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Jazzzzz posted:Is there such a thing as a pair of riding jeans that is abrasion resistant, breathes as well as regular jeans, and minimizes the power rangers look while also not looking like dad jeans? I have a good pair of dedicated summer riding pants, but I'm trying to find something I don't have to change out of at the office or if I'm heading out to run errands or whatever. Well they're never going to breathe quite as well as regular jeans because for fairly obvious reasons they have to be thicker and incorporate a lot of kevlar, which doesn't breathe worth poo poo. Also they're always going to look a bit silly off-bike, for much the same reason. The Dainese ones probably look about as close to regular human jeans as you're going to get with any decent protection though.
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Got my Arai today, took it out of the box and immediately dropped it while trying to remove the little silicone lube that came attached to the strap. The air vent broke, and a little piece of black plastic went flying. Its a bit difficult to get on, but once its on its not bad. Hopefully it holds up better in an actual crash.
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Jun 30, 2017 22:12
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rdb posted:Got my Arai today, took it out of the box and immediately dropped it while trying to remove the little silicone lube that came attached to the strap. The air vent broke, and a little piece of black plastic went flying. Its a bit difficult to get on, but once its on its not bad. Hopefully it holds up better in an actual crash. Step on the box a couple times, pack it back up, and return it.
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Jun 30, 2017 22:56
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I'd be lying if I said that didn't cross my mind. Thankfully Arai sells replacement parts. It was a $25 mistake https://www.araiamericas.com/products/qvf-duct-set-diamond-white?selected_variant=7256
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Jun 30, 2017 23:04
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Carth Dookie posted:Cool. Results are in: Got exactly what I asked for at an unbeatable price. $150 for shipping was pretty steep IMO, but hey that's on me for living on the other side of the planet, and I still saved a huge amount of money and it got here really quick. I'm going to be placing an order for some other gear with them pretty soon. tl;dr Motardinn.com = good.
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Jul 3, 2017 09:20
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Ordered myself some Axial pros, really looking forward to having them, even more so as my Falcos developed a hole this weekend.
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Jul 3, 2017 10:40
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Bought a matte black Shoei RF1200 with the transition visor, hopefully it's as good as people have been telling me
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Jul 3, 2017 23:49
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They are good and I wish they fit my goddamned head
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Jul 4, 2017 00:00
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Razzled posted:Bought a matte black Shoei RF1200 with the transition visor, hopefully it's as good as people have been telling me
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Jul 4, 2017 00:42
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I couldn't justify the transition visor. I just have a dark one I use all the time and a clear one for when I'm riding after dark. they swap so easily I don't see it as a big deal.
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Jul 4, 2017 02:10
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Looking for a recommendation on some every day gloves. I live and ride in Houston and these would be for all but track use. I like partial / mid cuff rather than full gauntlets. I've been using some RevIt gloves for like 3.5 years now that I'm pretty sure were originally intended as trail riding gloves. Super breathable. Any recommendations?
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Jul 23, 2017 03:01
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XYLOPAGUS posted:Looking for a recommendation on some every day gloves. I live and ride in Houston and these would be for all but track use. I like partial / mid cuff rather than full gauntlets. I've been using some RevIt gloves for like 3.5 years now that I'm pretty sure were originally intended as trail riding gloves. Super breathable. Revit cayenne
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Jul 23, 2017 03:06
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Knox Orsa is a brilliant glove imo, I haven't tried the Mk2 version that's now available but it looks to fix the minor gripes I had with the stitching pattern of the Mk1. Boa closures are boss and more things should use them.
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Jul 23, 2017 07:38
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I've wrecked in a set of these and they held up. No split seams and nothing transferred through[I also live in Dallas, so similar riding conditions): Taichi Raptor Mesh
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Jul 23, 2017 13:48
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I have a pair of A* smx-1 that are great for warm/hot weather and survived a 30mph lowside.
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Jul 23, 2017 14:38
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Thanks guys! Did some research, I'm gonna flag the textile knox orsas and give them a try when revzilla gets more in stock.
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Jul 24, 2017 14:01
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I'm having one helluva time locating a transition face shield for the Bell Race Star, Bell Pro Star and Bell Star 2016 helmets. Anyone have an idea where I can grab one?
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Jul 24, 2017 18:10
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theKGEntleman posted:I'm having one helluva time locating a transition face shield for the Bell Race Star, Bell Pro Star and Bell Star 2016 helmets. Anyone have an idea where I can grab one? Our lord and savior, revzilla! https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bell-star-vortex-transistions-photochromatic-face-shield Edit: you're not talking about the new ones, right? THey might not make them just yet. Z3n fucked around with this message at 20:59 on Jul 24, 2017 |
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Jul 24, 2017 20:57
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Z3n posted:Our lord and savior, revzilla! I am talking about the new ones.  Note: This face shield does not fit the Bell Star Helmets made 2016 and following.
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Jul 24, 2017 21:33
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Anyone else had mics die on sena sets? Had the second mic between 2 users die today. 2 years of usage, both riders have done about 20k miles each. In experience from first death we bring spares on long trips.
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Jul 24, 2017 23:27
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theKGEntleman posted:I am talking about the new ones. Ahh, my bad! Yeah, they seem to be lagging on development there, I'm still waiting for the custom fit program on the new race stars. No issues with SENA mice dying here, although ours are starting to get a bit worse for the wear after 4 years and ~80-100k miles.
