My Danger Suit:
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t196/84CrapJ7/suit.jpg)
Mesh Kevlar (won't melt against asphalt), custom fitted, 60% more padding than anything on the market.
Removable liner is waterproof, breathable, and insulated.
Ultimate 4-season riding gear for the deep south.
http://www.motoport.com/_product_35442/Ultra_Trek_1-Piece_Air_Mesh_Kevlar_Suit (http://www.motoport.com/_product_35442/Ultra_Trek_1-Piece_Air_Mesh_Kevlar_Suit)
My beater:
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t196/84CrapJ7/DSC05305.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t196/84CrapJ7/DSC05303.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t196/84CrapJ7/DSC05302.jpg)
Sorry about the lighting.
The day I met Lawrence Fishburne at the gas station:
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t196/84CrapJ7/meandmatrixguy.jpg)
i wanna see more pics of that bike, looks pretty cool, whered you put your electronics?
It involved soldering, a 4-cell lithium battery, a Veypor gauge with heads-up display, and various other things.
I'd tell you more, but you're too busy calling people "ghey".
Made that pipe on the first pic, too.
Tore it off on my last low-side, though. Went back to the Yosh.
Putting in an R6 shock tomorrow, and a stickier tire.
Considering changing the headlight, but my wife likes the single. When I get time, I'll probably upgrade to the SV lens and bucket.
The subframe rails still need modifying at the very rear, for anyone noticing. (Though, I know the lighting is bad.)
One of these days, I'll get around to it.
I'd like to find a friendly machinist around here. I'd like to have my engine side-cases modified.
Fairly simple project, but I don't wanna show the plans in the main room.
That kinda looks like Larry Fishburne but Idunno.... I think you might have got swindled. O0
Quote from: Homer on May 14, 2010, 07:55:54 PM
The day I met Lawrence Fishburne at the gas station:
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t196/84CrapJ7/meandmatrixguy.jpg)
Um, yeah, his name Might have also been Lawrence Fishburn... but this ain't The Actor who stared in The Matrix movies
(http://www.eurweb.com/images/articles/200802/laurence_Fishburne.jpg)
You got duped so bad. That's why this dude is smiling like he's about to burst out laughing.
Wrong ears, wrong eyebrows, wrong chin, wrong jaw, wrong body shape. No more alcohol for you Homer.
Michael
He lost 60 pounds on Biggest Loser, Celebrity Edition over the winter. And had a facial peel.
And picked up a Nigerian-French accent.
Quote from: Homer on May 14, 2010, 10:42:55 PM
He lost 60 pounds on Biggest Loser, Celebrity Edition over the winter. And had a facial peel.
And picked up a Nigerian-French accent.
HAHAHAHA! I lol'd till I just about shat!
EDIT: But close though, ehh?
scared of putting your face on the internet? :cookoo:
That suit looks pretty nice. Did you go for any of the extra armor options?
Quote from: travisn on May 15, 2010, 04:26:28 PM
scared of putting your face on the internet? :cookoo:
There was once a time in this country (like...the 1980's) when people valued their privacy and didn't feel the need to posts pictures of themselves...their girlfriends/boyfriends...their dogs...their ugly prison tattoo's...etc on the internet.
The trouble with Motoport gear is the price of that suit with a few extras thrown in is $1000+ and I don't have that much to spare right now. Their claims are filled with hyperbole (especially their armor claims), but the material itself seems to be top notch. Rev'it's one piece suit is $1400.
I'll probably end up buying their suit eventually, though. Good color, Homer.
Currently, I'm using a suit that is $350 out the door including shipping. It's from Teiz Motorsports (www.teizms.com (http://www.teizms.com)). It's waaaay comfortable in the saddle, but walking around it feels like my pants are falling down.
(http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae340/ramlax/gear/stand_small.jpg)
Quote from: XealotX on May 15, 2010, 06:09:29 PM
There was once a time when people valued their...........their ugly prison tattoo's...etc
um... haha
The one thing that does always baffle me is when guys post pictures of their girlfriends/wives on the internet. Another bike forum I frequent had a whole thread that's just their girls posing with the bikes, whether it's in underwear, naked, whatever. I get that you've got that dominant male monkey thing going on where guys want to compare everything, including girlfriends/wives just to decide who the alpha male is, but seriously I'm perfectly happy giving up that role to not have creepy internet guys storing naked pictures of my wife on their computer.
As far as the suits, they definitely look like some good protection, but they're just a little bright for me.
Quote from: romulux on May 15, 2010, 06:45:17 PM
The trouble with Motoport gear is the price of that suit with a few extras thrown in is $1000+ and I don't have that much to spare right now. Their claims are filled with hyperbole (especially their armor claims), but the material itself seems to be top notch. Rev'it's one piece suit is $1400.
