Then or now... Let's see what you got, even if you're too fat for it now :flipoff

Just picked up this crazy 80s looking Fieldsheer for $100, it will match the bike to a T once it's all painted... Had to have it of course even if it's just for hanging up next to the bike but it fits me like a glove...

My recently retired

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My new

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My recently retired

Aahhh haaaa.
Now I know who you are on the other forum! :cheers

Aahhh haaaa.
Now I know who you are on the other forum! :cheers

You weren't that hard to spot either.:lol :cheers

Aahhh haaaa.
Now I know who you are on the other forum! :cheers
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Then or now... Let's see what you got, even if you're too fat for it now :flipoff

Just picked up this crazy 80s looking Fieldsheer for $100, it will match the bike to a T once it's all painted... Had to have it of course even if it's just for hanging up next to the bike but it fits me like a glove...

I used to have those exact leathers in '89 atop a green Kawi ZX-7..........too funny.
Paid $600 for them new.

Well.....no leathers matching the bikez here :nono

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-prdYxbL1J0E/TFRa52WGzYI/AAAAAAAABow/2PpC7Ff6thg/s720/10AQ-4090-572.jpg

Ook mooi! Which track is that?

Prexport eh? I almost forgot the guy I bought the suit from tossed in matching Prexport boots. This is a set on ebay but identical...

Assen :cheers

I used to have those exact leathers in '89 atop a green Kawi ZX-7..........too funny.
Paid $600 for them new.

Proof.. we need pictures :biggrin

Well.....no leathers matching the bikez here :nono

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-prdYxbL1J0E/TFRa52WGzYI/AAAAAAAABow/2PpC7Ff6thg/s720/10AQ-4090-572.jpg

taking a 2 way bet huh? faster leathers, slower bike :dissapointed

Blue/White suit is my Tilt custom suit, sold it a few months ago. Second is my AStar RC-1, it's pretty cherry I rarely wear it. Third is my "daily" Arlen Ness M2 suit. Now I'm in the market for an Astar Tech 1-R suit! I have a problem.....:wacko

taking a 2 way bet huh? faster leathers, slower bike :dissapointed

:lol

Worth a try :biggrin Eventually, a bike in semi fast colors (and 10 years younger) improved 12 seconds.

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Dude, how do you like this one? i have actually been thinking bout getting this exact one....

Blue/White suit is my Tilt custom suit, sold it a few months ago. Second is my AStar RC-1, it's pretty cherry I rarely wear it. Third is my "daily" Arlen Ness M2 suit. Now I'm in the market for an Astar Tech 1-R suit! I have a problem.....:wacko

you afraid to lean your bike or something? :lol holy crap i've never seen such over exaggerated BP.




and for my leathers: frank thomas xti II. $200 shipped :lol i'll probably upgrade eventually. not a bad suit but a bit tight with body armor on.

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb351/kbunke/IMG_7200.jpg
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My new

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Dude, how do you like this one? i have actually been thinking bout getting this exact one....[/QUOTE]

The lower body is absolutely perfect, with my body armor it is a bit tight up top. I'm 5'8 150lbs, I was told by the salesman (don't want to mention any company names and cause butt hurt over it) I would be a size 50, because he was 5'9 160lbs and that is the size in that suit he wore , but he was all wrong, It was so stupid tight I had to return it for a 52. I will say it is a huge improvement on my 12 year old shredded Teknic suit.:biggrin Haven't had the chance to use them at the track though yet, I'll let you know in the spring, but I have nothing but good feelings about them :punk

1st My Teknics- newer

2nd- My Dainese from when I was 16 and first started riding. Needless to say they took some abuse and hadda be replaced. :lol

1st- My newer cheap Teknics

2nd- My old Dainese suit that I got when I first started riding back when I was 16. They held up through 7 wrecks with no repairs until I deemed them finished and sold them. They were patched and are still being used today.

Also had an Alpinestar suit, but no pics of it. Only held up through one lowside.

you afraid to lean your bike or something? :lol holy crap i've never seen such over exaggerated BP.


