July 2nd, 2010, 09:05 AM | #401 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Jessica
Location: Calgary, Canada
Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Metallic Diablo Black Posts: 298
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I haven't seen any, unfortunately. I've also been reluctant to DIY a strip of tinting because Arai visors cost over $100 CAD. Freaking ridiculous... I definitely have to take this into consideration when it comes time to replace my helmet.
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July 26th, 2010, 07:43 AM | #402 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Russ
Location: Texas
Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 650R, 2009 250R (sold) Posts: 55
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I have the awesome luxury of living only 20 minutes from NewEnough. Anything that is listed as same day shipping can be picked up at their location. If you think they rock when it comes to shipping and customer service you should meet them in person. Super nice! We rode down last week to pick a few things up (gloves and faceshields). The blonde (can't remember her name) heard us coming, saw Terry's black R6 slowing for the turn, pulled the stuff he wanted out and had it on the counter waiting. All they ask is that you call ahead and let them know what you are coming for.
If you haven't ordered from them yet then I enourage you to do so. Also, leave a customer review of whatever you purchased on their website and they will usually email you a discount coupon towards your next order. Terry's Black 2005 R6, John's Red/White 1999 R6 (78,000 miles !!) and my 2009 250. We chilled out under a tree after chatting with the staff so I decided to grab a quick shot of the three bikes sitting in their parking lot. I bought this btw in blue: http://www.newenough.com/street/clos...le_jacket.html Matches the bike beautifully. |
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July 26th, 2010, 07:46 AM | #403 |
Cat herder
Name: Gort
Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot.
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I must be slipping. It took me way too long to think of this....
Here's what's in my closet: |
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August 1st, 2010, 11:48 AM | #404 |
Lean in
Name: Ken
Location: San Diego, California
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Pearl White 250r, Raven R6, Black 600RR, Silver Ninja 250 Posts: 111
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Helmet: Shoei RF-1000
Gloves: Alpinestars SP-2 Jacket: Alpinestars TZ-1 Boots: Alpinestars SMX-Plus Pants: Alpinestars Axiom Guess I like A-stars? Last futzed with by s2kenny; August 7th, 2010 at 11:00 AM. |
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August 1st, 2010, 08:21 PM | #405 |
I hate driving...
Name: S
Location: SW Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.
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I have:
Helmet: Shoei rf-1100 great helmet has great fit and finish and the vents actually work. Visor removal also is great. Scorpion exo-400 wore it for awhile when my head was bigger(think about it), pretty good for a cheaper helmet vents don't really do anything, but i will say that the visors are pretty good at preventing fog. Construction is pretty solid but I don't like how the helmet flexes ever so slightly. shoei is much more solid Jacket: Scorpion stinger great jacket and is perforated. It also has a removable liner and all seams are crafted/stitched well Gloves: Alpinestars gp-plus gloves very comfortable and the external seams add to the comfort. Seems to be very protective. Boots: Joe rocket superstreet boots comfortable but are like a median between a short cuff boot and a full race boot. They seem very protective and are lasting much better than my previous a* one-o-one boot. Anybody want the a* one-o-one a* is going to fix or give me new ones I'll give you a deal Knee and shin armor: Icon field armor-knee and shin very good and fits well. I recommend them if you like your knees And one day if I get into track riding a nice two piece suit from a*
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August 7th, 2010, 07:04 AM | #406 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Chris
Location: VA
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 BMW F800ST Posts: 6
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Jacket: Cylceport Air Mesh Kevlar
Pants: Cycleport Air Mesh Kevlar Gloves: Held Steve (not the Steve II) Boots: Sidi Sport Rain Boots Helmet: Shoei TZ-R |
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August 7th, 2010, 08:21 AM | #407 |
Norwegian dude
Name: Ole
Location: Norway
Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 748 Posts: 120
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Helmet: Craft R1 Raptor F4 /w dark visor
Jacket: Bering Steel Pants: Bering Fresno Gloves: Bering RX04R Shoes: Bering Jag Back protector: Knox Advance X |
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August 10th, 2010, 08:45 AM | #408 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: lux
Location: NY
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 306
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Here's what I have so far:
Shoei RF-1100 Hadron TC-6 helmet Forcefield back, chest, and knee protectors Held Phantom gloves Sidi Vertigo Air boots Alpinestars S-MX Airflo jacket Alpinestars Street Cargo Pants (not pictured) If I knew of the different RF-1100 graphics available to the EU, I might have tried to get one. I think the white Hadron looks pretty nice: http://www.feridax.com/product/W-8fe...adron_tc9.html Last futzed with by lux; September 2nd, 2010 at 03:09 PM. Reason: Spelling. |
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August 10th, 2010, 09:31 AM | #409 |
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Name: Cab
Location: Miami Beach
Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Blue 10 250r Posts: 697
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Tom Cruise
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August 11th, 2010, 12:23 PM | #410 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Jason
Location: Federal Way / Spokane
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Looking For 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 84
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Recently purchased all my gear:
HJC FS-15 (white) Scorpion Stinger Jacket (red) Scorpion Deuce Pants Teknic Lightening Gloves (white/red/) Sidi Strada Air Knox Kompakt Back Protector Knox Chest Protector Knox Cross Guard Knee Protector Bohn Adventure Shorts think I covered all my basis pretty well. |
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September 2nd, 2010, 09:01 AM | #411 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Casey
Location: West Virginia
Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 55
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This my stuff so far...
