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So while I have not ceased in my 'why do I need a roadcrafter' , I now have something that is alot cheaper and will clue me in if I love/hate the suit thing. If I hate it, I am sure someone will give me 150$ for a worn once 2XL suit 
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edit: Honestly, after having the Phantom for a while, my next purchase will be a two piece. I'll still keep the Phantom one-piece as a good touring suit but for day-to-day stuff I think I'd like the convenience of a two-piece suit. First Gear makes some nice stuff.
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I am so good at spending other people's money. But I think SSG repaid me in kind with that one potentially spending some of mine.
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Ok, the site owner dude of mccloseouts rides a 640 Adventure and posts on advrider...good enough for me 
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I'm pretty sure my wife bought me some moto gear from them a while back.
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I like the internetz...I'll post up when it comes in. I like what I see from the current suit though...appears pretty weathertight, but also with decently placed vents, a nice zip out liner, removable rain collar, etc.
If anyone is reading this and wants the last 2XL that I am about to send back to MCS, let me know tonight. It's probably 220$ shipped (which is about what it will cost ya from the other place if they have it in 2xl).
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 Originally Posted by luvtolean
I'm pretty sure my wife bought me some moto gear from them a while back.
Cool, thanks LTL 
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I think 08silver posted about an issue he had with MotorcycleCloseouts?
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy
Cool, thanks LTL
Had I mentioned we're still waiting for shipping confirmation? 
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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy
well I didn't do much looking for that one, I get their email and it just happened to be right there at the right time. glad you found another one though.
and thanks for that helmet find, picked it up last weekend. Gonna put it use with the good weather this weekend.
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Thank you Brooklyn!!
I've had the same 1 piece roadcrafter since 2001, 90% of the time I ride on the road. Easy on, easy off, totally worth it... I feel protected all the time.
I can open it up in the summer and its cool. I can close it up in the winter and its impenetrable.
Get one.
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 I was just playing.
My stuff made it, but it was a gift, so I couldn't tell you if it was delayed or anything.
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Does it have pit zips and a rear back vent?
The back vent works particularly well on the Roadcrafter. I wear mine hot or cold...
When I picked up some new hiking boots last week I just stepped in and zipped up. Even the guys in the shoe shop were impressed. The one piece is ultra convenient.
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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy
Love the external pockets...
Love the fit on the bike...
Build quality is pretty good...
Good feature set using reflective materials...
Ok thats all for now, I am sure I'll ramble more as I get some experience with it.
And it looks good on you too!
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Originally Posted by luvtolean
Does it have pit zips and a rear back vent?
The back vent works particularly well on the Roadcrafter. I wear mine hot or cold...
When I picked up some new hiking boots last week I just stepped in and zipped up. Even the guys in the shoe shop were impressed. The one piece is ultra convenient.
No pit zips, two waterproof chest zips with mesh lining behind them. Two shoulderblade vents is all I could find.
The legs do zip up to the thigh and the front zips down to my knee I think. It does take some getting used to. For some reason I just decided to drive in today though rather than sport it. I think it needs more miles before I can negotiate traffic with it....or something.
Originally Posted by MrsStrangeGuy
And it looks good on you too!
I have to give all the credit to the CE armor 
p.s. I bet a buck you just threadkilled my thread 
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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy
No pit zips, two waterproof chest zips with mesh lining behind them. Two shoulderblade vents is all I could find.
The legs do zip up to the thigh and the front zips down to my knee I think. It does take some getting used to. For some reason I just decided to drive in today though rather than sport it. I think it needs more miles before I can negotiate traffic with it....or something.
I have to give all the credit to the CE armor
p.s. I bet a buck you just threadkilled my thread
shoulda wore it but tomorrow will be a better test anyway. give you a chance to test out how waterproof it is.
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Yes indeed...but tomorrow the tank will be off the GS in the early AM so I can put the front shock on (Elka), so likely no bikeage tomorrow 
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...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
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Originally Posted by slickwill
oh man I hate you, those mesh pants are really tempting and only $100.
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And just think, mesh only melts to your skin once.
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Originally Posted by luvtolean
And just think, mesh only melts to your skin once.
those pants actually look much better than other mesh stuff I've seen. They aren't fully mesh. just in some places. but on the other hand I think I've worn my A* mesh jacket once in the past 2 years, preferring to go with full leathers.
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Originally Posted by CBR929RE
those pants actually look much better than other mesh stuff I've seen. They aren't fully mesh. just in some places. but on the other hand I think I've worn my A* mesh jacket once in the past 2 years, preferring to go with full leathers.
I know I've only worn my mesh once since getting my A-stars leather. I can't see myself ever wearing mesh again but I still need some waterproof pants to match my touring jacket.
...dude you ride an offroad bike with slicks, 1/2 the weight of a GS, double the suspension, with a browning 50 cal going off 32" from your skull as a daily freaking driver - I'd expect anything except a nitro dragbike to be bland by comparison - SSG
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. For the May-August months it may not be adviseable, but for other times of the year it looks like it will do nicely. It also looks pretty damn impervious to rain as well. 
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