Anybody use oilskin coat for riding?

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Jan 30, 2011 | 10:11 PM

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j1mmy

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From: navarre ohio

my mom bought me a duster in highschool,it had a tag attached warning against wearing it on a motorcycle.the first thing she told me is if she ever catches my wearing it on my bike i would loose both..i did wear it once riding a 10speed,the tail got caught in the rear wheel and ripped the leg strap off

Jan 31, 2011 | 09:10 AM

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glideride113

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From: Ral NC

Only when riding one of my horses in the woods after a rain,,not really all that comfortable on a bike, bulges up too much, did try it though just doesn't work for me........

Jan 31, 2011 | 12:05 PM

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RK Ivan

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From: Loudoun County, Virginia

Whatever you like is fine by me

Jan 31, 2011 | 08:41 PM

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HD4DP

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I have one but not full length. I wear it from time to time. It cuts the wind and I will wear a fleece under it. It has kept me warm and dry.

Sep 11, 2015 | 08:49 PM

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John Bowers

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I wear a short drovers oilskin coat with oilskin chaps to ride. My coat only comes down to my mid-thighs when I'm standing. It is great in the rain or over anot her coat on cold mornings or evenings.

Sep 12, 2015 | 03:18 PM

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farmboy555

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From: Kentucky

I've worn mine only on horseback , my be a little bulky for a bike

Sep 12, 2015 | 03:19 PM

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TwiZted Biker

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Originally Posted by txfxstrider

They look better on a British bike.

Worked real well on 9 foot long choppers too along with the mexican blanket bedroll.

Sep 12, 2015 | 05:29 PM

#28

31scout

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From: Penna.

I have one and have worn it on the bike. Mine is lined and does keep you fairly warm. The lower part of it flaps around in the wind and would do a relatively poor job of keeping you dry. There's much better rain gear available.