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So, I went by Cycle Gear after getting completely soaked and picked up a set of Frogg Toggs and some new waterproof gloves. I didn't know that Cycle Gear had "Bilt" branded Frogg Toggs, are they the same as the official ones? It doesn't rain here much, but I'm planning to take some trips this coming year and I wanted some decent gear.
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Dec 18, 2012 04:43
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[quote="MetaJew" post="410681551"] [/quote Oh my days. What do you ride? Have you got an absolutely colossal high-viz yellow one-piece as well?
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Dec 18, 2012 08:40
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Ponies ate my Bagel posted:So, I went by Cycle Gear after getting completely soaked and picked up a set of Frogg Toggs and some new waterproof gloves. I didn't know that Cycle Gear had "Bilt" branded Frogg Toggs, are they the same as the official ones?
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Dec 18, 2012 12:01
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Philanthropy! posted:[quote="MetaJew" post="410681551"] No, just a KTM that the PO removed all the reflectors from.
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Dec 18, 2012 14:26
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Attention skinny fucks who own Kriega bags: I'm a skinny gently caress who owns a Kriega bag and I couldn't get the waist straps up tight enough to be as snug as I'd really like for them to do their job properly. It's taken me a couple of years to get around to it but I finally got that sorted this week by having an auto trimmer mate of mine fold the strap over on itself and then sew over it all to hold it all together, effectively making the straps a few inches shorter on each side:  Now the correct adjustment point for me has the adjustment sliders pretty much in the middle of their range, so it works a treat and I can get that waist strap nice and snug now.
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Dec 19, 2012 08:52
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I'm assuming the same thing could be accomplished with the shoulder straps as well and I may have to try that if so as those are the straps I struggle with.
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Dec 19, 2012 19:48
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I'm currently considering purchasing a Scorpion EXO-750 online. I've owned one in the past and wore a size L without issue. However, I tried on an EXO-400 at a bike shop recently and found the XL fit better. It's possible my head grew, but they didn't have a 750 and I wondered if you guys might know if the 750 is sized any differently than the 400. Anyone have experience between the two? I doubt the manufacturer changes sizes that much but wanted to be sure.
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Dec 19, 2012 20:13
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AngryGuy posted:I'm assuming the same thing could be accomplished with the shoulder straps as well and I may have to try that if so as those are the straps I struggle with. I don't see why not but to be honest I haven't looked at them to check as the shoulder straps are fine for me. How tall are you?
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Dec 19, 2012 22:27
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Here4DaGangBang posted:I don't see why not but to be honest I haven't looked at them to check as the shoulder straps are fine for me. How tall are you? 5'6" It's fine with my jacket on but I'd like to be able to get it a lot tighter for when I wear it without my jacket.
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Dec 20, 2012 01:28
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AngryGuy posted:5'6" Ahh, that makes sense.
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Dec 20, 2012 14:43
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Oh mighty hive of motorcycle omniscience, I approach you this day that I might beseech your wisdom, that you might shine your favor upon your humble servant! I needeth a new helmet, one of the modular variety with integrated sunglasses that it might blocketh the sun's harsh rays from your servant's eyes. I beg of thee that it might cost less than $200, that thine servant's wallet might not wail in despair. Seriously, thanks in advance guys. 
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Dec 20, 2012 17:55
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I rather like my LS2 flip face helmet, but it might be pricier than what you're wanting. They roll off of the same assembly line as Fulmer helmets, I understand.
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Dec 20, 2012 18:02
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Safety Dance posted:I rather like my LS2 flip face helmet, but it might be pricier than what you're wanting. They roll off of the same assembly line as Fulmer helmets, I understand. My helmet (which may or may not be busted) is an LS2. I liked it OK; I just want to run through all my options before I commit to getting another one.
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Dec 20, 2012 18:05
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Wulframn posted:My helmet (which may or may not be busted) is an LS2. I liked it OK; I just want to run through all my options before I commit to getting another one. I picked up a Bell Revolver for about $200 from a local shop. It's a solid helmet, but a bit noisy.
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Dec 20, 2012 18:17
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Whatever you get do yourself a favor and look at http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/ and similar sites. Get last year's model and save yourself $100. Never again will I buy a non-closeout special helmet.
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Dec 20, 2012 18:53
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Halo_4am posted:Whatever you get do yourself a favor and look at http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/ and similar sites. Get last year's model and save yourself $100. ...but...but you will get last year's outdated graphics! In all seriousness never pay full price for a helmet.
