Do you wear separate armour?

Leelover · 01-11-2007, 08:22 AM

Do you wear a separate back protector, or other armour, under your leathers for trackday riding? Assuming your suit has full armour.
What do you use if so, and what are the pro's and con's?

HondaGalToo · 01-11-2007, 08:23 AM

Separate back protector, yes. I'm currently using a Knox ricochet.
All other armor is velcroed into the suit.

Heavy-Dee · 01-11-2007, 08:25 AM

I've used an Alpinestars GP Tech back protector for 2 almost 3 years now. Won't go on the track w/o it, and it got to the point where I felt naked on the street w/o it.

Everyone knows (I think) that I just purchased the Alpinstars Bionic jacket to wear under my leathers. I'm pretty excited about it but haven't been able to try it out yet.

HD

Leelover · 01-11-2007, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

Separate back protector, yes. I'm currently using a Knox ricochet.
All other armor is velcroed into the suit.

You're too fast!
Now go back and vote!

TornadoB8 · 01-11-2007, 08:27 AM

Yes, I always wear a back protector. In fact many of the tracks I ride, the grid marshal will give you a pat on the back at the 5 min board to check if you are wearing one.

Leelover · 01-11-2007, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

I've used an Alpinestars GP Tech back protector for 2 almost 3 years now. Won't go on the track w/o it, and it got to the point where I felt naked on the street w/o it.

Everyone knows (I think) that I just purchased the Alpinstars Bionic jacket to wear under my leathers. I'm pretty excited about it but haven't been able to try it out yet.

HD

I somehow missed that thread!
Just went and looked at it, wow! It looks like it will work well.
Do you leave the armour in your suit on top of the Bionic jacket?

Heavy-Dee · 01-11-2007, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leelover

I somehow missed that thread!
Just went and looked at it, wow! It looks like it will work well.
Do you leave the armour in your suit on top of the Bionic jacket?

I'm certian that I'll have to take the armor out of the suit, especially in the forearms/elbows. Probably the shoulders as well.

HD

ONEvcs · 01-11-2007, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

I'm certian that I'll have to take the armor out of the suit, especially in the forearms/elbows. Probably the shoulders as well.

HD

And you better have a suit that's two sizes too big for you...

I just bought the Field armor from Icon. Have not tried it on the bike yet. No need to remove the armor on the leathers but a bigger suit is needed to fit it.

SheepOfBlue · 01-11-2007, 08:57 AM

My suit has a pad in it but I prefer my Alpinestars. It is a function of wooliness though

. If I have no room I ride the JR backprotector, less wool means take that out and wear the Alpinestars, the goal is use both.

Heavy-Dee · 01-11-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ONEvcs

And you better have a suit that's two sizes too big for you...

I don't know if that's going to be necessary. It looks bigger in the pics than in real life, and the armor is exactly the same as what's *in* the suit. The difference is the chest protection and the method in which the armor is held in the correct place.

HD

seamus · 01-11-2007, 09:37 AM

I have a Bohn back protector. Use it on and off the track.

Two things I want to minimize injuries to are my knees and my back.

tigerblade · 01-11-2007, 10:16 AM

I have a Bohn Pro Race back protector and don't feel right without it now. It's very comfortable after it's broken in. In fact, I even pulled onto hot pit lane during a trackday once because I'd thought I forgot it. I had it on, just forgot to fasten the Velcro across the chest!

RedRider · 01-11-2007, 10:19 AM

My Vanson suit has built in armor and back pad, but I always wear a Bohn back protector with it.

FrenchieR6 · 01-11-2007, 03:15 PM

Mine is a Forcefield body armour.

KF810 · 01-11-2007, 03:50 PM

Alpinestars GP Tech here too, also with all the suit armor. I heard something about an Astars chest protector that is either out now, or is coming out. I'm gonna look into one of those, too.

KF810 · 01-11-2007, 03:52 PM

Heavy-Dee, lemme know how that bionic jacket works, I just started looking at that since you mentioned it.

Never mind...I saw the other thread.

Scout · 01-12-2007, 01:27 PM

Back Protector.

Learned my lesson on the 1st down (and got really lucky.)

