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Great deal on Nolan N104s: http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/helmets/nolan/n104_solid_helmet.html
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I'm getting my first paycheck from the new job this week or next week, and I want to buy some gear with it. I'm eyeballing this suit. Has armor, and sliders. I want to start doing track days on the SuMo, and while IMI doesn't require full gear I feel like it might be a good idea. Should I buy that, or take the $$$ and add some more and go buy a two piece textile or something? Right now I just ride in a Joe Rocket textile/mesh jacket. Also, what's the thought on MX boots vs Street boots? I'd mostly be wearing combat boots unless I am on a dedicated ride or at a track day.
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Aug 11, 2014 21:32
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Days are getting shorter and I'm already dreading the end of the riding season/summer, does anyone have any experience with heated gloves? Specifically these: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/gerbing-7v-fleece-gloves I like the idea that they're self powered so I'll be able to wear them to football games and other times I'm not on the bike, but I'm worried they won't be warm enough. I don't really plan on riding once it gets below 45f-ish though.
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Aug 12, 2014 19:16
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tbb9 posted:Days are getting shorter and I'm already dreading the end of the riding season/summer, does anyone have any experience with heated gloves? Specifically these: Where do you live? It's still not even the middle of August.
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Aug 12, 2014 22:16
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You also don't need heated gloves if you're not riding below 40f. Just get a pair of knit liners and some winter gauntlets.
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Aug 12, 2014 22:19
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I live in southern NJ I'm aware it isn't cold yet Winter is coming
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Aug 12, 2014 23:56
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Great deal on a gauntlet-style, waterproof glove: http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/gloves/cortech_by_tour_master/hydro_gt_gloves.html
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Aug 13, 2014 16:09
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Can anyone recommend a mesh jacket that's more 'fitted' and doesn't have gigantic arms? I have a joe rocket pheonix jacket in small that fits pretty well except for the arms - you're need arms 3x the size of mine to fill them up. There's a snap to bring them in a bit at the elbow, but the upper arms are still super bulky. Are they all like this? Not really looking for leather, being in central texas in August and all.
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Aug 13, 2014 20:46
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the nicker posted:Can anyone recommend a mesh jacket that's more 'fitted' and doesn't have gigantic arms? I have a joe rocket pheonix jacket in small that fits pretty well except for the arms - you're need arms 3x the size of mine to fill them up. There's a snap to bring them in a bit at the elbow, but the upper arms are still super bulky. Are they all like this? Dianese and a* and some revit cuts are more slim.
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Aug 13, 2014 21:14
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Radbot posted:Great deal on a gauntlet-style, waterproof glove: http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/gloves/cortech_by_tour_master/hydro_gt_gloves.html Ordered these today. It doesn't rain a whole lot in Phoenix, but it is monsoon season and I rode in the rain to work. So I figured it wouldn't hurt to have a pair of waterproof, plus I'm kinda hoping they'll work for "winter" here. Also ordered a pair of Icon Compound Overpants. $140 on competition accessories. White so they'll match my jacket, but not my red bike. No black in my size  .
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Aug 13, 2014 21:26
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Couple of gear related notes:  This is my Knox Handroid following the crash. It took a lot of damage, but it held together brilliantly. 10/10 would buy again. Not pictured, is my iPad mini. Remarkably, not only was it not stolen by the impound lot, but it was in my Giant Loop tank bag. The bag sat outside through several rain storms before my insurance could get my bike to a shop. The iPad stayed bone dry and powered up immediately. I am impressed.
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Aug 14, 2014 00:27
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drat, those are some expensive-rear end gloves.
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Aug 14, 2014 00:35
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The way I see it, I write software for a living, and those gloves represent less than a day's pay. I'd have a hard time coding if I injured my hands.
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Aug 14, 2014 00:45
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True that. I'm setting aside a significant chunk of my next paycheck for gear. I need a new riding suit, and I'm going to look at a one-piece leather suit for track days tomorrow. Jeans, combat boots and an ill-fitting mesh/textile jacket ain't cutting it anymore.