I'll probably end up buying their suit eventually, though. Good color, Homer.
Currently, I'm using a suit that is $350 out the door including shipping. It's from Teiz Motorsports (www.teizms.com (http://www.teizms.com)). It's waaaay comfortable in the saddle, but walking around it feels like my pants are falling down.
What do you think of the Roadcrafter? (http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-suits/roadcrafter-one-piece-suit.html (http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-suits/roadcrafter-one-piece-suit.html)) A friend of mine wears one and swears by it.
Quote from: tt_four on May 15, 2010, 07:22:41 PM
Quote from: XealotX on May 15, 2010, 06:09:29 PM
There was once a time when people valued their...........their ugly prison tattoo's...etc
um... haha
The one thing that does always baffle me is when guys post pictures of their girlfriends/wives on the internet. Another bike forum I frequent had a whole thread that's just their girls posing with the bikes, whether it's in underwear, naked, whatever. I get that you've got that dominant male monkey thing going on where guys want to compare everything, including girlfriends/wives just to decide who the alpha male is, but seriously I'm perfectly happy giving up that role to not have creepy internet guys storing naked pictures of my wife on their computer.
As far as the suits, they definitely look like some good protection, but they're just a little bright for me.
So, what site are you talking about? :D
Quote from: cssprophet on May 15, 2010, 08:18:11 PM
What do you think of the Roadcrafter? (http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-suits/roadcrafter-one-piece-suit.html (http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-suits/roadcrafter-one-piece-suit.html)) A friend of mine wears one and swears by it.
Excellent but too warm is what I've heard, and it's not cheap either. If I'm going to spend close to a grand, I'll get the Motoport since it's so well ventilated.
Quote from: ver4 on May 15, 2010, 08:20:11 PM
So, what site are you talking about? :D
From what I remember the first couple pages are kind rough, but it picks up...
http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/General-Motorcycle-Chat/NEW-Buell-PORN-NSFW/73/
Quote from: tt_four on May 16, 2010, 05:48:16 AM
Quote from: ver4 on May 15, 2010, 08:20:11 PM
So, what site are you talking about? :D
From what I remember the first couple pages are kind rough, but it picks up...
http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/General-Motorcycle-Chat/NEW-Buell-PORN-NSFW/73/
Nice. :thumb:
I think the R6 forum did something similar...
Michael
I was gonna reply with a statement about my satisfaction with the Danger Suit, but then realized it might come across kinda egocentric.
The thing's expensive, and not everyone can afford it.
I'm very lucky that I can, and don't want to insult people that can't.
I'll just say this: I would give away my bike, to keep this suit. Happily.
If anyone's thinking of buying one, and has any questions, feel free to ask.
As far as the Roadcrafter:
-the waterproof liner leaks in the crotch, therefore it's not waterproof
-Cordura melts
-you can't wear it at the track, so you've gotta pay AGAIN for track wear
-the ventilation SUCKS
-custom sizing costs extra
-it's not guaranteed for life.
-it won't stretch, when you get fat
-the armor is second-best
-I like C cups better than AARP cards.
Quote from: Homer on May 16, 2010, 02:28:44 PM
I was gonna reply with a statement about my satisfaction with the Danger Suit, but then realized it might come across kinda egocentric.
The thing's expensive, and not everyone can afford it.
I'm very lucky that I can, and don't want to insult people that can't.
-the waterproof liner leaks in the crotch, therefore it's not waterproof
Well if there was any way to go about wording that to insult people who can't afford the suit, that would be it.
...and because you insulted us, I will respond with: are you sure it's the suit that's the problem?? Another problem comes to mind.
haha don't worry about it man, after everyone getting over a couple people just buying Ducati's, no one's gonna get too worried about the suit. Some people choose to ride a $4000 wearing a $1000 suit, some people choose to ride a $9000 bike wearing a jacket and some jeans. We all still ride GS500s so no one's gonna assume anyone here is too rich for their own good.
Quote from: tt_four on May 16, 2010, 02:45:45 PM
some people choose to ride a $9000 suit
You ride $9000 suits?
You should start asking for tips. Might afford your own Danger Suit, then. Or Ducati, or whatever else you're so jealous about.
Ha ha! Just kidding!
ha, fixed it. I'm good with typos.
No Ducati's for me. They're pretty but have never really done anything for me. If I wanted a flashy ride it would be an MV Agusta. I'd still be wearing jeans and a riding jacket though.
Quote from: Homer on May 14, 2010, 07:55:54 PM
My Danger Suit:
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t196/84CrapJ7/suit.jpg)
What are you blacking out where the gauges should be in this picture?
My old lady set her purse up there to take the picture, and I didn't want some wacko giving me a hard time about it.
I was a jeans/jacket kinda guy too, for a while.
