BMW Venting Machine - First Impressions - Page 5

scooteraug02 · 12-02-2006, 06:02 PM

Andrew,

I am pretty sure for US to European you add 10 to the number. I tried on some BMW gear to get a fit and I wore a 58 which was 48 US.

Click here-Look at bottom chart

GB · 12-02-2006, 06:07 PM

Yes, that's correct, Euro size 56 would be US size 46, but check the BMW sizing chart for proper fit.

Andrzej · 12-02-2006, 06:45 PM

Thanks. Seems 42R is the correct size for 34/32 pants size. Looks like I'm gonna get me the VM.
Thanks a bunch.
Andrew

aero750 · 04-01-2007, 11:57 AM

I have enjoyed reading the various good reports on the BMW VM. It is refreshing to hear such good reports.

I want a protective suit that will provide excellent coverage from Road Rash, but I also need cooling for the hot days of summer.

I had been directed towards the stiff Air Mesh products from Motoport. If I cannot get my leg over the seat, that's a problem.

It seems the BMW product is the cat's meow. I wonder how the owners feel about your purchase, here a year later?

Also, can anyone provide helpful information about the optional hip armor? I cannot find any information on their website.

By the way, the only way I could bring up the VM product on the BMW dealer apparel website was to do a search. I could not find it under the normal BMW product listing for jackets.

Thank you for your help, recommendations and comparisons to the Air Mesh products from Motoport.

gsstampeder · 04-01-2007, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwana

Hmmmmm....always wondered about you CA-NA-DIENS!!!!!!!!

aren't you a lil close to .... san-fanny-sissy-co .... to be wonderin bout stuff like dat?

Andrzej · 04-24-2007, 05:33 PM

So I got the whole VM suit in winter to get a bit of $$$ off. I am 6'1, 185 and ordered BMW's size 52 based upon lots of good advice in the site here. The suit fits perfectly. I also ordered extra armour for the pants and it is a nice fit. Actually today I managed to wrestle the VM pants on top of my work pants to ride to the office. Had to remove the optional armor thou. I love the fit, styling and the ventilation. It looks like it will get a lot of use this summer. Now the only thing is... the stifness of the collar. It just rubs the heck off my neck. I need some solution for thatlittle problem. I know some folks have complained about this in this thread. What have you ended up doing about it, any suggestions, ideas are appreciated.

And thanks to all those who put their $.02 in and recommended the suit.

Harry Swan · 04-24-2007, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by statking

... Now the only thing is... the stifness of the collar. It just rubs the heck off my neck. I need some solution for thatlittle problem. I know some folks have complained about this in this thread. What have you ended up doing about it, any suggestions, ideas are appreciated ...

Pay a visit to your local fabric store for a little suede like material and appropriate wash safe adhesive. My wife, the Bookbinder, straightened me out on the how-to's.

Repko · 04-25-2007, 12:15 PM

I'm buying the same thing soon. It looks so darn well made! & protective!!!

Do not wear COTTON under, Polyester-Microfiber for COOOOOL results!

CBR-ELEVENTY-TEN · 04-25-2007, 12:50 PM

I'm selling mine!!

Check out my ad in Flea Market:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221114

Harry Swan · 04-25-2007, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Repko

... Do not wear COTTON under, Polyester-Microfiber for COOOOOL results!

Agreed. I've become very fond of North Face's Vaporwick T-shirts. Unlike Under Armour and the like of wicking materials these feel like cotton. Not shiney and a comfortable loose fit. http://www.rei.com/product/747419

sonic578 · 04-26-2007, 02:28 AM

Can anyone explain the difference between the VM jacket and one of the under $200 variants from First Gear or Joe Rocket? Joe Rocket Phoenix is also mesh and quite cool in summer, has pads and seems to be well made. The fit is a little looser than the BMW, but other than that, what's the difference, and is it worth the extra $$?

DriveShaft · 04-26-2007, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeagerda

Can anyone explain the difference between the VM jacket and one of the under $200 variants from First Gear or Joe Rocket? Joe Rocket Phoenix is also mesh and quite cool in summer, has pads and seems to be well made. The fit is a little looser than the BMW, but other than that, what's the difference, and is it worth the extra $$?

Besides looking like captain EO, I wouldn't want anyone I care about to bite the dust in a Joe Rocket Phoenix. That was my first mesh suit...and the last time I go for JR. Polyamide nylon is the big difference for me, as opposed to a relativley less abrasion resistant polyester.

frazz · 04-26-2007, 07:39 AM

I'm still using mine since the original post.....The collar softens over time and the general stiffness of the entire outfit decreases as well. When it was brand new and even now on hot days, I wear one of those cool gel neck scarves(??)/ neckerchiefs(sp?). Hope this helps....take care

Rottweiler · 04-26-2007, 08:42 AM

Where's the least expensive to buy one of these?

Andrzej · 04-26-2007, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rottweiler

Where's the least expensive to buy one of these?

