1pc or 2pc leather suit?

tussey · October 30, 2006, 01:59:16 PM

Probably getting a leather suit for my birtday

http://www.newenough.com/teknic_lightning5_1pc_suit_page.htm

Also gonna be my first track day on Nov 10. I probably won't go much after this one trip, maybe once, twice a year? I won't wear the suit for anything other than the track. The track is near Miami, FL so it will be generally hot (although it's cool out right now)

What are your thoughts/comments?

coll0412 · October 30, 2006, 02:09:02 PM

Just buy a 1pc because you say you are only going to wear it once, but you know that it will turn into a rabid addiction where the only thing that makes you happy is a track day, and the only thing that makes you sad is the end of a track day.......or wait....that might be me.

But in all seriousness I would buy a 1pc, they offer the most protection, and if you decide not to do that many trackdays you can always sell it and get a good chunk of money back.

Yeah it is nicer to have a 2pc since you can just use the jack and such for street riding, but I am assuming you already have a leather jacket.

Alphamazing · October 30, 2006, 02:27:48 PM

http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57566

hmmmnz · October 30, 2006, 03:39:11 PM

defently go for a 2 peice. you ride a gs you dont need to look like a power ranger, plus if the weather gets hot you can use textile pants and not get too hot,
just my opinion but i think they 1 peice suits are G.A.Y.

makenzie71 · October 30, 2006, 04:58:10 PM

I prefer a 2-piece...I actually prefer THIS 2-piece, to be specific:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycle-Racing-Street-Riding-Leathers-2pc-Race-Suit_W0QQitemZ270047627259QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6750QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This suit is THE BEST dollar/quality value out there...if their sizing was a little better they'd be utterly perfect.

D-Day · October 30, 2006, 04:59:36 PM

Quote from: hmmmnz on October 30, 2006, 03:39:11 PM
defently go for a 2 peice. you ride a gs you dont need to look like a power ranger, plus if the weather gets hot you can use textile pants and not get too hot,
just my opinion but i think they 1 peice suits are G.A.Y.

Wow!

I didn't know I was ghey. I will tell me wife and son, they would want to know. BTW, my wife wears one piece leathers, so is she ghey?

blue05twin · October 30, 2006, 06:08:18 PM

Your whole marriage is a fake.

If I was going to be doing alot of track days or maybe some novice races then I'd go for a 1 pc but if it was only going to be an occasional thing I'd stick with a 2 pc. That way I could always just wear the jacket when I was just riding around town.

This is just my oppionion, and doesn't relfect the oppionion of this board or it's members.

Besides 1pc's gives you an extra 15hp over 2 pc.

sys49152 · October 30, 2006, 11:41:54 PM

I'd suggest buying the two piece also. Especially if it's your first track day. Buy a quality jacket, full leather with shoulder/elbow armour (soft preferably), and with a 360 zipper. Then buy a mating pair of leather pants. If you decide your really want to do more track days, you can always invest in a 1-piece, and use the good quality two piece on the street. And make sure to sort out some good boots and gloves if you haven't already.

hmmmnz · October 31, 2006, 12:10:08 AM

Quote from: D-Day on October 30, 2006, 04:59:36 PM
Quote from: hmmmnz on October 30, 2006, 03:39:11 PM
defently go for a 2 peice. you ride a gs you dont need to look like a power ranger, plus if the weather gets hot you can use textile pants and not get too hot,
just my opinion but i think they 1 peice suits are G.A.Y.

Wow! I didn't know I was ghey. I will tell me wife and son, they would want to know. BTW, my wife wears one piece leathers, so is she ghey?

didn't say you were g.ay, just one peice leathers, couldn't say if your wife is with out seeing a pic of her in them

women in leathers are the exception to the rule

werase643 · October 31, 2006, 06:21:48 AM

Quote from: hmmmnz on October 30, 2006, 03:39:11 PM
defently go for a 2 peice. you ride a gs you dont need to look like a power ranger, plus if the weather gets hot you can use textile pants and not get too hot,
just my opinion but i think they 1 peice suits are G.A.Y.

you haven't slid down the road on your body have you at speeds above 60mph?

I wear leather on a 50cc bike( ysr-50 and RS-50)
and 50+% of the time on my street bike rides

tussey · October 31, 2006, 07:13:35 AM

Ok well if I'm going to get a 2pc leather suit I need recommendations. It has to be cheap and come in red. Also it needs to be available for local try on (sold at Cycle Gear USA) and able to be shipped to my house by Nov 9.

Any suggestions?

werase643 · October 31, 2006, 07:18:02 AM

it ain't a fashion show....
it is a tool desiged to keep your red inside you
any dead cow is better than no dead cow

do like all el cheapo bastards...goto local shop, try on suits til you like one, then buy on e-bay

tussey · October 31, 2006, 07:30:20 AM

Quote from: werase643 on October 31, 2006, 07:18:02 AM
it ain't a fashion show....
it is a tool desiged to keep your red inside you
any dead cow is better than no dead cow

do like all el cheapo bastards...goto local shop, try on suits til you like one, then buy on e-bay

lol I don't see how I was making it a fashion show. It just needs to come in red, that's all. I'm not getting a black suit in FL, that would be suicide. So it might as well match my bike. If that makes me a squid then

you

Alphamazing · October 31, 2006, 07:35:05 AM

http://www.sandhillspowersports.com/sandhills/OnlineStore.do?DSP=200&PCR=1:5:50018:51807&IID=alpinestars_tz12pcsuit

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=WP471-240

http://www.brocktoncycle.com/eshopprod_cat_333-19484_product_238540.Fieldsheer_Hallo_2pc_Leather.htm

hmmmnz · November 01, 2006, 12:10:40 PM

Quote from: werase643 on October 31, 2006, 06:21:48 AM
Quote from: hmmmnz on October 30, 2006, 03:39:11 PM
defently go for a 2 peice. you ride a gs you dont need to look like a power ranger, plus if the weather gets hot you can use textile pants and not get too hot,
just my opinion but i think they 1 peice suits are G.A.Y.

you haven't slid down the road on your body have you at speeds above 60mph?

I wear leather on a 50cc bike( ysr-50 and RS-50)
and 50+% of the time on my street bike rides

actually i have, more than once, never in a one peice suit and twice with textiles.

GeeP · November 01, 2006, 01:50:49 PM

I know you said in your original post that you only intended to use this for track days, but I think you'll eventually wear whatever you buy on the street. Bright colors and lots of them are a plus for this service.

A good reason to go two piece for street use: GAS STATION RESTROOMS.

Dragging the top half of my leathers through whatever fluids are on the floor isn't an idea that thrills me. Well, that and a properly fitted 1-pc is almost impossible to wriggle out of without help, expecially if you're sweaty.

I don't consider wearing the jacket only to be a reason to buy a 2-pc. Wear it all or don't go riding.

Unless you have a specific reason for wanting a 1-pc, such as racing or track days every weekend, I think a 2-pc is far more practical.

Those are my thoughts. What brand, style, etc. I'll leave up to you.

coll0412 · November 01, 2006, 04:00:25 PM

Just be like me and buy a very ugly 1pc that you wear only for trackdays

I paid $80 dollars shipped for it, ebay es muy bueno

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dgyver · November 01, 2006, 04:03:44 PM

Quote from: coll0412 on November 01, 2006, 04:00:25 PM
Just be like me and buy a very ugly 1pc that you wear only for trackdays

I paid $80 dollars shipped for it, ebay es muy bueno

Funny thing that no matter how ugly you think your gear or bike is, there always seems to be someone with something uglier.

Nothing wrong with that buy.

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