Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > Huge improvement in my riding...due to...?

[Harv748]

...New leathers! If you feel a bit cramped in your current set or feel its time to change...do it...DO IT NOW!

On Yer Bike had an open evening today...so I popped over early after work to see what they had going on. Not much to be honest, but I did evetually give in to my demons and purchased some new Dainese leathers...which they had up for £200 less than rrp.

The diference between these one pice jobbies and my old two piece cheapies is truely amazing!

I have tried on several makes and find the dainese to be a great fit...and once moving on the bike...I'm slightly gobsmaked.

I suddenly have the freedom of movement to clamber all over the bike, hang-off here and there...knee out...the lot! I guess this also meant more control, less tension, better body position...etc. It felt 200% better than ever before.

This is coming from someone who is yet to get their knee down, however...I'm not suprised it has been so hard in my old kit..it was soooo restrictive by comparison.

So the ride back (I kept the new gear on and left mine at the shop !) from OYB to Oxford along the 4011, a road many of you know well, was the best ride I have had to date on two wheels.

Just had to share it as I am still grinning.

Roll on Monday

[Edited on 20-7-2005 by Harv748]

[Rattler]

Nice one

[Gaz 748]

Keith Code ( twist of the wrist ) said he gained two seconds a lap by getting new leathers.

[Mr_S]

You'll be wanting a spot in the next group up then

[Redruth]

Glad they've made such a noticeable difference for you, Harv. My experience of one piece leathers tailor made, compared with Dainese 2 piece, is:-

Pro - I've got the best possble lightweight armour available and Kevlar inner (only £130 extra).
Con - not good for road riding because it's a struggle to get my leg up onto the pegs due to tightness - may ease up.
Pro - can wear a back panel in these which was not possible in the 2 piece which had no room for a back panel.
Con - have to get help to get out of them and going for a pee is a major hassle.
Pro - They probably look more professional than my 2 piece
Con - they cost twice as much.

I mainly bought them because I thought I may be racing in the DD next year. Now that I've decided I'm not, mainly on account of events this year, I wish I'd bought a tailor made 2 piece. But hey ho - when I'm a famous writer/lawyer I'll be able to buy new leathers on a whim

[Lily]

Ruth

I know we discussed this but i think my brain got sucked out somewhere en route so can you tell me again where you got them etc.

Your rear looked particularly good (can i say that )which for one peice leathers is well worth the investment in my view


If anyone else is looking for a set of one piece i have a set of Alpinestars going up for sale

[Edited on 20-7-2005 by Lily]

[Redruth]

Originally posted by Lily
Ruth

I know we discussed this but i think my brain got sucked out somewhere en route so can you tell me again where you got them etc.

Your rear looked particularly good (can i say that )which for one peice leathers is well worth the investment in my view


If anyone else is looking for a set of one piece i have a set of Alpinestars going up for sale

[Edited on 20-7-2005 by Lily]

Thanks Lily

MJK - Flitwick GLF Accessories - ask for Graham Falcke - tell him Ruth sent you - 2nd thoughts, don't, he'll probably bump up the price . 01525 717009. He's very good at his job so I'm happy to recommend him.

PS your arse looks mighty fine too

This thread is getting a bit arsey.

Glad you got something fashionable finally Harv!

[Jools]

Originally posted by Redruth

Con - have to get help to get out of them

I'm sure there would be no shortage of volunteers

[Loz]

I usually get roped in - oh, the things I do for this club!