What base layer do you use?

19-06-2005, 04:15 AM

I am looking for a base layer of clothing to wear under leathers (one piece and jacket) and was looking for advice. I am after something that breathes, keeps the wind out (my leathers are perforated), keeps me warm and is not too thick.
What brands have people had experience with?

Cheers
Palooka

Yorkie · 19-06-2005, 06:40 AM

I use Helly Hanson Lifa tops, during the colder weather. Quite warm and they wick the sweat away as well, that is if you do sweat! They cost about Â£24 and you can get them in long sleave or shorter sleave versions!!!! ......... Yorkie.

Yorkie · 19-06-2005, 06:41 AM

You can also get Helly Hanson bottoms!!! ........ Yorkie.

gary tompkins · 19-06-2005, 08:04 AM

I use a Hanson top and leggings as well - top gear. Thinking of investing in some Knox cold killers gear later this year, already use the scarf and its best one i've ever bought.

19-06-2005, 10:59 AM

Chanel No.5 dahling - it's far too hot for anything else this time of year...

xxx

Nonnie · 19-06-2005, 11:10 AM

Cold Killers!

They keep out the wind, they're waterproof yet comfy and wash up a dream.

Long sleeve top Â£40

Don't know how much the bottoms are.

Not cheap but very good.

19-06-2005, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMo

Chanel No.5 dahling - it's far too hot for anything else this time of year...

xxx

Perhaps a photograph to demonstrate please?

Affectionately yours etc etc.
Alex.

19-06-2005, 04:15 AM	#1
palooka Guest Posts: n/a	What base layer do you use? I am looking for a base layer of clothing to wear under leathers (one piece and jacket) and was looking for advice. I am after something that breathes, keeps the wind out (my leathers are perforated), keeps me warm and is not too thick. What brands have people had experience with? Cheers Palooka

19-06-2005, 08:04 AM	#4
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	I use a Hanson top and leggings as well - top gear. Thinking of investing in some Knox cold killers gear later this year, already use the scarf and its best one i've ever bought. __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

19-06-2005, 11:10 AM	#6
Nonnie Dipstick! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norfolk Bike: M620ie Posts: 1,804	Cold Killers! They keep out the wind, they're waterproof yet comfy and wash up a dream. Long sleeve top Â£40 Don't know how much the bottoms are. Not cheap but very good. __________________ Behave like a twat? There's an app for that! http://www.think.norfolk.gov.uk/content.asp?pid=6

19-06-2005, 06:40 AM	#2
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	I use Helly Hanson Lifa tops, during the colder weather. Quite warm and they wick the sweat away as well, that is if you do sweat! They cost about Â£24 and you can get them in long sleave or shorter sleave versions!!!! ......... Yorkie.

19-06-2005, 06:41 AM	#3
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	You can also get Helly Hanson bottoms!!! ........ Yorkie.

19-06-2005, 10:59 AM	#5
JMo Guest Posts: n/a	Chanel No.5 dahling - it's far too hot for anything else this time of year... xxx