Helmet: SparX- Corsa S07 Retro
Jacket: FirstGear- Rush Mesh Joe Rocket- Atomic 3.0 Textile Pants: FirstGear- Escape Pants Gloves: FRANK THOMAS- Rage Leather Boots: Leather Hiking I'm pretty happy with all of it, and yes the Escape Pants Knee protection needs to have adjustments |
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September 18th, 2010, 11:05 AM | #412 |
Internet Slut
Name: Jeff
Location: L.A.
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.
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Helmet - hjc-cl15 matte black
Jacket. - filedsheer mesh jacket with ce armor Boots - 5.11 tactical series boots (not bike boots but great protection. Gloves. - fieldsheer mesh gloves. Backpack - icon squad 2 backpack. I got the above gear when I got my bike so I hade some gear to wear. I'll be getting cooler weather gear soon as well as gauntlet style gloves and over pants. |
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September 27th, 2010, 11:27 AM | #413 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Dan
Location: JerZ
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninjette Posts: 131
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Helmet: Scorpion EXO-400
Jacket: Scorpion Holeshot/Tourmaster Transition Series 2 Pants: Klim Dakar Gloves: Fieldsheer Spider Boots:Shift Street Boots +usually a backpack... gotta buy that icon one |
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September 27th, 2010, 12:29 PM | #414 |
Internet Slut
Name: Jeff
Location: L.A.
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.
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The Icon pack is awesome, I amaze myself with the amount of stuff you can cram into it. Receptive as all hell, I'll post a pic of how reflective it is when I ge home.
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October 3rd, 2010, 01:12 PM | #415 |
Internet Slut
Name: Jeff
Location: L.A.
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.
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Update to my gear
Helm. hjc cl-15 Gloves A* sp2 gauntlets Boots A* smx-5 Jacket Speed and Strength coast is clear st Pants Speed and Strength hell and back textile Phone iPhone 3GS white lol Best though I was in the store with all that gear on except helm and gloves and some dolt asked me if I rode a motorcycle. In a calm voice I answered "no, why do you ask?" Last futzed with by Havok; October 3rd, 2010 at 01:17 PM. Reason: Spelling |
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October 4th, 2010, 08:19 AM | #416 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: lux
Location: NY
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 306
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BlackBerry picture of helmet. hehe
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December 20th, 2010, 05:16 PM | #417 |
User Title Free Since '12
Name: Floyd
Location: Barbados
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 13
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My closet is definately a value for money, hot weather build.
Helmet: HJC IS-Max. Why? I wear glasses, like the flip up access. $179. Jacket: Joe Rocket Phoenix 5.0 Why? It is 90 degrees year round here, mesh a must. $139. Gloves: Joe Rocket Pheonix 4.0. Why? I loved the jacket and got sucked into matching hot weather gear. The gloves aren't great, tbh. $39. Pants: Joe Rocket Phoenix 2.0 Overpants. Why? Fits with jacket, warm weather, cheap, needed overpant for work commute. $120. Leg Protection: Newly purchased Icon Field Armor knee/shin guard under pants. $65. Boots: Vega Merge. Why? Great value for very comfortable boots that breathe well in the heat. $79. Tank Bag: Joe Rocket Hammerhead. Why? The right size for what I need. $59. Last futzed with by gfloyd2002; December 29th, 2010 at 03:26 PM. |
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December 26th, 2010, 12:33 PM | #418 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Hugh
Location: Philly
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R black Posts: 8
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Arai Profile Helmet
Rev'It Air Jacket with Upgraded Knox Back Protector Dainese Air Drake Pants Alpinestars Bionic Freeride Shorts Rev'It Sand Gloves Sidi Air Vertigo Boots Looking for the right rib protector -- orienting toward Dainese Wave Pro 2 |
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December 26th, 2010, 04:40 PM | #419 |
User Title Free Since '12
Name: Floyd
Location: Barbados
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 13
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I'm jealous of your gear! I'd love to hear about the Dainese Air Drakes. I just put in an order for some Alpinstars summer pants, but got a call they were out of stock. Before I look elsewhere, i was considering the Air Drakes. Thoughts?