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Jul 25, 2017 00:08
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Supradog posted:Anyone else had mics die on sena sets? Had the second mic between 2 users die today. 2 years of usage, both riders have done about 20k miles each. In experience from first death we bring spares on long trips. The cable failed on mine, but I put that down to me putting a bit more tension on it when I was tidying up the cable. It failed at the point where it enters the mic itself, making repairing it a right pain.
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Jul 25, 2017 06:57
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Is there a really basic bluetooth earpiece/mic you can get and cram into whatever random helmet? I'm looking and helmets with any kind of bluetooth are $hundreds when a cheapo helmet on ebay is $50 and a functional bluetooth earpiece you can talk on the phone with is $16. All the motorbike-oriented stuff seems to have intercom poo poo I don't need. This is for what amounts to a costume, so "the cheapest full face helmet + bluetooth I can get" is the goal.
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Jul 26, 2017 05:00
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Javid posted:Is there a really basic bluetooth earpiece/mic you can get and cram into whatever random helmet? I'm looking and helmets with any kind of bluetooth are $hundreds when a cheapo helmet on ebay is $50 and a functional bluetooth earpiece you can talk on the phone with is $16. All the motorbike-oriented stuff seems to have intercom poo poo I don't need. The short answer is no. If you don't plan on actually using it while riding, buy the cheap, lovely helmet for $50 and some BT earbuds you can shove into said helmet. The cheapest, decent, BT unit you'll find , that;s desgined for a helmet, is a closeout cardo QZ for ~$80. Otherwise just but one of those crappy Blinc systems off ebay. E: Regarding Sena mics- mine died after ~2.5 years of commuting.
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Jul 26, 2017 07:24
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Javid posted:Is there a really basic bluetooth earpiece/mic you can get and cram into whatever random helmet? I'm looking and helmets with any kind of bluetooth are $hundreds when a cheapo helmet on ebay is $50 and a functional bluetooth earpiece you can talk on the phone with is $16. All the motorbike-oriented stuff seems to have intercom poo poo I don't need. Got one of these, had it for two years and they're fine. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201598605286
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Jul 27, 2017 12:54
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Can you patch motorcycle jeans? Somehow made a small tear in my Dainese jeans this morning when I put them on. It's small rip near the crotch.
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Jul 29, 2017 03:21
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If a pair of jeans ripped like that from putting them on in the morning I wouldn't trust them from keeping my dick from getting asphalt poisoning
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Jul 29, 2017 03:29
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oh look at this guy showing off
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Jul 29, 2017 03:31
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Sagebrush posted:oh look at this guy showing off If getting on your bike doesn't make you rock hard I feel bad for you
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Jul 29, 2017 03:33
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Virgil Vox posted:If getting on your bike doesn't make you rock hard I feel bad for you It does, I just then pass out and ruin a perfectly good helmet. 
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Jul 29, 2017 16:05
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Replacing my helmet now. The absolutely fantastic Icon Opacity was at the top of my list, but I ended up with the Great Pumpkin instead. I'm almost excited to crash again so I can buy the Opacity next time. Icon graphics are still knocking it out if the park. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/icon-airmada-opacity-helmet https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/icon-airmada-trick-or-street-helmet
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Jul 29, 2017 18:53
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Yet again I bemoan Icon helmets not fitting my head.  Their designs are incredible.
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Jul 29, 2017 23:15
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Coydog posted:Yet again I bemoan Icon helmets not fitting my head. What really bothers me is that no one else is even trying to touch their graphic game. I'd love to try something a little swankier, like Shoei, but they are all so bland I can't justify buying one.
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Jul 30, 2017 00:13
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I used to see people get their helmets airbrushed at the mall at well, airbrushing kiosks. Do people still do that?
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Jul 30, 2017 00:30
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Yes, but then your helmet looks like you got it airbrushed at the mall.Chichevache posted:What really bothers me is that no one else is even trying to touch their graphic game. I'd love to try something a little swankier, like Shoei, but they are all so bland I can't justify buying one. Shoei's graphics are better than Arai's, too. Icon's always kinda had a style over substance reputation, but the Japanese guys are way the hell off in the other direction, so far off that they're boring as hell
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Jul 30, 2017 01:01
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Jazzzzz posted:Yes, but then your helmet looks like you got it airbrushed at the mall. I think the Airmada is a solid mid-range helmet. It's light and comfortable. I've crashed two now and felt great doing it.
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Jul 30, 2017 01:04
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Chichevache posted:I think the Airmada is a solid mid-range helmet. It's light and comfortable. I've crashed two now and felt great doing it. I'd wear the poo poo out of one if they fit my head, but so far all I've found that does is the long oval Arais
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Virgil Vox posted:If getting on your bike doesn't make you rock hard I feel bad for you 
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Chichevache posted:I think the Airmada is a solid mid-range helmet. It's light and comfortable. I've crashed two now and felt great doing it. Airframe pro took the rest of the impact left over from my shoulder. It was a pretty good helmet. My main problem with icon helmets is the visor lock is a pin and hole system that's loving impossible to open once you've got your visor closed. Allot of their stuff feels like its never been given feedback from outside their circle. Ie the Merc hoodie I have from them has soft fabric on the underside of the cuffs, which coupled with no way to sinch the sleeve shut means it acts as a funnel for rain which soaks into the soft fabric. Leaving your sleeves soaking wet.
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Keket posted:Airframe pro took the rest of the impact left over from my shoulder. It was a pretty good helmet. I've never purchased anything but their helmets. The gloves I have looked at were all unsuitable for riding in any conditions.
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