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Name: Jeff
Location: L.A.
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.
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New gear I am thinking about getting
So I am comming into some money and wanted to upgrade my gear. My priorities are price per preformace. What I mean is I don't worry about re cost provided the extra cost is worth it. After looking around this is what I came up with.
http://www.kneedraggers.com/product/...Textile-Jacket I like this one as it has massive functionality with 0 loss in protection I also like the looks of it and with bonded seams looks pretty durable http://www.kneedraggers.com/product/...f-Textile-Pant Matching pants, hot,cold,rain looks like they can do it all like the jacket and it matches the jacket. Boots either http://www.kneedraggers.com/product/...i-Fusion-Boots Or http://www.kneedraggers.com/product/...s-S-MX-5-Boots not sure yet I just got new gloves I got A*'s sp2 gauntlets. I got a sweet deal on them at my local cycle gear. The rubber logo was half off so I got them to take 20% off. Damn thing would have come off in normal use and the gloves look better with them off anyway lol. So what do you think of my shopping trip ? |
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Name: bambang
Location: Bengkulu Indonesia
Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red Ninja 250r 2009 Posts: 38
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Niceeee.....
Nice gear dude........look fashionable..........
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Professional belly dancer
Name: James
Location: Toronto
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.
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If you're looking into high quality, highly versatile gear, I recommend looking into Scorpion's XDR line. I have their XDR Shock jacket and it is such an amazing jacket. I also recommend the matching 'Awe' pants. Both are made with very thick textile with cordura and leather patches all over the place. The only reason I don't wear my pants is because they no longer fit. If you have a local dealer that sells this stuff, it definitely warrants a look.
Regarding boots: Dianese Torques. Easily the best bang for the buck out there. Protection, low profile looks (particularly the Torque In models when hidden under pants), and they're water resistant. ![]() I've got no experience with S & S so I can't speak to how they compare. Scorpion's stuff has never disappointed me so I'll speak to what I know. ![]() Edit: Oh while I"m in here, I might as well recommend that you get some back protection. Either get a separately wearable back & spine protector, or at least upgrade the back insert armor in your jacket. The Scoprion gear I"ve mentioned above comes with CE approved SAS-Tec armor, but only come with a flimsy piece of foam in the back. I've since upgraded to a Forcfield Tpro insert. Knox, SAS-Tec, Forcefield are all top of the line armour makers. |
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Name: Jeff
Location: L.A.
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.
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I agree about the spine protector and either jacket I get I will get and upgraded ce rated one for it. Safty first, comfort second looks third is how I look at gear. |
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Name: Jeff
Location: L.A.
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.
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Oh I just looked up the boots you suggested, good call on them! They are at the top of the boot list now
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Name: Jeff
Location: L.A.
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Professional belly dancer
Name: James
Location: Toronto
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Name: Jeff
Location: L.A.
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.
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I was going to go with the dainese boots but a local place had a end of year sale today and I was able to pick up the smx-5 a*'s for 175 and I couldn't pass it up. All I can say is what a difference a good pair of boots make! I feel so much more stable on the bike! |
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Professional belly dancer
Name: James
Location: Toronto
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.
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^^Congrats! A sale is the best time to get boots. I'm lucky in that the local Dainese dealer in my parts has sales on their gear pretty often. In fact, that's how I ended up with my current pair.
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Name: Jeff
Location: L.A.
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.
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Well i ordered the gear, I Went with the Coast is clear jacket and the hell and back pants. cant wait till they get here lol. |
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