I was taught to keep the bike up right as much as possible & hang off more (higher speeds) which would = more traction. But this picture was taken in an attempt to get an elbow down, so yea it is a bit over exaggerated. :chucks :lol

I was taught to keep the bike up right as much as possible & hang off more (higher speeds) which would = more traction. But this picture was taken in an attempt to get an elbow down, so yea it is a bit over exaggerated. :chucks :lol
You would get closer to getting the elbow down if you leaned the bike more. :cheers

You would get closer to getting the elbow down if you leaned the bike more. :cheers

Yea I agree, it's a habit I can't break. Since then, I have given up all attempts to elbow drag :wacko :lol

I was taught to keep the bike up right as much as possible & hang off more (higher speeds) which would = more traction. But this picture was taken in an attempt to get an elbow down, so yea it is a bit over exaggerated. :chucks :lol

:lol its good to a certain extent. pretty sure there comes a point where its just so uncomfortable to lean that far off that you lose speed in the process.

2nd- My old Dainese suit that I got when I first started riding back when I was 16. They held up through 7 wrecks with no repairs until I deemed them finished and sold them. They were patched and are still being used today.

:spit nice myspace profile pic
your mirror was dirty

:spit nice myspace profile pic
your mirror was dirty

Haterz gunna hate. :lol I actually think that was a profile pic on Myspace.. That was popular then, right?

Haterz gunna hate. :lol I actually think that was a profile pic on Myspace.. That was popular then, right?

yeah myspace and bathroom mirror pics were of the same era

yeah myspace and bathroom mirror pics were of the same era

Twas not in a bathroom :dunno

oh you just conveniently had a counter, sink, and a large mirror in there. wtf was it then?

His moms dressing room? :lol

Back in june

oh you just conveniently had a counter, sink, and a large mirror in there. wtf was it then?

It was actually part of the bedroom. The bathroom was behind that door. It was a rather strange setup, but the bathroom was shared between 2 bedrooms. :bitchslap

His moms dressing room? :lol

Your mom's dressing room. :flipoff

Your mom's dressing room. :flipoff

Hahaha shoulda seen that coming! :shifty

:flipoff

Is there a way to post a photo straight from an iPhone?

Hahaha shoulda seen that coming! :shifty

:flipoff

Is there a way to post a photo straight from an iPhone?

Yes. There is. :flipoff

Can. You. Please. Tell. Me. How. To. Post. A. Photo. From. An. iPhone?

Upload the photo to photobucket using either the photobucket or snap bucket app. Then copy the IMG code and post it up on the forum here.

Sweet man thanks

Back in September. First track day. Frank Thomas 2pc handmedowns, but they get the job done. After school and I get a real job I'll be getting new ones.

http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb453/dkubicek92/8b468df0.jpg

Proof.. we need pictures :biggrin

No pics of those old leathers.............here's the current.:biggrin

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Road leathers and my suit for my kawasaki zx7r

1st- My newer cheap Teknics

2nd- My old Dainese suit that I got when I first started riding back when I was 16. They held up through 7 wrecks with no repairs until I deemed them finished and sold them. They were patched and are still being used today.

LOL. Not what I pictured you to look like. :dunno

LOL. Not what I pictured you to look like. :dunno

The old "I thought you'd be bigger" syndrome I'll bet.:lol

The old "I thought you'd be bigger" syndrome I'll bet.:lol

LOL... No, he just looks fucken young! :dunno

LOL... No, he just looks fucken young! :dunno

LOL...yeah......look at all the zit shrapnel on the mirror.:yumyum

LOL...yeah......look at all the zit shrapnel on the mirror.:yumyum

:lmao Haha, that was awesome! Nice one Rob!! Never heard that one before.

:lmao Haha, that was awesome! Nice one Rob!! Never heard that one before.

I'm friggin bored here........been up since 5 waiting for the kids to get up.....it's now 10.:hammer


Merry Christmas Brendan...:cheers

I'm friggin bored here........been up since 5 waiting for the kids to get up.....it's now 10.:hammer


Merry Christmas Brendan...:cheers

You to Sir! How the hell can they not be up? :banghead
Did you give them a tranquilizer to go to sleep last night?
Talk about a thread jack....:biggrin

How the hell can they not be up? :banghead
Did you give them a tranquilizer to go to sleep last night?
Talk about a thread jack....:biggrin

Mom caught them gaming at 2.......they're 14 & 12 so it's to be expected.:dunno

LOL. Not what I pictured you to look like. :dunno

That picture was when I was 16, so yes, I imagine I look a little younger in it. :lol I am almost 23 now. :dunno

You still look the same.

