Suit: One Piece Full Suit

smoothrideronli · 10-29-2008, 10:31 AM

I want to purchase a one peice suit for track riding next year and I need something that while has great protection is also affordable and comfortable. Also I want to pick something that a few people in MC club can afford (so we can be uniform on the track) so a custom suit is most likely out of the question. Any suggestions?

abtech · 10-29-2008, 10:37 AM

Depending on your size, here's one.

luvtolean · 10-29-2008, 10:39 AM

Abtech's is a good one if it's close.

Affordable is a relative term...but I'd say challenge your assumptions on custom if you've never actually got pricing from a couple.

smoothrideronli · 10-29-2008, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abtech

Depending on your size, here's one.

I am 6'-1" about 215 lean mass, so I suspect it would be a little snug...plus I wanted black and silver or something like that.

Jetbdude · 10-29-2008, 11:06 AM

I love my Teknic Xcelerator. I crashed twice with it and it hold up good.

Teknic 2008 Catalog

jose_jimenez · 10-29-2008, 11:17 AM

If you look on 1000rr.net, there is a special from a vendor on Arlen Ness suits. They have Kangaroo, cowhide, perfed, and non-perfed. I think the perfed cowhide was $750 and it looked pretty good to me.

smoothrideronli · 10-29-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

Abtech's is a good one if it's close.

Affordable is a relative term...but I'd say challenge your assumptions on custom if you've never actually got pricing from a couple.

I have seen pricing ranging from $900 to $3000 for custom suits.

Unreal · 10-29-2008, 11:28 AM

I picked up a really nice Spidi suit on ebay for $400. Looks brand new and fits great. I'm 6'2" 205 and it is a size 46/56.

smoothrideronli · 10-29-2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unreal

I picked up a really nice Spidi suit on ebay for $400. Looks brand new and fits great. I'm 6'2" 205 and it is a size 46/56.

46/56??? Isnt that a large spread in regards to size?

Unreal · 10-29-2008, 11:31 AM

US/Euro Size.

http://home.comcast.net/~nvisokey/su2.JPG

SheepOfBlue · 10-29-2008, 01:32 PM

What do YOU consider a reasonable cost?

smoothrideronli · 10-29-2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

What do YOU consider a reasonable cost?

Less than $1000. Preferably in the $400-$750 range. The suit that Jetdude suggests looks nice...and I would pay $1000 for it. I hear Kangaroo has the best abrasion resistance, so I am definately interested in that.

SheepOfBlue · 10-29-2008, 02:30 PM

Contact Barnacle Bill. He might be close to that and if you can order multiple with the same design.....

Hammer · 10-29-2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoothrideronli

Less than $1000. Preferably in the $400-$750 range. The suit that Jetdude suggests looks nice...and I would pay $1000 for it. I hear Kangaroo has the best abrasion resistance, so I am definately interested in that.

Stay away from the MOTO GP brand of roo skins. They will rip apart at the seams, especially at the hump.

Hammer · 10-29-2008, 03:54 PM

I have a Komodo and like it well. Good armor and padding, have not crash tested yet.

https://www.komodogear.com/store/home.php?cat=3

ND4SPD · 10-29-2008, 03:57 PM

Give Newenough a call, they may be able to recommend something for you also.

smoothrideronli · 10-29-2008, 04:15 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions!!

08silvercbr · 10-29-2008, 07:15 PM

I have this one. I paid 300 on closeout. Its tecnic chicane. I'm cheap, but this suit is a 600 dollar suit, and I'd buy another. I've seen several at the track with it, so it seems to be popular.

Bagger · 10-30-2008, 09:00 AM

Gericke Celtic Suits from STG

hands down the best suit you can buy for the money... you can also get them in different colors... got my yellow one a couple years back for $400 new.. never regretted it since... awesome suit IMHO

Prophet · 10-30-2008, 12:36 PM

I paid $580 shipped for an Alpine Stars CR1 race suit. It has a small speed hump and fits well. I'm 6 foot ~250lbs and a 50/60 fit me very snugg and as I loose more weight it will have room for armor. Length wise, it fit me ankles to wrists. I have no complaints on this suit. My only other experience wit 1 piece suits is my SCCA legal race suit.

-JD-

slickwill · 10-31-2008, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bagger

Gericke Celtic Suits from STG

hands down the best suit you can buy for the money... you can also get them in different colors... got my yellow one a couple years back for $400 new.. never regretted it since... awesome suit IMHO

Saw a couple of these in person and would definitely buy one if I was in the market. They have black and silver. I also love my Astars suit and there are a few that come in under the $1K mark.

SheepOfBlue · 10-31-2008, 08:58 AM

Just a thought also Smooth... Different suits fit different body types. So if you are looking to semi-match a stocky guy is less likely to fit the same suit as a twig.

