How important is fit on gear?

Quick281 · 10-07-2008, 01:29 AM

Once again, I have a question that sort of seems obvious but I figured if I got a thread started it would be more beneficial to other people in the long run.

As some of you may remember I got a AGV jacket with my bike. It was on the original owner when he layed the bike down and it has some light scuffing on it. However, what bothers me the most is that the jacket is a 44 and is pretty big on me. I keep telling myself I will just grow into it with time at the gym, but I now realize this may be a rediculous thought.

Obviously the leather jacket is better protection then nothing, but I was sort of thinking that I wouldn't mind a new jacket and I figured that it wouldn't be a bad idea to get a jacket that fit me much better as well!

Right now the arms are pretty loose on my jacket and I am pretty sure the armor in the arms would just wrap around my arm on impact and not actually reduce any of the impact.

Thougths?

PhiSig1071 · 10-07-2008, 01:42 AM

Thoughts?

Yes, fit is important.

Also, rather than getting a new jacket it might be easier and cheaper to get that one altered.

And finally: Vote for Me for POTM! (I am PhiSig, and I approved this message!)

Quick281 · 10-07-2008, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhiSig1071

Thoughts?

Yes, fit is important.

Also, rather than getting a new jacket it might be easier and cheaper to get that one altered.

And finally: Vote for Me for POTM! (I am PhiSig, and I approved this message!)

It is true, I have looked into getting my jacket fitted and or fixed from the last owner.

And, I already put in a vote.

PhiSig1071 · 10-07-2008, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quick281

It is true, I have looked into getting my jacket fitted and or fixed from the last owner.

And, I already put in a vote.

It would most likely be cheaper than getting a new one, but if you want a new one for a different style then altering the jacket isn't going to help you much.

My recommendation? Keep that jacket, get it altered, and pick up a used set of leathers with the money you were going to spend on a new jacket. (Check forums.13x.com for cheap used gear)

Why do I get the distinct impression you didn't vote for me.

Quick281 · 10-07-2008, 02:01 AM

Thanks for the advice. I guess I am just storming up all kinds of ideas for things to buy. I have been in Alaska all summer away from my bike. For the next 14 days I will be sitting online thinking about this kinda stuff and considering all my options.

It isn't that I voted against you, I just voted for the one that stood out to me.

I even mentioned it in thread.

PhiSig1071 · 10-07-2008, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quick281

Thanks for the advice. I guess I am just storming up all kinds of ideas for things to buy. I have been in Alaska all summer away from my bike. For the next 14 days I will be sitting online thinking about this kinda stuff and considering all my options.

It isn't that I voted against you, I just voted for the one that stood out to me.

I even mentioned it in thread.

Three words, gear, tires, and trackdays.

Quick281 · 10-07-2008, 02:12 AM

I would love to get in on one or two track days between now and April, but I have a big road trip planned for April and would rather spend time putting money towards things that will help me on that voyage.

How many track days still go on during the "winter" months around the South?

PhiSig1071 · 10-07-2008, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quick281

I would love to get in on one or two track days between now and April, but I have a big road trip planned for April and would rather spend time putting money towards things that will help me on that voyage.

How many track days still go on during the "winter" months around the South?

I have done a trackday in December, and a couple friends of mine get together to do an annual January 1st trackday. It's a little chilly in the AM, but it's fun, usually highs in the upper 40's.

the chi · 10-07-2008, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quick281

I would love to get in on one or two track days between now and April, but I have a big road trip planned for April and would rather spend time putting money towards things that will help me on that voyage.

How many track days still go on during the "winter" months around the South?

You mean theres places where track days dont go on 365 days a year??!!

Ok, on the gear topic, you need gear that fits, leathers should never be loose and moving, if they are, you are are chancing a rash from the leathers rather than the road on the inside of your gear as well as the impact. Check around, you can often find great deals on closeout leather jackets if you cant get that one altered.

PhiSig1071 · 10-07-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Chi

You mean theres places where track days dont go on 365 days a year??!!

Ok, on the gear topic, you need gear that fits, leathers should never be loose and moving, if they are, you are are chancing a rash from the leathers rather than the road on the inside of your gear as well as the impact. Check around, you can often find great deals on closeout leather jackets if you cant get that one altered.

She's exactly right. If you're looking for a closeout, some of the best deals I have ever seen are on www.newenough.com

10-07-2008, 01:29 AM	#1
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	How important is fit on gear? Once again, I have a question that sort of seems obvious but I figured if I got a thread started it would be more beneficial to other people in the long run. As some of you may remember I got a AGV jacket with my bike. It was on the original owner when he layed the bike down and it has some light scuffing on it. However, what bothers me the most is that the jacket is a 44 and is pretty big on me. I keep telling myself I will just grow into it with time at the gym, but I now realize this may be a rediculous thought. Obviously the leather jacket is better protection then nothing, but I was sort of thinking that I wouldn't mind a new jacket and I figured that it wouldn't be a bad idea to get a jacket that fit me much better as well! Right now the arms are pretty loose on my jacket and I am pretty sure the armor in the arms would just wrap around my arm on impact and not actually reduce any of the impact. Thougths? __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

10-07-2008, 01:42 AM	#2
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	Thoughts? Yes, fit is important. Also, rather than getting a new jacket it might be easier and cheaper to get that one altered. And finally: Vote for Me for POTM! (I am PhiSig, and I approved this message!) __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

10-07-2008, 02:01 AM	#5
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Thanks for the advice. I guess I am just storming up all kinds of ideas for things to buy. I have been in Alaska all summer away from my bike. For the next 14 days I will be sitting online thinking about this kinda stuff and considering all my options. It isn't that I voted against you, I just voted for the one that stood out to me. I even mentioned it in thread. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

10-07-2008, 02:12 AM	#7
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	I would love to get in on one or two track days between now and April, but I have a big road trip planned for April and would rather spend time putting money towards things that will help me on that voyage. How many track days still go on during the "winter" months around the South? __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.