Hamburglar · 02-08-2007, 09:54 AM

Yesterday, I went by my local cycle gear to pick up a new set of knee pucks and looked at back protectors. They had the A* one for 150ish and a Dainese one for 180ish. I decided to just get the knee pucks. When I get back to work (I was on my lunch break) I have an email from them saying they are having a 10% off sale after 7pm tonight. I think I am going to go ahead and pick up the A* protector on sale.

CBR929RE · 02-08-2007, 12:02 PM

when I got my leather suit the first thing I did was ditch the flimsy foam piece for the nice thick CEI foam back protector that was in my old jacket. I felt much better with that in there.

haven't ridden the track yet but I'm all set up for this summer. I got a Spidi Back Warrior for christmas. Can't wait to actually try it out.

superhawk · 02-11-2007, 11:00 AM

Dainese for me, I haven't used any other brand in the last 15 years

luvtolean · 02-11-2007, 11:02 AM

Yes.

Many orgs require them, and some check them at tech.

Don't be cheap, like seamus says, screwing up your bike will be an awful, life changing experience.

JohnnyDiablo · 12-29-2007, 03:26 AM

Trackday suit?

I commute in leathers every ride. I think its why the chippers let me slide all the time... That or my neighbor chipper has me on the corkboard. The backprotector is always on too.

MotoVegas · 01-10-2008, 05:09 PM

Hmm, seeing how this thread is back to life, and I never posted I figure I may as well. I use a Forcefield Back Protector and a Forcefield Chest Protector under my suit whenever I am on the track.

MSGT-R · 01-10-2008, 06:07 PM

I don't go to the track, but I wear the Alpinestars armor shirt and MSR armored shorts under my gear for my off road rides. I wear Joe Rocket jacket/pants for the street.

slickwill · 01-10-2008, 08:47 PM

What do think about this for an all in one chest and back protector?

Alpinestars Bionic SP Vest - Read Reviews and Buy at KneeDraggers.com

My jacket has built in chest padding that could be upgraded if they made something else to go in the pockets but this might be easier?

Edit: just found this set that would work in my jacket. ALPINESTARS CHEST GUARD - BIONIC (2007) - Motorcycle Parts, Motorcycle Service, Motorcycle Accessories, Motorcycle Clothing, and Free Shipping On Most Online Orders - Motorcycle Riders Inc

SheepOfBlue · 01-10-2008, 09:55 PM

Interesting and the vest setup may make it less easy to catch on my leathers....

seamus · 01-11-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slickwill

What do think about this for an all in one chest and back protector?

Alpinestars Bionic SP Vest - Read Reviews and Buy at KneeDraggers.com

Love mine. Like the fact that it fits under my jacket, adds to the back protection (if you can really call it that) already in the jacket and doesn't get hung up on the jacket at all.

Also like that the jacket can move to match my body movements but the chest and back protection stay tightly in place.

And, calsportbike gave me a good deal on it

jose_jimenez · 04-10-2008, 02:30 PM

Impact armor for me. Chest and back protector, custom tailored. A lot of the professional riders use the same...

Repeater · 04-11-2008, 01:49 AM

I have An A* backprotector that was fitted with the suit. I am not sure if i am going to go for the chest protector.

When i crashed at buttonwillow the armor built into the suit worked very well as did the Scorpion helmet.

One advantage of wearing a backprotector that has flaps that velcrow around your waist is that they hold you insides while driving over crappy roads like the 405 or 110 in LA. otherwise your pissing blood after 30 minutes.

JohnnyDiablo · 04-11-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Repeater

I have An A* backprotector that was fitted with the suit. I am not sure if i am going to go for the chest protector.

When i crashed at buttonwillow the armor built into the suit worked very well as did the Scorpion helmet.

One advantage of wearing a backprotector that has flaps that velcrow around your waist is that they hold you insides while driving over crappy roads like the 405 or 110 in LA. otherwise your pissing blood after 30 minutes.

I'd see a DR about that Repeater. Ask him to prescribe you a Motard or something with more suspension.

Right after the rain here in LA. All kinds of HUGE potholes open up all over the freeways. Thats some of the worst suprises I have rolled across.

I am thinking about getting a regular back protector instead of using the zip off protector from my Dainese backpack.

