Bought Some Leathers

JeffM · October 23rd, 2010, 11:05 AM

Picked up a set of Frank Thomas XTi II one piece leathers today at Cycle Gear, on sale for $299. Couldn't pass it up. They fit good for off the rack. The XTi II leathers seem much better quality then the old XTi kit. Supple 1.2mm/1.4mm leather, triple stitching, and CE armor. Now I need to pick up a decent back/chest protector an maybe some Bohn shorts.

Some people bag on F.T. gear but when I went to Miller Motorsports Park for the vintage bike races I saw at least 3 riders wearing well used F.T. leathers.

I plan on wearing them for canyon runs and hopfully the track next spring

. I might commute in them once or twice just to freak out my officemates

.

Snake · October 23rd, 2010, 12:37 PM

You picked out some great looking gear.

Flashmonkey · October 23rd, 2010, 02:01 PM

Good for you Jeff. That's a nice looking suit....sweet price too!

ally99 · October 23rd, 2010, 05:00 PM

Nice! Definitely wear your suit a few times on regular rides to break it in before the twisties. Looks great!

c-dog · October 23rd, 2010, 06:14 PM

That's a very good deal for a set of leathers! I'm jealous! Someday...

Raybot · October 23rd, 2010, 06:53 PM

Im very jealous! I've been looking for a pair of leathers (maybe not a one piece but definately some pants). and they look great. congrats!

JeffM · October 24th, 2010, 07:36 AM

Thanks, for the positive comments. I'll post up photos of the suit when I get a chance. I was going to go all black but I figured the black white colors offered a bit more visibility for any street riding.

Allyson, did you pre-treat your leathers with anything to help break them in?

ally99 · October 24th, 2010, 10:02 AM

I like the black and white combo! I really wanted a mostly white suit, but then I'd have to clean it too often. lol!
Mine is a 2-piece which makes using the bathroom easier. hehe!
To answer your question, I did not treat mine with anything, however, it did take a few rides to get it stretched out and fitting in every spot nicely. It didn't hurt anywhere during the first couple of rides, but it felt stiff in places. After 3 long rides and some moving around in them, they wore perfectly.
I was really worried when it poured rain on us during one of our mt trips (no, no rain gear.

). I was sloshing around, soaking wet in my leathers, but they went on fine the next time I used them.
What about the rest of you all? Do you treat your leathers?

Cuongism · October 24th, 2010, 01:45 PM

This forum is such a terrible influence

Went to cycle gear to check out their sales. They had a couple of dainese jackets for about $250, but none left in my size

They had a mostly white dainese jacket, but i actually didnt like how all white looks on. I ended up getting the same exact jacket I have in mesh, but now in perforated leather.

About $180 so not bad for a leather jacket. The matching pants (all black) are about $110 so you can get a 2-piece for around the same price.

Ally, they had some black/white women's a*'s that looked really good too. Frank Thomas and a*'s are an extra 25% off, clearance is an extra 20% off and everything else is 10% off so definitely worth checking out. Sale ends today.

Miss Daisy · October 24th, 2010, 02:10 PM

They look very nice

ally99 · October 25th, 2010, 05:21 AM

Thanks Cuong. Our Cycle Gear is a long way from us, near Atlanta, so I wasn't able to make it out there. Glad you got some good stuff though!

Rosie · October 25th, 2010, 11:18 AM

Saw this too late

I could have checked out the Cycle Gear store.. it's only 15-20 mins from my house

Maybe next time

JeffM · October 27th, 2010, 12:39 PM

Mr. leathers taking a break

Alex · October 27th, 2010, 08:33 PM

JeffM · November 2nd, 2010, 06:18 PM

Finally took a ride in the leathers and they were comfortable for not being broken in. The knee armor needs to mold to my knee but I'm sure a few rides will take care of that. They flow a nice amount of air. It was in the 50s when I rode and I was getting a little cool. So far so good.

A couple of photos of me on the bike.

austexjg · November 3rd, 2010, 01:46 PM

Going to look at a set of these tomorrow - they are holding an all black set for me. Really like the black/white set you got, but they don't have one in my size. Good to hear about the air flow - being in Central Texas.

Guess all I will need is an all black helmet and I might think I'm "GhostRider" and start hitting the highways at top speed. All black and a black bike might make night riding a bit more dangerous.

Really just want a set for any track day that may come about in my future.

ninja3575 · November 15th, 2010, 12:26 PM

Those leathers looks solid.. I like how the shoulders arent over padded.. one brand, which i'll leave unnamed, made me look like i was suited up to play some football...

JeffM · November 18th, 2010, 08:19 AM

BTW, Cycle gear still has these on sale for $299. Link

spooph · November 18th, 2010, 05:00 PM

Very cool! Now with the knee down!

JeffM · November 18th, 2010, 05:08 PM

I plan on working on that.

rceezy · November 18th, 2010, 05:46 PM

Nice, congrats on the suit!

JeffM · November 19th, 2010, 10:39 PM

Thanks RC.

