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Old 01-28-2009 | 02:33 PM
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I have a set of the Stone Lake ones. They're great in cold weather because there's no air leak between the bottom of the jacket and the top of the jeans. That said, I don't like them for general riding because leather pants on a leather saddle isn't as good (to me) for running the twisties. A good pair of chaps over cotton jeans let you shift and slide better in the saddle.
 
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Old 01-28-2009 | 02:57 PM
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I've got the Stone Lake bibs with a removable liner. These are some of the most well-made leather garments I've ever seen. They are very heavy and work quite well in temps down into the low 20's, which is as cold as I've ridden in.
The Stone Lake folks sent me a pair to try on for size and based on that they produced a custom pair exactly like I wanted.
 
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Old 01-28-2009 | 04:29 PM
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RefrigiWear 541 Minus 50 Suit- I have a set of these you cant beat for staying warm. I rode home the other day in 24 degrees sleeting with no thermals underneath (just a windbreaker jacket under on top) and I got home with my windshield solid ice and ice sheet covering my whole body, only thing cold was my hands, gloves werent up to 24 and wet, bout froze my fingers off but rest of me warm, leather scull cap with the hood over snugged up and a skull neoprene mask and my head/face was toasty as well. They go for around $180 but worth every penny if you ride cold a lot, thats rated 50 below.


http://www.refrigiwear.com/cgi-bin/c...ction&key=541R
 
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Old 01-29-2009 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by arnold
RefrigiWear 541 Minus 50 Suit- I have a set of these you cant beat for staying warm. I rode home the other day in 24 degrees sleeting with no thermals underneath (just a windbreaker jacket under on top) and I got home with my windshield solid ice and ice sheet covering my whole body, only thing cold was my hands, gloves werent up to 24 and wet, bout froze my fingers off but rest of me warm, leather scull cap with the hood over snugged up and a skull neoprene mask and my head/face was toasty as well. They go for around $180 but worth every penny if you ride cold a lot, thats rated 50 below.


http://www.refrigiwear.com/cgi-bin/c...ction&key=541R
This stuff looks great, but they say "only business to business sales".
 
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Old 01-29-2009 | 09:11 PM
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Carhartt insulated overalls are good. Tractor Supply sells a insulated coverall Ive been usin for added warmth in winter. Theyve even got them in black.
 
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Old 01-30-2009 | 08:22 AM
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We have to wear fire retardant clothing,and I have several pairs of bibs that are worn daily in cold weather.Easier than wearing long johns.
 
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Old 01-30-2009 | 08:58 AM
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Gents and Ladies I have a set of Leather bibs off ebay. They are 109 dollars with shipping its like 114 and I have to be blunt THAT ARE FREAKING AWESOME. I wear those and my leather shirt. If I am in 35 degree weather I put on long underwear, blue jeans, leather bibs long sleeve top, leather shirt, and then leather jacket and omfg I get super warm.

Its freaking awesome. I wouldn't buy anything else. I used to have the chaps and leather pants but these are just perfect. Buy 2 sizes larger than your pants size so u can fit stuff underneath.

They come long and u have to cut them but thats like all leathers.

They are so much better than just leather pants they zip up the sides and everything. I would suggest every rider buy a set of these.
 
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Old 01-30-2009 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SplinterMC
Gents and Ladies I have a set of Leather bibs off ebay. They are 109 dollars with shipping its like 114 and I have to be blunt THAT ARE FREAKING AWESOME. I wear those and my leather shirt. If I am in 35 degree weather I put on long underwear, blue jeans, leather bibs long sleeve top, leather shirt, and then leather jacket and omfg I get super warm.

Its freaking awesome. I wouldn't buy anything else. I used to have the chaps and leather pants but these are just perfect. Buy 2 sizes larger than your pants size so u can fit stuff underneath.

They come long and u have to cut them but thats like all leathers.

They are so much better than just leather pants they zip up the sides and everything. I would suggest every rider buy a set of these.
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