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Post by duosport on Sept 27, 2010 18:51:33 GMT -5
I am getting an armored jacket and gloves and a full helmet insted of the 3/4 I have now. I am going to be equiped for a fall. Also I went out and tested the rear brake and I have to give it a preaty good push to skid on pavement with the rear brake only but it does eventually skid. I think it is just a drum brake so it is not real grabby. I practiced high speed quick braking (in a straight line!) and I practiced swirving. I think if I have another quick brake situation I will not make any sort of turn while braking. I am quite sure that was my downfall. Literally!
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Post by 2strokd on Sept 28, 2010 4:37:09 GMT -5
 Glad to hear you are keeping your head up  ! Good idea practicing  , Real good idea! Allot of people just dont get why, how practicing for those type of situations is priceless  . IMO an open parking lot and lots of practice pays off when there is a 3,000+LB cager in your path   . Your on it!
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Post by duosport on Oct 3, 2010 8:07:48 GMT -5
I got some gloves and my protective riding jacket with all the armour will be delivered on Tuesday. I shall feel a bit safer with it. I need to get a crash bar but I cannot afford it right now. I think the hard bags I added with their wrap around tubes will help a little in a lay down. I have seen somewhere were someone has mad a straight tube crash bar themselves. Maybe that is a possibility for me.
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Post by 2strokd on Oct 3, 2010 8:21:33 GMT -5
Good, lets hope you need never use it!
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Post by 90GTVert on Oct 3, 2010 10:00:15 GMT -5
Exactly. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
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Post by duosport on Oct 9, 2010 19:31:30 GMT -5
So I bought a full face helmet today. It fits very well. Snug but not uncomfortable. When I first put it on I thought I would hate it but it is actually pleasant wearing it while riding. I am used to half and 3/4 helmets so I was concerned about blocked vision but I can see very well.
What does everbody else where on their noggins?
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Post by 90GTVert on Oct 9, 2010 20:23:04 GMT -5
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Post by duosport on Oct 9, 2010 21:04:53 GMT -5
That is a very good point you are making. That would have been some real face damage there.
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Post by duosport on Oct 9, 2010 21:27:31 GMT -5
The mesh jacket I bought has elbow, shoulder, and back armor built in. This and the full helmet go a long way to making me feel more protected.
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Post by duosport on Oct 10, 2010 10:39:35 GMT -5
I am thinking about making some armored riding pants. The cost a lot in the stores. Too much. I have some heavy black nylon "Starter" brand pants. They look good. I think I will sew some pockets on the inside in the knee and hip area, to accept some sort of armor. I went to Home Depot today and they have some inexpensive rubber backed carpet runner. They are cheap so they are thinner which is good. I can cut shapes out of it to fit in the sewn in pockets on the pants. Similar to the armored jacket I bought.
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Post by Goosey on Oct 10, 2010 14:45:36 GMT -5
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Post by 90GTVert on Oct 10, 2010 15:07:40 GMT -5
Check out NewEnough.Com and check their closeouts often. Every now and then you can find some really good deals. I would never pay $400 for a jacket, but I have a $400 jacket thanks to New Enough selling it for $80. ;D Hopefully you can find one of those deals and get soem riding pants that you know will keep you safe. www.newenough.com/street/closeouts/ |
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Post by duosport on Oct 10, 2010 15:14:23 GMT -5
Here is the elbow armor from my jacket. Next to it is a cutout made from a rubber backed carpet runner. Plus my foot for scale, no extra charge. ;D  |
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Post by duosport on Oct 10, 2010 15:16:53 GMT -5
The pants are actually polyester and very thick. I will wear this pulled over my regualr pants. Next to the pants are the four cut out pads.  |
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Post by duosport on Oct 10, 2010 15:18:19 GMT -5
Pants turned inside out showing the pocket sewn in with the insert in place.  |
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