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Nice to hear some feedback about the jacket. I've read several glowing reviews about it. SBS are really good with returns so you could try the trousers and return them if they're no good. I'm thinking about seeing if I can use braces with my Dukes. They do have zips around the waist for attaching to the jacket by the way.

Thanks guys. Really appreciate the info. I decided on some Furygan textiles (Titan jacket and Duke trousers) based on reviews I'd read in a couple of places. More expensive than my original budget but I've got it on 6 months, interest free credit to make it easier to afford. I've been holding off commenting about them because I haven't tested the kit in the wet apart from a bit of drizzle. One thing I will say so far is that the design of the Duke trousers is such that they use poppers instead of Velcro to cinch the waist which come undone when I crouch down. Very, very annoying since I deliberately got a size up to fit over work trousers which means they a bit too big and start falling down when this happens. The jacket — I'm a 39" chest and I had to return the medium I originally got and get a size up insead — is very warm and wind resistant (I do get a slight breeze down my neck possibly due to the Velcro used for the neck fastening being pretty weak or the neck not being high enough). So far though, as I said, I haven't been out in proper rain yet and the temperature this winter has been mind to say the least so far. If I'm being honest and I could go back in time, I would probably go for something else due to the poppers on the trousers, the neck and the weak Velcro on the jacket. I expect a bit more quality-wise for my money. Having said that, the kit is comfortable, very warm and gives me much more confidence that I would be protected in an off compared to my other kit. As a bonus, the jacket makes me look like an evil storm trooper, which is nice. Overall, so far I would give it 7/10.

Thanks for all your ideas guys. I started thinking about how much my skin was worth and doubled my budget. I've ordered some Furygan textiles — Titan jacket and trousers. I'll let you know what it's like. Thanks again, David.

Cheers guys. All good advice. I have been rethinking my budget But, at the end of the day I do want something that will protect, keep me dry and last a few years. I have been recommended Rukka by a m/c courier but their kit looks very expensive. Would you trust secondhand?

Just seen this Alpine stars kit: http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcy ... rod/199087 The also do matching trousers. Seems like a good price. Anyone have any experience of this range of clothing?

That's what I used to do in my old job. But I'm a supply teacher now so that isn't really an option.

Yes, it's a lot of money isn't it? I'm debating getting the Halvarssons kit. Looks like £350 minimum. The problem I've got is I need to be able to turn up to work, whip the M/C kit off and have shirt and trousers underneath.

Cheers Arwen, Just looking now. Looks like the dog's danglies. What was the sizing like? David.

Cheers Varish. I can be flexible on price for the right product. I think I'm going to take a trip to Aldi today!

Hi guys, My Gmac two piece jacket and trousers are no longer waterproof (they were never very good in the first place). I have tried washing them with Nixwax twice, carefully following the destructions, which made bugger all difference. So, I'm after something to replace them. Does anyone have any recommendations for fabric two piece clothing or a suit that is 1. genuinely waterproof, 2. has abrasion protection, 3. has armour pockets and 4. won't break the bank? I need something to go over office trousers and shirt for commuting throughout Autumn/winter. My budget is flexible for a really good bit of kit but I would like to spend under £200 if possible. Cheers, David.