No complaints here.. So when I am 50 I should look 20 something.

That picture was when I was 16, so yes, I imagine I look a little younger in it. :lol I am almost 23 now. :dunno

Ok, so you got a lil hair on your Balls now? :dunno J/K Bro!!

You know i gots wuv for ya! :cheers

Has your voice changed at all yet? your accent still kills me

Ok, so you got a lil hair on your Balls now? :dunno J/K Bro!!

You know i gots wuv for ya! :cheers
:cheers

Has your voice changed at all yet? your accent still kills me

Accent.. what accent? :shifty

Talk about a thread jack. :lol

:cheers



Accent.. what accent? :shifty

Talk about a thread jack. :lol

yea mutha fuker,,,, get us sum of that Apple Moonshine you bitches got ova ther and we be talkin.....

yea mutha fuker,,,, get us sum of that Apple Moonshine you bitches got ova ther and we be talkin.....

I can do that. :shifty :yumyum

Was that an attempt at my accent? :dissapointed Sum-bitch

Man man, njyork. Is all about the 4Loko, yo. :biggrin

I can do that. :shifty :yumyum

Was that an attempt at my accent? :dissapointed Sum-bitch

I didn't keep you in my siggy cause I luved you hunny! I know a good thang when I see it! :lmao

Damn, I could go to Jail hanging wiff you! :lmao

Back in june

The suit looks too baggy IMHO (probably you should go one or even two sizes down).

Man man, njyork. Is all about the 4Loko, yo. :biggrin

:chucks

Here's my first set I had made when I bought my LTD in 86...
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj286/LawBrkrRcn/Leathers/IMG_0041.jpg
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My second set when I got my Gamma in 95...
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And my third set when I built my Spondon RG500 Lucky Strike 08...
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All have matching helmets too...
L8R Mark

Niiice.

And my third set when I built my Spondon RG500 Lucky Strike 08...
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All have matching helmets too...
L8R Mark

Now we're talking! :punk How do you like those NJK leathers? He's local to me and I was thinking of having him make me a custom suit in the new year?

I like them a lot... Great suit... We tried some different things on this suit that worked great and are now standard on his suits... Kelcey is great to work with and the price is good... I've known Kelcey for years and have turned a lot of guys onto him with no complaints on quality or price... He'll do anything you want plus has suits "new and used" you can buy off the rack if they fit you... He'll also alter them if needed and they are cheaper than a new custom suit... Give him a try... L8R Mark

Had to pull these from DEEP in the closet! Gotta love late 80's dayglow blue and pink on the Dainese's! That was the first suit with the aero hump. Everybody was asking "What the hell is that?"

Nice.

I like them a lot... Great suit... We tried some different things on this suit that worked great and are now standard on his suits... Kelcey is great to work with and the price is good... I've known Kelcey for years and have turned a lot of guys onto him with no complaints on quality or price... He'll do anything you want plus has suits "new and used" you can buy off the rack if they fit you... He'll also alter them if needed and they are cheaper than a new custom suit... Give him a try... L8R Mark

Awesome, thanks Mark. I was thinking of swinging by with the Fieldsheer suit and having him give it a little "tune up", as it fits me really well - better than any modern off the rack suit I've tried lately. Custom suit will happen sometime later. I'd like to give the business to a local guy and it's good to hear you like his work.
Thanks again
Dutch

Had to pull these from DEEP in the closet! Gotta love late 80's dayglow blue and pink on the Dainese's! That was the first suit with the aero hump. Everybody was asking "What the hell is that?"

Haha nice! What were you racing back then?

just got a new set yesterday :thumbup

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them bewts are hawt.

Hi to all and all the best for the festive season. me and my new Berik Gear, very impressed with the quality. Sorry about no Gixxer pic haven't been to the track with the limited as yet so you will have to put up with my NCR replica on the track. Before I get flamed I do have a Gixxer really, just haven't seen the track with it yet, hopefully soon. :offtopic sort of.

Hi to all and all the best for the festive season. me and my new Berik Gear, very impressed with the quality. Sorry about no Gixxer pic haven't been to the track with the limited as yet so you will have to put up with my NCR replica on the track. Before I get flamed I do have a Gixxer really, just haven't seen the track with it yet, hopefully soon. :offtopic sort of.

