Inexpesive Leathers

[dub]

Cyclegear is having some sort of sale this Thursday.

I'm on the email list and thought I'd share this.

$350 is pretty darn cheap for a 1pc leather suit. 

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5000&L2=2&L3=108&L4=111&item=FTL_FTL300-BR-38_AHS_G&name=FRANK_THOMAS_XTi_II_One-Piece_Leather_Motorcycle_Suit_AFTER_HOURS_SALE_PRE-ORDER&esrc=vidi3&zjxj=02500004W232564W406W0

(hopefully that link takes you to the right page, I'm on my phone)

[Adiggity]

Just as a reference, every "cheap" leather suit I have seen in person doesn't hold up well in a crash. If you can't afford to buy a good quality suit new, I would seriously just look for a suit that is known to have good quality that someone is selling used. Your $350 will go a lot further. I've had my Taichi suit for 4 years now and it's still in good shape considering I've crashed in it like 7 or 8 times.... 

[dub]

Agreed. You can't escape the old addage of 'you get what you pay for'. But, if the only thing holding back a first timer from getting out on the track is lack of leathers this could be the ticket.

[sparkygixxer]

hmmmm....never heard of Frank Thomas, oh wait is that the Wendy's owner?  LOL no wait, that's Dave Thomas 

[jlavallee]

Just as a reference, every "cheap" leather suit I have seen in person doesn't hold up well in a crash. If you can't afford to buy a good quality suit new, I would seriously just look for a suit that is known to have good quality that someone is selling used. Your $350 will go a lot further. I've had my Taichi suit for 4 years now and it's still in good shape considering I've crashed in it like 7 or 8 times.... 

Racer mentality for sure. When I crash frequently enough that 7-8 are in a time frame small enough to do it in the same suit, I'm giving up riding.

[Adiggity]

Agreed. You can't escape the old addage of 'you get what you pay for'. But, if the only thing holding back a first timer from getting out on the track is lack of leathers this could be the ticket.

I hear ya. And I'm not meaning to shoot your suggestion down. I know your just trying to help. I'm just saying you'll get more bang for your buck if you buy a used good suit for $350 vs. a new cheap suit for $350. You can find un-crashed, used, good leather suits out there for that kind of money. I hope that makes sense.

Jason, maybe you should learn to push harder. 

[Adiggity]

hmmmm....never heard of Frank Thomas, oh wait is that the Wendy's owner?  LOL no wait, that's Dave Thomas 

I can't believe you've never heard of Frank Thomas! We all know how much baseball and motorcycle leathers have in common!! 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Thomas_%28AL_baseball_player%29

[sparkygixxer]

hahahaha, you really pulled out Wikipedia?  I'm at a loss of words right now. 

Ok, now my hero <you> has been destroyed!

[Team Gorgonzola]

Just bought these (the grey/white/black) great quality definitely worth the price I will post their site in Italy. They sponsor riders in Moto2, Supersport and national superbike championship

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TEXPORT-One-Piece-Leather-Race-Suit-/330449871145?pt=Apparel_Merchandise
1 PC Leather TEXPORT Race Suit Size US46/ Silver/Black

[n10sive]

FYI, Frank Thomas is an OK track day suit. It is somewhat heavy and the fit may have some binding spots. BUT, for trying out the track they are fine and I have seen them crashed. The quality isn't bad. It's just the leather choice. It's a bit cheaper and therefore has to be thicker. That is what makes them heavy and hot. Not popular with racers, but as I said, it will get you to a track day. As with many of these suits, they will crash once or twice, and then they need to be thrown away.

If you have a bit more coin, I got the Laguna Seca Dianese for $690 there. Dub has the same set and they are comfy as hell. I'm not planning in crashing in these though. I crashed out my $1200 leathers and don't want to make a habit of it LOL

[jlavallee]

Jason, maybe you should learn to push harder. 

I make it a point to try and stay within 80% of what I think I can do. Too many ass chewing the seat moments are not fun and crashing is expensive and painful. If I ever get back to lots of saddle time I'll remember how to go a little quicker.

You make a good point on the leathers though.

[jlavallee]

If you have a bit more coin, I got the Laguna Seca Dianese for $690 there. Dub has the same set and they are comfy as hell. I'm not planning in crashing in these though. I crashed out my $1200 leathers and don't want to make a habit of it LOL

I had a pair of Dainese for my first one piece suit way back in the early 90's. They have forever ruined me for comfort as nothing else comes close. Not really an AFM sort of crash in them a bunch brand though. Some nurse cut those off me.  Of course, in those days if you crashed the question was "how is the bike" and now it is a little different.

[A DRAGON]

Frank Thomas      " Know as the Big Hurt"      Is that irony or what?

I agree you can't go wrong with good leathers. But to start out. Get what ever you can. Till you can find what you want. We've all wasted money on cheap accessories for our sport.  They'll hold up better than jeans and a T-Shirt.  Dud did good on his first pair. 

Yo Diggity. Still Good advice if you can find some used. Do it!!!!!

[Adiggity]

hahahaha, you really pulled out Wikipedia?  I'm at a loss of words right now. 

Ok, now my hero <you> has been destroyed!

Hey, cut me some slack. That was the first thing that popped up on google. Some of us are working while we surf you know! You should feel privileged to have gotten a link!

And, whats wrong with wikipedia?? We got a problem here??! Don't make me come over there and thumb wrestle your a$$!

[n10sive]

...Don't make me come over there and thumb wrestle your a$$!

I just had to quote that! It just sounds so wrong!!! ROFL