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Forum: Equipment 04-16-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 59,296
Posted By AdrianB1
Coming back with feedback after several weeks of...

Coming back with feedback after several weeks of using the full Latitude suit, crashing with it and all: I love it. It is comfortable, it keeps me dry, I have enough space in the jacket to put a...
Forum: Equipment 04-16-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,210
Posted By AdrianB1
No, BT45 tires are not junk and I had 2 pairs on...

No, BT45 tires are not junk and I had 2 pairs on my bike, but to get an answer from their customer service that the tires are cracking because they got below freezing point it's the real problem.
...
Forum: Equipment 03-20-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 59,296
Posted By AdrianB1
I have 840 pants and Misano jacket: the fabric on...

I have 840 pants and Misano jacket: the fabric on Misano is softer and lighter, in the crash the jacket suffered much more than the pants from abrasion. I love the 840 pants and the next pair will be...
Forum: Equipment 02-24-2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 441
Views: 59,296
Posted By AdrianB1
There are 2 tiny holes on the arm and 2 on the...

There are 2 tiny holes on the arm and 2 on the pants; the Goretex layers are not affected, I can use the suit even without patching but my concern is the cuts just not to grow larger in time until...
Forum: Equipment 02-22-2013, 03:54 AM
Replies: 441
Views: 59,296
Posted By AdrianB1
I just crashed today in my brand new Latitude...

I just crashed today in my brand new Latitude suit. Rain, car changes lane and hits the brakes in front of me trying to turn 180, I lost front wheel and I did a lowside, slided on the road 20-30 feet...
Forum: Equipment 02-16-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 381
Posted By AdrianB1
I have Superduty 2 (since 2007), Superduty 4...

I have Superduty 2 (since 2007), Superduty 4 (bought in late 2011) and Patrol (since last summer). Superduty 2 are mostly waterproof, but not marketed in any way as waterproof. Superduty 4 are...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 02-04-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 8,850
Posted By AdrianB1
I received a dedicated GPS unit ~ 15 years ago...

I received a dedicated GPS unit ~ 15 years ago (quite a monster) and used it for a few years, but later I got a Windows Mobile phone with iGO and now I use Android with OSMand.

How it goes: I set...
Forum: Equipment 02-03-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2,513
Views: 369,080
Posted By AdrianB1
I just spent the last 2 hours trying to update...

I just spent the last 2 hours trying to update the firmware to 4.2 beta. It does not take long if you are well prepared and lucky, I was not and I almost bricked the headset. Not so good for a...
Forum: Equipment 02-02-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2,513
Views: 369,080
Posted By AdrianB1
No pads, just directly on the helmet liner.

No pads, just directly on the helmet liner.
Forum: Equipment 02-02-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2,513
Views: 369,080
Posted By AdrianB1
Yes, this is the first thing I checked, they all...

Yes, this is the first thing I checked, they all look and move fine. After I mounted the kit on the helmet I still had the problem, then it worked for another ride and 2 nights ago, when I thought it...
Forum: Equipment 02-02-2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 2,513
Views: 369,080
Posted By AdrianB1
It is not corrosion, it happened the same the day...

It is not corrosion, it happened the same the day I opened the box. The clamp was not even on the helmet when I did the first test, so that cannot be either. The BT module is properly seated on the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-02-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,393
Posted By AdrianB1
It is an amazing world we are living it :) In...

It is an amazing world we are living it :) In Europe nobody is commuting 170 miles per day with a petrol-operated vehicle because burning so much gas is both polluting a lot and also very expensive;...
Forum: Equipment 02-02-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 2,513
Views: 369,080
Posted By AdrianB1
I got my dual set of SMH10 a month ago and I got...

I got my dual set of SMH10 a month ago and I got only a few rides with it. It is very nice, but ...

First, I have a problem with the right speaker - the contact between the BT module and the...
Forum: Equipment 01-24-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 59,296
Posted By AdrianB1
Today I got a bit of water inside my Latitude...

Today I got a bit of water inside my Latitude pants; I have no idea how, but on a 30 minute ride in rain I got home with the left side of my butt wet and the other side perfectly dry. I looked at the...
Forum: Equipment 01-16-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 481
Posted By AdrianB1
Dainese. I am as tall but thinner and I paid 200$...

Dainese. I am as tall but thinner and I paid 200$ reduced from 300$ (small issue with the zipper). D-dry, Daisese version of GoreTex, liner for cold weather (t-shirt and jacket at +6 degrees...
Forum: Equipment 01-11-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,309
Posted By AdrianB1
Pinlock. I also wear glasses, the breath...

Pinlock. I also wear glasses, the breath deflector is instantly fogging the glasses on any helmet I had, so I always remove the deflector. I also noticed the wind-stopper is increasing the fog level...
Forum: Equipment 01-05-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,966
Posted By AdrianB1
I cannot imagine someone using a helmet on a...

I cannot imagine someone using a helmet on a daily basis for 5 years - all my helmets after ~ 3 years of daily use were lose, the liner was worn out and starting to break, the EPS was compacting and...
Forum: Equipment 01-05-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,525
Posted By AdrianB1
I have a similar home built device, but older and...

I have a similar home built device, but older and less potent :) It is quite small and it works on 4 regular AA batteries or rechargeables (easier to find than 9V) and the endurance is around 60...
Forum: Equipment 12-24-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,326
Posted By AdrianB1
I started at the bottom almost 8 years ago. It...