Not off topic, and niiiiiice Duc! :cheers

Haha nice! What were you racing back then?

Started on an Interceptor 500 in a Honda contingency series for 2 years then moved to the Hurricane(CBR600) after that. Raced the Hurricane in the 24hr race at Willow with Wes Cooley and some other guys and finished 5th overall. We were really happy about that! Wes was about a second or so faster per lap then most of us-pretty impressive. We were the first stock production bike to finish, in front of all the 1100's and 750's!

Raced some GSXR750's as well owned by other guys in sprint races as well as shorter endurance stuff(4-6hr).

Taught in a roadracing school with Wes for about 2 years during that time as well. Enjoyed the endurance stuff more then the sprint races but the teaching gig was the most enjoyable of all.

Trust me... DAYGLOW WAS IN!!!!!!!!:biggrin

youse all must be on some $hit i aint ever heard of or does riding a later model gsxr
mess width your ead

My 20 year old tailor made Tanako leathers; still fit me like a glove and are more comfortable to ride in than my modern Alpine Stars!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/brendanp/suit.jpg

Hi to all and all the best for the festive season. me and my new Berik Gear, very impressed with the quality. Sorry about no Gixxer pic haven't been to the track with the limited as yet so you will have to put up with my NCR replica on the track. Before I get flamed I do have a Gixxer really, just haven't seen the track with it yet, hopefully soon. :offtopic sort of.

Excellent pics there jbm. Real nice of you to share... and a heck of a Duc!

Cheers.
jb_xx

Excellent pics there jbm. Real nice of you to share... and a heck of a Duc!

Cheers.
jb_xx

Thanks jb yeh I love the Duc, way old school and lots of raw noises, gears and the likes and man it is loud, open two ino one NCR exhaust. Sorry but i could resist in posting a quick pic of my other one. Early Racecraft school that I did. I can't wait for the day I finally turn some laps on my GSXR750R LE.

Take care
John

Had my leathers custom made in the 80's. Still fit!!

Summer 2011 track days--fun, fun.. Oregon Raceway Park.

Dainese Stripes- awesome suit.

leathers for 2010 and 2011. heroic makes some sick stuff.:punk

Had to pull these from DEEP in the closet! Gotta love late 80's dayglow blue and pink on the Dainese's! That was the first suit with the aero hump. Everybody was asking "What the hell is that?"

How did you like those Z Leathers? I found a set locally in real nice shape but they are 15 years old. The price is right, but they sure as hell won't match either of the 2 track bikes I'm building right now.

Barnacle Bills custom made suit. Awesome suit and custom fit

Nice looking suit. I hear he'll do a custom suit for as little as $900.

Yeah this suit was a little over $1K but it was a total custom build. He sent me a size sheet and instructions on how to measure. This suit is incredible. Fit's sweet and it's built to crash in man. A suit like this is the last one you'll ever buy plus if you put on weight or loose weight, send it back in and he'll tailor it to fit again.

Picked up a Tech 1-R suit & MX-1 jacket a few weeks ago. :punk

Yeah this suit was a little over $1K but it was a total custom build. He sent me a size sheet and instructions on how to measure. This suit is incredible. Fit's sweet and it's built to crash in man. A suit like this is the last one you'll ever buy plus if you put on weight or loose weight, send it back in and he'll tailor it to fit again.

Well, I just bought a set of Z Leathers used for $125. They will be here by Friday I think, but I don't particularly care for the colors, well, at least one of them. Its a tri color 1 piece suit and its orange, white, and green. I want to see if I can get the green re-dyed to black. Is that possible? If not, I'll just have to live with it, but for $125, it was hard to pass up.

Here's a photo of the suit I just purchased. I really hate the green, but if it were changed to black, the suit would look pretty nice. I've seen some re-dye kits online, but I'm not so sure about them. I will either send them back to Z Custom, or see if there's a local guy that can do it. Maybe NJK?

You'll look like Agos with that suit! I didn't know you were Italian Long!!!?! :wtf

jb_xx

Eric, Z custom is in Santa Ana now(used to be in HB). I would advise that you take the time to have them look at the suit and see what they think.

