redkow97 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I would base your suit color more on your helmet/gloves/boots than your bike. People tend to replace bikes pretty often. That suit ought to last you a loooong time.more obscure colors will be cheaper to match with gloves. once met a group of 3 guys with yellow leathers. the yellow was so un-popular, their suits were 50% off, and matching gloves were just as cheap. And it's true. Every time i check the 'clearance" section on IronPony.com, everything is yellow - or at least everything they actually have in a size other than XXL or XS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 My bikes tend to be black/white/red or some combo of sorts. I like those colors. Also, a red Shoei and black Held gloves match pretty good I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilTwin Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I would base your suit color more on your helmet/gloves/boots than your bike. People tend to replace bikes pretty often. That suit ought to last you a loooong time.more obscure colors will be cheaper to match with gloves. once met a group of 3 guys with yellow leathers. the yellow was so un-popular, their suits were 50% off, and matching gloves were just as cheap. And it's true. Every time i check the 'clearance" section on IronPony.com, everything is yellow - or at least everything they actually have in a size other than XXL or XS.That's why I made the end of the sleeves and pant legs on my design black, so they would transition well into black boots and gloves, also with the third color being white on the suit, the white Astar logo on the boots and gloves wont look out of place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer 419 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Chaps and a leather jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrummerDave Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 BTW, Pink IS available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Looks good. I've heard good things about these suits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 FYI people Drummer Dave runs/owns Spartan Leathers. If you have questions ask him before he dissapears for another 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Chaps and a leather jacket.Pass. My ass will probably be the first thing sliding across the pavement when I go down. Or my head. Doh!Leather jacket and jeans are for tooling around town, when i'm riding hard though, I want a 1pc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrummerDave Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 FYI people Drummer Dave runs/owns Spartan Leathers. If you have questions ask him before he dissapears for another 6 months. I come when I am called. ... like Batman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I come when I am called. ... like Batman.An orgasm with a phone call. Sort of difficult to live with in public, I'd guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 An orgasm with a phone call. Sort of difficult to live with in public, I'd guess?WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I come when I am called. ... like Batman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 BTW, Pink IS available. And Hix passed on that option?? what a pussy!FWIW, I heard about Spartan Leathers from Ron, and he doesn't miss a chance to recommend you. Sponsorship money well spent, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilTwin Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Hey, DD, just a quick question about the measurements; if we measure w/o a back protector and check the "did not measure w/ back protector box" and buy one of your back protectors, will you be able to compensate for the extra room when making the suit?*Edit* I hope that makes sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUYZFR1 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 i like the first color scheme. Might want some more white in there if you are in phx though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 So does anyone here have one of these suits? i would like to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 It needs some lettering on the back. But looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilTwin Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 It needs some lettering on the back. But looks good.Ooo, I should get "Evil Twin" on the back of mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrummerDave Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 An orgasm with a phone call. Sort of difficult to live with in public, I'd guess?It can be at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrummerDave Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 And Hix passed on that option?? what a pussy!FWIW, I heard about Spartan Leathers from Ron, and he doesn't miss a chance to recommend you. Sponsorship money well spent, IMO. That's good to hear. I dont hear a lot from Ron, but IMHO it's invaluable having an AMA rider wearing my stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrummerDave Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Hey, DD, just a quick question about the measurements; if we measure w/o a back protector and check the "did not measure w/ back protector box" and buy one of your back protectors, will you be able to compensate for the extra room when making the suit?*Edit* I hope that makes sense?Yes, the suit is made with extra material to allow for a back protector to be worn. If you measure wearing one, that is a little more accurate, as some BPs may only add 1" of extra to your chest, or they may add 4" (with some back/chest combos). They typically add 3-4" on average to the chest and waist measurement which allows for most BPs to be worn, unless you tell me you measured w/ your BP on, then they only add an inch or 2. Clear as mud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrummerDave Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Ooo, I should get "Evil Twin" on the back of mine...I had one guy get "EVIL SEED" on his suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schumacher Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 I always wanted a set like Kenny Roberts, or a set of Freddie Spencer's Dainese leathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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