I started at the bottom almost 8 years ago. It took me a couple of years to get a full set of summer gear of low cost and low quality, then I started replacing everything one by one as all was crap....
Forum: Equipment 12-22-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,448
Posted By AdrianB1
Here in Europe I bought a few titanium frames and...

Here in Europe I bought a few titanium frames and used regular lenses on most, changed every year (they tend to scratch), except for the last pair of lenses that are called here "polycarbonate"...
Forum: Equipment 12-06-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 59,296
Posted By AdrianB1
I have the Latitude pants and I am considering...

I have the Latitude pants and I am considering the jacket, but I am worried about the fit: I am tall and thin, 6'3" (1.92 cm) and just about 176 pounds (80kg). For the pants I got 34 tall and they...
Forum: Equipment 12-06-2012, 04:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 530
Posted By AdrianB1
3 hours 56 minutes, but only 5984 pictures. It...

3 hours 56 minutes, but only 5984 pictures. It looks like the 1 second interval is after saving the previous one, not after taking it, so it is 2.366 seconds on average between 2 photos.
Forum: Equipment 12-05-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 530
Posted By AdrianB1
Still testing, I had to recharge the battery to...

Still testing, I had to recharge the battery to full condition so I started the test just a couple of hours ago - still running.
Forum: Equipment 12-04-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 20,833
Posted By AdrianB1
HJC RPHA-10. I had 2 other HJC helmets, CL14 (low...

HJC RPHA-10. I had 2 other HJC helmets, CL14 (low end) and AC11 (mid tier), I bought this one for the price (250 Euro, that's probably $200 in US), the 2 visors (one clear, one smoke), the Pinlock...
Forum: Equipment 12-04-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 530
Posted By AdrianB1
I can try this, just give me 24 hours to start...

I can try this, just give me 24 hours to start the test and then read the results. I will do this indoors, outdoors the battery life will be different (shorter if it is very cold).
Forum: Equipment 12-02-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,463
Posted By AdrianB1
Kyle, If you have the original box just...

Kyle,

If you have the original box just check there is some padding inside, do not overcomplicate this. You can put some bubble wrapping inside the box so the mailman will not damage the helmet...
Forum: Equipment 12-01-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 990
Posted By AdrianB1
Guys, please help a noob like me to understand:...

Guys, please help a noob like me to understand: what kind of lead-acid batteries do you have on the bikes with the weigth around 10 lb? My Honda CBF 600 battery was ~ 5 lb and the Yamaha Fazer's is...
Forum: Equipment 12-01-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 727
Posted By AdrianB1
Icon boots - my experience with Icon boots in...

Icon boots - my experience with Icon boots in general is very good, I bought 4 pairs in the past 8 years.
For gloves I was very happy with Alpinestars (quite expensive) and Firstgear. I tried many...
Forum: Equipment 12-01-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,463
Posted By AdrianB1
Shipping - bubble wrapping in a cardboard box is...

Shipping - bubble wrapping in a cardboard box is good enough. "Fragile" label on the box.
Price? No idea, check ebay for one.
Forum: Equipment 11-27-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,601
Posted By AdrianB1
I had only rain 1-piece and I hated it, it was...

I had only rain 1-piece and I hated it, it was too complicated to put on and take off. I definitely prefer the flexibility of a 2 piece suit, no matter the temperature. I commute daily on the bike...
Forum: Equipment 11-23-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,136
Posted By AdrianB1
I have a Contour Roam, decent camera and cheaper...

I have a Contour Roam, decent camera and cheaper than Go Pro, but the mounts are not the best you can find. Also the battery is not removable, so you cannot take a few with you and swap on the road.
Forum: Equipment 11-20-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,775
Posted By AdrianB1
Try Lamisil cream or equivalent, the bad odor is...

Try Lamisil cream or equivalent, the bad odor is caused by fungi and not by bacteria. You need to use it as in the instructions and you will probably want to repeat after 6 months. Fungi are quite...
Forum: Equipment 11-20-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,999
Posted By AdrianB1
The comment that I can add: I saw in a Klim store...

The comment that I can add: I saw in a Klim store the adventure pants in black and in gray. I ordered mine in gray and the clerk there fully agreed with the choice - seeing the black ones up close...
Forum: Equipment 11-20-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,463
Posted By AdrianB1
If you use the helmet often you can expect a...

If you use the helmet often you can expect a lifetime of around 3-4 years, after that it will be larger and larger and not stay seated properly on your head.

If you just store it in the closet: no...
Forum: Road warriors 11-20-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 40,484
Posted By AdrianB1
I really like the new CB500X, it is the kind of...

I really like the new CB500X, it is the kind of the bike that was missing from Honda, but the 500cc engine looks a bit too small for any adventure bike if you have a passenger. I have owned a CB500...
Forum: Equipment 11-04-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 740
Posted By AdrianB1
I saw many "sport" leather gloves used on tracks...

I saw many "sport" leather gloves used on tracks have the fingers joined two by two, that should offer some support for the weak finder. I tried some Alpinestars in a store, it's a strange feeling...
Forum: Equipment 11-04-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,776
Posted By AdrianB1
Living in Eastern Europe I can tell that wearing...

Living in Eastern Europe I can tell that wearing a full camo suit on a motorbike will make you look just a bit strange, but nobody will really care. Camo jackets were quite common for high-school and...
Forum: Equipment 11-04-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 441
Views: 59,296
Posted By AdrianB1
They are indeed a bit low, it depends on the...

They are indeed a bit low, it depends on the jacket - my Dainese 3-season (spring-summer-autumn) jacket is the shortest that I have and the combo with Latitude pants is keeping me dry in one hour of...
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