Author Topic: Aerostitch Roadcrafter Info Request.... (Read 8105 times)

suzbnd12 · « **on:** August 18, 2005, 04:06:53 PM »

Hello to all.

I don't know if this request goes in the Products Review section or in the General Motorcycle section but here goes.

Do any of ya'll (this is coming from Texas, can ya tell?) own and use the Roadcrafter suit by Aerostich and if so what do you think about it? It seems like over 700.00 is a helluva lot of money for one but is it worth it?
I would really be particularly interested in comments from folks that use the thing in hot weather. You can always put on more clothes but you can't necessarily take more clothes off.

Bill

Sven · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2005, 05:19:32 PM »

You are asking the converse of the question I raised yesterday under the topic "Cold Weather Commuting"!

So...there is obbiously a need for a critical review of this product! Perhaps the other board members will pool their resources to buy us a couple suits and we'll report back about our hot and cold weather experiences as a public service to all!

suzbnd12 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2005, 11:40:44 AM »

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Perhaps the other board members will pool their resources to buy us a couple suits and we'll report back about our hot and cold weather experiences as a public service to all!

Sven - I think that is an excellent idea!!! I hope they start taking up the collection soon.

Bill

PeteSC · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2005, 05:46:23 PM »

Please go out to your mailboxes and wait. Your suits should be arriving any time now....I swear....I really do.....I'm not kidding!

(Ok, I am....)

Sven · « **Reply #4 on:** August 19, 2005, 06:28:53 PM »

Yeah, well, I was wonderin' how you knew my inseam length!

suzbnd12 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 20, 2005, 12:43:24 PM »

Pete - Just wanted to drop you a line and thank you very much for that Aerostitch Roadcrafter suit. The blue with sliver trim compliments the paint job of my '05 well. I took it out today for the first time in a cool weather ride. The temp was 45 when I left and about 63 when I returned. With a heavy sweatshirt and long blue jeans I was good for about an hour at 60 to 70 mph. I found that the stand up collar does a really good job keeping the wind off of your neck. I probably could have used a vest to keep my torso a little warmer but when I got back home, I found that I had the underarm vents open so that could have made things a little more warm. Overall I give the suit 2 thumbs up. The more I ride in it the more I like it due to it breaking in.

I think Sven is still waiting on his Aerostitch. Got any ideas what the hold up is?

again.

Bill

Sven · « **Reply #6 on:** November 20, 2005, 07:32:25 PM »

Wow, Pete, do I feel like a Class-A jerk! I forgot to thank you for my 'Stich!

I appreciate the silver-on-silver color scheme, which matches my other gear, since there is no Aerostich de cerceta available.

I wore it one day to work, and then yesterday (Saturday) rode it out to Wolf River Cafe for catfish lunch, then on a loop up to Somerville and back down to Collierville. It was about 50 outisde, and I was a little cooler than I'd like, but I think a sweatshirt underneath would have been a smarter choice. I did learn how to slide out of the top and leave the bottom on so I could enjoy lunch.

Overall, I think I'll learn to rely on this suit for a variety of conditions...learning what works for various condition.

The Bandit Alley consumer test board has really come through on this one...and I got a lot of compliments...from the Harley crowd...so perhaps we can get some kind of referral service going for the spike in sales!

Red01 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 20, 2005, 08:59:27 PM »

I've been standing here next to my mailbox for the last TWO MONTHS waiting for mine, and it's STILL not here!

is up with that? It's getting cold and wet standing here!

Bazza · « **Reply #8 on:** November 22, 2005, 04:16:00 AM »

I do socialize with a few of the hard core people from the Sport Touring Network, and they love their stiches over there.

A bit pricey but really a good set of leathers will run you $700.00 here anyway.

Go here....

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/showthread.php?t=73345

Dave 02 1200 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2006, 08:48:17 PM »

I have had a one-peice Aerostch Roadcrafter suit for 10 years. It still looks good and is very comfortable over a wide range of temperatures. I live in Southwest Florida and use it in all but the hottest weather. I wear Firstgear mesh jacket and pants then. The Aerostich is expensive but well worth it.

Sven · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2006, 10:26:40 AM »

Dave, I used my Aerostitch to extend my commuting season this winter, but it's not entirely as warm as I would have hoped. Like you, I have the FirstGear mesh and I am already using it this week during the day. Welcome aboard!

vadim · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2006, 11:07:09 AM »

I have motoport ultra II kevlar (jacket and pants) with gore-tex liner. It cost me 1000 dollars and it's worth every penny. Without the liner I've ridden in 90+ weather and at speed over 30 it's pretty comfortable. If anything, my helmet and my boots felt worse (I have RF1000). I've also ridden in 45 degree weather with the liner. I had cheap thermal pants and long sleeve shirt and that kept me fairly comfortable up to 70mph... Kinda funny that my gear costs (pants, jacket, helmet, boots, gloves) have added up to more than half of what I paid for the bike. But hey, better safe and comfy. :)

http://www.motoport.com/