Tracking a Daily Driver

EternalNewb · January 29th, 2013, 07:56 PM

So I'm curious if this is as bad of an idea as my gut is saying.
My Ninja is pretty much my daily driver. I have a 80+ daily commute during the week. But I really want to go to the track, and don't have money for a race bike at this time.
Would taking my daily driver to the track be a horrible idea? Anyone else do this? Thoughts? I'm a little worried I may wreck it or something, or that the track will mean more long-term damage.

Alex · January 29th, 2013, 08:04 PM

The track isn't going to cause any more mechanical wear on the bike. But yes, there is a chance of putting it on its side. There's always a chance of that on the street, as well, of course. What are your options if you do destroy the bike?

EternalNewb · January 29th, 2013, 08:09 PM

Possibly drive my somewhat unreliable, old car. But it eats more gas, costs more than double to park on campus ($35 a month vs $81 a month), and takes way longer with traffic and stuff. And this is presuming it works...

red5 · January 29th, 2013, 08:21 PM

If it was my ONLY ride, I might be worried. Although , track downs usually cause less damage than going down on the street.

rojoracing53 · January 29th, 2013, 08:47 PM

Most simple track downs are lowsides and if that happens its normally a bent handlebar and cosmetics. So if did go down it would only be a couple of days at most before she was sound to commute on if need be.

I say if your confident in understanding your own limits then go for it, track riding is safer then road riding any day.

cuz · January 29th, 2013, 08:47 PM

@cuong-nutz

If you take it nice and relax noting is going to happened.
Things get out of hand when one rides over there limit ask me how I know.
Just enjoy the turns

cuong-nutz · January 29th, 2013, 08:57 PM

I track my daily all the time. The fairings tell the stories lol! the most common things that break or get damage are your rearset brackets, bending or breaking your handle bars, clip-ons are a plus in this situation, and busting your front blinkers if you still have them on You'll bend your shifter too and/or possibly rear brake lever Levers may bend too. fairing rash is inevitable and same for your exhaust. Also, I don't have sliders. If I did, my damages may have been minimal but YMMV. I was able to ride off the track with broken stuff.

but like said, just be easy and dont push yourself over your riding skills.

Peanut_EOD · January 29th, 2013, 09:14 PM

Most insurance companies will still cover you if you crash on a track as long as it's not a timed event such as a race. Call them to verify your coverage.

choneofakind · January 29th, 2013, 10:18 PM

Know your limits. Have fun. Don't crash. You'll be fine.

beazy411 · January 30th, 2013, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut_EOD

Most insurance companies will still cover you if you crash on a track as long as it's not a timed event such as a race. Call them to verify your coverage.

I just called my insurance provider, Progressive, and they said that as long as it's just a track day that I am covered. Look into the accessory coverage too because mine covers gear under that umbrella. Just my $.02.

csmith12 · January 30th, 2013, 08:05 AM

This is a decision that is best answered by how prepared you are with a sprinkle of personal preference.

Check your insurance policy. - ^^^ done!
Have a plan b ready and in place before you hit the track. (ride to work, ect... ect..)
Remove any and all hard parts that are not required to ride track. If it's not there.... you can't break it.
Ride at 80% or lower of your skill level.
Remember that you share the track with others and an event that causes you to go down/offtrack may not be because of your error.

Go with an educational mindset instead of a racer mindset. What do you want to get out of going to the track?

EternalNewb · January 30th, 2013, 09:27 AM

@rojoracing53, @cuz, @choneofakind
So basically, I should be fine as long as I don't push myself too hard?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

I track my daily all the time. The fairings tell the stories lol! the most common things that break or get damage are your rearset brackets, bending or breaking your handle bars, clip-ons are a plus in this situation, and busting your front blinkers if you still have them on You'll bend your shifter too and/or possibly rear brake lever Levers may bend too. fairing rash is inevitable and same for your exhaust. Also, I don't have sliders. If I did, my damages may have been minimal but YMMV. I was able to ride off the track with broken stuff.

but like said, just be easy and dont push yourself over your riding skills.