October 23rd, 2010, 11:05 AM	#1
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Bought Some Leathers -now with photos Picked up a set of Frank Thomas XTi II one piece leathers today at Cycle Gear, on sale for $299. Couldn't pass it up. They fit good for off the rack. The XTi II leathers seem much better quality then the old XTi kit. Supple 1.2mm/1.4mm leather, triple stitching, and CE armor. Now I need to pick up a decent back/chest protector an maybe some Bohn shorts. Some people bag on F.T. gear but when I went to Miller Motorsports Park for the vintage bike races I saw at least 3 riders wearing well used F.T. leathers. I plan on wearing them for canyon runs and hopfully the track next spring. I might commute in them once or twice just to freak out my officemates. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer Last futzed with by JeffM; November 2nd, 2010 at 06:21 PM.

October 23rd, 2010, 05:00 PM	#4
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Nice! Definitely wear your suit a few times on regular rides to break it in before the twisties. Looks great! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

October 23rd, 2010, 06:53 PM	#6
Raybot ninjette.org member Name: Ray Location: Knoxville Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1995 ninja 250 Posts: 52	Im very jealous! I've been looking for a pair of leathers (maybe not a one piece but definately some pants). and they look great. congrats! __________________________________________________ ride low ride low ride faster

October 24th, 2010, 07:36 AM	#7
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Thanks, for the positive comments. I'll post up photos of the suit when I get a chance. I was going to go all black but I figured the black white colors offered a bit more visibility for any street riding. Allyson, did you pre-treat your leathers with anything to help break them in? __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

October 24th, 2010, 10:02 AM	#8
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I like the black and white combo! I really wanted a mostly white suit, but then I'd have to clean it too often. lol! Mine is a 2-piece which makes using the bathroom easier. hehe! To answer your question, I did not treat mine with anything, however, it did take a few rides to get it stretched out and fitting in every spot nicely. It didn't hurt anywhere during the first couple of rides, but it felt stiff in places. After 3 long rides and some moving around in them, they wore perfectly. I was really worried when it poured rain on us during one of our mt trips (no, no rain gear. ). I was sloshing around, soaking wet in my leathers, but they went on fine the next time I used them. What about the rest of you all? Do you treat your leathers? __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

October 23rd, 2010, 12:37 PM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	You picked out some great looking gear.

October 23rd, 2010, 02:01 PM	#3
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Good for you Jeff. That's a nice looking suit....sweet price too!

October 23rd, 2010, 06:14 PM	#5
c-dog ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: 591	That's a very good deal for a set of leathers! I'm jealous! Someday...

October 24th, 2010, 01:45 PM	#9
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	This forum is such a terrible influence Went to cycle gear to check out their sales. They had a couple of dainese jackets for about $250, but none left in my size They had a mostly white dainese jacket, but i actually didnt like how all white looks on. I ended up getting the same exact jacket I have in mesh, but now in perforated leather. About $180 so not bad for a leather jacket. The matching pants (all black) are about $110 so you can get a 2-piece for around the same price. Ally, they had some black/white women's a's that looked really good too. Frank Thomas and a's are an extra 25% off, clearance is an extra 20% off and everything else is 10% off so definitely worth checking out. Sale ends today.

October 24th, 2010, 02:10 PM	#10
Miss Daisy ninjette.org member Name: Debbie Location: Oxfordshire Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 24	They look very nice __________________________________________________ It's Sunday get your knee down

October 25th, 2010, 05:21 AM	#11
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Thanks Cuong. Our Cycle Gear is a long way from us, near Atlanta, so I wasn't able to make it out there. Glad you got some good stuff though! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

October 25th, 2010, 11:18 AM	#12
Rosie ninjette.org sage Name: Rose Location: San Diego Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 650	Saw this too late I could have checked out the Cycle Gear store.. it's only 15-20 mins from my house Maybe next time

October 27th, 2010, 12:39 PM	#13
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Mr. leathers taking a break __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

October 27th, 2010, 08:33 PM	#14
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November 2nd, 2010, 06:18 PM	#15
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Pictures on bike Finally took a ride in the leathers and they were comfortable for not being broken in. The knee armor needs to mold to my knee but I'm sure a few rides will take care of that. They flow a nice amount of air. It was in the 50s when I rode and I was getting a little cool. So far so good. A couple of photos of me on the bike. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

November 3rd, 2010, 01:46 PM	#16
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Going to look at a set of these tomorrow - they are holding an all black set for me. Really like the black/white set you got, but they don't have one in my size. Good to hear about the air flow - being in Central Texas. Guess all I will need is an all black helmet and I might think I'm "GhostRider" and start hitting the highways at top speed. All black and a black bike might make night riding a bit more dangerous. Really just want a set for any track day that may come about in my future.

November 15th, 2010, 12:26 PM	#17
ninja3575 ninjette.org addict Name: Jimmy Location: SoCal Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 89	Those leathers looks solid.. I like how the shoulders arent over padded.. one brand, which i'll leave unnamed, made me look like i was suited up to play some football...

November 18th, 2010, 08:19 AM	#18
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	BTW, Cycle gear still has these on sale for $299. Link __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

November 18th, 2010, 05:00 PM	#19
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	Very cool! Now with the knee down! __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

November 18th, 2010, 05:08 PM	#20
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I plan on working on that. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

November 18th, 2010, 05:46 PM	#21
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	Nice, congrats on the suit!

November 19th, 2010, 10:39 PM	#22
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Thanks RC. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

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