Thread: Back protector recommendations?

dumb question: Do you guys, and girls, wear a strap on back protector under your suit in stead of the slip in one that would go in the suit back pocket?

Check out the Knox, they list for $199, I can get it, but my distributor only has lrg and sm left. if your interested I'll give them a call and see what they have left. I think the price was $149 + shipping. I'll confirm that on tuesday.
PRODUCT REVIEW (MOTORCYCLE GEAR): The Knox KC2000 X1 Back Protector

Originally Posted by NorthernRR

What is everyone running for a back protector? I ready heavy dee's little blurb and would like to go to something "smaller" if I could.

I have not bad room in my suit(at least I did before the winter )

how about the teknic one?

Gonna be picking one up before the spring so any suggestions would be great.

I have an Alpinestars Tech. It did it's job when I high sided.

I have a Dainese, That I've had for 8 years, I have the newer thicker ones but I still use the thinner version. I had a 120mph get off and although the majority of my crash was sliding on my back, it kept the heat off my back. I'll see if I can find a pic of my leathers with the rug burns on them.

Originally Posted by superhawk

Check out the Knox, they list for $199, I can get it, but my distributor only has lrg and sm left. if your interested I'll give them a call and see what they have left. I think the price was $149 + shipping. I'll confirm that on tuesday.
PRODUCT REVIEW (MOTORCYCLE GEAR): The Knox KC2000 X1 Back Protector

Sounds good let me know what you find out.

I've had a 7 link Teknic for a long time now. I really like it, but some of those all-in-one type "shirts" with built in spine, chest and arm protection seem pretty intriguing to me.

I have a Dianese 8 plate and it has saved my spine twice (once when I was run over by a teammate on his GSXR1100). If you aren't over 6' tall, go for the 7 plate version.

Originally Posted by superhawk

Check out the Knox, they list for $199, I can get it, but my distributor only has lrg and sm left. if your interested I'll give them a call and see what they have left. I think the price was $149 + shipping. I'll confirm that on Tuesday.
PRODUCT REVIEW (MOTORCYCLE GEAR): The Knox KC2000 X1 Back Protector

Got an e-mail from the distributor (guess he checks his e-mail on the weekends too) He thinks he has 6 sm and 6 lrg left. He'll check on Tuesday. the small fits me and I'm 5'6" the lrg if for 6' and over. P.m. me if you want one. I'll have to box one up and see what the shipping will be I'm guessing between $6 and $9 in the lower 48.
I'll have a shipped price on Tuesday.

Originally Posted by Leelover

dumb question: Do you guys, and girls, wear a strap on back protector under your suit in stead of the slip in one that would go in the suit back pocket?

Strap-ons??

Ok, seriously, I wear a separate "strap-on" if you will, back protector on the track. On the street, I have a CE one that is velcroed in the jacket. I keep wanting to wear a separate one on the street, too, but it's just too cumbersome to deal with at lunch stops, etc., so I make due with the one that is in the jacket. On the track, as mentioned, the separate one is the way to go.

Originally Posted by NorthernRR

What is everyone running for a back protector? I ready heavy dee's little blurb and would like to go to something "smaller" if I could.

I have not bad room in my suit(at least I did before the winter )

how about the teknic one?

Gonna be picking one up before the spring so any suggestions would be great.

I'm a fan of the Knox stuff. I have the Ricochet, which is fairly thin. They have a new one out now, that I'd have gotten instead if it was available last year. The new one is called the Contour: Sportbike Track Gear BODY ARMOR:Knox armor
(scroll down to the Contuor)

I did some reading elswhere about the Contour and it's a Level II CE, which is better than the Level I Ricochet that I purchased. I got my Ricochet from BritishMotorcycleGear

Originally Posted by Hammer

I use the Bohn protector.
Bohn Cool Air Pro Racer Back Protector - Indysuperbikes

I had the Knox version of this (the original actually, the Bohn is a knock-off). if you don't have a lot of room under your leathers, this may be a tight fit due to the padding in the kidney area. Otherwise, it is a good back protector, with additional shoulder and kidney protection.

Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

Strap-ons?? .

As I typed that (innocent, btw) question, I was concerned that one of the more twisted members on here would turn it into something weird.
I must admit, HGT, you were not on the top of my list of suspects.
But I know better now!


Thanks for the input.. oh great, what's going to happen with that statement?

I'll have an A*'s GP Tech for sale if the Bionic jacket works out. I should know in a few weeks.

HD

Just make sure the protector is comfortable enough to wear all the time, street and track. You can have a fantastic one in the closet, but it isn't going to do you much good if you crash without it.

Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

Strap-ons??

Ok, seriously, I wear a separate "strap-on" if you will, back protector on the track. On the street, I have a CE one that is velcroed in the jacket. I keep wanting to wear a separate one on the street, too, but it's just too cumbersome to deal with at lunch stops, etc., so I make due with the one that is in the jacket. On the track, as mentioned, the separate one is the way to go.

I wear the jacket insert on group rides when I know I will have multiple stops.... If I just go on a quick/solo day ride I wear my Joe Rocket bp (although I am looking to upgrade to something with a chest protector)

I just feel like you need even more protection on the street than on the track. Now that I am used to all the gear its hard to go without it.

-jh

Originally Posted by JH41

I just feel like you need even more protection on the street than on the track. Now that I am used to all the gear its hard to go without it.

-jh

That is good advice!
It's funny how once you get used to wearing your gear, or seat belt, you feel naked without it!

Oh no , what will HGT do with that?

Well, I certainly won't ride nekkid!

I'd use a full back protector on the street, too, but it really doesn't fit very well under my 2 piece street suit. Fits great under the one piece for the track, though. On the street, I'm torn about wearing the full, separate back protector. I want to, but it is pretty inconvenient. At least I have the CE one in the jacket, I upgraded to the Vanson CE over their regular hard plate one.

Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

Well, I certainly won't ride nekkid!

I'd use a full back protector on the street, too, but it really doesn't fit very well under my 2 piece street suit.

Look at this one. Very comfy and fits under anything. Hot in the summer, but most are warm, anyway.

ActionStations Inc - Bohn Body Protection & Scottoiler Auto Chain Oiling

I currently have the Knox Richochet, which looks to be as thin as that or thinner. The problem with the 2 piece is it fits correctly in the waist area, so there isn't room to tuck a protector into the pants. That seems not to be a problem with the one piece.