Wouldn't I be better off investing in a race bike at that point, though? Granted, I'd probably be more used to the set-up if all that stuff is also on my daily driver.

Quote:

Originally Posted by beazy411

I just called my insurance provider, Progressive, and they said that as long as it's just a track day that I am covered. Look into the accessory coverage too because mine covers gear under that umbrella. Just my $.02.

Thanks! Super helpful.

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

This is a decision that is best answered by how prepared you are with a sprinkle of personal preference.

Check your insurance policy. - ^^^ done!
Have a plan b ready and in place before you hit the track. (ride to work, ect... ect..)
Remove any and all hard parts that are not required to ride track. If it's not there.... you can't break it.
Ride at 80% or lower of your skill level.
Remember that you share the track with others and an event that causes you to go down/offtrack may not be because of your error.

Go with an educational mindset instead of a racer mindset. What do you want to get out of going to the track?

Well, I knew I wanted to go to the track when I bought my bike. At the moment, my primary objective is to build handling skills (which I know may not translate to street driving, since I'm hyper-cautious there). I also want to have fun, and learn about working on my bike.

rojoracing53 · January 30th, 2013, 09:37 AM

As long as you can keep your ego in check and keep from having to many oh **** moments you'll be fine. Remember to rest, eat, and hydrate between sessions. Momentary loss of focus do to fatigue is the #1 culprit for those afternoon session mishaps.

Being smooth in your line choices and not worrying about what's behind you will make you predictable and easier for other riders to safely pass you if need be.

choneofakind · January 30th, 2013, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

@choneofakind
So basically, I should be fine as long as I don't push myself too hard?

Yes, I think so. I really thing Chris nailed it on the head here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Go with an educational mindset instead of a racer mindset. What do you want to get out of going to the track?

Be a sponge. Learn as much as you possibly can, and enjoy the time on the track. Remember that it's not a race, and the intent is to learn and improve, not make a new PR every lap.

csmith12 · January 30th, 2013, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

So basically, I should be fine as long as I don't push myself too hard?

There is not a 100% guarantee but yea, that is what they are saying.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

Well, I knew I wanted to go to the track when I bought my bike. At the moment, my primary objective is to build handling skills (which I know may not translate to street driving, since I'm hyper-cautious there). I also want to have fun, and learn about working on my bike.

go have fun yo

Bigballsofpaint · January 30th, 2013, 09:42 AM

i voted for heck no before i read the title. I still will keep my vote no if a bike was really your DD and only form of transportation. If you have other means just in case something happens then have at it. I bought my 1000 and plan on tracking my 250, but i still plan on commuting with the 250 most of the time. In the chance that i do crash though, i have another way to get around, so its ok.

And as long as progressive covers track days, i will more than likely bring the 1000 to the track once or twice

csmith12 · January 30th, 2013, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

Well, I knew I wanted to go to the track when I bought my bike. At the moment, my primary objective is to build handling skills (which I know may not translate to street driving, since I'm hyper-cautious there). I also want to have fun, and learn about working on my bike.

And the boost in confidence will be the biggest skill that will transfer to street riding. Even if that is the only thing..... your still a winner.

CC Cowboy · January 30th, 2013, 09:44 AM

Only an idiot would crash at a track day.

Sorry if I hurt any idiot's feelings.

alex.s · January 30th, 2013, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Only an idiot would crash at a track day.

Sorry if I hurt any idiot's feelings.

haha!

i crashed at a track day!

EternalNewb · January 30th, 2013, 10:33 AM

^How bad were the damages?

CC Cowboy · January 30th, 2013, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

haha!

i crashed at a track day!

