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sachiwilson · 05-17-2007, 10:12 AM

Where do you live; what sort of climate do you ride in; what size are you; what sort of riding do you do?

Good grief, man.

zenjim · 05-17-2007, 10:13 AM

What everyone needs to know first:

What are you using them for? Spririted riding, track riding, trip to Starbucks to hang out, etc.

And first.

zenjim · 05-17-2007, 10:14 AM

Second. Damn!

sachiwilson · 05-17-2007, 10:15 AM

kanani · 05-17-2007, 11:11 AM

i like my stich, thank you very much.

Kenneth_Moore · 05-17-2007, 11:22 AM

Do people really buy used leathers? If so, what is their average household income?

sarnali2 · 05-17-2007, 11:36 AM

If you're "American sized", please in the name of God, don't get tight leathers, trust me on this, eh?........

For this climate in the PNW an Aerostitch is a much better option than leathers if you ride full time. So far I've been comfy in my two piece Darian suit from 30's and mixed rain and snow to sunny and 80's, can't beat that with a stick.

longride · 05-17-2007, 11:41 AM

I don't have a Power Ranger suit, but I keep a couple conundrums in my wallet for any chance babe pickups at the local watering hole.

findangle · 05-17-2007, 11:42 AM

this is a good topic.. i would really like some advice as well..

i ride a small island with twisty roads, bad potholes, and off-camber turns. the climate here is tropical. it rains almost daily in the rain season but never for more then 15 20 mins at a time.. temperature is between 80F-100F all year round.

mostly you see brain buckets with shorts, t-shirts and flip-flops (unsecured sandals).

so far i bought an open face helm (i didnt think i'd be able to take a closed face helmet in 100f traffic.)

som joe rocket gloves.

and a 10 year old (in new condition) HD cruiser jacket..

i was thinking about getting some of the less garrish and more vented MX boots and once of those nifty troy lee speed jackets.. the mesh ones meant for supermoto with all the padding.. and mesh.. mesh is good.

no idea what to do for pants.. i want protection but its gotta be convenient to take off/put on and nothing thats gonna be too hot in this climate.

i also don't want to have an entire wardrobe sitting on my bike when i park it.

fugusaurus · 05-17-2007, 11:45 AM

1. Buy a codpiece, that'll protect the stuff that matters.

2. Use Novocaine when perforating.

3. Don't go Lorena Bobbitt, she has the unkindest cut.

4. Ridden hard and left wet.

5. Just like I said, ridden hard and left wet

05-17-2007, 10:12 AM	#1
sachiwilson Women Riders Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,609	Re: Leather suit woes! Where do you live; what sort of climate do you ride in; what size are you; what sort of riding do you do? Good grief, man. __________________ Frappé LaRue Safety Queen Are you a Rounder? Sarnali: "what could be more useless than arguing with a deaf female lawyer????"

05-17-2007, 10:13 AM	#2
zenjim Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Deep inside the batcave Posts: 125	Re: Leather suit woes! What everyone needs to know first: What are you using them for? Spririted riding, track riding, trip to Starbucks to hang out, etc. And first. __________________ \"What you possess in the world will be found at the day of your death to belong to someone else. But what you are will be yours forever.\" -Henry Van ****

05-17-2007, 10:14 AM	#3
zenjim Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Deep inside the batcave Posts: 125	Re: Leather suit woes! Second. Damn! __________________ \"What you possess in the world will be found at the day of your death to belong to someone else. But what you are will be yours forever.\" -Henry Van ****

05-17-2007, 10:15 AM	#4
sachiwilson Women Riders Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,609	Re: Leather suit woes! Ha! __________________ Frappé LaRue Safety Queen Are you a Rounder? Sarnali: "what could be more useless than arguing with a deaf female lawyer????"

05-17-2007, 11:11 AM	#5
kanani Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 19	Re: Leather suit woes! i like my stich, thank you very much.

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05-17-2007, 11:22 AM	#6
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	Re: Leather suit woes! Do people really buy used leathers? If so, what is their average household income? __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

05-17-2007, 11:36 AM	#7
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,636	Re: Leather suit woes! If you're "American sized", please in the name of God, don't get tight leathers, trust me on this, eh?........ For this climate in the PNW an Aerostitch is a much better option than leathers if you ride full time. So far I've been comfy in my two piece Darian suit from 30's and mixed rain and snow to sunny and 80's, can't beat that with a stick. __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "Denser alloy. My Father gave it to me, I think he wants me to kill you"... CVF-FCV

05-17-2007, 11:41 AM	#8
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Re: Leather suit woes! I don't have a Power Ranger suit, but I keep a couple conundrums in my wallet for any chance babe pickups at the local watering hole. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

05-17-2007, 11:42 AM	#9
findangle Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 128	Re: Leather suit woes! this is a good topic.. i would really like some advice as well.. i ride a small island with twisty roads, bad potholes, and off-camber turns. the climate here is tropical. it rains almost daily in the rain season but never for more then 15 20 mins at a time.. temperature is between 80F-100F all year round. mostly you see brain buckets with shorts, t-shirts and flip-flops (unsecured sandals). so far i bought an open face helm (i didnt think i'd be able to take a closed face helmet in 100f traffic.) som joe rocket gloves. and a 10 year old (in new condition) HD cruiser jacket.. i was thinking about getting some of the less garrish and more vented MX boots and once of those nifty troy lee speed jackets.. the mesh ones meant for supermoto with all the padding.. and mesh.. mesh is good. no idea what to do for pants.. i want protection but its gotta be convenient to take off/put on and nothing thats gonna be too hot in this climate. i also don't want to have an entire wardrobe sitting on my bike when i park it.

05-17-2007, 11:45 AM	#10
fugusaurus Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15	Skin suit 1. Buy a codpiece, that'll protect the stuff that matters. 2. Use Novocaine when perforating. 3. Don't go Lorena Bobbitt, she has the unkindest cut. 4. Ridden hard and left wet. 5. Just like I said, ridden hard and left wet