The girls used to love this: (except with a black helmet and visor)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t196/84CrapJ7/1270366520447.png)
Guy in a Mustang laughed and called me alternative lifestyle man, once, but his girl was making eyes at me.
I just figure, I can take off the Danger Suit whenever I want. I can't put on new skin.
$1300 is cheaper than having a titanium hip replacement.
Plus, it's a conversation piece. A leggy blonde at the pet store went ga-ga watching me peel it off.
With jeans/jacket, I was just another random a-hole trying to fight traffic.
Quote from: Homer on May 17, 2010, 10:16:49 AM
With jeans/jacket, I was just another random a-hole trying to fight traffic.
You're right, with that suit on you're no longer random... ;)
peace,
Syzygy
Exactly.
I get a lot of double-takes, laughing, and staring, but at least they see me. And that's what matters.
Not some folks showing up at my funeral saying, "Yeah, he was a really cool guy, in that jacket and jeans."
I just wish the dang things weren't so expensive, so more people could afford them. Beginners need really good protective gear, but can't afford it because they're not even sure they'll like motorcycles that much. And, half of us buy the bikes as cheap transportation, anyway.
At least, I thought it was gonna be cheap. Me, and my dang upgrade fever!
Quote from: Homer on May 16, 2010, 02:28:44 PM
I was gonna reply with a statement about my satisfaction with the Danger Suit, but then realized it might come across kinda egocentric.
The thing's expensive, and not everyone can afford it.
I'm very lucky that I can, and don't want to insult people that can't.
I'll just say this: I would give away my bike, to keep this suit. Happily.
If anyone's thinking of buying one, and has any questions, feel free to ask.
As far as the Roadcrafter:
-the waterproof liner leaks in the crotch, therefore it's not waterproof
-Cordura melts
-you can't wear it at the track, so you've gotta pay AGAIN for track wear
-the ventilation SUCKS
-custom sizing costs extra
-it's not guaranteed for life.
-it won't stretch, when you get fat
-the armor is second-best
-I like C cups better than AARP cards.
Odd, I've been told that mine would even be ok in B group (where I ride). It's old and beat to shaZam!, too...
I wear leather when I'm riding hard (including track), just saying that a 'stich is acceptable on the track.
I'd rather not argue about it.
You proved my point, anyway, wearing leathers instead.
I actually prefer this over leathers. No offense to Barnacle Bill, since he even offered to take me fishing on his new boat.
Had a perforated Vanson 2-piece for a while.
The Motoport is much better.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t196/84CrapJ7/DSC05024.jpg)
Quote from: Homer on May 17, 2010, 11:21:39 AM
Exactly.
I get a lot of double-takes, laughing, and staring, but at least they see me. And that's what matters.
Not some folks showing up at my funeral saying, "Yeah, he was a really cool guy, in that jacket and jeans."
I just wish the dang things weren't so expensive, so more people could afford them. Beginners need really good protective gear, but can't afford it because they're not even sure they'll like motorcycles that much. And, half of us buy the bikes as cheap transportation, anyway.
At least, I thought it was gonna be cheap. Me, and my dang upgrade fever!
I think you were missing my point. You have a strange fascination that I think has rubbed some of the members here the wrong way. I'm sure you're a pleasant enough fellow despite your questionable taste. I've heard that there's no accounting for taste though so I'll finish say this.
We all ride for our own reasons. Some of us don't put on Power Rangers Fantasy Suits for any number of these reasons, anywhere from ability to afford the suit to having an understanding that getting on a bike and riding is dangerous, you will go down and it's going to hurt. Spending a tremendous amount of time(not to mention money) on the idea of what could happen means that you get stuck in one place spiritually and otherwise. Do you think it's a little too early to worry about what people will be saying at your funeral and do you think that any advertisement that constantly spouts off hyperbolic claims about a product probably has to do it because it can't sell itself?
Anyways, try to resist being a shill, hang out, post cool ride report pics and help and be helped with maintenance. No more bad juju!
Just a thunk,
Syzygy
I didn't miss your point. I just turned your words around to suit my purpose.
I'd do it again, but I'd rather go make a sandwich. You win the internet.
Quote from: Homer on May 17, 2010, 04:38:40 PM
I didn't miss your point. I just turned your words around to suit my purpose.
I'd do it again, but I'd rather go make a sandwich. You win the internet.
Actually, *I* win. See for yourself... http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=38584.msg592731#new
Michael
Please tell me that you don't wear that suit, thats the silliest thing I've ever seen any one ever wear.
Quote from: bubba zanetti on May 18, 2010, 07:28:53 PM
Please tell me that you don't wear that suit, thats the silliest thing I've ever seen any one ever wear.
God forbid I look silly! I ride so people will see I'm really cool!
I'm having too much fun to care whether my gear looks cool.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t196/84CrapJ7/hatersgonnahate.gif)