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So what back protector is recommended it's time I buy one.

I had the same question a few months ago, just do a search mate.

Dainese seems to be the best, and they're $200+

maybe i should sell mine??
i dont very often wear it... but i prob should...

Ya said that 2 months ago tooo...

Seeing as you're in Qld I'd recommend going and seeing Phil @ Highside Leather Repairs in Salisbury (South of Brisbane). He will make a back protector to fit you (very good ones) for $90 I think it is.

yeh I did a search and Dainese seems to be popular just checking if there is anything new out that someone might have bought.

one word,



DIANESE

Check out the offerings from Knox, ive heard good things about them - UFO seem to be decent as well.

I have a Dainese one and really it is pretty ordinary, but I got the old model without the shoulder straps - got it at a good price though.

i got a UFO one a few yrs back..think it was abt $90...

Nucci wrote:....- UFO seem to be decent as well......

I can vouch for the UFO as well. They are a good unit at a good price. Mine is still in excellent nick after 6 years.

But.....if your happy to pay double the price for *a name*, that you won't actually see when riding your bike , buy a Dainese.....

I've got a Dainese that I've had since 1998 and it's really good. I've had to...er ....make some adjustment to accomodate physical changes but it's good

In short I think they are all pretty good and certainly better than nothing at all. Wouldn't be without one.

I have looked at these a few times. Go and have a look around in the shops and try a few different models on. I did and still found that the Dianese was the best quality and appeared to be the most supportive as well as having the best fit for me. Mind you, it wasn't that much better than my old Dianese back protector I already hav, so I just kept it. The UFO and KNOX may be good value in your opinion so check them out before making a final decision. I just found the Dianese was the best fit and it really does look solid.

Glen wrote:...to accomodate physical changes ...

Yes, apparently elastic does shrink over time

Mick C wrote:

Glen wrote:...to accomodate physical changes ...

Yes, apparently elastic does shrink over time

Mick, I feel this complaint may be common to more than just elastic when it comes to Motorcycles gear! I know that when I was racing my helmet size kept increasing!! I also know that If you leave your rae suit hanging up for 12 months....they shrink too!!!! Cause I did that, and when I tried to wear it next time it wouldn't fit!! So it must be so! I also had the same thing happen with my Textile suit! It was loose as buggery when I bought it, but I didn't use it over summer and sure enough...when I put it on next time, it was a tight fit! Once again proof positive that if you are not constantly wearing your bike gear, it shrinks!

Strika wrote:

Mick C wrote:

Glen wrote:...to accomodate physical changes ...

Yes, apparently elastic does shrink over time

Mick, I feel this complaint may be common to more than just elastic when it comes to Motorcycles gear! I know that when I was racing my helmet size kept increasing!! I also know that If you leave your rae suit hanging up for 12 months....they shrink too!!!! Cause I did that, and when I tried to wear it next time it wouldn't fit!! So it must be so! I also had the same thing happen with my Textile suit! It was loose as buggery when I bought it, but I didn't use it over summer and sure enough...when I put it on next time, it was a tight fit! Once again proof positive that if you are not constantly wearing your bike gear, it shrinks!

Phew is that a relief. I thought I was just getting older and fatter......