So have I. It was back when you had to have a racing license to get on the track however; at Loudon they let everyone on the track together (cars and bikes). A Formula V puked out his exhaust pipe in front of me and I took a dixie. I was on a brand new XR-1000 and I was pissed. It came real close to fistycuffs in the pits. Bikes are faster than cars at the old Loudon. I learned my lesson and that's when I learned the technique of waiting in the pits untill the first guy comes around before I go out. This way I have an open track for a few laps.

alex.s · January 30th, 2013, 11:06 AM

yikes! wish i could blame my track-day crash on someone else. purely my own fault. spent tires, crap line through a turn, and overloading the front with a chicken gas-hand. at our local club they make 3 precalls before each session so i head out a few minutes earlier than everyone else so i can start the session in front... the fast guys go by eventually but theres not as much traffic to get by until it starts spreading out a bit more, but by then the session is almost over anyway

alex.s · January 30th, 2013, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

^How bad were the damages?

some scratches. purely cosmetic.

my leg and ass hurt pretty bad though...

Havok · January 30th, 2013, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

^How bad were the damages?

his damn blinker didn't even break!

lgk · January 30th, 2013, 11:47 AM

i think you're fine going with your regular bike.

just get some spares just in case.

MistahT · January 30th, 2013, 12:00 PM

Just spend $800 on a pregen and turn it into a track bike

himynameisjoe · January 30th, 2013, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MistahT

Just spend $800 on a pregen and turn it into a track bike

tnr4 · January 30th, 2013, 01:35 PM

I'll be tracking my DD this season as well. My reasoning is like this: I don't plan to push it much harder than I do in the mountains. And in the mountains, there is traffic, animals, gravel, and god-knows-what. Might I crash? Of course, but I don't take it to be so much more likely than crashing the way I normally ride when I go out. Maybe less.

Good luck.

LoneRonin · January 30th, 2013, 02:42 PM

get frame sliders and you'll be ok...
When I was at the track I was the only rider to keep riding after my crash despite no sliders because I was on the 250. All the guys on supersports were going stupid fast and when they went down their bikes got real mangled.

csmith12 · January 30th, 2013, 02:52 PM

Roll the dice with frame sliders. Some say they do more harm than good.

alex.s · January 30th, 2013, 02:59 PM

frame sliders on the 250 are a bad idea IMO

yamaha? better get as many sliders as you can.

EternalNewb · January 30th, 2013, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MistahT

Just spend $800 on a pregen and turn it into a track bike

I wish. They aren't that cheap in California. Also, I dunno how my folks would feel about two bikes in the garage. They already are sketchy about me being on two wheels with a motor in the first place.

lgk · January 30th, 2013, 03:43 PM

do you have good tires, and gear?

EternalNewb · January 30th, 2013, 03:47 PM

Working on both of those. I have decent gear for street, sans back protection, but my tires are completely stock. Also, I need to get a track suit. I'm at the point where I've more or less given up on finding a secondhand one that fits me.

alex.s · January 30th, 2013, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

Working on both of those. I have decent gear for street, sans back protection, but my tires are completely stock. Also, I need to get a track suit. I'm at the point where I've more or less given up on finding a secondhand one that fits me.

how big are you? i have some extra suits

EternalNewb · January 30th, 2013, 04:02 PM

I'm 5'2" or 5'3" and sub 110 in weight. Thanks for the offer, but I'm doubtful I'd fit the suits.

alex.s · January 30th, 2013, 04:05 PM

i have a size 40 ('small') fieldsheer suit if you want it. i believe that would only be a bit too big, no?

EternalNewb · January 30th, 2013, 04:06 PM

Maybe? I dunno. I'm going to go try on suits at the Dainese store in Costa Mesa to see if I can get a better feel for my sizing.

choneofakind · January 30th, 2013, 04:42 PM

I'm jealous of all you people who have motorcycle dealerships who stock leathers. If I want to try stuff on, I need to go to freakin 2 hours away. I might do that over spring break because I want a suit that actually fits.

EternalNewb · January 30th, 2013, 04:43 PM

I only know of one in my area(ish) that isn't a cyclegear/supposedly stocks stuff in my size. Have yet to actually see anything in my size on the shelves though.