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Dec 20, 2012 22:58
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Halo_4am posted:Whatever you get do yourself a favor and look at http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/ and similar sites. Get last year's model and save yourself $100. Yeah, I was pretty happy about snagging an Evoline 2 for $250 this month.
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Dec 24, 2012 01:12
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I just began building my track racing outfit one at a time and I've just moved on to boots. I'm having difficulty finding strict track boots that aren't over $350. I don't want to skimp out on safety just because I have a budget, but the ones I have found in my range ($250 or so) are street. I tried playing the waiting game on craiglist, but 38 is hard to come by. I've been looking at mostly these brands: Alpinestars Dainese Spidi Sidi I guess my questions are: Are street boots equal to track? Are my expectations too high for my budget? What time is best for deals to buy gear?
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Dec 25, 2012 19:14
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I found great condition Sidi Vertigo Airs for $80 on CL last month, keep your eyes open. What are your street boots? I'd say $250 is far more than enough buying used.
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Dec 25, 2012 21:43
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I don't have street boots because I'm not allowed to ride on the road quite yet. 
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Dec 25, 2012 21:53
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tkahike posted:I just began building my track racing outfit one at a time and I've just moved on to boots. I'm having difficulty finding strict track boots that aren't over $350. I don't want to skimp out on safety just because I have a budget, but the ones I have found in my range ($250 or so) are street. I tried playing the waiting game on craiglist, but 38 is hard to come by. Things get really muddy when you start looking at the divide between "street boots" and "race boots". The biggest thing you're looking for in a track boot is replaceable toe sliders (not too difficult to find even on "street boots") and some kind of internal or external skeleton structure that will help both distribute impact if your bike lands on your foot, and stop twisting and folding injuries. The easiest test to do is to attempt to bend the ankle of the boot in half. If it can fold over on itself, the protection will be limited to just abrasion resistance, if you can't, the structure should help avoid twisting or snapping injuries. Look at the boots and thing about the way that your feet can bend and the way they can't bend and see if the boot helps prevent travel in the bad directions. I find that most "street boots", even the most aggressive looking ones, tend to lack any sort of real internal structure to stop twisting or snapping injuries. I'd also look for a solid heel cup, as I've shattered one of those in an accident, and had a severely bruised heel (bad enough to make it impossible to walk normally) but no permanent damage thanks to the boot taking the impact and shattering internally rather than passing that force through to my foot.
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Dec 25, 2012 22:02
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It's hard to test and try out a boot because I have no motorcycle shops in my area (besides Harley and Cycle Gear). I've been to the local Cycle Gear, but they seem to stock only Bilt now. I assumed that reviews and descriptions of the product would help me out with not being able to physically hold a boot.
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Dec 25, 2012 22:13
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Z3n posted:The easiest test to do is to attempt to bend the ankle of the boot in half. If it can fold over on itself, the protection will be limited to just abrasion resistance, if you can't, the structure should help avoid twisting or snapping injuries. I disagree with this. I can fold my boot in half (with a pretty good amount of effort), but when my foot is inside and I twist my ankle around, plastic bits on the boot limit the movement. The boot provides support, but less support than an armored exoskeleton might.
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Dec 25, 2012 22:14
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Safety Dance posted:I disagree with this. I can fold my boot in half (with a pretty good amount of effort), but when my foot is inside and I twist my ankle around, plastic bits on the boot limit the movement. The boot provides support, but less support than an armored exoskeleton might. Well, a tightly laced set of workboots provide some support as well. But I'm not convinced that anything that can be bent in half with your hands is going to stand up to the sort of impact you'd take when you're in a situation where your ankle would break, and to be quite honest, I would much rather have my lower leg break in an accident vs. my ankle...it's easier to fix. tkahike posted:It's hard to test and try out a boot because I have no motorcycle shops in my area (besides Harley and Cycle Gear). I've been to the local Cycle Gear, but they seem to stock only Bilt now. I assumed that reviews and descriptions of the product would help me out with not being able to physically hold a boot. http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...CFUjZQgod8gcA4A Those are what my friend who just started riding is using as an everyday boot. He's really happy with them, they're comfortable enough to walk the ~5 blocks from his parking garage to his work. He bought his at cycle gear, so they might have a pair floating around that you can at least hold and see how they're different from the other ones. All of the Puma boots with teh Ghost Doctor system are good: http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=3128 http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4149 http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=11695 The wife has a set of V3s on order for street boots. Alpinestar SM-X Plus is another good option, I got a pair cheap on CL and used them for years. http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=2240 I daily/track a set of Daytona Security Evos: https://shop.helimot.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=78 Only downside is they're loving expensive and no toe protection. But they're all day comfortable (I forgot a different pair of shoes sometimes when I worked retail and they were fine even when I was on my feet all day). I haven't had hands on a set of Sidis in ages (they're very narrow and don't tend to fit me well), so I don't recall which ones have an internal protective skeleton and which ones don't. I will also freely admit that I've got high standards for my gear - I don't care what it costs, I care that it's comfortable, protective, and will last. I've had my Daytonas for 6 years now, and I use them basically every time I'm on a motorcycle, so the daily cost is relatively low. I'm totally willing to spend an absurd amount of money up front if I'll be measuring the lifespan of some gear in 10+ years. If price is a concern, definitely plug those terms into CL and see what comes up. Keep an eye out on closeouts on sportbiketrackgear.com, motorcycle-superstore.com, and ebay.
