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Message started by Trippah on 08/25/05 at 22:10:00

Title: COAT AND TIE
Post by Trippah on 08/25/05 at 22:10:00

Hi- I wear a sports coat and tie (and the other necessary clothes) to work. Can anyone recommend over jacket & pants setup?? The leather jacket wont fit over the sports coat, and no way to carry the sports coat and wear the leather. Thank you in advance for your responses.

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by Reelthing on 08/25/05 at 22:17:10

are you looking for crash protection or just to keep the bugs and mud off? When I need to dress up a bit I'll sometimes slip on the rain suit - but it needs to be cooler than now!

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by Paladin on 08/25/05 at 22:25:06

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd_images/product_images/1277/BJR-941.jpg (http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product.asp?dept%5Fid=706001&sku=BJR%2D941&imgid=&mscssid=3SMRER0HBHD29H7NEPLD6G637XWR9538)

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by Mr 650 on 08/25/05 at 23:46:15

Coat & tie ?? ON a bike?? ???
Take them to work, then put them on when you arrive, then at the end of the day, put on the leathers, and leave the job & the ties behind :)

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by mornhm on 08/26/05 at 05:02:51

I second Mr. 650. I carry my coat and tie and dress pants in my saddle bag and then change at work. Luckily I don't have to do this every day. My wife does the same when she's required to wear a dress.

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by Kropatchek on 08/26/05 at 05:03:24

If you must.
Try the 1 piece overall from www.aerostich.com.

http://www.aerostich.com/files/images/120_1bs.jpg

Greetz
Kropatchek ;D

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/26/05 at 06:49:46

Paladin wrote:

That's a great price, Paladin. Unfortunately, I paid more for mine.

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by lancer on 08/26/05 at 07:30:44

You might try leaving your coat and shoes at work, and covering up the rest as usual for the ride.

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by Paladin on 08/26/05 at 10:19:38

Savage_Rob wrote:

That's a great price, Paladin. Unfortunately, I paid more for mine.

YOU HAVE ONE!??

How does it work and how does it look?

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/26/05 at 10:44:06

Paladin wrote:

YOU HAVE ONE!??

How does it work and how does it look?

Mine's not precisely the same. In fact, I daresay you'd like it. It's from a company called WahMaker (http://reps.scullyleather.com/catalog/category.asp?BRN=WAH). They make period-correct western clothing for reenactments, etc. It's very good quality. I just loved this duster so I bought one (mine's a dark brown though). It works very well and looks great until I put on the helmet and then the effect is shattered. Some folks may prefer leather though. If so, check out some of these dusters (http://www.overstockleathers.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=93).

http://reps.scullyleather.com/images/WA/564589-preview.jpg

I have to admit that my taste in hats runs a bit less western but it still works. A fine fur felt Stetson fedora is my preference, though crushable wool felts do serve a purpose. Mine is like the one below, though mine is a dark brown they called bronzine.
http://www.hats-plus.com/images/ST321561LG.gif

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by PAPA_THUMP on 08/26/05 at 11:17:30

;D ;D ;D
Hi gang, I just joined!!
If you want to wear your coat and tie on the bike -
try a FROG TOG rain suit !! get one size bigger-
they are very light and cool to wear

PAPA THUMP

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/26/05 at 11:29:37

PAPA_THUMP wrote:

;D ;D ;D
Hi gang, I just joined!!
If you want to wear your coat and tie on the bike -
try a FROG TOG rain suit !! get one size bigger-
they are very light and cool to wear

PAPA THUMP

Very good idea. They are available everywhere. I've even seen 'em at Academy Sports.

And welcome Papa_Thump!

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by mikedasavage on 08/26/05 at 12:26:59

i say you get your self a really nice backpack. Fold up the stuff nicely so it doesn't wrinkle. Buy a bottle of that instant iron stuff and tote it in your backpack.

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/26/05 at 13:28:18

HOW TO Ride To Work (http://www.motorcycles.org/dtm.cfm?pagename=Features&content=363DC79B-D3CF-5373-F71F5A160F9B1442)

It's pretty basic stuff but I thought I'd post it anyway.

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by PAPA_THUMP on 08/26/05 at 14:49:05

;D ;D ;D
Thank you SAVAGE ROB for the greeting
I have been riding 47 years !!! that's no misprint !!!
I have owned 3 SAVAGES-- my current one is a2002
leftover I got cheap.... I love thumpers... If any of you guys or gals need savage advise just start a thread..
usually I can help !!??

I found this site a while ago and decided to join
because of SUSAN !!! you are a great moderator

PAPA JOE

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by Trippah on 08/26/05 at 16:40:15

Thanks for the thoughts..Reelthing, thinking more about bugs than crash protection.. You hit the problem right on the head..its been too hot, but that is changing. 55mph this am at 60 degrees felt invigorating (almost cold). If the saddlebag serve this well, I may have to rethink the budget schedule. Was thnking Windshield/windscreen in middle of Sept. New England can be nippy by then. ::) Then saddlebags for Xmas, For once the kids won't have to scratch their collective heads..the savage will provide many gift opportunities ;)
The dusters look super, any isues with catching the "tails" somewhere undersireable? I will look around for the frog togs, thnk the Honda dealer has a light weight rain suit..if I can get past the yellow. It would help with being seen I suppose. Well, thanks agin for the ideas..and Papa Thump 47 years of experience counts for a lot, so thank you in advance for the many questions I may throw your way over the next few months as I rejoin motorcycling. Susan, I also think you are doing a great job..I frequent web sites devoted to two other fav machines..you are more than keeping up with the joneses. bye for now.

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/27/05 at 10:35:58

Man, I'm just hoping to get out of the 100's soon in DFW. Nippy is something we don't usually consider until at least October and sometimes later. I am thankful for the lack of white stuff in the winter months though.

Rob

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by Greg_650 on 08/27/05 at 11:16:28

Trippah wrote:

Not ever wearing a sport coat to work, I wonder if you can fold up your jacket for the drive to work. Then if you had something like a biker's friend backrest, you could just change at work.

I bet your tie sailing behind you kinda gives you that Snoopy Red Baron look :o

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by Trippah on 08/27/05 at 19:18:10

I'd like to think so but my 25 yr old duaghter disabused me of that notion..dad,, you look kinda weird in the coat and tie of the motorcycle. OH well, :D

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by realdeal on 08/29/05 at 07:35:43

I'm thinking the way to go would be to use a garment bag on the rear of your bike.

I used to commute with a bicycle, and i used this bag:

http://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FCGBP

It's made for a bicycle, but I'm sure could easily be used/modified to hang over the rear seat and connect to saddle bag mounts. That pretty much what a pannier setup is on a bicycle.

That way, you could wear whatever you want to work, and change when you get there. You could pack your garment bag up the night before. It keeps clothes wrinkle-free, and can even be used in the rain.

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/29/05 at 07:56:13

That's a really interesting idea.

Title: Re: COAT AND TIE
Post by Trippah on 08/29/05 at 17:11:42

hi realdeal..thanks, search for dealers of the product and found bicycle alley in Worcester is a dealer..bought my youngest daughter a bike there (couldn't talk her into a scooter or cycle :) will check it out and report back soon. Thanks again.