View Poll Results: Do you wear separate armour under your trackday leathers?
Yes, I wear a separate back protector or armour.	48	88.89%
No, I think the armour in the suit is enough.	6	11.11%
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01-11-2007, 08:22 AM	#1
Leelover Remembering RAH-VFR...RIP #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Fort Myers, FL Bike(s): 06 FJR1300 & 01 GSXR 750 Posts: 1,472	Do you wear separate armour? Do you wear a separate back protector, or other armour, under your leathers for trackday riding? Assuming your suit has full armour. What do you use if so, and what are the pro's and con's? __________________ "The Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer. Your fate is fixed. Fear profits a man nothing." Herger the Joyous Last edited by Leelover; 01-11-2007 at 08:42 AM..

01-11-2007, 08:23 AM	#2
HondaGalToo Let's ride!! Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 49 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 2,327	Re: Do you wear separate armour? Separate back protector, yes. I'm currently using a Knox ricochet. All other armor is velcroed into the suit. __________________ “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

01-11-2007, 08:25 AM	#3
Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,974	Re: Do you wear separate armour? I've used an Alpinestars GP Tech back protector for 2 almost 3 years now. Won't go on the track w/o it, and it got to the point where I felt naked on the street w/o it. Everyone knows (I think) that I just purchased the Alpinstars Bionic jacket to wear under my leathers. I'm pretty excited about it but haven't been able to try it out yet. HD

01-11-2007, 08:27 AM	#5
TornadoB8 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: KC Bike(s): 2005 600RR Posts: 1,271	Re: Do you wear separate armour? Yes, I always wear a back protector. In fact many of the tracks I ride, the grid marshal will give you a pat on the back at the 5 min board to check if you are wearing one. __________________ CCS#27 CMRA#271 Dunlop, Vortex, Vesrah, Silkolene, PitBull

01-11-2007, 08:57 AM	#9
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	Re: Do you wear separate armour? My suit has a pad in it but I prefer my Alpinestars. It is a function of wooliness though . If I have no room I ride the JR backprotector, less wool means take that out and wear the Alpinestars, the goal is use both. __________________ Not a crop circle creator

01-11-2007, 09:37 AM	#11
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 35 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 6,457	Re: Do you wear separate armour? I have a Bohn back protector. Use it on and off the track. Two things I want to minimize injuries to are my knees and my back.

01-11-2007, 10:16 AM	#12
tigerblade Just curious Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: The MIL Age: 35 Bike(s): SV650S Posts: 2,146	Re: Do you wear separate armour? I have a Bohn Pro Race back protector and don't feel right without it now. It's very comfortable after it's broken in. In fact, I even pulled onto hot pit lane during a trackday once because I'd thought I forgot it. I had it on, just forgot to fasten the Velcro across the chest!

01-11-2007, 10:19 AM	#13
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 50 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 3,468	Re: Do you wear separate armour? My Vanson suit has built in armor and back pad, but I always wear a Bohn back protector with it.

01-11-2007, 03:15 PM	#14
FrenchieR6 Live life to the fullest and smile while doing it Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Ohio Age: 42 Bike(s): R6 Posts: 2,591	Re: Do you wear separate armour? Mine is a Forcefield body armour. __________________ Fear and Distraction are the enemies of presence, and concentration is the cure. http://befit4riding.com/ http://www.apex2apex.net/ http://www.americanpowersport.com/

01-11-2007, 03:50 PM	#15
KF810 D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F. Join Date: 01-08-2007 Location: Michigan Age: 30 Bike(s): 600rr track, 954 Posts: 523	Re: Do you wear separate armour? Alpinestars GP Tech here too, also with all the suit armor. I heard something about an Astars chest protector that is either out now, or is coming out. I'm gonna look into one of those, too.

01-11-2007, 03:52 PM	#16
KF810 D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F. Join Date: 01-08-2007 Location: Michigan Age: 30 Bike(s): 600rr track, 954 Posts: 523	Re: Do you wear separate armour? Heavy-Dee, lemme know how that bionic jacket works, I just started looking at that since you mentioned it. Never mind...I saw the other thread. Last edited by KF810; 01-11-2007 at 04:05 PM..

01-12-2007, 01:27 PM	#17
Scout On Fire Join Date: 12-28-2006 Location: Bakersfield, CA Age: 37 Bike(s): '02 954 Posts: 243	Re: Do you wear separate armour? Back Protector. Learned my lesson on the 1st down (and got really lucky.) __________________ “The intelligent man finds almost everything ridiculous, the sensible man hardly anything.”