To answer your other question, I really liked the Z suit and the quality was/is awesome. On the plus side as well, they are super nice people and their service has always been excellent.

Eric, Z custom is in Santa Ana now(used to be in HB). I would advise that you take the time to have them look at the suit and see what they think.

To answer your other question, I really liked the Z suit and the quality was/is awesome. On the plus side as well, they are super nice people and their service has always been excellent.

Yeah, the seller is in HB, and he said he would either ship, or he would drop it off at Z so they could clean and alter it for me. I may just hop on the bike and take a ride over there. I think changing the green part to black will really change the look of that suit in a very positive way.

I'm sure they could do the change for you. If you go in they could alter the suit to fit better for you as well. Nothing fits like a custom suit either.

Any idea how much those services might cost?

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Well, I just bought a set of Z Leathers used for $125. They will be here by Friday I think, but I don't particularly care for the colors, well, at least one of them. Its a tri color 1 piece suit and its orange, white, and green. I want to see if I can get the green re-dyed to black. Is that possible? If not, I'll just have to live with it, but for $125, it was hard to pass up.

Hey Eric contact Barnacle Bill. He can definitely do that. I sent him my old suit and had him change some colors and take a little bit out of the shoulders and crotch for a more custom fit and he was prety cheap and outstanding workmanship. Also he cleans them but all he does is throw them in a washing machine, takes them out and lays them flat for a couple days, right before they are about to dry rub some non scented hand cream into them all over. Works awesome. Those Z leathers are worth putting some $$ into them. Great suit

When I was buying mine I spared no expense. You can't stop mid air and put better leathers on :). Plus talking to BB he said the red stuff he see's in leathers "is not ketchup". It made my stomach turn. I went down at Daytona and slid a loooong time. I couldn't imagine having cheap leathers on.

Syed makes great suits too as well as Vanson. I'm old school and like a thick suit. I just don't feel right in a thin suit even if it's top of the line.

http://www.syedleathers.com/

Black shoe polish... hmm, how much could that set a guy back... really. :lmao

jb_xx

Yeah, there was a Syed suit that I emailed a guy about as well as a Vanson. I tried to find a used BB but didn't come accross one. Those were really my pics for a suit along with NJK. I preferred a suit that was made out here in SoCal though due to the convenience of having them altered locally by the people that made them in the first place. I still may buy the Syed's though if the guy gets back with me. They seemed like a pretty good deal and they were the right size. There was another Z suit that looked real nice and would match a Barry Sheene r/b/y paint scheme rather nicely, but they were too small - a size 40 which is what I have now but they were just as cheap as these and listed as near new. I might ask Z to see how much they could alter those to get them to fit and if it's possible, I'll grab that suit too.

Hey Eric FYI I used to race with a guy that had a SYED suit and he crashed so many times in it and the suit help up really good. I always liked them after seeing that.

The suit I sent to BB to alter was too small and he tailored it to fit perfect. He also told me that you can use a Pilates ball to stretch a suit out slightly up top. I did this and it actually worked well on an old suit. Moisten the suit, put the ball in where you want more room and pump it up and let it sit for an hour or so. Be careful though as you can go too far and be prepared for crazy looks from your wife :)

SCTA rules specify leather only, no synthetics, stretch panels or perforations. The "all cow, all the time" rule was the a result of a couple of incidents where bikes were on fire. Even with emergency vehicles present, it will take several minutes for them to reach the rider if they are down at the 5 mile. You can bail or ride it out.

I can't remember who made mine, I've had them for @12 years. They are kind of old fashioned, thick and very pleasant to wear in mid-August on the salt.

It's not so much the fire that does the damage, it's your sweat boiling under the leather. I wear Carbon X under my leathers.
http://www.saferacer.com/auto-racing-underwear/carbonx/?cat=56&tagarray=28

The Z Leathers showed up yesterday but they aren't going to work for me. They were made for someone taller and skinnier (was told by the seller that they were made for someone 5'10" and 190lbs, I'm 5'9" and 185lbs) and Z's said that the cost to modify them is going to be more than it is worth. They feel like they were made for someone taller than 5'10" though. The knee and elbow armor are too low, and the torso is too long. My feeling tells me this suit was made for someone around 6 foot and 190 lbs because they would be skinnier where I am fatter, and thier limbs would be longer. Oh well, it was worth a try. I have another suit coming in tomorrow that is supposed to be a 44 (I think it is one of Syed's ready made suits) and I'm hoping it fits because if not, I have no suit.

