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- Evan - 08-06-2007
BLINGMW Wrote:that's why I'm kind of surprised that everyone isn't using them or knows about them since they've been around for years.No one has ever accused motorcyclists of being smart.
helmets werent widespread until they were legally required.
up in PA where they still arent, its about 75/25 helmetted to unhelmetted.
- Apoc - 08-06-2007
Haha... nice.
The money isn't the problem in my mind, it's the PITA cord.
- BLINGMW - 08-06-2007
stevegula Wrote:For the track I wouldn't wear it. And because it's mesh it wouldn't be approved.
ah. Ok, that's helpful. I need to figure out what those requirements are, I might as well not waste my time if I can't goto the track with it.
And yes, Mike, you go man! :lol: For me, even saving one cracked rib would be worth $500.
- Apoc - 08-06-2007
BLINGMW Wrote:stevegula Wrote:For the track I wouldn't wear it. And because it's mesh it wouldn't be approved.
ah. Ok, that's helpful. I need to figure out what those requirements are, I might as well not waste my time if I can't goto the track with it.
If you're going to ride the street and track, chances are you're going to have at least two different jackets. People do ride the streets in leathers but unless you want to get seperates and wear leather all the time, you're going to want perf/mesh for the summer streets.
- BLINGMW - 08-06-2007
Right on, I appreciate the recommendation. I think for now, I'll try to find an inexpensive (yeah right) set of leathers that will be trackable as I don't plan on street riding much. If I do end up riding street more, and the leathers are killing me, I'll shop around.
I guess I actually need a "racing suit" then? Looks like from Cornerspeed's website, nothing less than these would do:
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- .RJ - 08-06-2007
You can use a 2-piece suit too, as long as it zips together.
Keep an eye out on new enough's closeouts - <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.newenough.com/browse/closeouts/leather_suits_jackets_and_pants">http://www.newenough.com/browse/closeou ... _and_pants</a><!-- m -->
And the wera forums - <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://forums.13x.com/forumdisplay.php?f=56">http://forums.13x.com/forumdisplay.php?f=56</a><!-- m -->
I've had 2 1pc suits, both found used on the wera board. Didnt pay more than $300 for either of them.
- Mike - 08-06-2007
BLINGMW Wrote:And yes, Mike, you go man! :lol: For me, even saving one cracked rib would be worth $500.
i'm poor
which is why a) the bike isn't back together and b) the civic STILL has a cobbled together exhaust.
- BLINGMW - 08-06-2007
.RJ Wrote:You can use a 2-piece suit too, as long as it zips together.
yeah, cool deal. Maybe I could just plan to wear the jacket with some mesh pants or something for the street.
- Apoc - 08-06-2007
Mike Wrote:You live with your g/f (married) is what I think you meant to say. You make more than most on this message board and have pretty cheap rent.BLINGMW Wrote:And yes, Mike, you go man! :lol: For me, even saving one cracked rib would be worth $500.
i'm poor
+1 for two piece if you want something to serve double duty.
- Mike - 08-06-2007
Apoc Wrote:Mike Wrote:You live with your g/f (married) is what I think you meant to say. You make more than most on this message board and have pretty cheap rent.BLINGMW Wrote:And yes, Mike, you go man! :lol: For me, even saving one cracked rib would be worth $500.
i'm poor
+1 for two piece if you want something to serve double duty.
what i meant to say is that i have to be very selective where i spend my money in order to afford things like... trips to the uk and such. living with my girlfriend actually costs more than not living with her due to her financial situation.
- Apoc - 08-06-2007
Mike Wrote:living with my girlfriend actually costs more than not living with her due to her financial situation.
That's kinda what i meant...
- HAULN-SS - 08-06-2007
So, did chan actually buy a bike already and I missed it?
- BLINGMW - 08-06-2007
nope sorry. But getting close I guess
- .RJ - 08-06-2007
BLINGMW Wrote:nope sorry. But getting close I guess
I'll sell you a CB400
- BLINGMW - 08-06-2007
argh, I cannot stop looking for gear today!!! :| :roll: Went to the local powersports place, sure have some cool stuff...
MUST CLOSE FIREFOX!
and no, don't need a CB400 just yet.... unless it's cheap!
- stevegula - 08-06-2007
BLINGMW Wrote:Right on, I appreciate the recommendation. I think for now, I'll try to find an inexpensive (yeah right) set of leathers that will be trackable as I don't plan on street riding much. If I do end up riding street more, and the leathers are killing me, I'll shop around.
I guess I actually need a "racing suit" then? Looks like from Cornerspeed's website, nothing less than these would do:
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.newenough.com/browse/protective_apparel/leather_racing_suits">http://www.newenough.com/browse/protect ... cing_suits</a><!-- m -->
DOT approved helmet. Some of the more anal suggest a DOT approved but not SNELL approved helmet (British and European standard tested helmets are fine).
Full gauntlet gloves (leather)
Full race-type boots (leather)
1pc or 2pc (the bigger the attaching zipper, the better) suit (leather, cow or kangaroo, roo if you can afford it)
Back protector hard plastic kind, not POS honeycomb foam crap
(bold = edit)
- Dave - 08-07-2007
BLINGMW Wrote:Maybe I could just plan to wear the jacket with some mesh pants or something for the street.Uh, are you dressing as Mike's tranny?
- .RJ - 08-07-2007
Dave Wrote:Uh, are you dressing as Mike's tranny?
Har
Mesh pants are money in the summer...
- Apoc - 08-07-2007
tr00 story
- .RJ - 08-07-2007
You dont ride in the summer!