Originally Posted by oothef

Check which one makes your bum look the biggest, and go with the other.

Originally Posted by markharf

Ted, I've long since concluded that you just really like to torture yourself with decisions. It's possible that you don't even like riding much: you only indulge in actual journeys themselves in order to provide an unending stream of absolutely crucial decision points at which to dither and mull and reformulate and express your public perplexity. In point of fact, it doesn't much matter what you bring for riding gear: as others have pointed out, no matter what you wear it'll be inappropriate often, perfect seldom, and a workable compromise during the remainder.

Having said that, you might consider just going by default with whatever everyone else is wearing. In other words, leave the leathers behind and ditch the full motocross armour; get a lightly armoured mesh or goretex touring jacket (don't get hung up on the choices; just grab one off the rack on your way south somewhere) and resign yourself to endless second-guessing until, at minimum, the end of your trip.

It doesn't matter. It never did matter. Believing that it matters (which the Buddhists call "attachment") is indeed the root of all human suffering. Just go.

Mark

(one week from re-taking possession of my actual home from the tenants who have been unknowingly paying for the past 11.5 months of motorcycle travel)

Originally Posted by Mangochi Taxi

I travelled for 7 months in Africa with a denim jacket and some forcefield shoulder and elbow pads, all worked well for me.

When it comes to Africa, keep it simple..

Safe trip.

Originally Posted by Mickey D

I'm surprised you went with the Acerbis. Sounded like you were set on the Wolf jacket. Either way, its all good.

I think you'll adapt to the Pressure suit once you've lived in it for a few days, make a few adjustments. I think your take is correct ... things are gonna warm up. Once they do you should be fine. In the meantime ... add layers. I hope your wind breaker is WATER PROOF too.

Originally Posted by *Touring Ted*

Ive been on the road for 10 days and im already thinking about sending the armour home and buying a jacket in Barcelona.

Reasons....
It takes too long put on and take off. Loads of zips, straps, adjustments etc etc. People end up waiting for me to get ready and sort out my "layers"

Its too bulky on small bike with roll bags on the back seat (prob my fault). Im constantly wriggling around trying to get comfortable.

I cant just jump off the bike, sit down and have a coffee without everyone looking at me like a total S&M fetish wierdo. I really miss just dropping my jacket on the back of a chair and being instantly unwrapped.

I find it difficult to get the right "layers". Its too cold on the highway but too hot when not moving. I haven't even left Spain yet and im panting in the sun with only a single thin base layer.

Anyway, I don't regret buying it. I'll use it for green laning and Enduro holidays. I don't think its really working for me on a long trip like this. It's just too "fussy" !!

Live n learn eh !!!!