NorthernRR

Ok, I have read the other threads on the available one peice suits out there.

I am looking to get some thing good in the $600-900 US range I am really liking the Motogp stuff but I have not heard much about them in anything other than adds.

I had a 1 piece Tecknic(last years) on the other day in a 46 and it fit great, but it was $900 canadian and I know that I can do better ordering from the states(some bike show special that was) I also had an alpine stars suit on in a 44 (last years model) and it was NOT big enough. I will be wearing a back protector and need to have strecthy pannels to be able to move around. Vents/perforations are also a must.

I am about 5 foot 10 or 11 and weigh in about 190lbs currently. I currently wear a 44 spyke 2 piece that is too small... But it looks good.

anyone have a favourite?

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bda116

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NorthernRR

Nice find, I had that one and a speedmaster(?) on the other day and they both fit great.

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CBRVFR

Of course now people will associate you with Aaron Yates.

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NorthernRR

Alright I guess that one is off the list...

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CBRVFR

Of course, maybe we'll give you more room in the corners, because subconsciously, we won't want to be drop kicked..

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bda116

And Kurtis Roberts.

Oh yeah, and me too. Maybe that's why I always have so much room in the corners.

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CBRVFR

I heard that was because you are too superstitious to clean them.

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bda116

Don't tell Phoube that.

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phobe

gross

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RedRider

You might contact Barnacle Bill's to see what a custom would run you. Vanson's make excellent custom suits, too, but they're more expensive.

NorthernRR

Sounds like a good idea.

Thanks

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for1only

try getting to a motorcycle show or the first AMA round close enough to you-there area few deals to be had, cheap prices on suits and helmets-

NorthernRR

I was at the bike show up here, REALLY it was no thing special.

as for AMA having a good selection... Not that I've seen and I've been to a few of them, but a good suggestion none the less.

I am thinking that I may just order and hope that it fits and if it doesn't return it and get something custom(if I don't go that route in the first place)

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Hammer

Moto GP cowhide for $499

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CBR929RE

fly into Boston or Providence and I'll pick you up and take you over there (Vanson's). lunch is on me.

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Leelover

I am making the flight reservation right now!
Thanks, man! I don't know why everyone is so hard on you, you're A-Otay in my book!

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CBR929RE

they're only hard on me cause they're jealous of my perfect racer's physique.


just so you know you have to order from the dollar menu and you have a $5 limit. and there's no "dessert" afterwards.

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SheepOfBlue

Oh we COULD make a list

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HondaGalToo

If you're gonna go custom, decide now or it won't be ready in time.

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Leelover

I know this is risky but I gotta ask, what do you all wear under your leathers at the track?
I have heard some say they use separate armour. Or at least back protectors.
I have also read that you can use wind proof fleece under perforated suits on cold days.
What about hot weather? Do you wear anything under the suit (I am assuming that underwear is worn, this going to go hopelessly wrong, I just know it) to help keep it from absorbing too much sweat?
How do you clean the inside of your leathers?

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HondaGalToo

I use a separate back protector. Shoulder, knee, shin, hip, elbow is velcroed into the suit.
On hot days, I wear Underarmour heat gear or some such underneath. Long sleeves on both pants and shirt, so it's possible to get out of the leathers! The Underarmour or equivalent wicks moisture away. I used to wear shorts and a short-sleeved wicking type undergarment, but the leathers would become hopelessly stuck to my knees and elbows.
Many suits have removable liners that you can wash. I do that, and I wash and condition the outside of the leathers at the end of the season. I've never washed the inside of the leathers, just the mesh liner.

On cool days, I use a windshirt. Fleece would be a tight fit under my trackleathers, but I accounted for that with the street leathers. I don't do trackdays when it's really cold, so the windshirt suffices.

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KF810

Good Call!

Yeah, I got my Joe Rocket Speedmaster brand new at Mid-Ohio of '05 for $600. New is $1000. I wear a size 44, and it fits pretty good everywhere except below my knees. They seem to be a little long in the shin area. But, other than that, they're good.

NorthernRR

I currently wear a set of hot chilli long john bottoms(a little thicker than nylons to assist with the on and off) and normaly Just a t-shirt.

But some of the suits I have been looking at come with an insert or I may be upgrading to a set of "underarmor" knock offs. I just hate being all sweaty and trying to get in and out of the leathers by myself. These really do help.

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