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After 2 years of riding in the rain and having my jacket or pants leak after only a half hour or so in the rain, yeah. I don't care if I look like a dad. I just want to get to work and not have to explain why the lower half of my body is wet. Also, wet pants for 4 hours until they dry is double-plus ungood. I plan to get some Badlands pants this fall. The jacket I have now, while apparently stitched with some sort of delicate gossamer that can't handle being zipped up and down more than twice every moon cycle, is at least keeping the water out.
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One of the positives I had while working in a cube was that I had room to hang my gear and an extra set of clothes for wet days. Also look into the Motorex Protex spray. poo poo's amazing.
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I used to have a cube where I could've stored a helmet and gear during the day. Then my company shrunk it by 33% so that they could fit an extra cube or two per row. Now I can't back my chair away from my desk without hitting a wall. Cube life sucks.
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We had something like that at my job, too. I used to have a GIANT space. Huge. Had furniture and stuff. Then we moved and they adopted an open office. Kids, the words "open office" should be a giant red flag for you when you're looking for work. Unless, as in my case, you're working with awesome people and have an awesome boss and otherwise everything is amazing, open offices are the devil and should be avoided. I use the cube between me and the next person to store my crap. She's a motorcycle chick too, so she isn't offended by wet gear. I'm looking forward to better, really waterproof gear for the fall, though. Having a rain liner is some bullshit in the NW. It just rains too much and too long to mess with all that hoopajoo.
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Lynza posted:Kids, the words "open office" should be a giant red flag for you when you're looking for work. Unless, as in my case, you're working with awesome people and have an awesome boss and otherwise everything is amazing, open offices are the devil and should be avoided. I've come to the same conclusion. My last two jobs were in different bits of the same open plan office, and the best nod they had to people's need to put extraneous junk somewhere was a row of lockers in the canteen; 10" cubes, naturally, not big enough to hang anything up in. No private changing space either, for all that they had a cycle shed out back the response was always "oh, just use the disabled toilet"  Now I'm in an actual office (shared between 2-5 people, but it's not that bad) I'm realising this is the first job I've actually really enjoyed since I started riding. Being able to leave a change of shoes at work in a locked closet (not even in the office, in the corridor outside, but that's the kind of thing that bizarrely gets omitted from open plan designs) is a tiny thing, but really makes a huge difference to how calm I feel in the mornings, since I no longer have to juggle a ton of poo poo on the way to my desk. Pushes for workplace efficiency are the worst because things like that "empty, unused" closet in the hallway are the first things to go.
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Lynza posted:
I guess my place is also the exception to the rule. I stuck a 6ft inflatible palm tree thing that holds beer under it next to my desk, which is next to the downstairs keg. Everyone is cool as poo poo and I fear leaving when the time comes. Only four (five?) of us ride but the CEO painted two covered spots next to the door just for us. Meh. BlackMK4 fucked around with this message at 06:41 on Jun 29, 2016 |
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I few weeks ago I helped load my boss's new motorcycle lift (in a crate), that he'd had delivered to our work address, into the bed of his truck. My job also has bike parking that's closer to the building I work in than the regular car parking. We also have a dedicated locker room with benches and showers and full size lockers for everyone in my dept. My job owns for bikers.
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Lynza posted:We had something like that at my job, too. I used to have a GIANT space. Huge. Had furniture and stuff. Then we moved and they adopted an open office. Agreed - open floor plans are the devil and only exist for cost cutting. They probably end up costing companies more in lost wages due to distraction though. I really like all of my coworkers and my boss and an open floor plan is still garbage to work in. I just leave a pair of shoes under my desk though, and my boss suggested I get a manikin to hang my Aerostitch from, which would be sort of hilarious.
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Woo, got some new a*stars low boots for summer and new cheek pads for the helmet, the old ones were looking a bit worn. And just in time for a possible postal strike :/
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Chris Knight posted:And just in time for a possible postal strike :/ Does anyone have Razzled's contact info? We need to warn him.
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Can anyone tell me some things about budget dirt/adv helmets? My budget is really low ($250 including goggles). I don't know enough about my head shape to order online but I want to know a few things when I go to the store. I'll probably end up going to Performance Cycle in Denver. Their lower-shelf brands are Fly, HJC, and Fox. Also, given that I'll mostly be farting around on forest roads and the like, not full-on dirt riding, what is the better choice between dirt and adv helmets? HenryJLittlefinger fucked around with this message at 18:47 on Jul 7, 2016 |
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Jul 7, 2016 18:45
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It'll probably be plastic, but you can get fiberglass for that budget. I like the O'Neal 3 series for something entry level, but it fits my head very well. I also like 100% goggles. Adventure helmets are okay I guess. I just don't like them.
