Rallye 2 Jacket and Pants - Good for a big off??

[AdyJ]

Just a question for those Rallye 2 Jacket and pants combo. owners.

Just how good is the armour and jacket build?

i.e. Who's had a good off and how well did our gear a) protect you, and b) perhaps less importantly - stand up to the abuse (could you ue the gear again? Was it knackered?)

Thanyouverymuch

 

[Commuter]

Once only

I would suggest that most gear is designed to save you one time. In my previous accidents, the kit worked as it said on the tin, but was written off with the bike.

Abrasion and armour compacting would make it pretty useless I would suggest, unless you wish to gamble.

I saw a rally 3 jacket after a good off in South Wales last year and although still looked ok, the material was tinned where the road had come in contact with it.

HTH, Nick

By the way, my gear was Heine Gericke, which I believe is the same manufacture/ factory as BMW own stuff.

 

[dave b]

bm jackets

I have a savanna 2 jacket , and the material is bomb proof !
I think the rallye 2 jacket is just the standard cordura material, but looks the mutts !!

 

[Bigbishy]

I had a Big off on the 6th April on my GSA, 60mph on Bitumin Tarmac, combined with a little Foray into Srub and finally Blackthorn.......Had Daiese Leather bottoms scuffed Sore and badly bruised thigh, Was wearing the Ralleye 2. My left arm, Elbow, Shoulder took major impact.....
The Armour perfermed Fantasically ie, No Breaks or that much soreness the material survived as you would expct Cordura to ie Bonding rather than tearing, except on the seams on the elbow I am truly impressed with the Jacket and how it save me from serious injury... So was the Doctor who treated, me he asked to see the jacket for his report.......I have pictures which I'll try and upload....
Bigbishy( Living to fly another day) one more life less anyhow

 

[Bigbishy]

I had a Big off on the 6th April on my GSA, 60mph on Bitumin Tarmac, combined with a little Foray into Srub and finally Blackthorn.......Had Daiese Leather bottoms scuffed Sore and badly bruised thigh, Was wearing the Ralleye 2. My left arm, Elbow, Shoulder took major impact.....
The Armour perfermed Fantasically ie, No Breaks or that much soreness the material survived as you would expct Cordura to ie Bonding rather than tearing, except on the seams on the elbow I am truly impressed with the Jacket and how it save me from serious injury... So was the Doctor who treated, me he asked to see the jacket for his report.......I have pictures which I'll try and upload....
Bigbishy( Living to fly another day) one more life less anyhow

 

[Othello]

Hey Bigbishy... If you're still looking for a 1200GS then I have one in red with 1900 miles, 7 months old, BMW aluminium panniers and top box complete with BMW liners, ABS, heated grips.. Immaculate. Call me on 07813 878630 if you're interested. I'm looking for £8300.

 

[AdyJ]

I am truly impressed with the Jacket and how it save me from serious injury... So was the Doctor who treated, me he asked to see the jacket for his report.......I have pictures which I'll try and upload....
Bigbishy( Living to fly another day) one more life less anyhow

Glad to know that you are okay! Be good to see the pics of how the jacket faired...

Cheers

 

[Bigbishy]

3rd attempt to pyt a picture on

 

[Bigbishy]

Ha Ha... Done it....so heres another No stoppin me now..... Today photos on a Thread...... Tomorrow the World.....

 

[Bigbishy]

Heres another.....

 

[Bigbishy]

As opposed to the Leather on the palm of my Alpine Stars Gp plus's...Hope this is some use what i felt i had to go through in the sake of product testin'

 

[AdyJ]

Thanks for the pics!

 

[Dick Dastardly]

Are ya still wearin' 'em, or are they toast??

 

[Bigbishy]

Hey There Dick,
Now that would depend on whether you are from the Insurance compant that paid me out.............
If thats the case Sorry they did their job and are a TOAST...:grndevil
But if you are not then they are off tho a specialist for repair....and a full clean, which by the way is rather expensive and has aleady taken two weeks but i'm easy about that..
Gloves are Toast though as is my KBC ltd edition lid....
I'm lookin for a new one now.....
Have you had any experiences with BMW gear?????
BISH