulders or elbows, but you are right, they do not have armor.

Jim

 

[Coop]

Any leather is better protection than most cordura and all mesh. Ask any cow: eat mor chikin.

Tom

Now I want a chocolate chunk cookie!

 

[ST Gui]

I use a Columbia Water resistant sweatshirt

That's some nice kit. I've been looking for something a little warmer than a windbreaker but lighter than a jacket.

 

[paulcb]

Gerbing or other heated gear. Once you go electric heat it is hard to go back. It allows you to dial in just as much heat as you want. My unwritten rule is if the temps are 60F or less I put on my Gerbing and plug it in. I might not turn on my controller but it is there if I want it. If warmer than 60F I have never turned it on so I don't wear it. Somewhere around 35-40 I will add a fleece pull over jacket on top of the Gerbing. Rather than trying to push warmth through the fleece, keep it close to the skin and layer insulation outside of it. I will also probably add my Gerbing Gloves at that point as well. With that I am good down to single digits F.

+1 on all of that. Once you go electric (at least jacket liner and gloves), you'll wonder why you waited so long. Outside of my TPMS, it's the best farkle I've done, worth every penny.

 

[fnmag]

Gerbing or other heated gear. Once you go electric heat it is hard to go back. It allows you to dial in just as much heat as you want. My unwritten rule is if the temps are 60F or less I put on my Gerbing and plug it in. I might not turn on my controller but it is there if I want it. If warmer than 60F I have never turned it on so I don't wear it. Somewhere around 35-40 I will add a fleece pull over jacket on top of the Gerbing. Rather than trying to push warmth through the fleece, keep it close to the skin and layer insulation outside of it. I will also probably add my Gerbing Gloves at that point as well. With that I am good down to single digits F.

Couldn't agree more. The best money ever spent. Once you turn on your 'lectrics for the first time, you'll wonder-Why did I wait soo long?

 

[Slydynbye]

Remember, Layers never fail. Electrics sometime do.

 

[TPadden]

Remember, Layers never fail. Electrics sometime do.

That's as silly as saying layers won't always keep you warm. Fire will.

 

[paulcb]

That's as silly as saying layers won't always keep you warm. Fire will.

Paper maps never fail either, but sometimes GPS's do. I'm still using electrics and GPS. Layers are way too bulky and maps fly away!

 

[TPadden]

Paper maps never fail either, but sometimes GPS's do. I'm still using electrics and GPS. Layers are way too bulky and maps fly away!

So now it's maps, a compass, layers, and a horse!

 

[paulcb]

So now it's maps, a compass, layers, and a horse!

Nah, just boots, the sun and stars.

 

[TPadden]

Nah, just boots, the sun and stars.

You got recreational herb and matches?

Tom