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HenryJLittlefinger posted:Can anyone tell me some things about budget dirt/adv helmets? My budget is really low ($250 including goggles). I don't know enough about my head shape to order online but I want to know a few things when I go to the store. I'll probably end up going to Performance Cycle in Denver. Their lower-shelf brands are Fly, HJC, and Fox. AFX FX-41 is pretty good. Seconding 100% goggles. The FX-41 you can use with either goggles or just a face shield.
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I have the oneal rebrand of the fx-41. Noisy as hell, but soo much air.
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Getting really tired of my TW200 being of limited use for errands, going to break down and get a CycleRacks.com rear rack for $199 since those seem to be the crowd favorite. Remind me again, what's the standard goon recommendation for good tie-down straps? I don't need crazy cross-country stuff, just for running errands in town and maybe quiet highway trips to nearby towns.
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ROK straps own bones. I have a set of the small and big and I think I'm going to buy another big set. I carry so much poo poo with those. I recently moved and loaded up my vstrom with 4 luggage bags packed with poo poo and tied it all down with the ROK straps. Also a little net with a set of hooks is handy.
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Just make sure you tie them down and keep the straps the gently caress away from your exhaust cause they melt pretty much instantly. I've had to replace my exhaust side ones a couple time due to carelessness. The Cruiser rok straps are double wide though and pretty drat useful.
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HenryJLittlefinger posted:
Having gone down adv helmet road, If I'm getting anywhere near the idea of dirt, its dirt helmets. Just wear earplugs on the street, and a balaclava if its chilly. Raindrops suck, tia. (I own a icon variant (sucks for DS use) and a fox v3 carbon) builds character posted:AFX FX-41 is pretty good. Seconding 100% goggles. The FX-41 you can use with either goggles or just a face shield. owned one, crashed the living gently caress out of it slicing my mouth open, No concussion however! Thirding 100% goggles. This isnt to scare anyone owning one, my mishap had me flying and landing face first. I'm a pretty solid meatbag.
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TapTheForwardAssist posted:Getting really tired of my TW200 being of limited use for errands, going to break down and get a CycleRacks.com rear rack for $199 since those seem to be the crowd favorite. Remind me again, what's the standard goon recommendation for good tie-down straps? I don't need crazy cross-country stuff, just for running errands in town and maybe quiet highway trips to nearby towns. Thirding Rok straps. I keep two sets under my seat. I've fit pastry boxes under them without trouble. They're awesome.
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Pfff. Tie-down straps.   Any Boy Scout can tie one of those. Get fifty feet of parachute cord for like 8 bucks and learn some knots! You'll be amazed at what you can pull off.
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I tried to go for a long ride this past weekend with my Bell RS1 for the first time, about an hour in the hot spots were completely uncomfortable to the point that I had to stop riding, take a break, and head home. I like the helmet but it's way too much of a long oval for my head - I bought sight-unseen having liked the Bell Star and thinking it would fit the same. I picked up another Arai Vertex 2 on closeout for $375 and it finally came in today. HOLY gently caress I FORGOT HOW COMFORTABLE THIS THING IS ON ME. The one I crashed a couple of years ago has a SNELL 2010 cert, this one has a SNELL 2015 cert and there are very minor differences between the two.  
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Is this jacket too short/too tight? The bottom of the jacket sits at the top of my belt. https://imgur.com/a/w49Cv Just wanted a second opinion that it was long enough that the matching pants would zip into it. Hollis Brown fucked around with this message at 18:18 on Jul 9, 2016 |
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Jul 9, 2016 18:15
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Looks good, most of the race jackets are cut short like that.
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Hollis Brown posted:Is this jacket too short/too tight? The bottom of the jacket sits at the top of my belt. Looks good from here. How does it feel when you're in a riding position?
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Hollis Brown posted:Is this jacket too short/too tight? The bottom of the jacket sits at the top of my belt. GP Plus R? I have the same one in black, really like it.
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That's how mine fit. Should be fine, especially if you have a way to secure them to your pants.
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Hollis Brown posted:Is this jacket too short/too tight? The bottom of the jacket sits at the top of my belt. For reference, this is how short my jacket was when I wore a 2pc: 
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I'm looking for some pants (probably boots too), and have no idea where to start. I live in Michigan, and want to ride pretty much whenever there isn't snow on the ground - so March to November realistically. I get warm very, very easily though, so the lighter-weight the pants are the better; I can deal with 40 degree temps much better than 90+. I'd like them to fit over my work clothes, which are a pair of shorts typically, sometimes pants. Finally, I'd prefer to keep the cost down, but not at the expense of safety/comfort. I have a pretty broad build. Any suggestions for places to start looking?
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IuniusBrutus posted:I'm looking for some pants (probably boots too), and have no idea where to start. Where in MI? Sportbiketrackgear.com has a storefront at mound and 26 mile. It rules.