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January 29th, 2013, 08:04 PM	#2
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January 29th, 2013, 08:21 PM	#4
red5 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Chattanooga Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 15.256 Posts: 263	If it was my ONLY ride, I might be worried. Although , track downs usually cause less damage than going down on the street. __________________________________________________ "We're not always doing business, but we're always open." "For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." Carl Sagan

January 29th, 2013, 08:47 PM	#6
cuz cuz Name: Israel Location: Houston (me) Galveston Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	@cuong-nutz If you take it nice and relax noting is going to happened. Things get out of hand when one rides over there limit ask me how I know. Just enjoy the turns __________________________________________________ THE GOOD LIFE

January 29th, 2013, 08:57 PM	#7
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	I track my daily all the time. The fairings tell the stories lol! the most common things that break or get damage are your rearset brackets, bending or breaking your handle bars, clip-ons are a plus in this situation, and busting your front blinkers if you still have them on You'll bend your shifter too and/or possibly rear brake lever Levers may bend too. fairing rash is inevitable and same for your exhaust. Also, I don't have sliders. If I did, my damages may have been minimal but YMMV. I was able to ride off the track with broken stuff. but like said, just be easy and dont push yourself over your riding skills. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

January 29th, 2013, 07:56 PM	#1
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Tracking a Daily Driver So I'm curious if this is as bad of an idea as my gut is saying. My Ninja is pretty much my daily driver. I have a 80+ daily commute during the week. But I really want to go to the track, and don't have money for a race bike at this time. Would taking my daily driver to the track be a horrible idea? Anyone else do this? Thoughts? I'm a little worried I may wreck it or something, or that the track will mean more long-term damage.

January 29th, 2013, 08:09 PM	#3
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Possibly drive my somewhat unreliable, old car. But it eats more gas, costs more than double to park on campus ($35 a month vs $81 a month), and takes way longer with traffic and stuff. And this is presuming it works...

January 29th, 2013, 08:47 PM	#5
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Most simple track downs are lowsides and if that happens its normally a bent handlebar and cosmetics. So if did go down it would only be a couple of days at most before she was sound to commute on if need be. I say if your confident in understanding your own limits then go for it, track riding is safer then road riding any day.

January 29th, 2013, 09:14 PM	#8
Peanut_EOD ninjette.org sage Name: Peanut Location: Senoia, GA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Green 2013 ZX-6R Posts: 723	Most insurance companies will still cover you if you crash on a track as long as it's not a timed event such as a race. Call them to verify your coverage. __________________________________________________ http://www.simplysurrealphotography....es/peanut2.png

January 29th, 2013, 10:18 PM	#9
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Know your limits. Have fun. Don't crash. You'll be fine.

January 30th, 2013, 08:05 AM	#11
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	This is a decision that is best answered by how prepared you are with a sprinkle of personal preference. Check your insurance policy. - ^^^ done! Have a plan b ready and in place before you hit the track. (ride to work, ect... ect..) Remove any and all hard parts that are not required to ride track. If it's not there.... you can't break it. Ride at 80% or lower of your skill level. Remember that you share the track with others and an event that causes you to go down/offtrack may not be because of your error. Go with an educational mindset instead of a racer mindset. What do you want to get out of going to the track? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 30th, 2013, 09:37 AM	#13
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	As long as you can keep your ego in check and keep from having to many oh **** moments you'll be fine. Remember to rest, eat, and hydrate between sessions. Momentary loss of focus do to fatigue is the #1 culprit for those afternoon session mishaps. Being smooth in your line choices and not worrying about what's behind you will make you predictable and easier for other riders to safely pass you if need be.

