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body armor for "regular guys"
Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:58 pm
by LDHunter
KLR Fans,
I have a Joe Rocket mesh jacket and love it but it looks a bit "geeky" and
I've been spending a few hours lately trying to find some Motorcycle Body
Armor that looks a bit more "normal" for my 57 years
I ran across this stuff.
Here's an article about materials and their strengths and weaknesses.
http://www.motoport.com/Page.Asp?Id=19
Here's an article by Web Bike World about the Sliders Kevlar Jeans.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-jeans/joe-rocket-steel-sliders-jeans.
htm
Here's the pricing for the Sliders Jeans and I think I'll get a pair.
http://www.compacc.com/prod.cfm/cid/1001002/pid/19235
Here's the Sliders jacket I think I'm ordering for when it cools off a
little here.
http://www.compacc.com/prod.cfm/cid/9002000/pid/18458
I wear leather gloves all the time I ride and in the summer wear some gel
padded lightweight perforated ones but for winter riding I'm still looking.
Ideas? Suggestions? (I'm in NW Florida and have good circulation so
something not too heavy)
$bob$
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body armor for "regular guys"
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:19 am
by Harry Seifert
I bought a motoport two piece suit several years ago. It was made from
stretch kevlar with three layers; the outer kevlar shell, the waterproofing
liner and then the insulated inner liner. And lots of armor in the built
inarmor pockets............although I haven't had to try it out yet. And
for a fellow old fart, I think I cut a pretty dashing figure in my seasick
(safety) yellow and black suit.
It is very well made, although really stiff the first time I wore it. I
washed it a couple of times and it is very comfortable now. The insulation
and waterproofing are excellent in 40F wet days and very breezy with the
liners zipped out in the 90F+ days lately. At $700+, it is a good value
for a custom made suit.
Harry Seifert
bseifert71@...
> [Original Message]
> From: LDHunter
> To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: 7/5/2008 10:58:15 AM
> Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Body Armor for "Regular Guys"
>
> KLR Fans,
>
>
>
> I have a Joe Rocket mesh jacket and love it but it looks a bit "geeky" and
> I've been spending a few hours lately trying to find some Motorcycle Body
> Armor that looks a bit more "normal" for my 57 years
>
>
>
> I ran across this stuff.
>
>
>
> Here's an article about materials and their strengths and weaknesses.
>
>
http://www.motoport.com/Page.Asp?Id=19
>
>
>
> Here's an article by Web Bike World about the Sliders Kevlar Jeans.
>
>
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-jeans/joe-rocket-steel-sliders-jeans.
looking.
>
> Ideas? Suggestions? (I'm in NW Florida and have good circulation so
> something not too heavy)
>
>
>
> $bob$
>
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body armor for "regular guys"
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:20 pm
by fasteddiecopeman
Bob,
I've got 2 Joe Rocket mesh jackets - you're riding a KLR: you're SUPPOSED to look 'geeky'!!!
Ed
PS I'm 65....
body armor for "regular guys"
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:15 pm
by David Critchley
I know what you mean, kind of looks like a poster boy for the "Wannabee" club.
I got one of those jackets, and spent about an hour with a seam ripper taking out the stitching for the patches. The look as if they are glued, but take a good look at the edges. If you do go this route be slow and easy and you can get rid of $100 worth of ads in about an hour.
DC
OGC 3804
----- Original Message -----
From: LDHunter
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2008 11:58
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Body Armor for "Regular Guys"
To:
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
> KLR Fans,
>
>
>
> I have a Joe Rocket mesh jacket and love it but it looks a bit
> "geeky" and
> I've been spending a few hours lately trying to find some
> Motorcycle Body
> Armor that looks a bit more "normal" for my 57 years old fart>
>
>
>
> I ran across this stuff.
>
>
>
> Here's an article about materials and their strengths and weaknesses.
>
>
http://www.motoport.com/Page.Asp?Id=19
>
>
>
> Here's an article by Web Bike World about the Sliders Kevlar Jeans.
>
>
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-jeans/joe-rocket-steel-
> sliders-jeans.
> htm
>
>
>
> Here's the pricing for the Sliders Jeans and I think I'll get a pair.
>
>
http://www.compacc.com/prod.cfm/cid/1001002/pid/19235
>
>
>
> Here's the Sliders jacket I think I'm ordering for when it cools
> off a
> little here.
>
>
http://www.compacc.com/prod.cfm/cid/9002000/pid/18458
>
>
>
> I wear leather gloves all the time I ride and in the summer wear
> some gel
> padded lightweight perforated ones but for winter riding I'm
> still looking.
>
> Ideas? Suggestions? (I'm in NW Florida and have good circulation so
> something not too heavy)
>
>
>
> $bob$
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
D Critchley
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body armor for "regular guys"
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:13 pm
by revmaaatin
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, DAVID CRITCHLEY wrote:
>
> I know what you mean, kind of looks like a poster boy for
the "Wannabee" club.
> I got one of those jackets, and spent about an hour with a seam
ripper taking out the stitching for the patches. The look as if they
are glued, but take a good look at the edges. If you do go this route
be slow and easy and you can get rid of $100 worth of ads in about an
hour.