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IuniusBrutus posted:I'm looking for some pants (probably boots too), and have no idea where to start. Alpinestars Andes are excellent winter-ish pants. I bought mine one size larger and it works great. Pull out the lining and you can fit them over slimmer jeans and khakis. The airflow is decent and you should be comfortable in them up to the mid 80s. They're also waterproof (not Goretex, which is the best waterproofing on the market). Bonus points for having knee AND hip armor pockets. The hip armor that comes with it is useless, so you'll need to buy your own, but at least it has pockets for hip armor, which is way too rare in low price point pants. The knee armor is fine. The only real downside is that the knee armor isn't adjustable, so if you're very short or not proportioned for Euro-poo poo then these probably aren't the pants for you. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-andes-drystar-pants Price is $230. Boots? Get the Alpinestars SMX Plus if you want to just skip all the lovely boots you're going to buy before realizing the SMX Plus was the one true boot all along. On closeout for 300, or 350 if you want Gore-Tex. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-smx-plus-black-shadow-boots Or the SMX 5 if you aren't comfortable paying 300. They're at 200 on closeout. http://www.revzilla.com/product/alpinestars-s-mx-5-boot Chichevache fucked around with this message at 22:12 on Jul 10, 2016 |
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Speaking of boots, I guess it's been a while since we talked about options for someone with wide feet. Worst case scenario is go up a size or half size in the SMX-plusses, but I'd rather get something that actually fits my elephant feet. Tourmaster makes a pair for around 130 which are better than nothing and Sidi makes a wide version of their Vertigo boots for 350, but what else would be a good option? TCX S-speeds are kind of in the goldilocks zone in terms of pricing (260-280), have a torsion control system, and apparently run wide. Has anyone ever tried these on, or can recommend a different pair?
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-Inu- posted:That's how short it should be. However, it looks like it's bunching in the chest area, and that's with (what looks like) your shoulders pulled back. Is it bunching when you're on a bike? Should be good if you're using it as a 2pc and wear a back+chest protector, though. I've determined most of my discomfort is the shoulder armor. Would D3O shoulder inserts be a good idea? People seem to report they are more comfortable. I do also need a chest/back protector. I see forcefield back protectors are on closeout on Revzilla. D3O is approximately the same price. People seem similarly satisfied between the brands, does it come down to personal choice?
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Has anyone got any thoughts on the Nolan N86 helmet, or Nolan helmets in general? The N86 is on closeout now, gets great reviews and has a lot of nice features I'd like to have.
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TapTheForwardAssist posted:Getting really tired of my TW200 being of limited use for errands, going to break down and get a CycleRacks.com rear rack for $199 since those seem to be the crowd favorite. Remind me again, what's the standard goon recommendation for good tie-down straps? I don't need crazy cross-country stuff, just for running errands in town and maybe quiet highway trips to nearby towns. $15 orange Home Depot ratchet straps? Or camo if you're feeling $2 spendier.
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Hollis Brown posted:I've determined most of my discomfort is the shoulder armor. Would D3O shoulder inserts be a good idea? People seem to report they are more comfortable.
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I'm in the market for a new jacket and have been rocking a Dainese Shotgun for like four years now. It's getting nasty and totally unsuitable for anything below like 85 degrees. Way too light. I want something a bit heftier. I like the look of the Dainese Laguna Seca but the venting looks fairly weak with just arm vents. What else should I be looking at from Dainese? I find their fit to be perfect for me. I am not interested in a mesh number like the Airframe. I'll keep the Shotgun for hotter days. My gauntlets are also showing their age. At the ~$100 range, are all the gauntlets from reputable brands pretty much the same or is there some standout I am overlooking? Don't care at all about venting or whatever. Just something with some decent protection.
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Can get Laguna Seca perforated.
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I recently got these jeans from Revzilla: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bull-it-sr4-flex-jeans They're made in the UK and I like them a lot. Not super hot, not super heavy, not scratchy like kevlar. No crazy styling. Also, office chat, I'm really spoiled. I have my own office, with a door.  Though probably not for too much longer. The open office rumors are circulating.
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MoraleHazard posted:I recently got these jeans from Revzilla: I've been looking at those and the SR6's as well, they're looking really tempting. Did you get the armor for them?
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-Inu- posted:It's not a guaranteed fix, but the D3O will be softer than the stock A/S armor. A/S has some nice stuff that just recently came out as well, but it's only in some jackets and isn't sold separately AFAIK. For back protector inserts, the Klim D3O insert is my favorite. For external/wearable back protectors, it's completely personal preference as far as I'm concerned. The D3O shoulder pads ended up being great. Highly recommended to anyone that doesn't like theirs.
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