Notices
Cycle Corner Running with two less wheels than everyone else? This forum is for you.

Riding jacket

Thread Tools
 
Old 05-17-2004, 05:42 PM
  #1  
Doin' it
Thread Starter
 
IthinkI1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Outta the way
Posts: 447
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
IthinkI1 is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Riding jacket

So im gonna take my F4i to the strip for the first time ever, and i need to know of a good riding jacket at a decent price so that i can run. Im under the impression that you at least need a jacket for protection in order to run. Something that breathes a little bit preferably because im riding it to the track and i dont want to lose 10lbs on the way there and back.
IthinkI1 is offline  
Old 05-17-2004, 06:03 PM
  #2  
$Level$
 
Rich's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 13,361
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rich Rich Rich Rich Rich Rich Rich Rich Rich Rich Rich
Default Re: Riding jacket

I just picked up an Icon TiMax mesh jacket and gloves........It's pretty sweet and light.....check it out.

http://www.ironpony.com/catalog/productPagedetailsBrand.asp?ImageName=ictimaxmeshb l.jpg&Brand=ICON&Class2=Jackets%20and%20Vests>&Cla ss3=Mesh%20Jackets&Class1=
Rich is offline  
Old 05-17-2004, 06:35 PM
  #3  
Registered Member
 
Slow CX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Slow CX is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: Riding jacket

I would tell you get full leathers. If its to hot put it in a backpack then put it on when you get there. At least use a leather jacket that you can make tight around your waist. My buddie just fipped his gixxer at the track and his jacket slid up. You can figure out the rest. Not tring to scare you but leather is the way to go.
Slow CX is offline  
Old 05-17-2004, 07:39 PM
  #4  
Chillaxin
 
Mr.6's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Harrisonburg,VA--JMU. Home-757
Posts: 2,281
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Mr.6 Mr.6 Mr.6 Mr.6 Mr.6
Default Re: Riding jacket

Yeah, i would think leathers are well worth the money on the track or drag strip.
Mr.6 is offline  
Old 05-17-2004, 07:42 PM
  #5  
Patron
 
Jesus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: In Heven
Posts: 2,978
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus
Default Re: Riding jacket

leathers... vanson the best
Jesus is offline  
Old 05-17-2004, 07:48 PM
  #6  
Registered Member
 
Del La Sol 1320's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Richmond
Posts: 4,707
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Del La Sol 1320 has disabled reputation
Default Re: Riding jacket

i only wear leather... and since i trap in the 140's a leather suit is required... i thought a leather jacket and gloves was minimum but i've definetly seen guys go down the strip in mesh and gloveless, i also have to have a teather switch, which i do, but i haven't actually attached it to my wrist, so i guess it depends on which track you go to and how close of attention the workers pay to you

mesh is better than nothing of course, but i'd go w/ perforated leather, a good perf jacket will be just as breathable as a mesh
Del La Sol 1320 is offline  
Old 05-18-2004, 12:42 AM
  #7  
Va Beach Coast Rider
 
CBR600F4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 2,280
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
CBR600F4 CBR600F4 CBR600F4 CBR600F4 CBR600F4 CBR600F4 CBR600F4 CBR600F4 CBR600F4 CBR600F4 CBR600F4
Default Re: Riding jacket

Originally Posted by IthinkI1
So im gonna take my F4i to the strip for the first time ever, and i need to know of a good riding jacket at a decent price so that i can run. Im under the impression that you at least need a jacket for protection in order to run. Something that breathes a little bit preferably because im riding it to the track and i dont want to lose 10lbs on the way there and back.
You HAVE to be wearing leathers at the strip. Don't you?
CBR600F4 is offline  
Old 05-18-2004, 09:53 AM
  #8  
Registered Member
 
Del La Sol 1320's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Richmond
Posts: 4,707
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Del La Sol 1320 has disabled reputation
Default Re: Riding jacket

1 or 2 piece leathers if you trap above 120, which i doubt he will
Del La Sol 1320 is offline  
Old 05-18-2004, 05:55 PM
  #9  
Doin' it
Thread Starter
 
IthinkI1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Outta the way
Posts: 447
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
IthinkI1 is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: Riding jacket

Originally Posted by Del La Sol 1320
1 or 2 piece leathers if you trap above 120, which i doubt he will
Know of any specific companies at a decent price? Im goin on a track rental this saturday. Also, what should expect my stock f4i to trap at?
IthinkI1 is offline  
Old 05-18-2004, 05:59 PM
  #10  
Handling is Key!
 
Voodoo ST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Posts: 1,545
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Voodoo ST is infamous around these partsVoodoo ST is infamous around these partsVoodoo ST is infamous around these partsVoodoo ST is infamous around these partsVoodoo ST is infamous around these partsVoodoo ST is infamous around these partsVoodoo ST is infamous around these partsVoodoo ST is infamous around these partsVoodoo ST is infamous around these partsVoodoo ST is infamous around these partsVoodoo ST is infamous around these parts
Default Re: Riding jacket

I was always under the impression that you had to wear full leathers on any track and/or strip.
Voodoo ST is offline  


Quick Reply: Riding jacket



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:44 PM.