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Phat_Albert posted:I am liking the Teknics the more I read about them, and they are the cheapest to boot. Did yours come with knee pucks, or will I have to buy some? As for fit: They're very comfortable now. I'm a 34x34, so I bought the 34 pair. The waist fit great right from the start. It has a zipper as well as a velcro pull-through belt, so it can adjust out or in a little ways if needed. The tightest part of the pants was the knees, but really only during break in. Now the accordian-like stretch zone in the knee area has softened and they fit great. The legs zip down tight to your leg, but not so tight that it's uncomfortable. Just right to fit inside of a boot. The loosest part on the pants are probably the rear end, at least in my case. Maybe I just have a flat butt. Sorry ladies  Actually, the more I think about it, they're only loose there when walking around - when in crouched riding mode they hug the rump perfectly.As a recap: Teknic makes some great gear, and it fits well, and is priced quite agressively.
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May 3, 2007 19:04
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honclfibr posted:
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May 3, 2007 21:55
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My pants came with the thicker ones, and I've chewed through half of them.
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May 3, 2007 22:31
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Bob Morales posted:My Joe Rocket leather gloves got wet (I wore them dirt biking, hurr) and now the right glove is formed in the shape of my hand grabbing a ton of throttle. It's very uncomfortable. Any ideas on fixing that? Okay, kidding aside, just wearing it and breaking it back in is probably your only option. I hate getting my leather gloves wet because they do the same thing. You just need to wear it back in. Maybe some leather lotion would help.
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May 4, 2007 21:49
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Yuns posted:Has anyone seen the new BMW neck brace? I just read about it on autoblog and engadget.
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May 10, 2007 16:12
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JAlfredPrufrock posted:I doubt it, it looks impossible to get any sort of mobility out of it. As the article posted:The idea is of course to stop the head from moving too far in any direction whilst in a collision, but the team does state that "the rider is also able to retain freedom of movement needed when driving."
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May 10, 2007 16:39
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The suit should be a little loose while you're walking around. I know mine is. It's best if you can get the suit on and go sit on a bike, while one of the dealer monkeys holds it upright for you. You'll see how the suit changes to fit your crouched form. When I'm on my bike it fits me like a glove.
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May 10, 2007 17:50
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C_H_A posted:I just received my Scala Rider Teamset bluetooth headsets. Product link here
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May 11, 2007 16:12
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C_H_A posted:Yes, we both have FF helmets. HJC CS-12, and an HJC CL-MAX.
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May 11, 2007 16:29
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Ahh. Just wanted to make sure the positioning was comfortable with it. Neat. I'm seriously considering it.
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May 11, 2007 17:13
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Taisa posted:Was looking at the gloves offered by leeparksdesign.com, and was wondering if anyone has tried them out, and how well they work. Specifically, these.
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May 16, 2007 15:12
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Now, I'm a gear advocate, but of course, I've stated in the past that nothing feels better than the wind blowing by your face as you cruise down some back country roads. The funny thing is, the whole WEAR GEAR movement has really changed and taken hold, which is for the best. Thinking back, back when bikes of old, the japanese standards and cruisers of the 60's, 70's and 80's were common sights... Back then, helmet laws were much more lax, so no one was wearing helmets. But, thinking about it, on those kinds of bikes, it just seems natural to NOT wear one. That was just the look that came with it. Now, with sportbikes, you're burned at the stake if you don't have your gear on, at least by a lot of people here and many of the people I ride with. It's just funny how that works. Bikes of old were just as deadly as the bikes of today. The bikes of today just take you there much faster. Without the gear, though, you just look misplaced. I still love going up to my parent's place, getting out my dad's '78 XS400, and heading out for a 30 mile cruise with nothing but a jacket, gloves and a pair of shades.
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May 24, 2007 16:15
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