02-08-2007, 09:54 AM	#18
Hamburglar Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Age: 27 Bike(s): Aprilia Tuono Posts: 188	Re: Do you wear separate armour? Yesterday, I went by my local cycle gear to pick up a new set of knee pucks and looked at back protectors. They had the A* one for 150ish and a Dainese one for 180ish. I decided to just get the knee pucks. When I get back to work (I was on my lunch break) I have an email from them saying they are having a 10% off sale after 7pm tonight. I think I am going to go ahead and pick up the A* protector on sale.

02-08-2007, 12:02 PM	#19
CBR929RE posing for the camera Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: at home Age: 28 Bike(s): 01 R/B/W CBR929RR Posts: 4,397	Re: Do you wear separate armour? when I got my leather suit the first thing I did was ditch the flimsy foam piece for the nice thick CEI foam back protector that was in my old jacket. I felt much better with that in there. haven't ridden the track yet but I'm all set up for this summer. I got a Spidi Back Warrior for christmas. Can't wait to actually try it out. __________________ less than a year till Grattan

02-11-2007, 11:00 AM	#20
superhawk professional CC swiper Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: San Jose,Calif Age: 50 Bike(s): 02 RS250, 06 SV650s Posts: 145	Re: Do you wear separate armour? Dainese for me, I haven't used any other brand in the last 15 years __________________ Art 10BOMB MOTORSPORTS [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

02-11-2007, 11:02 AM	#21
luvtolean Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A Posts: 8,555	Re: Do you wear separate armour? Yes. Many orgs require them, and some check them at tech. Don't be cheap, like seamus says, screwing up your bike will be an awful, life changing experience. __________________ 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

12-29-2007, 03:26 AM	#22
JohnnyDiablo Commuter Express! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 35 Bike(s): 2008 CBR1000RR Posts: 1,168	Re: Do you wear separate armour? Trackday suit? I commute in leathers every ride. I think its why the chippers let me slide all the time... That or my neighbor chipper has me on the corkboard. The backprotector is always on too.

01-10-2008, 05:09 PM	#23
MotoVegas Join Date: 01-03-2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 39 Bike(s): =( Posts: 1,302	Hmm, seeing how this thread is back to life, and I never posted I figure I may as well. I use a Forcefield Back Protector and a Forcefield Chest Protector under my suit whenever I am on the track. __________________ Enjoy my pics Enjoy my crash Enjoy riding with Whip and I at SMMR

01-10-2008, 06:07 PM	#24
MSGT-R MSF/CMSP Join Date: 01-01-2007 Location: SoCal Bike(s): CBR1kRR, Magna Posts: 160	I don't go to the track, but I wear the Alpinestars armor shirt and MSR armored shorts under my gear for my off road rides. I wear Joe Rocket jacket/pants for the street. __________________ Suffers from multiple bike syndrome. http://www.bikepics.com/members/msgt/

01-10-2008, 08:47 PM	#25
slickwill 'lil buckaroo Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 30 Bike(s): 'tarded Posts: 3,577	What do think about this for an all in one chest and back protector? Alpinestars Bionic SP Vest - Read Reviews and Buy at KneeDraggers.com My jacket has built in chest padding that could be upgraded if they made something else to go in the pockets but this might be easier? Edit: just found this set that would work in my jacket. ALPINESTARS CHEST GUARD - BIONIC (2007) - Motorcycle Parts, Motorcycle Service, Motorcycle Accessories, Motorcycle Clothing, and Free Shipping On Most Online Orders - Motorcycle Riders Inc __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

01-10-2008, 09:55 PM	#26
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	Interesting and the vest setup may make it less easy to catch on my leathers.... __________________ Not a crop circle creator

04-10-2008, 02:30 PM	#28
jose_jimenez Banned Join Date: 01-05-2007 Bike(s): Hurricane Posts: 2,110	Impact armor for me. Chest and back protector, custom tailored. A lot of the professional riders use the same...

04-11-2008, 01:49 AM	#29
Repeater Join Date: 12-28-2006 Location: Santa Monica, CA Age: 33 Bike(s): F4I Posts: 605	I have An A* backprotector that was fitted with the suit. I am not sure if i am going to go for the chest protector. When i crashed at buttonwillow the armor built into the suit worked very well as did the Scorpion helmet. One advantage of wearing a backprotector that has flaps that velcrow around your waist is that they hold you insides while driving over crappy roads like the 405 or 110 in LA. otherwise your pissing blood after 30 minutes.