I'm not wearing that when we get the scooter, she said! (1 Viewer)

[davidcrossland]

My partner is very keen we get our planned Piaggio MP3 500 but seems to be on another planet (compared to me) when it comes to what to wear.

So, for those of you with lady passengers, apart from a good helmet, what does (or should) a lady wear on the back of a scooter?

Fashion tips and particular brands/syles are most welcome! lol

 

[pappajohn]

Depends how good a driver you are.

Rubber knickers may be a good idea, save washing the seat.

 

[Geo]

We try to match each other when ever possible I think it looks cool
here we are together

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[Peter & Elaine]

Bike or trike Elaine will only wear danise jacket and trousers
And she is the driest after a down pour
Expensive but good stuff

 

[Geo]

Then I woke up

 

[davidcrossland]

Bike or trike Elaine will only wear danise jacket and trousers
And she is the driest after a down pour
Expensive but good stuff

Hi Peter,

Thanks, that's very helpful. As there is quite a range, can you tell me which one she's got?

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[Peter & Elaine]

Anthing from the d-dry range is good quality and very warm it olso has zip in out body warmers
Plus all body armour is removable this is what we do when on trike
but it all goes back in when on bike
Be carful what you buy all this industry is rife with leathal Chinese copy's

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[davidcrossland]

Anthing from the d-dry range is good quality and very warm it olso has zip in out body warmers
Plus all body armour is removable this is what we do when on trike
but it all goes back in when on bike
Be carful what you buy all this industry is rife with leathal Chinese copy's

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They look really good Peter. I've shown them to Sheila and she likes them. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Jaws]

As already mentioned, decent quality textiles .. I would urge you NOT to buy anything on the internet.
Why ? Same reason as I never ever sold bike related clothing on any of my web sites..
A poorly fitting clothing item is at least as dangerous as none at all !
By all means search the net and see exactly what you want, but then go to a shop to buy the gear so you can try it on and ensure it all fits properly

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[CWH]

what does (or should) a lady wear on the back of a scooter?

What size?
This is still available FREE TO GOOD HOME (well, free to ANY home actually)
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[davidcrossland]

Thanks for the offer CWH but my partner doesn't like red!!! And she's not even from Yorkshire, as I am. Sorry!

 

[TheTwoOfUs]

I would cution against leather. May look cool but is anything but in hot weather. As Jaws says, textiles are the wy to go.

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[GWAYGWAY]

It's a bleedin' scooter, tell her to get a parka and a furry tiger tail hanging off it.

 

[ianandkath]

It's a bleedin' scooter, tell her to get a parka and a furry tiger tail hanging off it.

thought scooter boys wore crombies and doc martins

 

[Popeye]

We certainly used to.........

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[Forestboy]

All that heavy bike kits gonna look a bit weird on a scooter especially if you're gonna use it abroad in the summer.
You'll die from over heating not falling off.

Seriously though you really don't want leather, rubbish in the wet and too hot in the heat.
Modern textiles are amazing Revit is my choice but honestly for a scooter you don't need to spend that kind of money.
Just ride and enjoy.

 

[Peter & Elaine]

It is a 500 so it should knock on a bit

 

[Stealaway]

Unless you intend going long distances you wont need Gore-tex. Held are very good
You do need to try them on (especially women!!!)
Go and have a look here, they seem to have a good range.

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[Popeye]

Leather seems fine to me............

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[Popeye]

To get that picture above I googled Biker Chic and this is what came up first........

.....Not quite what I imagined........

Fayetteville Biker Chick

 

[MR. FUSION]

Even coming off a scooter at 20 mph onto a rough surface is enough to rip your skin off, coming off any faster can cause severe injury. So better plan for that kind of scenario.

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[Charlie]

As already mentioned, decent quality textiles .. I would urge you NOT to buy anything on the internet.
Why ? Same reason as I never ever sold bike related clothing on any of my web sites..
A poorly fitting clothing item is at least as dangerous as none at all !
By all means search the net and see exactly what you want, but then go to a shop to buy the gear so you can try it on and ensure it all fits properly

I second the above ! Best way to buy is to go on the bike to the shop if possible. Then sort out the kit and actually sit on the bike just to make sure it fits and everything is where it should be when sat on the bike .

There are some really good quality textiles out there and consider or look at some of the well sorted protective jeans Jeans are more comfortable than textile trousers so they may just be worth looking at.

Dainese make some of the most stylish and well made bike kit money can buy. I have two sets of leathers from my racing days and they have survived a couple of offs with little damage.

One area I am particularly fussy about is gloves. The hands are usually very prone and easy to contact if you get unlucky.... Worth a thought !

 

[tuscancouple]

These people do some great clothing, with a good female range. They're not cheap but they do carry some very stylish kit.

http://www.motolegends.com/

We ride Harleys and my wife is always on the look out for good female kit.

Cheers Mick

 

[GWAYGWAY]

DO NOT buy a a Belstaff trialsmaster,As I used to wear in the 60's.
Belstaff might have a fashion name nowadays but they are greasy slimy things that a Lady might cross roads to get away from. They are the reason Greasers are so called. She might just see the name and think countrywear and fashion got to be nice. Just do not.

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[John745]

My good lady wife and I use the Bike off the back of the MH through out Europe in summer. I agree with others go to a shop (there's lots about) and try the cloths on. We wear Kevlar lined jeans over shorts, and a quality jacket with armour, "T" shirt under, and don't forget a quality pair of gloves.
When we arrive at our tourist spot we take the jeans, jacket and gloves off and lock the jeans and jacket to the bike with a long steal hawser/padlock. That way we stay safe on the bike(whilst moving the air keeps you coolish) and cool when we get off. In the top box we put helmets and gloves and take out the ruck sack with out days food, etc in.
As others have said don't buy leather cloths, they are too hot.
Al so consider foot wear flip flops are a nono on a bike but you can change at your destination !
Hope this helps.

 

[olley]

DO NOT buy a a Belstaff trialsmaster,As I used to wear in the 60's.
Belstaff might have a fashion name nowadays but they are greasy slimy things that a Lady might cross roads to get away from. They are the reason Greasers are so called. She might just see the name and think countrywear and fashion got to be nice. Just do not.

Greasers didn't wear Belstaff, we wore leather jackets, preferable with some chain attached.

Ian

 

[GWAYGWAY]

Greasers didn't wear Belstaff, we wore leather jackets, preferable with some chain attached.

Ian

Greasers wore Belstaff and rockers wore leather and got wet. Everthing I owned was covered in Black slime from them and the trousers, still got wet and in winter could not bend arms and legs as they were solid when cold.

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[Charlie]

Greasers wore Belstaff and rockers wore leather and got wet. Everthing I owned was covered in Black slime from them and the trousers, still got wet and in winter could not bend arms and legs as they were solid when cold.

You make it sound such fun !!

 

[Techno]

I've often done near 60mph downhill on a bicycle on 20mm tyres in lycra

 

[KeithChesterfield]

Make sure you have matching helmets ....

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