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- Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:41 am
- Forum: Riding Gear Discussion
- Topic: leather vs textile jackets?
- Replies: 22
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Re: leather vs textile jackets?
One name for me. Dainese. Textile or leather. Their gear is quality. Furthermore as I don't exceed 110 KMH, textiles are fine. Motorcycle police wear textiles the world over and their occupational health and safety are VERY strict. I've spoken to many and they all have accounts of fellow officers ...
- Sun Dec 27, 2009 10:20 am
- Forum: Riding Gear Discussion
- Topic: Summer riding gear????
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8176
Re: Summer riding gear????
At 35 Celcius I'd be toast in 30 minutes....... Even at 100 KMH. Then again maybe it's my age. I am 50 after all and I'm NOT fit at all.....



- Sun Dec 27, 2009 10:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 636 vs z 750?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 581
Re: 636 vs z 750?
My previous bike to the 10R was an 04 CBR1000RR and it was a fab bike. So easy to ride my granny could throw a leg over and cope. That said, a while back I had an 04 Z750 and loved it! Sweet, sweet bike. Positives are ease of use, comfortable with very good mid range and a fair bit of power. Very ...
- Sun Dec 27, 2009 8:43 am
- Forum: Riding Gear Discussion
- Topic: Summer riding gear????
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8176
Re: Summer riding gear????
Well in South Australia the police highway patrol wear mainly textile with some opting for leather jacket/pant combinations in winter/autumn and spring. As they must meet VERY strict occupational health & safety I tend to take my lead from them. Strangely enough in summer here most seem to favour ...