I need a new jacket . . . .

Post by **StephenC** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 9:47 am

I have had a Richa jacket for a couple of years which was pretty waterproof until I discovered a rip in the inner waterproof lining. So I recently bought a "Richa Rain Warrior Textile Motorcycle Jacket" off Amazon for Â£33 (and elsewhere). Does the same job as the Waldorf's kagoul but has all the reflective stuff, if that matters to you.

Post by **MrGrumpy** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:52 am

StephenC wrote:I have had a Richa jacket for a couple of years which was pretty waterproof until I discovered a rip in the inner waterproof lining. So I recently bought a "Richa Rain Warrior Textile Motorcycle Jacket" off Amazon for Â£33 (and elsewhere). Does the same job as the Waldorf's kagoul but has all the reflective stuff, if that matters to you.

This must be a very similar thing....
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... prod/71071
Actually tried it out the other week - very effective and adds warmth as well, so useful to keep in the topbox or wherever just in case.

Post by **StephenC** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 11:13 am

MrGrumpy wrote:
StephenC wrote:I have had a Richa jacket for a couple of years which was pretty waterproof until I discovered a rip in the inner waterproof lining. So I recently bought a "Richa Rain Warrior Textile Motorcycle Jacket" off Amazon for Â£33 (and elsewhere). Does the same job as the Waldorf's kagoul but has all the reflective stuff, if that matters to you.
This must be a very similar thing....
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... prod/71071
Actually tried it out the other week - very effective and adds warmth as well, so useful to keep in the topbox or wherever just in case.

Yes it looks much the same, but I would categorise that as "a trifle sudden, sir." Mine has a lesser requirement for sunglasses.

Post by **MrGrumpy** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:47 pm

StephenC wrote:
Yes it looks much the same, but I would categorise that as "a trifle sudden, sir." Mine has a lesser requirement for sunglasses.

Yes, its not subtle, but in the rain, something bright is probably pretty useful!

Post by **Maxsymuppet** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 12:13 am

No recommendations for a replacement but 17 years...? You've had a good run from that. The most I've got from a jacket before it starts to leak is 5 years.

Post by **Mister Paul** » Wed Jul 19, 2017 6:07 pm

I've had Weise gear start to fall apart within 6 months, on more than one occasion. And don't get me started on Buffalo. Alpinestars on the other hand, I love. And Triumph.

Post by **newscooter** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 6:19 am

Regular washing and reproofing with the appropriate stuff helps prolong the life of your gear, especially if it's in everyday use.

Post by **SOOTYGULL** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:03 am

I commuted all year round and for severe weather and over my leather or textile jacket wore one of those HI VIZ jackets for under Â£20 similar to this:

https://www.hivis.co.uk/hi-vis-rain-jac ... 8hEALw_wcB

You can also get warm padded ones for about Â£30 like this:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/hi-vis-2-tone ... hest/77200

Post by **kishan** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:35 pm

pop into https://www.jsaccessories.co.uk/shop/clothing.htm loads of styles and designs

Post by **MrGrumpy** » Wed Aug 09, 2017 3:44 pm

btw Sportsbikeshop.co.uk are having a Weise clearance sale, with attractive looking reductions.

I need a new jacket . . . .

Re: I need a new jacket . . . .

Re: I need a new jacket . . . .

Re: I need a new jacket . . . .

Re: I need a new jacket . . . .

Re: I need a new jacket . . . .

Re: I need a new jacket . . . .

Re: I need a new jacket . . . .

Re: I need a new jacket . . . .

Re: I need a new jacket . . . .

Re: I need a new jacket . . . .