> DC
> OGC 3804
>
You could use flat-black paint, and do it in less than 10 minutes.
revmaaatin.
body armor for "regular guys"
Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:11 am
by albatrossklr
I wear Bohn Underarmor and while untested in a fall (been lucky thus
far on the KLR)it is very comfortable and allows me to be protected
with either winter leathers or summer light clothes. Add Oxtar boots
and a good brain bucket to complete the package.
albatross
who know it hurts to fall off
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, LDHunter wrote:
>
> KLR Fans,
>
>
>
> I have a Joe Rocket mesh jacket and love it but it looks a bit
"geeky" and
> I've been spending a few hours lately trying to find some Motorcycle
Body
> Armor that looks a bit more "normal" for my 57 years
>
>
>
> I ran across this stuff.
>
>
>
> Here's an article about materials and their strengths and weaknesses.
>
>
http://www.motoport.com/Page.Asp?Id=19
>
>
>
> Here's an article by Web Bike World about the Sliders Kevlar Jeans.
>
>
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-jeans/joe-rocket-steel-sliders-jeans.
> htm
>
>
>
> Here's the pricing for the Sliders Jeans and I think I'll get a pair.
>
>
http://www.compacc.com/prod.cfm/cid/1001002/pid/19235
>
>
>
> Here's the Sliders jacket I think I'm ordering for when it cools off a
> little here.
>
>
http://www.compacc.com/prod.cfm/cid/9002000/pid/18458
>
>
>
> I wear leather gloves all the time I ride and in the summer wear
some gel
> padded lightweight perforated ones but for winter riding I'm still
looking.
>
> Ideas? Suggestions? (I'm in NW Florida and have good circulation so
> something not too heavy)
>
>
>
> $bob$
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
body armor for "regular guys"
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:59 pm
by Charlie Y
I've got a pair of the sliders and they
are great. I havent tested the ass-fault with
them yet ,but they are a lot of protection in
critical areas. I like them because I can comfortably
wear them all day at work. They have a "relaxed-fit" for a looser fit
and a regular-cut for us skinny guys.Comp Acc was great
too when I ordered the Wrong Size (brainfart) and had to send them back.
- charliey
body armor for "regular guys"
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:50 am
by Adam Bendig
Good to see some positive reviews on these, I've been close to ordering
some, as recently I've come to feel the need for lower body protection. The
plan was to get some Slider jeans and an undergarment, perhaps the Bohn
armor, for my commute to work. Then I started eyeballing a pair of Motoport
pants. True, they are pricey, but so is buying a bunch of pairs of pants
looking for 'the perfect pair'. The Ultra Mesh gets nothing but good
reviews, and I can purchase a liner for them to use in the winter when So
Cal gets sprinkled on
I may still purchase a pair of Sliders, but I'd like impact protection (not
just abrasion) and I'd like to be able to throw a pair of something on over
some shorts during the summer. Just have to work up the courage to drop the
money down for them.
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body armor for "regular guys"
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:02 am
by Ross Lindberg
I was browsing through an old copy of Cycle World and came across an
ad for Bohn Body Armor.
www.protect-world.com They have some very
interesting products that may be of interest to you.
Ross Lindberg
Fertile, MN
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Adam Bendig" wrote:
>
> Good to see some positive reviews on these, I've been close to
ordering
> some, as recently I've come to feel the need for lower body
protection. The
> plan was to get some Slider jeans and an undergarment, perhaps the
Bohn
> armor, for my commute to work. Then I started eyeballing a pair of
Motoport
> pants. True, they are pricey, but so is buying a bunch of pairs of
pants
> looking for 'the perfect pair'. The Ultra Mesh gets nothing but good
> reviews, and I can purchase a liner for them to use in the winter
when So
> Cal gets sprinkled on
>
> I may still purchase a pair of Sliders, but I'd like impact
protection (not
> just abrasion) and I'd like to be able to throw a pair of something
on over
> some shorts during the summer. Just have to work up the courage to
drop the
> money down for them.
>
>
>
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body armor for "regular guys"
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:02 pm
by Arden Kysely
I want some padding, too. I have some Draggin' Jeans that I seldom
wear for that reason. Lately I've been wearing the Airglide 2 mesh
overpants from Olympia Motorsports --
http://www.olympiamotosports.com/mensairglidepant/menairglidepant.htm
The knee pads could be larger, but the pants are easy to get on and
off, breath really well, and the liner is warm and waterproof if you
need it. Over normal jeans, I think they run cooler than Draggin'
Jeans. Haven't tried the Sliders, but I imagine they're much the same.
__Arden
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Adam Bendig" wrote:
>
> Good to see some positive reviews on these, I've been close to
ordering
> some, as recently I've come to feel the need for lower body
protection. The
> plan was to get some Slider jeans and an undergarment, perhaps the
Bohn
> armor, for my commute to work. Then I started eyeballing a pair of
Motoport
> pants. True, they are pricey, but so is buying a bunch of pairs of
pants
> looking for 'the perfect pair'. The Ultra Mesh gets nothing but good
> reviews, and I can purchase a liner for them to use in the winter
when So
> Cal gets sprinkled on
>
> I may still purchase a pair of Sliders, but I'd like impact
protection (not
> just abrasion) and I'd like to be able to throw a pair of something
on over
> some shorts during the summer. Just have to work up the courage to
drop the
> money down for them.
>
>
>
> AVG reports no virus found in this outgoing message.
> Checked by AVG -
http://www.avg.com
> Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.4.7/1542 - Release Date:
7/9/2008 6:50 AM
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