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December 26th, 2010, 09:04 PM | #420 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Hugh
Location: Philly
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R black Posts: 8
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The Air Drakes are great -- they've got flaps that open at the knees to keep things cool. I use them all the time, down to 38F earlier this week (before I dropped the bike), up to a high of 100F this summer in suburban Philly. I typically wear them as pants rather than overpants, though I think their hip protection is light -- just a basic foam -- so I often use Alpinestars Bionic Freeride Shorts underneath. Other than that, the knee and shin armor stays in place. It just works!
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December 27th, 2010, 05:12 AM | #421 | |
User Title Free Since '12
Name: Floyd
Location: Barbados
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot.
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January 25th, 2011, 12:28 AM | #422 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Christian
Location: Orange County, Ca
Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Black & Yellow Ninja 250 Posts: 70
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Sharing my gear...
Hey Everyone, I'm new to theses parts... actually I'm new to motorcycles in general I did a ton of research and decided to go the route of buying my gear before my bike. Figured I'd avoid the temptation to ride before I was prepared. I'm extremely happy with the quality of my gear, the only functional mod I plan to make is to the Knox Chest Protector. I'm already in the process of figuring out what I'm going to buy in "Gear: Round 2." But that will have to wait until after I've brought my 250
Let me know if you have any questions about the gear, just keep in mind none of this has been tested on bike. Just worn at home and around town to break it in. Shoei RF-1100 Black - Med. CW-1 Spectra Shield - Silver CW-1 Clear Shield (not shown in picture) RS Taichi RSJ826 Perforated Leather Jacket - White Knox Chest Protector - Newest Model RS Taichi GP Evo Gloves - Black Shift Lowdown Jeans - Indigo Knox Cross Armored Shorts Knox Cross Knee Armor - Long Shift Fuel - Street Shoes (purchased separate from everything else for my MSF course, FIRST thing on the list to be upgraded) Christian's Motorcycle Gear by Mister Ckris, on Flickr |
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January 26th, 2011, 12:34 AM | #423 | |
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Name: Mike
Location: Chantilly
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January 26th, 2011, 10:20 PM | #424 |
Texas Newbie
Name: John
Location: D/FW Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.
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January 28th, 2011, 01:05 PM | #425 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: john
Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812
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Original KBC Force helmet, which I don't wear due to age. Original Scorpion when the 700 was top shelf, also a souvenir. Now wear a gifted Icon.
For clothes Vanson or Sidi cover me. I'm in the tropics so no high price gear from either necessary, thankfully. |
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January 29th, 2011, 10:13 PM | #426 |
Ninja Dog
Name: Brady
Location: Sunset, UT
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Posts: 186
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My current gear is the following:
Helmet: HJC CL-16 Jacket: Shift Backdraft Pants: Shift Lodown Street Jeans Gloves: Cortech Accelerator Series 2, H-D Air Flow Boots: Shift Fuel Riding Gear wishlist: Pants: Tour Master Flex Armor: Icon Field Armor Knee/Shin Guards
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January 30th, 2011, 12:37 PM | #427 |
ninjaholic
Name: Dustin
Location: Oceanside, CA
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 3
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Here is a list of my current gear... in the process of upgrading a few items:
Helmet - HJC - CL-15 Mutant Helmet (Color: Black/Green/White) Jacket - Joe Rocket - Kawasaki Replica Supersport (Color: Green/Black/White) Gloves - Alpinestars - SMX-4 (Color: Black) Pants - Icon - Victory Riding Pants (Color: Black) Shoes - Shift Racing - Fuel Street Shoes (Color: Black) Balaclava - Zan Headgear - Nylon Balaclava (Color: Black) Also, just ordered a new set of gloves... waiting for these: Alpinestars - SP-2 Gloves (Color: Black/White)
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January 31st, 2011, 02:50 PM | #428 |
ModMy250.com
Name: Tri
Location: St, Louis
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.
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Jackets:
Fieldsheer Congo 2.0 textile- my new favorite Alpinestars Stunt leather- perforated. Should be good for spring/fall and maybe even summer. Alpinestars Stunt 2 textile- Need to sell this since I wear the Congo now. Speed and Strength Twist of Fate Mesh- Great for summer, but XL is too big for me now. Pants: Joe Rocket Ballistic 7.0 Gloves: Alpinestars SP-2 Alpinestars Atlas Alpinestars Drystar Helmet: Shoei RF-1100 Hadron w/dark smoke visor in white, just like Lux's! Shoei RF-1100 Monolith in blue- crash tested Boots: Dainese MIG II- touring Dainese Shift- summer mesh Misc: Klim balaclava I need to pick up some strap on armor. |
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January 31st, 2011, 02:54 PM | #429 |
User Title Free Since '12
Name: Floyd
Location: Barbados
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 13
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A balaclava in Oceanside, California? You must go on LONG rides away from home. I'm jealous of that jacket, though. Love it.
