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HotCanadianChick posted:Actually most ADV bikes are quite a bit heavier than a Uly. The Ulysses is claimed to weigh ~465 lbs wet, most of the ADV bikes on the market are in the 500-600 lb range. I learned something today!
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Powerstone posted:If you wear all Dainese you are a Dainese Space Lord Shooting Star?
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May 18, 2014 04:33
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Powerstone posted:If you wear all Dainese you are a Dainese Space Lord Alpine Assault Commando.
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May 18, 2014 05:16
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Alpinestars Commando?
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May 18, 2014 05:23
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Starblazer
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May 18, 2014 06:03
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A** commando
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May 18, 2014 06:06
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Dork.
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May 18, 2014 13:19
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After riding around in my Arai for a few weeks, I am upgrading my review of it from "Man... what super overrated piece of poo poo" to ... "It's alright" Still not as good as my Roof, but it's not bad. Earplugs are pretty bad-rear end though.
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May 18, 2014 22:48
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I'm thinking about grabbing a pair of these. They seem to have reasonable ankle protection without being full on terminator boots. Opinions? http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-tr-course-out-boots Alternatively, this but there isn't nearly as much ankle support. http://www.revzilla.com/product/alpinestars-s-mx-5-boot e: Basically, do I become a Dianese Space Lord or an A* Land Dork 
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May 18, 2014 23:48
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I have a similar pair of Dainese boots and I really don't like how they did the Velcro calf adjusters - it scratches my legs even through heavy socks. Of course I have skinny noodle legs, if you have bigger calves and don't need the adjustments in all the way (or wear boots outside leathers) it might not be an issue.
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May 19, 2014 02:47
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I own a pair of SMX-5's that have held up extremely well after ~7000 miles, most of if through this last winter. They are comfortable enough to wear all day if you aren't going to be doing a ton of walking, and aren't too storm trooper-ish if you slide your jeans over the tops of them. I can't think of anything I dislike about the boot.
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May 19, 2014 03:03
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Marxalot posted:I'm thinking about grabbing a pair of these. They seem to have reasonable ankle protection without being full on terminator boots. Opinions? I have the SMX 5s and they're pretty comfy. I can walk short distances in them and they feel great during a ride. I'd probably still grab the Dainese though.
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May 19, 2014 03:04
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REV'IT says they can't fix my Phantom GTX gloves up to their standards, but they'll give me a discount on a new pair. So, three questions: 1) I have a very small hole in the leather of one of the fingertips. They don't want to sew it as it would puncture the GoreTex liner. Is there a goop I can use to patch it? Would a dab of Shoe Goo work? Or some kind of adhesive patch? 2) The other glove's GoreTex liner has come separated from the leather and pulls out when I pull my hand out. Would injecting a small amount of crazy glue or something into the tips of the fingers do the trick? 3) I think that the Phantom's are still usable, all in all, and I'd want to get a second pair that's more for dry, everyday use. Any recommendations from REV'IT's line?
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May 19, 2014 19:49
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Note: Alpine* Drystar gloves are indeed water resistant not waterproof. My moderately damp hands agreed with this conclusion post rushhour downpour. I'm going to be letting Revzilla know their description is full of poo poo. Waterproof my rear end my hands were goddamn cold and wet. Digital_Jesus fucked around with this message at 01:40 on May 21, 2014 |
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May 21, 2014 01:36
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My experience with Drystars is that they keep outside water out, but because they don't breathe worth a poo poo, your hands sweat and they trap that moisture in. So your hands get moderately damp even without rain.
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May 21, 2014 01:46
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They've been OK in that regard, my hands have been comfortable during dry times, the issue is the leather on the palm gets soaked and then it's just downhill from there.
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May 21, 2014 01:49
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It's getting sunny out. https://www.cutana.com.au/  
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May 21, 2014 06:08
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I should put one on my Shoei. Also, bought those Dianese boots and one of those Forcefield back protector inserts. I guess I'll post a lovely trip report after a while if I remember.
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May 21, 2014 08:34
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I'm thinking about replacing the so-so OEM armor on my Scorpion jacket. Any recommendations?
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May 21, 2014 15:20
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T-pro/forcefield stuff is what I run when I need to upgrade armor.
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May 21, 2014 16:48
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Installed a d3o back protector in my jacket. Gonna try how it feels without the knox meta-sys protector. I bet I'll feel naked.   Didn't need to trim the protector, it wont slide out so the extra bit above the pocket is no issue.  There is actually room in the jacket if I set it to widest adjustment to run both, but that's bordering to overkill.
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May 21, 2014 20:29
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Become a Turtle Lord. Do it.
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May 21, 2014 20:48
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Is there even a point to running with both? I thought back protectors were just there to prevent hyperextension injuries (the "flung backwards around a telephone pole" thing), and one plastic thing that locks when you bend backwards is enough to do that. Any direct spine impact devastating enough to cause one back protector to fail is probably a fatal crash for half a dozen other reasons too.
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May 21, 2014 23:28
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I don't think so, as you say, if the d3o doesnt help I got bigger problems. Though, the one in the jacket lacks lower back protection, but I'm not sure about the impact area statistic for back impacts. I don't think I've ever seen any data on that. I have only seen lower back inserts on some held clothes.
