HG Master IV

[OscarIndia]

There's some used Master IV on fleaBay at the mo. Anyone advise? Tried Master V in the shop and seems great, although too poor to do it at the mo.

 

[High-Tower]

Had my Master IV jacket for just over 8 years. Must have ridden 120k+ miles in it and it's still completely waterproof.

Too hot in Italy in August and not warm enough in Scotland in February. Just right the rest of the time.

The leather trim came off the collar early on and the main zip had to be replaced last year. The waterproof pocket's never have been.

Ace jacket!!! When/if it ever dies I'd have the current HG equivalent.

 

[OscarIndia]

Cheers High-Tower. I'm Oxfordshire, which bizarrely gets silly cold in winter, and am looking for something for a 140 mile a day commute, mostly m-way. I know V is great from endless reviews and comments here, but £ is an issue and the IV looks solid enough.

 

[rodsharp]

I have had one of these for years ,cant remember how many but must be more than 8 years. worn it for tens of thousands of miles and although it is now looking a bit used is still the most comfy ,warm ,but breathable and waterproof jacket . I have had BMW streetguard and tourguard but this is by far my favourite . Go for it if it fits you.

 

[OscarIndia]

Have mailed the guy. We'll see. Storm collar missing and "some velcro has been replaced". Still, if it can be got cheaply that's okay.

 

[adventure-spike]

I have a IV and had it about 8 years. I average about 12000 miles a year and use it in the winter months. I use a twat jacket, never had the trousers,the rest of the year. Mine is a bit worn now but completely dependable in cold wet weather. I use the nikwax wash in stuff on it every now and then and it still copes with everything thrown at it. Good kit and you won't go much wrong with it.

 

[GsNipper]

Just spent a wet week in scotland. my rallye 3 suit
Kept me dry and warm, no problems at all. I was abit
Ashamed in buying a "twat suit" too be honest. But after
This trip i know i made the right call! Awesome suit..

 

[Baz]

Had both.
Master 4 was a better jacket IMO. Never leaked and was a good fit. Sold it to Schtum a few years ago & swapped it for a TW** suit. Wife has a 10 year old Master 4 & though I keep trying to get her to change it she wont. As long as its cleaned & proofed regularly they go on & on. Sold the Master 5 after 8 months, dont think the quality is as good.

 

[Schtum]

Sold it to Schtum for a song a few years ago & swapped it for a TW** suit.

Fixed it for you, Howard.... My son's now stolen it and won't give it back...

 

[Baz]

Fixed it for you, Howard.... My son's now stolen it and won't give it back...

You dont know what I paid for it

 

[Schtum]

You dont know what I paid for it

To be honest, buddy, pal, amigo I don't really care. You obviously passed a great deal onto me. As I said, it's still going strong and being worn by my son. I just bought a lightly used Master V on ebay today for a good price, so it'll be interesting to compare the quality.

 

[Packer]

I don't know what series my suit is, I've just bought it on run-out, heavily discounted by H-G. It has the Gore Lock Out closure.

One all day trip in it, pouring rain much of the day and light rain the rest of the time. I was completely dry. So far so good.