10-29-2008, 10:31 AM	#1
smoothrideronli www.calendartreats.com Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: New York Age: 35 Bike(s): 2004 1000RR, 2008 1000RR Posts: 1,549	One Piece Full Suit I want to purchase a one peice suit for track riding next year and I need something that while has great protection is also affordable and comfortable. Also I want to pick something that a few people in MC club can afford (so we can be uniform on the track) so a custom suit is most likely out of the question. Any suggestions? __________________

10-29-2008, 10:37 AM	#2
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 59 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 4,037	Depending on your size, here's one. __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . . and Seamus is awesome

10-29-2008, 10:39 AM	#3
luvtolean Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A Posts: 8,555	Abtech's is a good one if it's close. Affordable is a relative term...but I'd say challenge your assumptions on custom if you've never actually got pricing from a couple. __________________ You got to know, you got to know, the winners say GO-GO-GO...I got no patience, so sick of complacence... -Rage Against the Machine

10-29-2008, 11:06 AM	#5
Jetbdude #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 35 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 3,121	I love my Teknic Xcelerator. I crashed twice with it and it hold up good. Teknic 2008 Catalog Attached Thumbnails __________________ Just got back from Grattan

10-29-2008, 01:32 PM	#11
SheepOfBlue Ewe need to know braking do ewe? Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 47 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 8,734	What do YOU consider a reasonable cost? __________________ Not a crop circle creator

10-29-2008, 11:17 AM	#6
jose_jimenez Banned Join Date: 01-05-2007 Bike(s): Hurricane Posts: 2,110	If you look on 1000rr.net, there is a special from a vendor on Arlen Ness suits. They have Kangaroo, cowhide, perfed, and non-perfed. I think the perfed cowhide was $750 and it looked pretty good to me.

10-29-2008, 11:28 AM	#8
Unreal Join Date: 10-13-2008 Age: 28 Bike(s): Tuono, ZX6R Posts: 19	I picked up a really nice Spidi suit on ebay for $400. Looks brand new and fits great. I'm 6'2" 205 and it is a size 46/56.

10-29-2008, 11:31 AM	#10
Unreal Join Date: 10-13-2008 Age: 28 Bike(s): Tuono, ZX6R Posts: 19	US/Euro Size. http://home.comcast.net/~nvisokey/su2.JPG

10-29-2008, 02:30 PM	#13
SheepOfBlue Ewe need to know braking do ewe? Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 47 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 8,734	Contact Barnacle Bill. He might be close to that and if you can order multiple with the same design..... __________________ Not a crop circle creator

10-29-2008, 03:54 PM	#15
Hammer DILLIGAF Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 6,297 Images: 12	I have a Komodo and like it well. Good armor and padding, have not crash tested yet. https://www.komodogear.com/store/home.php?cat=3 __________________ Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

10-29-2008, 03:57 PM	#16
ND4SPD Join Date: 12-12-2006 Location: Central SC Bike(s): '99 F4 Posts: 9,638 Images: 28	Give Newenough a call, they may be able to recommend something for you also. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X The Motorcycle Addict's Magazine - MCADXmag

10-29-2008, 04:15 PM	#17
smoothrideronli www.calendartreats.com Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: New York Age: 35 Bike(s): 2004 1000RR, 2008 1000RR Posts: 1,549	Thanks for all the suggestions!! __________________

10-29-2008, 07:15 PM	#18
08silvercbr Ready to rock Join Date: 08-28-2008 Location: Clio, MI Age: 30 Bike(s): 08' 1k, Duc awaiting pkup Posts: 2,398 Images: 18	I have this one. I paid 300 on closeout. Its tecnic chicane. I'm cheap, but this suit is a 600 dollar suit, and I'd buy another. I've seen several at the track with it, so it seems to be popular. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Making pennies bleed dollars since 1978

10-30-2008, 09:00 AM	#19
Bagger Join Date: 05-09-2007 Age: 31 Bike(s): 05 FJR1300, 06 R6 Posts: 156	Gericke Celtic Suits from STG hands down the best suit you can buy for the money... you can also get them in different colors... got my yellow one a couple years back for $400 new.. never regretted it since... awesome suit IMHO

10-30-2008, 12:36 PM	#20
Prophet Join Date: 07-02-2007 Location: Indiana Age: 31 Bike(s): K7 Gikser 1000 Posts: 248	I paid $580 shipped for an Alpine Stars CR1 race suit. It has a small speed hump and fits well. I'm 6 foot ~250lbs and a 50/60 fit me very snugg and as I loose more weight it will have room for armor. Length wise, it fit me ankles to wrists. I have no complaints on this suit. My only other experience wit 1 piece suits is my SCCA legal race suit. -JD- Attached Thumbnails

10-31-2008, 08:58 AM	#22
SheepOfBlue Ewe need to know braking do ewe? Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 47 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 8,734	Just a thought also Smooth... Different suits fit different body types. So if you are looking to semi-match a stocky guy is less likely to fit the same suit as a twig. __________________ Not a crop circle creator

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