Man that sucks. I went round and round with suits too but could not get a suit to fit. 6' 215 and broad shoulders, nothing on the rack would fit. Anything close to fitting gave me a wedgey:biggrin I finally bit the bullet and got a custom suit. Best money I spent. Go for it! I hear a custom BB suit calling your name.....

Check this out. I bet he could custom tailor it for you since he has it there and he would do payments....He's a real easy going guy

http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=294894

BB can also cut the suit in half and make it fit

http://www.racingleather.com/repairs.html

I'm not trying to pitch him but the suit he made me is just incredible.

:) :) :)

Yeah, there was a Syed suit that I emailed a guy about as well as a Vanson. I tried to find a used BB but didn't come accross one. Those were really my pics for a suit along with NJK. I preferred a suit that was made out here in SoCal though due to the convenience of having them altered locally by the people that made them in the first place. I still may buy the Syed's though if the guy gets back with me. They seemed like a pretty good deal and they were the right size. There was another Z suit that looked real nice and would match a Barry Sheene r/b/y paint scheme rather nicely, but they were too small - a size 40 which is what I have now but they were just as cheap as these and listed as near new. I might ask Z to see how much they could alter those to get them to fit and if it's possible, I'll grab that suit too.

VANSON sucks from my experience. Being from the Northeast they were supposed to be the shizzel. They have crappy customer service and don't stand behind the product. I had a zipper fail and didn't contact them right away and they refused to warranty it. They would not even work with me on repair costs and complained about overseas competition and online competition. A product of a former day. Stay away.

I agree with the comments on Barnacle Bill. Straight shooter

Check this out. I bet he could custom tailor it for you since he has it there and he would do payments....He's a real easy going guy

http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=294894

BB can also cut the suit in half and make it fit

http://www.racingleather.com/repairs.html

I'm not trying to pitch him but the suit he made me is just incredible.

Yeah, I may have to call him tomorrow because I really like the suit other than the green. The leather is real nice and the padding is great. If I can get it altered for $500 or less, I'd still be at nearly half the price of a new one - well, a new custom suit anyway.

Another +1 on Barnacle Bill here!


The JR suit on the left up there I crashed in a couple month ago and ripped open a nice hole in the right hip area. I had him close up the hole, fix a little carnage on the right forearm and shoulder, cut a little extra bunched up material out of the lower leg, install that speed hump you see there, and wash the suit too. Great pricing and pretty quick turn around too.


.....just another quick comment, that MotoGP (Kangaroo Compression suit) suit in the middle there is BY FAR the most comfortable, lightest weight suit I've ever had off the shelf.

cira 1990 :punk

Hey Long whem BB altered an old suit of mine to make it fit it was way below $500

hey SPL170db how do you feel about the thin Kangaroo suit? I looked at them and they were nice but just didn't feel comfortable with a thin suit. When the shit hits the fan I like a thick leather suit with hard armor in it.

Yeah Vanson used to be way better in the mid 90's. I had one in 94 and it was excellent. I hear bad stories of Vanson today though

Hey Long whem BB altered an old suit of mine to make it fit it was way below $500

hey SPL170db how do you feel about the thin Kangaroo suit? I looked at them and they were nice but just didn't feel comfortable with a thin suit. When the shit hits the fan I like a thick leather suit with hard armor in it.

Yeah Vanson used to be way better in the mid 90's. I had one in 94 and it was excellent. I hear bad stories of Vanson today though


It's thinner but Kangaroo has better abrasion resistance so it doesn't need to be as thick as cow-hide, and it still has all the same CE rated armor that the JR leather ones have so that's a non-issue, and I wear a Knox Aegis 8-plate, might add the chest protector this season too. I've read a few questionable reviews about that MotoGP suit, but most of the people that went down in them reported that it held up well. As far as comfort goes it's 20x more comfortable and far lighter in weight than any old school heavy ass cowhide suit I've worn.