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May 21, 2014 23:47
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For what it's worth, I landed hard on my shoulder/back in my crash with my Forcefield on... and that was one of the very few places that I wasn't sore - and I already have back issues. I'd already shattered that collar bone in the past making it a bulbous lump that sticks out strangely so I'm surprised that wasn't rebroken.
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Sagebrush posted:Is there even a point to running with both? I thought back protectors were just there to prevent hyperextension injuries (the "flung backwards around a telephone pole" thing), and one plastic thing that locks when you bend backwards is enough to do that. Any direct spine impact devastating enough to cause one back protector to fail is probably a fatal crash for half a dozen other reasons too. Stop trying to bums us fun havers out man.
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I bum my students out too when they see me wearing a motorcycle jacket and ask about my bike. "Is it dangerous?" "Sure. You're actually 40 times as likely to die on a motorcycle, per mile ridden, as you are in a car." *incredulous looks* "BUT you can mitigate a lot of that risk by never riding drunk, always watching for cars, and of course wearing good strong leather and boots and gloves and a helmet." "Cause you know, MotoGP racers walk away from crashes at a hundred and fifty miles an hour and they're not hurt, just mad. That's what the right gear does for you." "But not always! A guy just died yesterday in a race in the UK. Slid on his face right into the curb. Wham! Dead." "But his face was probably just fine cause he had a helmet with a chin bar. I can show you some gnarly CT scans from a dude who crashed on his face with no helmet at all. You wanna see?" I figure it's good to be realistic about it. When you start denying the realities, that's when you get overconfident.
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I've covered 20k miles in loving Levi's since I started riding in November and finally decided to upgrade from retard.  http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-air-frazer-pants I have no other riding pants to compare them to but they have been great so far. I tried on several brands of overpants but worried I would succumb to heatstroke in the North Carolina summer humidity, and wasn't crazy about the extra bulk and layer (I have no reservations about walking around the office in Space Lord mode as long as it's comfortable, and I could sleep in these). The knee and shin armor is pretty substantial and the rear end is leather, but there's obviously a lot of mesh and Cordura. The trade-off is ridiculous airflow. Paired with ST Airs, I've had moments on the interstate where I'd thought I must have forgotten a zipper somewhere. Speaking of zippers, it rules being able to hook up to my Cycle Gear PricePoint Exclusive (been wondering if the Cycle Gear Dainese carries the name but not the same quality... any deets on that?).
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Sagebrush posted:"But his face was probably just fine cause he had a helmet with a chin bar. I can show you some gnarly CT scans from a dude who crashed on his face with no helmet at all. You wanna see?"
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Rev. Dr. Moses P. Lester posted:Ok but please don't use the word gnarly unless you're a college aged snowboarder from 1998. I disagree-the use of gnarly in that context is totally mondo 
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Rev. Dr. Moses P. Lester posted:Ok but please don't use the word gnarly unless you're a college aged snowboarder from 1998. What if I am? You don't know me I tried on an RF-1200 today in the store. It is a really nice helmet that fits my head great and I imagine would be quieter than my old HJC which could stand to be replaced. Any places selling them for under $425?
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Rev. Dr. Moses P. Lester posted:Ok but please don't use the word gnarly unless you're a college aged snowboarder from 1998. I graduated college in 1998, and used the word gnarly just yesterday in a snowboarding context.
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Sagebrush posted:What if I am? You don't know me I love my RF-1200 and would definitely recommend it. I think mine cost me 500, though.
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May 23, 2014 05:40
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Sagebrush posted:What if I am? You don't know me I dunno if you already looked but Revzilla gets pretty close, I think the solid color ones are around 430
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May 23, 2014 05:49
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Solids will run around 430, metallics 460, graphics 500. Hand painted in Japan and all that.
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Linedance posted:I graduated college in 1998, and used the word gnarly just yesterday in a snowboarding context. Hey fellow 1998 grad.  I loved to snowboard, still do. (Though now I'm usually the oldest boarder on the slopes.) Never used gnarly much, but stoked got said a lot. Is the latest CE armor thinner while offering the same protection? The Forcefield stuff doesn't look super-thick, but I like the honeycomb pattern. I'm thinking about replacing my back protector first, since the OEM back protector in my Scorpion jacket is flimsier than the shoulder and elbow armor. My Teiz suit actually has some fairly robust armor in it.
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As someone that owns an RF-1100 I can say that either that or the 1200 are an excellent choice and well worth the $400-$500 investment.
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Digital_Jesus posted:As someone that owns an RF-1100 I can say that either that or the 1200 are an excellent choice and well worth the $400-$500 investment. I can sort of second this by saying that I too have an 1100, and if I needed to replace it I'd strongly consider a 1200.
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Razzled posted:I dunno if you already looked but Revzilla gets pretty close, I think the solid color ones are around 430 Yeh, just wondered because the real physical store downtown is selling RF_1200 solids for 425 + tax so if that's also the going rate online, which it seems to be on RevZilla and the like, I'd just as soon support the local dealers. Not that SF Moto really needs the support, they aren't exactly hurting if they can afford a storefront in downtown SoMa, but still.
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So, I got myself an EXO-R410 and I have to say, I'm pretty happy with it for the price. I'd have gone for a nicer model, but I'm not working right now so I needed to budget myself. This is my first helmet with a chin shield thinger (whatever that fabric dealie that blocks wind) and it made a huge difference in the amount of wind noise over my old helmet. It does smell like pot, for some reason. I'm chalking that up to employees smoking up in the storeroom of the shop I bought it from or something.
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