hello guys. i was hoping to start something fresh and new for the forum. if you havent read my posts already, i plan on getting a motorcycle and relying on it as my only source of transportation other than public transit. during the winter i plan on go training or ttcing to wherever i need. i do go to gbc downtown, and i was looking on my future, thinking if it would make general sense to ride to work in a motorcycle when you have a professional dress code at work. who here does it and what do they do?
who works in a suit and tie office and rides to work?
- Thread starter deejizzle
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My friend's boss does ride to work and change. He just get to work before everyone does and freshens up. He has a sport tourer tho, including hard cases
I highly suggest getting the fast pack. I put a lot of stuff in it like rain suit. You should be able to fit dress shirt and pants folder. I would not recommend folding a jacket though
DarylinAjax
Well-known member
My BIL uses an Aerostich Roadcrafter suit. It's a one-piece armor-reinforced suit he puts it over top of his clothes. When he gets to the office the suit comes off in about 30 seconds and he's good to go. It takes him longer to change his riding boots over to his office shoes.
A few years ago while on vacation in Germany he fell asleep while riding his VFR750 at about 160 km/h on the autobahn. He side-swiped a car (going the same direction), fell off the bike, then slid for a quite bit - he woke up when he stopped. All he had to show for the accident was a broken pinky finger. The company gave him a new suit and put his old one on their "hall of Fame" wall.
They are about the same price as a good set of leathers:
http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-suits/roadcrafter
Cheers,
Daryl
A few years ago while on vacation in Germany he fell asleep while riding his VFR750 at about 160 km/h on the autobahn. He side-swiped a car (going the same direction), fell off the bike, then slid for a quite bit - he woke up when he stopped. All he had to show for the accident was a broken pinky finger. The company gave him a new suit and put his old one on their "hall of Fame" wall.
They are about the same price as a good set of leathers:
http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-suits/roadcrafter
Cheers,
Daryl
I used to keep a jacket or two at work with the dress shoes, wear the tie, dress shirt and pants under the leathers. Now being more business casual I just leave an emergency tie at the office.
+1 the lower drawer of my desk has all my spare stuff for work including dress shoes and some shoe deodorant.
Don't leave it out in the open. The cleaners are questionable characters at times. You might find someone's urine in your shoes one day.
I commute to work daily I have a 58 km ride to work and the same home if I go direct. I wear a suit and tie to work 4 days out of 5. I ride in almost any condition (except snow and/or ice on the road.) I can't recall the last time I drove to work, I think sometime in March.
I use a two piece Roadcrafter suit. I got it in November of 2009 and have put about 75,000 km on it. It is great for commuting as for me it has proven to be watererproof, vents well in hot weather, breathes well, and goes on or off in about 20 seconds (literally!) I have worn it in temps down to -16 and up to +38. It goes over my suit and tie easily, in colder weather I have a set of fleece pants I also got from Aerostich. These are unique in that they have zippers ful lenth on the outside of each leg, so they can be put on over my suit pants without pulling up the legs of my dress pants or wrinkling them. I also use a fleece jacket and if really cold I add a ski liner. I have not used my electric gear over the last couple of years once I learned how well fleece can work. My boots are Alpinestar Web Goretext boots and I wear Tilly Travel dress socks as my normal socks (on long rides near or below freezing I'll put on some Smartwool ski socks but never for commuting.) I have different gloves depending on the time of year and carry a set of Aerostich triple digit overgloves. If it is going to be raining these go over my regular gloves.) I have a pair of shoes at work and a brush to get rid of helmet hair. As it gets hotter out, I will put my suit jacket in my Givi 52l Topcase. If really hot, I'll bring either a pair of shorts or a pair of pants that can convert to shorts and put my pants in the top case as well. (If dry and nothing is on top of them a good suit won't wrinkle and if you do get a bit leave them in the bathroom when you shower as that will take out the wrinkles.)
I hope that helps you a bit and gives some direction.
..Tom
I use a two piece Roadcrafter suit. I got it in November of 2009 and have put about 75,000 km on it. It is great for commuting as for me it has proven to be watererproof, vents well in hot weather, breathes well, and goes on or off in about 20 seconds (literally!) I have worn it in temps down to -16 and up to +38. It goes over my suit and tie easily, in colder weather I have a set of fleece pants I also got from Aerostich. These are unique in that they have zippers ful lenth on the outside of each leg, so they can be put on over my suit pants without pulling up the legs of my dress pants or wrinkling them. I also use a fleece jacket and if really cold I add a ski liner. I have not used my electric gear over the last couple of years once I learned how well fleece can work. My boots are Alpinestar Web Goretext boots and I wear Tilly Travel dress socks as my normal socks (on long rides near or below freezing I'll put on some Smartwool ski socks but never for commuting.) I have different gloves depending on the time of year and carry a set of Aerostich triple digit overgloves. If it is going to be raining these go over my regular gloves.) I have a pair of shoes at work and a brush to get rid of helmet hair. As it gets hotter out, I will put my suit jacket in my Givi 52l Topcase. If really hot, I'll bring either a pair of shorts or a pair of pants that can convert to shorts and put my pants in the top case as well. (If dry and nothing is on top of them a good suit won't wrinkle and if you do get a bit leave them in the bathroom when you shower as that will take out the wrinkles.)
I hope that helps you a bit and gives some direction.
..Tom
I used to keep my suit at my desk. We had a mini closet built in. If it was just business casual, I would keep my pants neatly folded in the drawer. Some workplaces have showers available, but you may have to search or ask where they are. I wore motorcycle gear only, on the motorcycle, all work clothes were kept at work.
I don't wear a suit, but often ride to work in a dress or skirt (i've also shown up to parties in a dress on the bike). I just leave a pair of pumps at work and put my riding clothes over top. For a party I just put the riding clothes in my givi cases.
the white noise from the wind and engine can lull you to sleep
the white noise from the wind and engine can lull you to sleep
haisam10
Well-known member
How can u ride with a dress or a skirt? Nvm, silly question.
Now I am curious about where everyone works.
Persian-Rice
Active member
Ive been riding business pro for a few years now. Everyone evolves to their own needs, I suggest a high end backpack and any rain gear.
Rxperiment
Member
this is how its supposed to be done
haisam10
Well-known member
I wear a suit maybe twice a year.get all done up last nite,and look what happens.
Hate it when that happens!
Not to work, but I do wear a suit and ride to church on Sundays.
Tie tucked into shirt. Jacket in the saddle bag if its hot. On cooler days, I wear a 3/4 length trench coat over my suit.
Garvarg
Tie tucked into shirt. Jacket in the saddle bag if its hot. On cooler days, I wear a 3/4 length trench coat over my suit.
Garvarg
