Winter's coming!
My old Heine Gericke Boost 2 jacket is sadly no longer waterproof, despite 2 dips in Nikwax TX Direct. It's 4 years old and has done a lot of miles, so I'm not upset - I'd probably buy another if they hadn't gone bust. It's replacement is an Alpinestars Andes:
I've only worn it around the house so far, and I regret to inform you that the waterproof membrane and armour have provided precious little protection from insults from family members about how fat/bald I am. Hopefully it'll fare better against rain/Vauxhall Vectras.
I've also bought a Forcefield back protector seeing as trackday shenanigans are becoming more regular. No, it doesn't protect against kicks up the arse - ask me how I know.
Also... fed up with the MX5. I used it yesterday as there was huge rain going down, and it was horrible. It's noisy (more so than a bike with ear plugs), the footwell filled with water, the clutch is heavy... basically I want a big soft luxury car instead. I'm talking 20-year-old Volvo 850 here, something disposable if it goes pop. But what to do with the Mazda? It's like an old pet which has become sickly.
I've also bought a Forcefield back protector seeing as trackday shenanigans are becoming more regular. No, it doesn't protect against kicks up the arse - ask me how I know.
Also... fed up with the MX5. I used it yesterday as there was huge rain going down, and it was horrible. It's noisy (more so than a bike with ear plugs), the footwell filled with water, the clutch is heavy... basically I want a big soft luxury car instead. I'm talking 20-year-old Volvo 850 here, something disposable if it goes pop. But what to do with the Mazda? It's like an old pet which has become sickly.
