GS Riding Gear

[dougholck]

Looking for advice.
Is a GS tall enough to need one of these?http://www.greenfishsports.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1268
Do not plan on falling off but WHEN I do, something like this might help.
What is available that makes sense functionally and financially,
Got 30 days to figure it out.

[Sharkey]

Are you planning on riding it or launching it?

[motorhead]

A tad bit of overkill doug :p

Hey, pending on size requirements ?? Have got a "Like New" Enduro jacket.

Build by: Thorsen hallman racing (THOR) & is Heavy cordura nylon with goretex membrane & waterproof. Air vents above shoulders on rear.

Sold my bikes to raffy, now have some gear I no longer use.

It has NO internal armor & made for off road racing. It is a Large and fits me fairly snug.

If interested ?? give me a call (530)672-8967

[nelson61]

Are you planning on riding it or launching it?

Now that was funny !! :D

[tlash]

Anything but this:

http://www.balsamfir.com/MotoJournal/moto/images/nudes/NakedMotocross.jpg

http://tinyurl.com/99bns

That's just wrong on so many levels.

[MarkEngland]

Anything but this:

http://www.balsamfir.com/MotoJournal/moto/images/nudes/NakedMotocross.jpg

http://tinyurl.com/99bns

That's just wrong on so many levels.
A visual I did not need.. :)


Doug:
It depends on if you are planning on casual riding or planning on racing (seriously competing in a Rally, Hare-n-Hound, etc.). It appears to be overkill except for the most serious riding. I have different riding gear for competing than I do for casual riding. Both provide great protection, just one set of gear "goes over the top" for obvious reasons.

With that said, if the gear makes you feel better; order it. If you ever seen my LT riding jacket you would understand.

Mark

[ranks]

Looking for advice.
Is a GS tall enough to need one of these?http://www.greenfishsports.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1268
Do not plan on falling off but WHEN I do, something like this might help.
What is available that makes sense functionally and financially,
Got 30 days to figure it out.

I have heard many good things about that suit from ADVRider members and OKDualsport members.

Nobody ever PLANS on falling off, but when riding off road, its when, not if.

I take it pretty slow and easy, as I don't have much experience or skill.

So far, just one biff after back fishtailed through some sand and front dropped into rut, the back came around on me so fast I didn't even see it coming.

BMW Crash Bars and TT Zega bags did their job, not a scratch. She is much easier to pick up than the LT too. I had a good street jacket on, but just jeans. Got a bruise on my leg. Was only going 15-20mph when I went down.

I say buy it, and don't forget the legs and boots either !!

[amarider]

Looking for advice.
Is a GS tall enough to need one of these?http://www.greenfishsports.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1268
Do not plan on falling off but WHEN I do, something like this might help.
What is available that makes sense functionally and financially,
Got 30 days to figure it out.


:rolleyes:
Doug,
One step at a time - see if you can keep it upright on the road before turning it in to an HP2 enduro. ;)

[Ted Shred]

Looking for advice.
Is a GS tall enough to need one of these?http://www.greenfishsports.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1268
Do not plan on falling off but WHEN I do, something like this might help.
What is available that makes sense functionally and financially,
Got 30 days to figure it out.


Hey Doug, If you plan to ride anything more difficult than a forrest rd/fire trail then that suit is a good idea. I have a similar one made by EVS (the 661 was my first choice but they didn't have one to fit me)

http://www.sealec.com/ted/albums/album18/IMGP1949crop.sized.jpg

[Nathan]

Hay Doug do you need any lights

[dougholck]

Those are "Hella" big, thought I had "Seen the Light" when I bought the GS.

Could take the fun out of the ride to see your destination before you start.