I bought my jacket from www.sierraBMW.com in winter. They had them on sale, but they are back to original prices now. I think they were $75-off of each pants and jacket, something like that. They did not have pants in my size but I found them on sale at www.IrvseaverBMW.com. Their sale was $50 off of pants, but their shipping was also a lot less than sierra's so it worked out OK.
Now with hot weather here it may be hard to find deals. Good luck thou.

12-02-2006, 06:02 PM	#61
scooteraug02 Dog Rancher Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 4,188	Andrew, I am pretty sure for US to European you add 10 to the number. I tried on some BMW gear to get a fit and I wore a 58 which was 48 US. Click here-Look at bottom chart __________________

12-02-2006, 06:45 PM	#63
Andrzej aka Statking Joined: Nov 2006 Location: SE Pennsylvania Oddometer: 242	Thanks. Seems 42R is the correct size for 34/32 pants size. Looks like I'm gonna get me the VM. Thanks a bunch. Andrew __________________ 2007 BMW R1200 GSA Adventure Ride on!

04-01-2007, 11:57 AM	#64
aero750 n00b Joined: Jan 2007 Oddometer: 6	So how are things a year later? I have enjoyed reading the various good reports on the BMW VM. It is refreshing to hear such good reports. I want a protective suit that will provide excellent coverage from Road Rash, but I also need cooling for the hot days of summer. I had been directed towards the stiff Air Mesh products from Motoport. If I cannot get my leg over the seat, that's a problem. It seems the BMW product is the cat's meow. I wonder how the owners feel about your purchase, here a year later? Also, can anyone provide helpful information about the optional hip armor? I cannot find any information on their website. By the way, the only way I could bring up the VM product on the BMW dealer apparel website was to do a search. I could not find it under the normal BMW product listing for jackets. Thank you for your help, recommendations and comparisons to the Air Mesh products from Motoport.

04-24-2007, 05:33 PM	#66
Andrzej aka Statking Joined: Nov 2006 Location: SE Pennsylvania Oddometer: 242	got a chance to use it a few times already So I got the whole VM suit in winter to get a bit of $$$ off. I am 6'1, 185 and ordered BMW's size 52 based upon lots of good advice in the site here. The suit fits perfectly. I also ordered extra armour for the pants and it is a nice fit. Actually today I managed to wrestle the VM pants on top of my work pants to ride to the office. Had to remove the optional armor thou. I love the fit, styling and the ventilation. It looks like it will get a lot of use this summer. Now the only thing is... the stifness of the collar. It just rubs the heck off my neck. I need some solution for thatlittle problem. I know some folks have complained about this in this thread. What have you ended up doing about it, any suggestions, ideas are appreciated. And thanks to all those who put their $.02 in and recommended the suit. __________________ 2007 BMW R1200 GSA Adventure Ride on!

04-25-2007, 12:15 PM	#68
Repko Adventurer wantabe Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Laguna Niguel, So Ca Oddometer: 538	cooool suit I'm buying the same thing soon. It looks so darn well made! & protective!!! Do not wear COTTON under, Polyester-Microfiber for COOOOOL results! __________________ Possibly a GSA someday. 04 KTM 525 EXC street legal & 29 other bikes since 1974 Amazing love (grace) how can it be, that you my king would die for me?

12-02-2006, 06:07 PM	#62
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,498	Yes, that's correct, Euro size 56 would be US size 46, but check the BMW sizing chart for proper fit.

04-25-2007, 12:50 PM	#69
CBR-ELEVENTY-TEN Tastes Like Chicken! Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Down...lower....lower..... Yeeaaagggghhhhhhhh!!! Oddometer: 620	I'm selling mine!! I'm selling mine!! Check out my ad in Flea Market: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221114

04-26-2007, 02:28 AM	#71
sonic578 Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: SE Florida Oddometer: 699	Joe R?? Can anyone explain the difference between the VM jacket and one of the under $200 variants from First Gear or Joe Rocket? Joe Rocket Phoenix is also mesh and quite cool in summer, has pads and seems to be well made. The fit is a little looser than the BMW, but other than that, what's the difference, and is it worth the extra $$? __________________ Dave '11 GS

04-26-2007, 07:39 AM	#73
frazz ^OP Slow & Easy Joined: Jul 2004 Location: oHIo Oddometer: 238	I'm still using mine since the original post.....The collar softens over time and the general stiffness of the entire outfit decreases as well. When it was brand new and even now on hot days, I wear one of those cool gel neck scarves(??)/ neckerchiefs(sp?). Hope this helps....take care __________________ No trees were destroyed in the sending of this message. I do concede, however, that a significant number of electrons may have been inconvenienced.

04-26-2007, 08:42 AM	#74
Rottweiler I'm a Believer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Heber Springs, Arkansas, USA Oddometer: 356	Where's the least expensive to buy one of these? __________________ 2002 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - blue 2001 Honda Reflex NSS250 scooter - silver Real men wear boots. God is good. "Liberalism is a philosophy of consolation for Western Civilization as it commits suicide." - Dr. Jerry Pournelle http://jerrypournelle.com

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