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Can anyone recommend a good summer glove?
My current ones just seem to turn my hands into lean mean sweating machines
Been using a pair of Alpinestars GP Tech gloves for about 3 years now. Really comfortable, good ventilation with the built in vents and good feel at the controls. Good enough for a load of the MotoGP lads!!.
A bit pricey but worth the investment I reckon. They still look as good as new from when I bought them.
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Just looked at the price of those!
For those who have back protectors, where do they sit on your back? I picked up a Forcefield sub 4 last week (bought online as no high street shops had them) and I feel it maybe a little short. I went for the size they recommend for my height and it sits ok when I am standing up but when I bend forward I can't help but feel it rides up and leaves me by tail bone exposed! When I am sat on the bike its about 2 cm off the top off the seat but bearing in mind I am on a cbf125 I am in more of an upright position. The fit is pretty much the same as this chap maybe a fraction longer http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/back-protector/forcefield-pro-sub-4/
Sorry if I seem pedantic, I thought choosing a lid was hard enough!
For those who have back protectors, where do they sit on your back? I picked up a Forcefield sub 4 last week (bought online as no high street shops had them) and I feel it maybe a little short. I went for the size they recommend for my height and it sits ok when I am standing up but when I bend forward I can't help but feel it rides up and leaves me by tail bone exposed! When I am sat on the bike its about 2 cm off the top off the seat but bearing in mind I am on a cbf125 I am in more of an upright position. The fit is pretty much the same as this chap maybe a fraction longer http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/back-protector/forcefield-pro-sub-4/
Sorry if I seem pedantic, I thought choosing a lid was hard enough!
If I recall correctly I managed to grab mine in a sale online, can't remember where for £89.99.
Your back protector - Don't be too concerned with it appearing to leave a very small part of your lower spine ( tailbone as you called it ) exposed. Back protectors are designed to protect the upper and middle spine from impact. None really give any protection to the "C-spine" at the very top which is the most important part of your spine.
If you have purchased the recommended size for your height you will be fine. I wouldn't recommend "testing" that theory though.
Ah that brought back memories. Still lusting after one of these.
Cbx IL6 (inline 6 ) nice pics
Mmmm nice but like these more
my mates Z1300 *6 , should hear it , it makes my busa sound like a moped
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Off to pick up an Aprilia RSV Mille R Edwards Rep tomorrow, can't wait!
Nice. Make sure you post some pics. And get over to the "Zone" :-
http://www.rsvzone.com/forums/index.php
Picking up my 'Busa on Thursday
Jammy git.
Here's my ZZR1100. Never got round to taking any arty shots of it, and this is the only pic I have of it. Must rectify that at some point!Pics from both of ya please
Coming from upright traillies it was a bit of a shock to the system, and my test rides were all in the pouring rain.
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