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Aug 14, 2014 00:49
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Schroeder91 posted:
I just got these same pants so that I could finally complete my gear selection, and they were a phenominal price. Of course they only had white, and all my bikes/jackets/other gear are red, black, black and red or blue for my SV, so they look stupid as gently caress no matter what I wear. Obviously I need a white jacket and helmet so I can go for the Stormtrooper look. They're pretty awesome though, leather in all the right places, self-hemmable which is an awesome idea, zippers are well thought out and placed. Only gripe is no adjustable knee armor, it happens to fit me perfectly, but I think for someone that was shorter and portlier than myself they'd fit pretty crappy.
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Aug 14, 2014 00:59
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the nicker posted:Can anyone recommend a mesh jacket that's more 'fitted' and doesn't have gigantic arms? I have a joe rocket pheonix jacket in small that fits pretty well except for the arms - you're need arms 3x the size of mine to fill them up. There's a snap to bring them in a bit at the elbow, but the upper arms are still super bulky. Are they all like this? I wear this http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=8097 and I am an elf man in Dallas. Has stood up drat well for nearly a year now. Is as comfortable as it can get for mesh gear in hot climates. The only downside is that the armor is cheap. Elbows are merely okay, back pad is some kind of lightweight foam.
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kuffs posted:I wear this http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=8097 and I am an elf man in Dallas. Has stood up drat well for nearly a year now. Is as comfortable as it can get for mesh gear in hot climates. The only downside is that the armor is cheap. Elbows are merely okay, back pad is some kind of lightweight foam. Awesome, thanks. edit: except that my size is sold out/discontinued :/ ShaneB posted:Dianese and a* and some revit cuts are more slim. Looks like the dainese air flux might fit the bill, thanks! CheddarGoblin fucked around with this message at 17:16 on Aug 14, 2014 |
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Aug 14, 2014 17:05
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Revzilla has my jacket down to $150 for anyone looking. Pretty great jacket especially at that price. Really great airflow and the thermal liner works really well. (Only tried it at around 55F on the highway though) http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...tm_medium=email
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Aug 18, 2014 23:12
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Gear shopping, and sort of digging the Joe Rocket Military Spec jacket. While it is almost certainly not true milspec, it does come with a fabulous orange bustier: http://www.motorcyclegear.com/browse/view_product_images/2911 Opinions/experiences welcome. Wading into new territory here, as I've always done vintage leather by Brooks, Hein Gericke, Schott, LL Bean, etc. I've never been much of an accessory ho, but the times they are a changin'
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Marv Hushman posted:Gear shopping, and sort of digging the Joe Rocket Military Spec jacket. While it is almost certainly not true milspec, it does come with a fabulous orange bustier: I thought that was the milspec part. Most (all?) Bases require both rider and passenger to water high vis clothing
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Aug 19, 2014 03:05
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Do most brick and mortar stores let you try on a helmet before buying one, provided collateral of course. I'd really like to try the Shoei GT-Air helmet before I drop almost 700 bones on one. I'd like to know if it's really as quiet as people claim.
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Aug 19, 2014 08:28
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They'll let you try them on in the store, I don't think they'll let you take it on the road unless you've basically paid for it, would require removing the visor stickers to be legal for a start. I think if you had the cash there they'd probably be cool with it, one of them will probably come out for a ride with you if they let you though.
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Aug 19, 2014 09:38
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Shimrod posted:I think if you had the cash there they'd probably be cool with it, one of them will probably come out for a ride with you if they let you though. This will never happen.
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Aug 19, 2014 14:55
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So, looking for the following: Decent boots for ADV riding and track days in the $250-300 range Decent gloves for same in same Maybe a decent two-piece textile suit in the $400 range? I have a JR Textile Jacket that doesn't fit so well anymore due to weight loss, and a one-piece FS Leather Suit that's really just for track days. Eyeballing the Handroids for gloves, based on the Safety Dance patented Enhanced Reviewing Process.
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Akion posted:So, looking for the following: I recently sperged out about boots. ADV and track are pretty much mutually exclusive. You can make compromises on either to meet in the middle. ADV is mostly comfort for long days with enough protection and weather proofing, while track is all about protection. $250 will get you any high end motoGP spec glove you want, really. For $400 on textile I'd personally suggest Revit Airwave jacket and pants. If you don't want mesh feel free to look elsewhere.
