traceyz

Thanks to you both for the replies. More material to consider - although there isn't a clear cut answer. I note the difference in replies about perforation - maybe depends on your home :-) Atlanta - perforated. Syracuse - no perforated. Sorry I hadn't replied sooner - I initially saw my post had to go through the 'moderator' - so I was sort of waiting for that approval. But de factor - here I am! I do look forward to the forum - a good source of information. And look forward to meeting ore of you at school sessions in the future. My bike should arrive later this week - and I hope the weather will be warm enough for a few rides before winter really settles in.

I'd appreciate some of your thoughts on whether I would be better off with a one piece leather suit or a two-piece. Background. I have been riding BMWs on the street for many years. Currently ride an RnineT. I currently wear Aerostitch textile gear. Went to some track days this year. Heard about the S1000RR and was intrigued - I admire sophisticated machinery. Went to the CSS school and felt the S1000RR would be my next bike. I expect to go to maybe 4 track-day weekends next year. However, most of my riding will be on the road. Typically a two-day weekend on back roads to an interesting city where my wife meets me, and then return. Country twisties in MA, VT, NH and ME. I usually ride for 90 minutes and take a 10 or 15 minute break. The rides often have some cool temperatures - I use the heated grips - but also a heated vest. I expect to go back to CSS for one or two more class weekends, but I would rent their gear - much easier than schelping my stuff through the airports. So - on the one hand - I think the one-piece suits are well arranged and work well. However, some people have told me the two piece can be more convenient if I need to stop along the way. Also - I don't think I would need perforated leather in either case - it would make the cold weather harder to handle, and if it is hot at a track day, the sessions are only 15 or 20 minutes. That said - I would welcome any of your wisdom to guid my choice.