Daily riding with One Piece

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Livewir3

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How many of you guys do this today?

I am considering buying a one piece for daily riding but it does come with cons mainly having to carry a change of clothes.

My goal is to have full gear. Should i get a two piece instead?

It will probably see a day or two of track duty.

Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks
 
if you're using it for daily street duty and maybe a few track days, two piece for sure.
 
Livewir3 said:
How many of you guys do this today?

I am considering buying a one piece for daily riding but it does come with cons mainly having to carry a change of clothes.

My goal is to have full gear. Should i get a two piece instead?

It will probably see a day or two of track duty.

Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks
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Consider something like Icon's Hyperport jacket and pants that can be zipped together to form what's effectively a one-piece. I'd personally find a one-piece to be hideous for street use (and I'd look pretty dumb wearing it on a Fazer 800...)
 
Ballistic nylon... Sweating in one or two piece leathers while stuck in traffic is awful...

I'd do that for street gear, and a one piece suit for trackdays.
 
I have had both in the past, i prefer one pc somehow i feel more comfortable. That's me..other people like better the two pcs.;)
 
2 piece has more versatility. Especially when temperature changes
 
I wear my perforated one piece only on really hot days commuting or when I'm going out to have fun in some winding roads on the weekend. I would go two piece for commuting, I use textile pants and jacket for the daily commute and find it much easier.
 
One piece suits give you a diaper when you're standing up. They're also very snug, so you'd never be able to ride ANYWHERE without a change of clothes, like to a friend's house for example. Also one piece suits are not conducive to backpacks, especially those with speed humps. So you'd have to get a luggage or huge tank bag to carry your clothes in (or lunch bag) and shoes.

Also as mentioned, one piece are not good for all-weatherconditions – when it’s too hot, or too cold, or when it’s rainy, etc.
 
I always wore full leathers when street riding. I would suggest a 2 piece leather suit with a full 360 zip, that way if you're going to say Burrito Boys on a Tuesday, you can still take your jacket off to relax a bit.

So that you don't get to hot and sweaty while riding/get stuck in your suit, you want to make sure you have a good baselayer on. There's motorcycle specific ones that works amazingly like VNM Sportgear or you can always use an Under Armour type of compression wear though it's not as good at cooling.
 
I'd second the vote to go two pc, 360 zip together. Then you could do a trackday if you wanted, take the jacket off if you stopped somewhere and heaven forbid actually use the protection, just replace pants or jacket.
There are some very good textile suits now that breath, waterproof (ish) , and have handy pockets and stuff, however they cost the same or more than leather for good stuff.
Don't not buy the $99 textile jackets, in a slide test they just melt.
 
Leather 2-piece with 360 zipper. You'll appreciate being able to take off the jacket in the summer when stopped (plus I can't get out of my 1-piece without a buddy holding one sleeve for me).
I find a 1-piece more comfortable than a zipped together set but if you only have the option of one go for a 2-piece.
 
Livewir3 said:
How many of you guys do this today?

I am considering buying a one piece for daily riding but it does come with cons mainly having to carry a change of clothes.

My goal is to have full gear. Should i get a two piece instead?

It will probably see a day or two of track duty.

Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks
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What exactly do you mean by daily commuting? Going to work?
 
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What exactly do you mean by daily commuting? Going to work?
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Technically the OP said daily riding not commuting so maybe he's not talking about going to work
 
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