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Wow, thank you so much for the references, I completely forgot about sportbiketrackgear. My brother has a pair of Sidis, not sure which, but I know he loves them. I've heard fantastic reviews about the puma boots. Would it be okay to order something before trying them on? Edit: Sidi Vertigo
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Dec 25, 2012 23:00
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Just be prepared to spend some money on return shipping in case they dont fit. I think the Vertigos are good but I honestly dont recall.
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Dec 25, 2012 23:17
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I forget the names but in your budget the $200 and $250 Sidis are good entry-track boots. You don't get much internal skeleton with Sidi until the $400 price point, though. They are still quite popular. The Dainese I forgets around the 300 range have better ankle protection maybe but aren't as nice otherwise. Also, if you're buying for the track, probably best of with the vented/air variant. If you buy online, read the reviews first for sizing info and buy from a place that will lot you swap sizes hassle-free (Revzilla is great for both of these.) IIRC Sidi sizing is wonky and you always have to get a size up(?) from what you expect, but don't quote me on it.
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Dec 25, 2012 23:21
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Z3n posted:Just be prepared to spend some money on return shipping in case they dont fit. Don't diss my boots 
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Dec 26, 2012 00:41
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AncientTV posted:Don't diss my boots Judging by your record with bikes, if you own them they must be terrible
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Dec 26, 2012 01:07
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 Does that still count if the bikes are no longer terrible by the time I'm done with them? If not, then I'd say your ratio isn't much better than mine 
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Dec 26, 2012 01:11
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My parents got me a pair of Alpinestars Scout WP boots for Christmas. They're even the right size 
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That's a great Christmas present Pope Mobile. My latest boot purchase was the Forma Adventure Boot from Whitehorse Gear: So far, I like them quite a bit. They have a roomier toe box than my old Oxtar Infinity's (now TCX). I've tested the waterproofness in a mild rain, but not in an all-day torrential downpour. Moral_Hazard fucked around with this message at 22:39 on Dec 26, 2012 |
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I just picked up the Alpinestars Net Air boots from Revzilla. They seem to be the right size but are a bit wide. When walking around the top ankle part folds up a bit too much. I cinched them down tight on my skinny calves and that makes it better. How are your Alpinestars fitting you?
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Dec 26, 2012 22:22
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They fit really well and don't feel wide with normal socks on. I'm usually a 9(.5) but they're nice and snug at a 10. I haven't ridden in them yet, but I might ride out to Tacoma tomorrow, so that'll be a good gauge of them.
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Dec 27, 2012 17:55
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Anyone got a decent Balaclava recommendation? I have one of the Freeze-out things from Cycle Gear, but it sucks. My neck beard just isn't cutting it when It's below 39f in the morning.
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Dec 27, 2012 18:00
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I use the cyclone buff, it turns into a balaclava and has goretex and fleece on the neck part
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Dec 27, 2012 18:18
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I have a Schampa and like it plenty.
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Dec 27, 2012 18:20
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xd posted:I use the cyclone buff, it turns into a balaclava and has goretex and fleece on the neck part How do you like it? I picked one up recently and haven't had time to use it yet.
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Pope Mobile posted:I have a Schampa and like it plenty. I just ordered this, looking forward to trying it out.
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Local SF guys: Anyone want to buy my pair of AlpineStars GP Plus gloves? Brand new, I just decided to go with the extra large size instead. They're black and white, size large - $105. If not, I'm going to return them.
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