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ShaneB posted:I recently sperged out about boots. ADV and track are pretty much mutually exclusive. You can make compromises on either to meet in the middle. ADV is mostly comfort for long days with enough protection and weather proofing, while track is all about protection. What about MX boots? Same deal? As far as the textile suit goes, I'm mostly wanting something I can use through the fall/winter here in CO, though I don't mind it being a bit light and layering up underneath.
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MX boots are high and crazy stiff/reinforced to help you with jumps and dropping a dirtbike on your leg. Track boots have a lot of torsional protection to prevent you from snapping your ankle in a crash where you flop around a lot, and are significantly lower and lighter. They might hold up to dropping a dirtbike on your leg but probably not.
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Wicaeed posted:Do most brick and mortar stores let you try on a helmet before buying one, provided collateral of course.
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SeaborneClink posted:Cycle gear has a 7 day, no questions return on policy. Last time I was at a cyclegear they had nothing but their lovely house brands with some token horribly overpriced hjc/shoei/arai stuff. VV If you liked the Dianese Crazy Titanium model then look into their Carbon Covers and Druids. Marxalot fucked around with this message at 01:33 on Aug 20, 2014 |
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Aug 19, 2014 23:49
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What are the most comfortable gauntlet gloves under $200? I bought both alpinestars sp2 (in both L and XL)and cortech latigo rr's and both fit poorly and were uncomfortable so I returned them. So frustrating. I found some crazy titanium dianese gloves at my local ~Ducati~ dealer which fit great but they were $450 and thats a bit more than I want to spend. I'm thinking of just taking a trip to revzilla when I'll be in philly next month but I really can't rock my current gloves anymore which have holes in them.
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Aug 20, 2014 01:05
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I have Alpinestar SP1s that are pretty comfy. My only complaint with them is that they're pretty much incompatible with my Dainese jacket.
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Marxalot posted:Last time I was at a cyclegear they had nothing but their lovely house brands with some token horribly overpriced hjc/shoei/arai stuff. I'm not sure that I'd quantify MSRP as "overpriced" are Shoei helmets expensive, yes but cyclegear actually has them priced 10% less than MSRP, on sale for 610 but  There's Icon and Bilt stuff on their website. Same return policy also applies and they pay for return shipping. Revzilla also offers 30 day returns, but you have to pay for return shipping.
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SeaborneClink posted:I'm not sure that I'd quantify MSRP as "overpriced" are Shoei helmets expensive, yes but cyclegear actually has them priced 10% less than MSRP, on sale for 610 but I remember seeing a solid black RF1100 for sale at just north of $500. That was a long time ago though, so I could be wrong.
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RF1100 is down to 280 for solids and 320 for graphics. That's if you can find one though. All current Shoeis are 10% below msrp. 500 for solid, 600 for graphics. Each score has something a little different. Mine doesn't carry Icon or Arai in shock but our next store over does. We have the AGV K3 and K4.
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I bought a AGV K-3 helmet today. I probably should have made a post in here BEFORE putting the money down but oh well. Anyone have one? Complaints? Praise? I also bought it in the Gothic 46 design so I'm sure that'll entail endless mockery for having Rossi's number on the chin and VR on the back.  Also it's my first ever motorcycle helmet I've purchased.
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Akion posted:So, looking for the following: If you mean 'ADV riding' in the traditional 'touring where you might go down a dirt road once in a blue moon' you could try these: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-st-trq-tour-goretex A marginal step down from full-zoot raceboot protection, Gore-Tex. A little higher than your price range, although if you wear size 44 I have a used pair I'd sell. I've posted before about how I don't like the velcro on the calf adjusters.
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Snowdens Secret posted:If you mean 'ADV riding' in the traditional 'touring where you might go down a dirt road once in a blue moon' you could try these: I like dirt roads. Also, I ride a SuMo, which is what is tempting me towards MX boots for the "Drop the bike on my leg" factor.
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Wirth1000 posted:I bought a AGV K-3 helmet today. I probably should have made a post in here BEFORE putting the money down but oh well. Anyone have one? Complaints? Praise? Awesome helmet if it fits you. The K3 has a bit of a weird internal shape to it. Really good airflow as the chin vent goes right into your face. The chin curtain is poo poo and never stays in, though.
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What are your opinions on kevlar jeans, are they worth it? Do they provide significantly more protection than just jeans? Same goes for riding shoes. I can't really rock up to social events in ATG.
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