motorcycle gear

KVR · April 16th, 2009, 10:00 PM

I was curious how many riders wear mix match textile gear? Also is it better to have connecting pant to the jacket versus not for just everyday street riding?

capt_bugaloo · April 16th, 2009, 10:03 PM

Sure, I do.

The connecting zipper stops your jacket from riding up if you take a slide on the asphalt, and helps protect your back. Of course, it's a hassle if you are just going for a short ride.

sometimesido · April 16th, 2009, 10:09 PM

connecting zipper also holds my heavy riding pants from falling off if I only wear shorts underneath on hot days.

It takes 2 seconds to zip off...

KVR · April 16th, 2009, 10:13 PM

i wear a knox gilet air vest underneath my jacket all the time. it has a long backprotector and a chest guard so i guess if my jacket rides up a little the backprotector is still there.

TnNinjaGirl · April 16th, 2009, 10:18 PM

I have Nitro boots, Fox gloves, Frank Thomas jacket and Dainese pants. This is the gear I use most of the time. I've some A* textile pants and Cortech jacket. I also have the matching set of Frank Thomas pants for my jacket. It's nice having matching gear, but I keep upgrading as money allows.

BlueTyke · April 17th, 2009, 10:47 AM

I have matching leathers but my mesh is mixed. I have a Joe Rocket jacket and Franklin Thomas pants... The only real reason for this is because the pants are big enough to fit over my work clothes so I could just slip those on and off without having to worry about crinkling my clothes to much... (I work in a corporate office so I have to worry about my apperance slightly)

Beast · April 17th, 2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

i wear a knox gilet air vest underneath my jacket all the time. it has a long backprotector and a chest guard so i guess if my jacket rides up a little the backprotector is still there.

I wanted to purchase this system. What is your take on it? Does it feel bulky underneath that jacket?

KVR · April 17th, 2009, 01:21 PM

Beast,

It is the best back protector on the market, because its the form fitting "contour back protector that is added to the vest. Knox also has the stand alone contour but I also wanted the chest protector in case a take a hard hit center mass. When I wear the vest under my jacket i dont even feel the protector on my back personally because of 2 reasons: 1 it contours to your specific arch of your back and 2 there's an adjustable tightening system. It doesnt feel bulky at all but with that being said its because Im an athletic bodybuilder so really the vest i have fits like a second skin. The CE level is 2 for the back and 1 for the chest protector. I feel much more safer on the track and on the streets. I've falling a few times on the track with my 600RR at high speed of 110mph wearing this vest underneath I can say it did its job. I walked away from the crash no problem. Bottomline for me, best piece of protection I ever purchased. Hope that helps. Here's a link watch the review.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBYONGzaa7c

Broom · April 17th, 2009, 02:11 PM

i wear the icon field armor vest under my leathers now. i haven't crash tested it, but i see some fast guys wearing them that have been down several times in them. after watching that guys review of it on youtube i'm a little less confident in it now, but i still think its a decent peice. i use to wear one of these and it was just huge. coverage was very good, but i still cracked my tail bone at least once and cracked ribs on 3 or 4 different occasions wearing it.

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as for matching gear, i've never had a matching set of anything... haha

Purspeed · April 17th, 2009, 06:16 PM

Zipper is good. It takes 1.3244 seconds to zip the jacket to the pants.

KVR · April 17th, 2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purspeed

Zipper is good. It takes 1.3244 seconds to zip the jacket to the pants.

Yeah I know zippers are good but most of the time the brands that I wear..the jackets I like but I dont like the pants they offer.

miks · April 17th, 2009, 08:18 PM

Does anyone wear them tight shorts with padding for your hip,ass and other parts, I think I've seen them somewhere on this forum but cannot find them.

Broom · April 17th, 2009, 09:09 PM

i have those shorts for the dirtbike. they're great. i think i'm going to start wearing them for the track too.

miks · April 17th, 2009, 09:13 PM

Broom what are they called? And can you post up a picture please

Broom · April 17th, 2009, 09:43 PM

EVS Ultimate Shorts

those might be a little much for roadracing. the regular impact shorts might make more sense.

miks · April 18th, 2009, 01:18 AM

Cheers mate. They look great.

ARF07 · April 19th, 2009, 03:58 PM

Hey guys I had a question about the Knox contour. For those that use it, could you tell me how well it breathes? I live in GA and it gets pretty hot here in the summer. I know any chest/back protector I get will block air to some degree, but do you know if it's too much so for fairly hot days?

Purspeed · April 19th, 2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KVR

Yeah I know zippers are good but most of the time the brands that I wear..the jackets I like but I dont like the pants they offer.

Go to your local drycleaning shop and they'll sew you some matching zippers.

KVR · April 19th, 2009, 11:51 PM

oh man that's doable?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purspeed

Go to your local drycleaning shop and they'll sew you some matching zippers.

Broom · April 20th, 2009, 08:46 AM

yeah... i've had to get my zippers altered before. connected a fieldshear jacket to alpinestars pants. the zippers worked together but went opposite directions. they flipped them for me.

btw: i had a leather shop do mine, but i'm sure a taylor would be fine too. just make sure they use some decent zippers if they replace them.

