Winter riding jacket under or over chest protector?

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by Yellowfin, Sep 4, 2015.

  1. Yellowfin Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Ocean City, NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '13 WR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    kdx220 (sold)
    Hey guys, Was looking to pick up a klim or moose riding jacket for winter and was wondering what size to get. Previously I always just wore a hoodie and under armour under my Leatt chest protector but I am looking to go a little more water proof this year

    Any suggestions on size or jacket?
  2. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    I was just looking at gear and planning how to be warmer and dryer this winter. I think I've decided to keep my old Fly armor one more time, wear a base vest under the armor, then a mid layer either breathable or thermal, then a light jacket like the Klim Torque. I've been wearing an Xlarge dbl thermal hoody over my armor which is ok for short rides, but usually either not warm enough or too warm as the day goes on.
    If you need XXlarge last year's Klim Torque is cheap at RM
    https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/4204/48731/Klim-Torque-Mid-Layer-Jacket
  3. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    So what did you decide? I'm thinking to just where a Lg fleece over my armor and add a jacket over that. The THOR phase jacket probably sz Lg, looks like it should work: http://www.chaparral-racing.com/product/thor-phase-jacket/037-2920-0418.aspx
    I def want zip off sleeves, at least resistant if not proof and not too bulky or heavy. The Fox Legion jacket could work too:
    http://www.chaparral-racing.com/product/fox-racing-legion-jacket/06436-014-s.aspx
    Or add $100 and get the Klim Dakar, nice!, and says designed to be worn over protectors.
    http://www.chaparral-racing.com/product/klim-dakar-jacket/261-3122-000-120-000.aspx