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Re: race suits
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 5:06 pm
by dave#3
dave#3 wrote:You can spend shitloads and buy a top-of-the-line Alpine Stars or Dainese suit for a couple of grand, but I'd be looking at something cheaper. I've got a set of Collins leathers, as does my "twin" Glen. Neither of us have crashed in them, but I've seen a few guys at the track who have successfully tested them out. Collins are available directly from the manufacturer in Qld (
http://www.collinsleathers.com/collins.html) starting at about $700/pair (ignore the website it's *way* out of date). If the fit isn't right you can send 'em back and he'll swap them over until you get a pair that fit.
I've now crash tested my Collins leathers and they held up well. I'll get a one-piece suit from them for the track at some point in the future, but my 2 piece did it's job perfectly.
Re: race suits
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 5:30 pm
by Strika
Collins leathers-0412 213 885 Dave. Tell him Marty sent you and he will look after you! I used to work with him way back. Let him know my Lamborgini goes better than his Audi TT
Re: race suits
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 5:57 pm
by Ticketyman
A good fitting set of RJays is better than an ill fitting $5000 set from Dianese
Re: race suits
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 2:46 pm
by ZXR750
Check Actions at Parramatta they occasionally have run out specials on some old stock. If you are lucky you may find a bargin.
Re: race suits
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:34 am
by rooster
dave#3 wrote:I've now crash tested my Collins leathers and they held up well. I'll get a one-piece suit from them for the track at some point in the future, but my 2 piece did it's job perfectly.
What happened? Your OK I gather?
I got my jacket made at DBT in Yagoona, touch wood haven't crash tested it, but the quality and workmanship is first rate and there are plenty of racers around who swear by them, and a member of this fine forum who has a hot ZX6 with 2 brothers out the back who can vouch for them as well.
Re: race suits
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:47 am
by dave#3
rooster wrote:dave#3 wrote:I've now crash tested my Collins leathers and they held up well. I'll get a one-piece suit from them for the track at some point in the future, but my 2 piece did it's job perfectly.
What happened? Your OK I gather?
I got my jacket made at DBT in Yagoona, touch wood haven't crash tested it, but the quality and workmanship is first rate and there are plenty of racers around who swear by them, and a member of this fine forum who has a hot ZX6 with 2 brothers out the back who can vouch for them as well.
I'm fine mate, I just crashed my trackbike at EC last weekend. The full story and a couple of pics are in a thread over
here
Re: race suits
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:52 am
by Neka79
also walden miller over here in adelaide make sum good stuff... i believe a custom set is abt $1500 ish... they use triple stitching etc....
Re: race suits
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:54 pm
by throttlejockey
Re: race suits
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:08 pm
by Strika
Not cheap, especially the roo suits, but they do look horn!
Re: race suits
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:58 pm
by Cath
rooster wrote:...and a member of this fine forum who has a hot ZX6 with 2 brothers out the back who can vouch for them as well.
That would be me
, and yes, I can vouch for them. They are at the higher end of the market, but you do really get what you pay for - they are awesomely soft, and a perfect fit, not to mention the demo models I saw that had been pre-crash-tested looked confidence-inspiring.
But Dave #3's Collins were really good value for money... if you're into that sort of thing.
Re: race suits
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:50 am
by Mitch
Champions Ride Days are changing over from Joe ROcket to Teknic leathers and are offloading all their old Joe Rocket gear. From memory they are asking $550 for a set (GPX one and two pce suits) and have some sets to suit 'larger' persons. Give them a call on 0427771451 and see what they have left.
They could also do you a great deal on Teknic gear too
better late than never?
Re: race suits
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:15 pm
by throttlejockey
as an option for a suit, this can also be had.
just like lead kawy factory racer shannon johnson.
Re: race suits
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:04 pm
by penno
That green suit screams BRENDAN
Re: race suits
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:10 pm
by Blurr
penno wrote: screams BRENDAN
so does my head when I see the nonsense replies
Re: race suits
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:01 pm
by brendanzxr
love those gimoto's especially in green
, how much would those cost?