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I'm currently in the market for racing gloves (love my held phantoms, and I'll be posting up a review of it later in this thread, but I'm looking for a new pair) and I've seen threads like this in other boards for race plastics, brakes pads, etc. As a self-proclaimed gear junkie, I thought one of these for every major piece of riding gear would be handy and maybe even helpful. If it's been done already, please feel free to merge or delete this thread. I plan to post up my reviews for other gear as well. This thread is for racing gloves (ie, well designed, well engineered gauntlet style gloves suitable for track use), so let's combine our trolling might and try to keep it on topic. I also want to note I am not affiliated to or sponsored by any of these companies, nor do I have anything to gain from these other than just getting to see peoples' impressions of various gloves without having to "test" them personally. If I may make a request to follow up posters, I'd like to hear your thoughts on Knox Handroids, Alpinstars GP Tech, and Heroic SPR Pro's. I've used (and abused and crash tested) the following gloves: Teknic Speedstar gloves As far as "serious" gloves go, I would consider these glove to be a good budget option (when they're on clearance). They're comfortable, though they got to be pretty tough on the hands after a long ride (say, 400+ miles on an aprilia RSVR) if they aren't fitted well. For me, they were a bit long in the fingers, but then, so are ALL gloves on my hobbit like asian hands. great for 5 dollar "make you look like footlong" hand jobs, not so much for racing glove fitting. I crashed them once on the street, and while my hands came out completely unscathed, the leather on the palm had a tear where the padding for the bottom of the palm was, which i dont think is unreasonable since that was designed as a likely impact area. However, I wouldn't trust them to last through a very severe crash (as far as high speeds and long distance sliding on asphalt goes)... but the fact that I suffered absolutely no injury to my hands in a fairly gnarly crash makes them good gloves in my book. IF they're on clearance, which, they often are. They were comfortable due to extensive use of kangaroo leather on the palms and other areas. There wasn't any "hard" armor on the outside of the gloves like you normally see, but more than adequate padding (some were removable) in all the critical areas (palm, wrist, finger joints, knuckles and back of the hand for bitch slaps, etc) Next up: Held Phantoms I got these 2 years ago when I was getting ready for my first track day ever (Mid ohio, april, 70's and sunny... it was fantastic) and the first thing i thought was that, while they SEEMED a bit bulky, the parts that actually touched the bars and levers provided plenty of feedback. and the rest of the glove is built like a friggin tank. Great stitiching, great padding, excellent retention, everything was great. They had survived multiple crashes without so much as a tear or split seam, until my 3rd one when I finally saw some stitching come loose here and there but FAR from destroyed. I sent them to Barnacle bills as well as my leathers to get patched, and they came back looking ready to go. The gloves don't break in all that much, so consult the size chart closely. However, the kangaroo palms makes it nice and comfy and very good for feedback, while maintain high strength and durability against severe abrasions due to the redundant stitching, the stingray hide in areas prone to impact, and padding sandwiched between thick leather where you need it. Both gloves were great... only difference being that 1 cost several times more than the other but also lasted multiple, more severe crashes with confidence inspiring durability. The important thing is that my hands didn't even know they were in crashes, and they lived to give out handies for tire money another day.

Up for sale is a well maintained and well cared for, super clean 2006 Black CBR1000RR......14103 miles......$6400.....never down, stunted or abuse of any kind. Extras:Blk Pazzo shorty levers, Blk Hot Bodies wind screen, Harris blk/slvr RR grips, blk Competition Werkes rider pegs, seat cowl, Hot Bodies flush mount turn signals, Clear Alternatives integrated tail light, Micron titanium slip on exhaust, polished RR fluid caps, bar ends & frame sliders, silver rim striping, Pro Grip chrome gas cap cover & tank pad, front and rear stands and a few little things I may have forgotten. For those of you who have seen me out with this ride, you know how nice it is. If interested or if you know of anyone that is interested please PM me or feel free to call me daily from 9am-7pm, 937-776-2481. Thanks for your interest, Dave

Hey there guys I'm a fng from Logan Ohio, I love racing, I go to national trail raceway a lot on test n tune. I have a black 92 gt was n/a last year went 12.48 with a slipping clutch. Just finished up the turbo setup, hoping to get it tuned in a few weeks at dyno tune motorsports. I'm a desiel mechanic at kenworth in hilliard, I'm a big gearhead, I like anything that is fast doesn't matter if its a Chevy,ford, Honda i don't care. Hope to before apart of this community thanks, Ryan

I took this today. Does anyone know what it is?

"It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again."

Flounder: "I got yer freaking dog, mister!" r1crusher: "NOOOOOOO! Don't hurt Precious!"

Back in my no-kid bachelor days, I used to frequent the Dillon shooting range in zanesville. I took my new SKS out of its sleeve and began plinking away at the target about 50 yards downrange. The more rounds I shot, the more sticky the trigger felt. By about half way through the second clip (yes, clip), it went full auto until the magazine was empty and she fired no more. I've never seen an overweight range officer run faster in my life. Until he figured out that I was speaking the truth, he was convinced I was worthy of a BATF call. After that, it shot no more. I took it to Vances and was working on a trade when I decided to come clean about the condition. The guy at the counter laughed and gave me $60 towards my new gun.... I think it may have been my first G17. Moral of the story.... well, no moral but it was funny at the time.

fuck you guys. im deleting my account.

Needs some highway pegs and tassels. Here's a link to the pictures. http://www.stayontheblack.com/anthony-stuhldreher-yamaha-r1-super-stretch-concept/

I looked again and I could see the label on the roll that said "Scotch Giant Ass Tape" Thanks for the heads up

at least you're not talking about dropping the 14 for a shiddy vrod anymore...

Wait WTF the dude in the Trans Am didn't have a mullet that's a fake fucking video

I got an aftermarket r/r at cycle search. Good peeps up there. I think I paid around 100 bucks. dont buy oem. They suck!!

I've always loved the word pristine ftr. Wankas.

All good questions and comments but it all boils down to one thing. Im a big clumsy idiot!

Here's my idea. No matter how good an idea it seems at the time, don't eat the carrot afterwards. Let the strippers keep it.

Man bear pig!

I am chubbed.

I've heard getting your penis inverted is pretty serious and involved operation. Are you going "in to out"? Or "out to in"? . Laughter is the best medicine.

Wow kind of hard not to get choked up watching that. A true hero.

LOL at swingr talking about someone else doing something stupid on the roads http://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?t=70824

he said bachelor party not bachelorette

My machine IS a toy, and I will treat it with the same respect I have for a hooker.

The adults are talking here.

I'll clean it for you - free! - just leave the keys, come back in a week or so, don't check the mileage before dropping it off.