No crash is predictable, and ANY suit from a piece of shit off the rack on sale one up to a $3000 custom suit could blow open in the right kind of crash. Granted I've seen it happen alot less in the high dollar stuff, but I've still seen it happen.

yeah the Kangaroo has better abrasion resistance cause when 2 males meet and fight over a feemale , the males try to disembowel each other or scratch each others eye's out , plenty of abrasion going on

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This is an old pic when I had my 636, but I still rock the same leathers.

Hey SPL, you and I have the same two piece (that just sounded a lil bit on the ferry side).

Leaving for a ride (duh)

I'm on the left...trying to squeeze out a fart...:lol

yeah the Kangaroo has better abrasion resistance cause when 2 males meet and fight over a feemale , the males try to disembowel each other or scratch each others eye's out , plenty of abrasion going on


If only they knew how fickle women are....oh well, their loss is our gain :D

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this is a size 46 A* MX-1, I'm 6 and 1/2" and about 215 with around 10%bf.
fits like a glove with alpinestars bionic chest and back protectors.

Great suits you guys!

Heres some recent track photos. I took a my extra pair of boots Sidi and what do you know. Friend forgot his and was same size. Here I ot my Alpinestars. Boots, spine protector and Dainese Gloves. They look great and hold up good. Feel comfrontable too.

My Fieldsheer's.........

Heres some recent track photos.

Drag your toe much?

Drag your toe much?

:lol

My other suit came today and I love it. Its a Syed and fits perfect. I'll post a photo tomorrow.

My Fieldsheer's.........
You look like you're afraid the ground is gonna steal your helmet.

You look like you're afraid the ground is gonna steal your helmet.

:lol

It's nice to know the BP police are always on duty.:twitch
:lmao

:shifty L to R: track SX-1, street MX-1, retired Violator:

First suit:

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa110/gixxerob/Moto%20pics/100_1333.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa110/gixxerob/Moto%20pics/img_8817.jpg

Current suit:

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa110/gixxerob/Moto%20pics/100_1348.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa110/gixxerob/Moto%20pics/100_1347.jpg

I dig the TT leathers:punk

I dig the TT leathers:punk

Thanks, bro. My best set of leathers so far.

My other suit came today and I love it. Its a Syed and fits perfect. I'll post a photo tomorrow.

Long, got a pic of that Syed suit yet?

After all that talk of being done buying used suits yesterday I bought this on Ebay last night :suicide. My boss has this suit (different colors) in a 54 and it fits great in the waist but it's a wee bit too short for my frame and a little tight in the shoulders when in riding position. This one's a 56 so fingers crossed...

I saw that one and thought about it myself but one suit is good enough for now as I need other stuff.

That's a nice coloured suit Dutch. I wear a size 44 U.S./54 Euro, ... if I saw that suit in my size, I'd grab it for sure. It's the kind of suit I could wear on a bike, and not be concerned with screaming out "LOOK AT ME - I'M A BIKER BOY". You know what I mean right?!?

I think I have to look for an older suit, a little more relaxed... either that or a single coloured suit. Racing colours for the track... nice suit for the street.

jb_xx

Here's the Syed. A very nice high quality suit. I hope I never have to crash in it!

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z382/long_av8r/Leathers/DSC_0404.jpg

I found my old Fieldsheer jacket so I thought I'd post it too...

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z382/long_av8r/Leathers/DSC_0405.jpg

And here's the A* I just sold.

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z382/long_av8r/Suit/AStarSuit001.jpg

Thank you VIR and Summit Point for introducing yourself!

I'm 6'2" 205lbs with long arms. In most brands, 54 is perfect in waist and chest but just an inch or two too short in the back (especially with a back protector) and the arms.
I know I can have the waist taken in some on this suit if it's too wide but these old Italian suits tend to run a bit slim so I'm hoping it's not necessary, plus it's gotta fit with a back protector. It's already on the way and in CA so should have it soon. I'm a sucker for the white/blue! :punk

JB I have a nice black 2-piece for the street, but I've been wearing the Fieldsheer in the OP (on my 74 Kawi) and love it.

