Gore-tex inside or outside?

[Tim Cullis]

Fortunately, when I was born again as a biker in the summer, a mate advised me to get vented bike gear--otherwise I would have melted--and I ended up with BMW Savanna 2 (the red/grey gear in the R1200GS brochure).

Seeing as it was midsummer I didn't bother with the gore-tex inserts and I'm now inclined not to bother as I have trekking gear that is probably much the same. I could wear the wind/waterproof trekking top either inside (per the BMW insert) or on top of the Savanna jacket.

Inside looks neater as my Savanna top then matches the red of the bike.

But in wet weather, wearing it outside would prevent the Savanna top from getting soaked and logic says wearing the trekking top outside should be warmer.

Does this sound right?

Tim

 

[Dahoum]

Yes, you fashion victim you.

 

[Kropotkin]

I have the same jacket, with the Gore Tex inserts. The jacket will probably be fine with normal Gore Tex hiking gear, but I would wear the hiking gear underneath the Savanna jacket.

Why? Because of the gigantic (and rather cool) reflective patches on the shoulders. Visibility is everything, especially in the winter, when stupid car drivers give up even the pretence of looking out of the car windows, as they are all steamed up anyway. If you wear dark clothing, they will ride straight over you. If you have some kind of reflective gear, there is a minute chance they might perhaps spot you, and decide to slow down a fraction.
The reflective patches on the Savanna 2 are so bright, that I suspect that aliens on distant planets have conversations like this:

Alien 1:
Hello, that small star over there just went from magnitude 7 to magnitude 5!

Alien 2:
Oh, yes, that, don't worry, it's just the light reflecting off somebody's Savanna 2 jacket...

 

[Spanish Bob]

I would probably wear it as it was designed to be worn. If you dont want to get it wet buy a waterproof over suit.

welcome back!

 

[Bert]

Change your jacket to the BMW Streetguard. And it is red to match your bike too!
Removeable thermal zipped up liner, goretex etc etc

It's the best from BMW and I have one hardly used for sale. You can see it on ebay at:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4509754409&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

or do a search on ebay under titlle
Touring jacket made by BMW model Streetguard or

serach on automotice, motorcycle clothing and helmets, men's jackets, textiles

Stay warm and dry whatever the weather
Cheers