Forum: Equipment
06-09-2013, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 254
Rockgardn Flak Jacket+Forcefield Back Protector?
After some reflection, I've come to the conclusion that I'd prefer an armor system that is separate from my jackets. I've been looking around, and came across the Rockgardn. Everything I've read...
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Forum: Old's Cool
05-31-2013, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 186
KZ Brake Overhaul
I'm going through the whole front brake system on my KZ, and had a couple questions for you guys. Noob questions, so please bear with me...or flame me, whichever you prefer.
First of all the...
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Forum: Equipment
05-30-2013, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 571
I would definitely second this advice. While I...
I would definitely second this advice. While I have next to no experience in comparison to many here, I have learned this lesson quite well. Case in point- last summer I was looking to add a "top...
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Forum: Equipment
05-10-2013, 02:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 969
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Forum: Equipment
05-08-2013, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,004
For those of you with his products, are there...
For those of you with his products, are there armor pockets, or is the only option the additional padding? And any pictures in the real world would be awesome as well, if you have some. I'd like to...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
05-08-2013, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 179
Views: 5,391
I brought my own full-face and was able to ride...
I brought my own full-face and was able to ride with the shield open, using my prescription glasses as "eye protection." No illusions about what they'd actually do, but I didn't sweat quite as much....
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Forum: Equipment
05-08-2013, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 560
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
05-01-2013, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 5,363
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Forum: Equipment
04-28-2013, 04:06 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,149
I do have one concern. I may be wrong, but...
I do have one concern. I may be wrong, but doesn't CF shatter/splinter into some nasty pieces when subjected to a hard enough impact? I have no first hand experiences though... that being said,...
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Forum: Equipment
04-27-2013, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,036
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Forum: Equipment
04-26-2013, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,036
Opinions on "Riding Shoes?"
I'm wondering what your opinions on "riding shoes/sneakers" are. From what I can guess, thoughts on these are going to be about the same as kevlar jeans- better than nothing, but nowhere near as...
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Forum: Equipment
04-16-2013, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 319
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Forum: Equipment
04-11-2013, 04:14 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 686
I don't mean to hijack the thread, but how does...
I don't mean to hijack the thread, but how does the toebox compare with something like a roadrace or touring boot, height-wise? Most of my riding is on the street on a UJM, so the Crossfire might be...
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Forum: The Garage
03-22-2013, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,664
Welding Advice for a Beginner
Hey guys, I've taken a look through a couple of the welding threads here, and didn't feel like hijacking them to ask my own questions. I'm looking into picking up welding this coming summer, but...
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-22-2013, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 2,167
Views: 604,040
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Forum: Road warriors
03-17-2013, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 162
Views: 15,302
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-11-2013, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 874
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-09-2013, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 3,399
I am the only rider in my family, unless you...
I am the only rider in my family, unless you count the run my uncle on my mom's side had in the '70s, and apparently one of my aunts rode as well. I'm off at school, and an adult, however my parents...
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Forum: Equipment
03-06-2013, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,268
For warm weather, I use Dainese Sickles. I'm...
For warm weather, I use Dainese Sickles. I'm definitely going to pick up something with gauntlets at some point, even if they are only leather welding gloves. The more options, the better in my...
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Forum: Equipment
02-10-2013, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 4,735
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Forum: Equipment
01-30-2013, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 743
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
01-22-2013, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,860
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Forum: Equipment
01-16-2013, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,125
I wear these on the street...They're probably...
I wear these on the street...They're probably more than I should've spent, but that's in the past.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-bionic-sx-knee-protector
...and while I haven't...
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Forum: Equipment
01-08-2013, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,335
Might give the dri-fit Nike Elite basketball...
Might give the dri-fit Nike Elite basketball socks a go. Some of those have double padding in the heel and forefoot. Kinda spendy though, although cheaper than some of the aforementioned options. ...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
12-07-2012, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,262
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
12-06-2012, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,262
I don't see it like that, just emphasizing that...
I don't see it like that, just emphasizing that cagers should be more aware. The post accepts the fact that there are inherent risks involved in riding, and that the rider must take responsibility...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
12-05-2012, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,262
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Forum: Equipment
12-04-2012, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,183
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Forum: Equipment
12-04-2012, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,183
I bought overpants w/out armor, and use A*...
I bought overpants w/out armor, and use A* knee/shin guards underneath. Spendy for what they are, but comfortable and gives a little more coverage than the neoprene slip on pads.
Out of...
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Forum: Equipment
11-12-2012, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 4,421
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Forum: Equipment
10-17-2012, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,102
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Forum: Equipment
10-12-2012, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 533
Pretty much the same as what everyone else has...
Pretty much the same as what everyone else has said.. it's a quality product at a more than reasonable price. I bought their Ezeon pants, which are just standard, no frills/options overpants. The...
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Forum: Equipment
09-30-2012, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,986
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
09-05-2012, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 891
Saddening news...I went down this past summer...
Saddening news...I went down this past summer based off recommendations here, and really wasn't expecting much. Boy was I in for a shock-easily the best "retail" experience I've ever had; enough so...
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Forum: Equipment
09-01-2012, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,600
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Forum: Equipment
08-24-2012, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,847
I'm a fan of my Thermos travel mug. Kept my...
I'm a fan of my Thermos travel mug. Kept my coffee hot/warm from about 2:00pm-around 9:30pm when I finally ended up finishing it off after dinner. Not sure what it's lined with, only downside is...
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-18-2012, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 2,167
Views: 604,040
Update on the KZ..
Got the KZ rattlecanned before I left for school, I apologize for the terrible cell pic.
http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s371/dbg326/427459_10151999809695004_730550317_n.jpg
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Forum: Equipment
08-18-2012, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,042
I'm new so not much experience but, I went with...
I'm new so not much experience but, I went with the BMG Ezeon overpants. $140, pockets for armor (not included), side zips up to around the knees and supposedly waterproof. Haven't had a chance to...
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Forum: Equipment
08-09-2012, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,987
AGV Sport Monza gloves
I'm still very new to the motorcycling world, so take this with a grain of salt, but I'd consider my AGV Sport Monza gloves to be a decent bargain. As a college student on a shoestring budget, I was...
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Forum: Old's Cool
07-30-2012, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 2,167
Views: 604,040
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