April 16th, 2009, 10:00 PM	#1
KVR BALANCE:::GRACE:::CONTROL Name: KVR Location: West Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): (08 Ninja 250R Kawi Green but currently a project since Jan 31, 09;) 2007 Honda CBR 600RR White Posts: 42	motorcycle gear I was curious how many riders wear mix match textile gear? Also is it better to have connecting pant to the jacket versus not for just everyday street riding?

April 16th, 2009, 10:03 PM	#2
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	Sure, I do. The connecting zipper stops your jacket from riding up if you take a slide on the asphalt, and helps protect your back. Of course, it's a hassle if you are just going for a short ride. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

April 16th, 2009, 10:09 PM	#3
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	connecting zipper also holds my heavy riding pants from falling off if I only wear shorts underneath on hot days. It takes 2 seconds to zip off... __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 17th, 2009, 10:47 AM	#6
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	I have matching leathers but my mesh is mixed. I have a Joe Rocket jacket and Franklin Thomas pants... The only real reason for this is because the pants are big enough to fit over my work clothes so I could just slip those on and off without having to worry about crinkling my clothes to much... (I work in a corporate office so I have to worry about my apperance slightly) __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

April 17th, 2009, 02:11 PM	#9
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	i wear the icon field armor vest under my leathers now. i haven't crash tested it, but i see some fast guys wearing them that have been down several times in them. after watching that guys review of it on youtube i'm a little less confident in it now, but i still think its a decent peice. i use to wear one of these and it was just huge. coverage was very good, but i still cracked my tail bone at least once and cracked ribs on 3 or 4 different occasions wearing it. icon as for matching gear, i've never had a matching set of anything... haha __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

April 16th, 2009, 10:13 PM	#4
KVR BALANCE:::GRACE:::CONTROL Name: KVR Location: West Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): (08 Ninja 250R Kawi Green but currently a project since Jan 31, 09;) 2007 Honda CBR 600RR White Posts: 42	i wear a knox gilet air vest underneath my jacket all the time. it has a long backprotector and a chest guard so i guess if my jacket rides up a little the backprotector is still there.

April 16th, 2009, 10:18 PM	#5
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I have Nitro boots, Fox gloves, Frank Thomas jacket and Dainese pants. This is the gear I use most of the time. I've some A* textile pants and Cortech jacket. I also have the matching set of Frank Thomas pants for my jacket. It's nice having matching gear, but I keep upgrading as money allows.

April 17th, 2009, 01:21 PM	#8
KVR BALANCE:::GRACE:::CONTROL Name: KVR Location: West Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): (08 Ninja 250R Kawi Green but currently a project since Jan 31, 09;) 2007 Honda CBR 600RR White Posts: 42	Beast, It is the best back protector on the market, because its the form fitting "contour back protector that is added to the vest. Knox also has the stand alone contour but I also wanted the chest protector in case a take a hard hit center mass. When I wear the vest under my jacket i dont even feel the protector on my back personally because of 2 reasons: 1 it contours to your specific arch of your back and 2 there's an adjustable tightening system. It doesnt feel bulky at all but with that being said its because Im an athletic bodybuilder so really the vest i have fits like a second skin. The CE level is 2 for the back and 1 for the chest protector. I feel much more safer on the track and on the streets. I've falling a few times on the track with my 600RR at high speed of 110mph wearing this vest underneath I can say it did its job. I walked away from the crash no problem. Bottomline for me, best piece of protection I ever purchased. Hope that helps. Here's a link watch the review. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBYONGzaa7c

April 17th, 2009, 06:16 PM	#10
Purspeed ninjette.org guru Name: Purspeed Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	Zipper is good. It takes 1.3244 seconds to zip the jacket to the pants. __________________________________________________ "This is my Ninja. There are many like it, but this one is mine..." ~ Purspeed (ca. Nov, 2008)

April 17th, 2009, 08:18 PM	#12
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Does anyone wear them tight shorts with padding for your hip,ass and other parts, I think I've seen them somewhere on this forum but cannot find them. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 17th, 2009, 09:09 PM	#13
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	i have those shorts for the dirtbike. they're great. i think i'm going to start wearing them for the track too. __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

April 17th, 2009, 09:13 PM	#14
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Broom what are they called? And can you post up a picture please __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 17th, 2009, 09:43 PM	#15
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	EVS Ultimate Shorts those might be a little much for roadracing. the regular impact shorts might make more sense. __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

April 18th, 2009, 01:18 AM	#16
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Cheers mate. They look great. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 19th, 2009, 03:58 PM	#17
ARF07 ninjette.org member Name: Nathan Location: West Georgia Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Yamaha R6 Posts: 145	Hey guys I had a question about the Knox contour. For those that use it, could you tell me how well it breathes? I live in GA and it gets pretty hot here in the summer. I know any chest/back protector I get will block air to some degree, but do you know if it's too much so for fairly hot days?

April 20th, 2009, 08:46 AM	#20
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	yeah... i've had to get my zippers altered before. connected a fieldshear jacket to alpinestars pants. the zippers worked together but went opposite directions. they flipped them for me. btw: i had a leather shop do mine, but i'm sure a taylor would be fine too. just make sure they use some decent zippers if they replace them. __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

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