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January 31st, 2011, 11:55 PM | #430 | |
ninjaholic
Name: Dustin
Location: Oceanside, CA
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot.
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Thanks for the props on the jacket... I love it too, although I need something for colder weather so that I don't have to wear multiple layers for those 30-40 degree mornings...lol.
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February 1st, 2011, 03:45 AM | #431 |
User Title Free Since '12
Name: Floyd
Location: Barbados
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot.
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Wow, it certainly does. I had no idea socal could get so cold.
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February 9th, 2011, 10:04 AM | #432 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Larry
Location: Albemarle NC
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250(sold) 2000 Ninja 250 (sold) 2012 Ninja 250r 2020 Harley Sportster (rarely ridden) Posts: 104
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I have a Scorpion EXO1000 helmet very nice built in sun visor.
Alpinestars SP2 Gloves Hein Greike Kawasaki jacket Red,White and Black Kinda Retro. Alpinestars Web Gore Tex Boots. Here is a picture. I wear all this stuff everytime I ride. I am thinking about getting a new one piece since my old one was wore out. It was a AGV brand suit. I don't reccomend them. Good price but the fit sucked. |
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February 10th, 2011, 04:43 PM | #433 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: war
Location: north chicago burbs
Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ducati Panigale 899 Posts: 325
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Still building my gear up. Also looking for some good gloves and leg protection. What I have so far:
Exo-1000 Silver Fox Creek Leather "Grayson" TPRO Forcefield CE Level 2 Back Protector and shoulder/arm armor. EDIT: add Teknic Chicane Street Gloves Last futzed with by warlord; February 19th, 2011 at 07:36 AM. |
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February 11th, 2011, 09:41 AM | #434 |
ModMy250.com
Name: Tri
Location: St, Louis
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.
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Nice. I just ordered the T-Pro Forcefield knee armor. I'm back and forth on whether to get a back pad or a back protector w/straps. I like the harnesses, but they're pretty expensive.
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February 11th, 2011, 12:48 PM | #435 | |
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Name: war
Location: north chicago burbs
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I was seriously considering the same thing with a harness vs back protector vs back insert. What made the decision for me was that a harness would be a PITA to put on and it would still need a jacket for abrasion resistance. I didn't get just get a back protector because it was cheaper for the level 2 back pad and armor than for just the back protector. So I ended up getting the jacket insert set so I could have the most protection at the lowest cost. Plus, it should bed easier to don and doff. |
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February 11th, 2011, 01:41 PM | #436 |
ModMy250.com
Name: Tri
Location: St, Louis
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.
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Yeah, I believe the Forcefield armor will do nicely under jeans because it's easy to flex without getting too bulky and won't hurt when you walk. I've read of the Icon and others digging into the knees while standing straight or walking. I do need to get some reinforced jeans, but I really hate how they all look.
I'm still back and forth on the back protection. One one hand, the insert would make it really easy when putting the jacket on and off. On the other hand, the strapped armor wouldn't shift around in case of a crash, where the back pad may move. |
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February 11th, 2011, 02:24 PM | #437 | |
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Name: lux
Location: NY
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 306
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Regarding the back protector harness, I wear one everytime and don't think it's cumbersome to put on, or when it's on. Just another opinion. If I found a chest protector/back protector "vest" that fit, I'd wear that. lol On-topic, purchased the RS-Taichi T-Raps. Fits well, satisfied with the quality. CThunder-blue, have you looked at Sartso jeans? They mostly look like regular jeans. |
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February 11th, 2011, 02:44 PM | #438 |
ModMy250.com
Name: Tri
Location: St, Louis
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.
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Never heard of Sartso. I'll look into them. Most jeans I see have these huge leg openings as if I have telephone poles for legs. While my legs aren't chicken legs, I prefer a straight cut. It would be nice if MC jeans weren't overpriced.
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Name: war
Location: north chicago burbs
Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ducati Panigale 899 Posts: 325
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As for the leg protection I have been looking at the forcefield strap on leg protectors but I intend to use them with regular jeans. Since regular jeans offer no real abrasion resistance I'm not sure it would be a good combo for me. So I need to figure out if there is anything that offers real protection under jeans or if I'll have to get some overpants... Quote:
The last (and only) time I went down I was skidding across the asphalt on my right arm/shoulder. Although the Wilson's leather jacket held up surprisingly well, it would have been nice if had some armor in it... |
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February 11th, 2011, 03:31 PM | #440 |
ModMy250.com
Name: Tri
Location: St, Louis
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.
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I think you've convinced me on the back insert
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