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Geoffg
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 12:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
My full-facer is a constant.

Either my JR Ballistic textile jacket (cooler weather) or JR perforated leather jacket (warmer weather).

Gloves, of course. Boots, always.

Draggin' Jeans for grocery runs--full-on leather riding pants otherwise. I'd like to get some JR Ballistic overpants so I can wear regular jeans but still have protection--now they're available in "short" sizing!

I dunno how guys ride in less--I feel naked without gear (yes, I've been down). No matter how hot.
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Kalamamarkm2
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 02:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
420,

I guess you don't need much more gear when yer just standing there, but you might break a nail if you tip over, good gloves can prevent that.

That 145 mph....was the rest of the bike moving, or is that just what the speedo said?

Just curious..
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420at145mph
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 03:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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Dyna
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 05:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
That 145 mph....was the rest of the bike moving, or is that just what the speedo said?

Just curious..

We really really dont need to go down that road again.
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Bomber
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 09:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
But we know that road so well . . . . ..
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Daveinm
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 09:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I'm in South Florida. It's too damn hot to wear anything. I always were a full-face helmet...too many bugs not to. I wear jacket and jeans at night when we go out riding, but during the day it's usually just shorts and a t-shirt. Gloves are optional unless I'm planning on hitting the highway.

iPod is almost always a necessity: )
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Davefl
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 09:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
The mesh jackets work quite well in Florida. I have one and as long as I am moving I am as cool as I would be in just a t-shirt without all of the flapping. They are only good for one crash but how many of those do you want to have anyway?
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Daveinm
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 09:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Zephyrhills is a lot cooler than Ft. Lauderdale. I have a heavy jacket and a mesh jacket. During the day, even the mesh is pretty hot. If I'm planning on riding hard, I wear it.
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Daves
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 09:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Well, speaking of gear, I just placed an order for a bunch of Joe Rocket stuff.
Phoenix jackets and gloves mostly.
10% discount will apply.
Who needs what?

Ride to the edge!
Dave
daves@h-dappleton.com
920-757-1651
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Davefl
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 10:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Yea we are talking about a whopping two or three degrees. Don't know what I was thinking.

edited by davefl on May 21, 2004
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Easyflier
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 11:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Dave,

Will probably be a couple weeks for me but this is what I'm planning to get from you.

Reactor jacket, Lg. gray/white/black
Phoenix pants Lg. Reg
Phoenix gloves, Lg, gunmetal/gray/black

I'm gonna get a measuring tape and check it against their size chart though.



edited by easyflier on May 21, 2004
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420at145mph
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 11:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
dave how much are your joe rocket pheonix 3.0 jackets?
i just orderd one from somewere else n wanna see how bad i got hosed
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Misato
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 11:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
yeah thats the ICON. its fits nice. I like it. The JR one is almost too warm most of the time, the ICON is a nice inbetween. I wear the mesh on really hot days but I'd still hate to go sliding down the road in it, better than a tshirt I guess.
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Daves
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 11:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
The Phoenix jackets are 139.99 list.
125.99 Badweb price.

I can also get the Icon stuff if anyone is interested.

Ride to the edge!
Dave
daves@h-dappleton.com
920-757-1651
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Austinrider
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 11:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I find that I feel naked in my Icon TiMax jacket (grungy white color). For a vented jacket is sure is hot. Its getting close to 90 down here in Texas now and I still wear my Vanson leather jacket.
What I ALWAYS wear - Arai fullface, Frank Thomas gauntlet style gloves (Im a dedicated fan of these from when I low sided at the track) and an over the ankle boot (Dr Martins, some HD ones I bought, or my Sidi's).
If Im going to work or just putting around town -I will wear jeans. If Im doing anything else, I wear my vanson leather pants.

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Easyflier
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 11:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
If you're able to get Icon is there a chance that you'll also be able to get Fieldsheer?

What I really want is the Mach 2 jacket and pants.



edited by easyflier on May 21, 2004
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Captainplanet
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
for mesh jackets, I highly recommend the joe rocket santa fe. I think it looks and fits better than the phoenix jackets. It is just a cool in the summer as the phoenix.
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Daves
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 12:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I have access to Icon stuff, it's Parts Unlimited stuff.
Fieldsheer, I don't have a distributor.
Sorry.

Ride to the edge!
Dave
daves@h-dappleton.com
920-757-1651


edited by daves on May 21, 2004
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Easyflier
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 01:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
What I'm really looking for is some gear with full circumference zipper, which Fieldsheer has.

Let me get this straight, so far you can get Icon, AGV, Alpine Star and Joe Rocket. Did I leave any out?

I Just looked at everything and none of them have a full zipper so I'll just go with the Joe Rocket stuff, sorry. Going to want a Reactor jacket instead of the Phoenix though. (I'm done changing my mind)

edited by easyflier on May 21, 2004
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Bomber
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 01:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
EZ -- any good shoemaker/repairman can put on that zip for ya for less than $50 . . . . .
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Easyflier
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 01:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Bomber, thanks. I was thinking along those same lines. I just like to feel "suited up" when I ride but when I stop it's easier to detach a full zipper over that 8" thing in the back.

Up at the open house there was a leather sewing vendor that seemed to be real good, maybe Dave can hook me up with them. They also have somebody that sews that stuff back in Dave's old shop in Waterloo.
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Daves
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 01:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
You are correct!

Dave
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Whodom
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 06:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Speaking of gear, anyone have recommendations for a really good summer glove? I live in coastal SC (hot and humid as hell). I've been wearing Icon mesh gloves the last two summers, but they have seams in the palms that annoy the crap out of my hands on a long ride. They don't look like they'd be too great in a crash either. These:

http://www.revitusa.net/acatalog/Summer_Gloves04.html

look like the ultimate, but they're ~$100 a pair. Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Hugh

edited by whodom on May 21, 2004
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2k4xb12
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 06:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
If anybody wants a Joe Rocket 3.0 jacket, size XL in red, I have one that I've only worn about 6 times. It's only three weeks old. It's yours for $100 delivered.



Steve.
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420at145mph
Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 01:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
thats the jacket im still waiting on in blue
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Anonymous
Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 08:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
image deleted

Attention TORQER: please do not post offending images on this board.

Also allow me to remind all that posting anonymously is not allowed except for legitimate business reasons.

edited by tripper on May 22, 2004

edited by tripper on May 22, 2004
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Gonen60
Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 09:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
jack •••, don't post •••• like that !!!
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420at145mph
Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 12:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
aww
i missed it
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420at145mph
Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 01:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
why am i getting email replys for depository for inapropriate posts? then when i use the link to login it says private discussion?
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Blake
Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 02:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Bug in the software. Thanks for letting me know about it.
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Torqer
Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 03:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Understood. I won't happen again. I meant it as a reminder. Sorry for all offense.
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