January 30th, 2013, 09:42 AM	#16
Bigballsofpaint ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jay Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 636 ABS - 69 Honda 305 Posts: A lot.	i voted for heck no before i read the title. I still will keep my vote no if a bike was really your DD and only form of transportation. If you have other means just in case something happens then have at it. I bought my 1000 and plan on tracking my 250, but i still plan on commuting with the 250 most of the time. In the chance that i do crash though, i have another way to get around, so its ok. And as long as progressive covers track days, i will more than likely bring the 1000 to the track once or twice

January 30th, 2013, 09:44 AM	#18
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Only an idiot would crash at a track day. Sorry if I hurt any idiot's feelings. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

January 30th, 2013, 10:33 AM	#20
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	^How bad were the damages?

January 30th, 2013, 11:06 AM	#22
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	yikes! wish i could blame my track-day crash on someone else. purely my own fault. spent tires, crap line through a turn, and overloading the front with a chicken gas-hand. at our local club they make 3 precalls before each session so i head out a few minutes earlier than everyone else so i can start the session in front... the fast guys go by eventually but theres not as much traffic to get by until it starts spreading out a bit more, but by then the session is almost over anyway __________________________________________________

January 30th, 2013, 11:47 AM	#25
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	i think you're fine going with your regular bike. just get some spares just in case. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

January 30th, 2013, 12:00 PM	#26
MistahT ninjette.org member Name: Matthew Location: Maryland Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 FZ6R, 2006 Ninja 250, 1977 Suzuki GS550 Posts: 186	Just spend $800 on a pregen and turn it into a track bike __________________________________________________ 2012 Yamaha FZ6R (mine) 2004 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (wife) 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Street Fighter project

January 30th, 2013, 01:35 PM	#28
tnr4 ninjette.org sage Name: Travis Location: Washington, DC Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSX650F! Past: Kawasaki Ninja 300 (Sold); Triumph Street Triple (Sold); Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 664	I'll be tracking my DD this season as well. My reasoning is like this: I don't plan to push it much harder than I do in the mountains. And in the mountains, there is traffic, animals, gravel, and god-knows-what. Might I crash? Of course, but I don't take it to be so much more likely than crashing the way I normally ride when I go out. Maybe less. Good luck.

January 30th, 2013, 02:42 PM	#29
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	get frame sliders and you'll be ok... When I was at the track I was the only rider to keep riding after my crash despite no sliders because I was on the 250. All the guys on supersports were going stupid fast and when they went down their bikes got real mangled. __________________________________________________ ”Any man dies with a clean sword, I’ll rape his f*ing corpse!”- The Hound

January 30th, 2013, 02:52 PM	#30
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Roll the dice with frame sliders. Some say they do more harm than good. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 30th, 2013, 02:59 PM	#31
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	frame sliders on the 250 are a bad idea IMO yamaha? better get as many sliders as you can. __________________________________________________

January 30th, 2013, 03:43 PM	#33
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	do you have good tires, and gear? __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

January 30th, 2013, 03:47 PM	#34
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Working on both of those. I have decent gear for street, sans back protection, but my tires are completely stock. Also, I need to get a track suit. I'm at the point where I've more or less given up on finding a secondhand one that fits me.

January 30th, 2013, 04:02 PM	#36
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	I'm 5'2" or 5'3" and sub 110 in weight. Thanks for the offer, but I'm doubtful I'd fit the suits.

January 30th, 2013, 04:05 PM	#37
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i have a size 40 ('small') fieldsheer suit if you want it. i believe that would only be a bit too big, no? __________________________________________________

January 30th, 2013, 04:06 PM	#38
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Maybe? I dunno. I'm going to go try on suits at the Dainese store in Costa Mesa to see if I can get a better feel for my sizing.

January 30th, 2013, 04:42 PM	#39
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I'm jealous of all you people who have motorcycle dealerships who stock leathers. If I want to try stuff on, I need to go to freakin 2 hours away. I might do that over spring break because I want a suit that actually fits.

January 30th, 2013, 04:43 PM	#40
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	I only know of one in my area(ish) that isn't a cyclegear/supposedly stocks stuff in my size. Have yet to actually see anything in my size on the shelves though.

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