Long, that Syed looks wayyy nice! Glad to hear that fits good. The Fieldsheer is the jacket version of my suit. There's a one piece on ebay for $150 in that exact color scheme. I have the white/blue version and it's doable but tight on me (back/shoulders) in that exact size. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fieldsheer-leather-motorcycle-race-suit-size-46-56-Red-White-Black-/270907440037?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&vxp=mtr&hash=item3f13577ba5#ht_500wt_934

For any alterations I also recommend Barnacle Bill. I had to buy my Komodo leathers a little long to fit my shoulders and chest. Bill shortened both the arms and legs and now they fit great. He also added a side fat panel in black to give me room to move. Crash tested and no burn throughs, tears or seam damage.

Long, that Syed looks wayyy nice! Glad to hear that fits good. The Fieldsheer is the jacket version of my suit. There's a one piece on ebay for $150 in that exact color scheme. I have the white/blue version and it's doable but tight on me (back/shoulders) in that exact size. http://rover.ebay.com/ar/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpt=1491096669&adtype=1&size=1x1&type=3&campid=5336077990&toolid=10001 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fieldsheer-leather-motorcycle-race-suit-size-46-56-Red-White-Black-/270907440037?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&vxp=mtr&hash=item3f13577ba5#ht_500wt_934

Thanks, I may be a bit small for a 56 though. I would definitely like to have it though... Yanno, for old times sake. But then I would have to get a red and black 750...

Well, I listed the Z's on ebay so if I sell them before the Fieldsheer auction ends, I'll buy them for use as a comfy street suit.

I pulled the Z's from auction because I'm keeping them. I talked to BB and he can make this suit fit me for $175, and then for another $25 he'll redye it, and for another $75, he'll add a speed hump. With all that, he said he'd poke some holes in it for me as well no charge. So, about $300 total for all of it, and given that the suit is in great shape, I decided to keep it and get the work done. Having said that, today I went out and talked to a few tailors and was eventually sent to Rancho Tailors in Murrieta off of Murrieta Hot Springs Rd. They can also do all the alterations, as well as the perforations, and they too said they could do it for $175 - but they said they would not dye it. There is also a place off Jefferson called Tim's Shoe Repair that can repair crash damaged leathers. So, if you are local and need some work done, there are a few places that can do it. I would imagine if you do enough research, you could find similar places in your area. I'm still on the fence though. I would like to get them altered locally, but I would also like to use a known trusted source.

That's great Long. I think if it were me I would use a guy that does alterations specifically for roadracers and knows what parts of the suit/stitching that can come apart from experience. My buddy hit the deck and I saw his suit come apart after a slide. Gut churning. Good luck man:cheers

Yeah, you are probably right, and I will likely have BB do everything. I want to also get flex panels put in above the knees in addition to the kevlar in crotch, behind knees, and under arms, as well as the hump. I may even have him put "long_av8r" on the back with a target/crosshairs under it. Still, with all that, and the dye, I'm likely going to be under $500 for everything and it will be just as good a custom suit as a new one.

Barnacle Bill is the man. Just got my suit repaired by him. Great work.

Barnacle Bill is the man. Just got my suit repaired by him. Great work.

+1! My custom suit he made me rocks

Okay, okay already... I'm going with BB, I just have to decide how much I'll have him do on the first go around. Or maybe I'll send him the suit and do a layaway thing - I think he mentioned that as a possibility and that would work for me.

Long, you can also check out Lizzy Leathers. She is out here on the east coast. Does really nice work.

http://www.lizzyleather.com/

Held FTW! :frantic
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http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab244/wuzup76020/Snapbucket/2f51920b-orig.jpg

I'm stoked on the Dainese suit I found, comfy as an old pair of slippers... Fits damn near perfect, I'm gonna have BB take in the waist an inch or two and put some patches on soon. Now I just need to finish the old school 7/11 to match...

With my brand new Taichi and 49 years old :punk

Which tachi suit is that? I picked up a set of gp Max 101's, feel like they are broken in from day one! An feel like a custom fit

Have 2 Berik suits the black one is brand new for this season:
http://iloapp.bandit600rr.dk/data/_gallery//public/50/136683107296459100_resized.jpg?width=960&height=640

http://iloapp.bandit600rr.dk/data/_gallery//public/44/134678419779133600_thumb.jpg

You look like you're afraid the ground is gonna steal your helmet.


Just now seen this... :spit

Which tachi suit is that? I picked up a set of gp Max 101's, feel like they are broken in from day one! An feel like a custom fit

RS Taichi GP-WRX R302