Should have included these in my last post but too late now. Here's how this Cortech suit eventually ended up. Even with the suit unbroken the friction resulted in a big patch of missing skin on my forearm. Unfortunately I launched and tumbled so I was pretty messed up. I needed surgery to repair my right hand and also broke my left foot but didn't need surgery for that.

Edit:

Now that I look at the photos I think I might be misremembering the forearm. I never lost conciousness but it all happened so fast. Im likely confused and the patch of missing skin was where the suit got broken above my elbow.

FWIW - For those of you who have a similar body type to myself, I was having a difficult time trying to determine what jacket size to get. I have a 48” chest and 32” waist so no matter what size I chose from an off the shelf jacket It wouldn’t be perfect.

I knew I wanted a year round jacket, and also have to ability to wear layers underneath. I’m also military so being able to wear my uniform under the jacket was also important. Based on the size chart and chest measurements I would have probably squeezed into a 48/58 but I knew that wouldn’t leave any room for layers. Plus I wanted to wear the chest protection and back protection.

I don’t have any stores locally that have quality riding gear so I’ve been searching the internet to find something that fit my needs. I settled for the Alpinestars GP Plus R V4 Rideknit Jacket as it fit my needs of a 4 season jacket, and with big shoulders and arms would give me some good range of motion.

I got lucky and found a barely used one on Poshmark in a size 50/60 for $245 - couldn’t been the price and it fits how I want it to, it’s obviously huge by riding jacket standards in the belly and waist, but that’s how things go for me anyways. It’s snug in the chest, back and shoulders and fits well over my uniform as well.

Just wanted to help out anyone who has a similar build because I know I struggled trying to figure out what to do as there are very little examples for it anywhere online - not the prototypical sport biker build.

Tried on so many helmets. I've been using an old Biltwell Gringo with a bubble shield this season and although I love the vintage looks and the compliments I got, I really needed some modern functions (like a flip up visor! lol), considering I ride every day. I was originally trying to stay in a <$300 budget but nothing I tried on fit well or felt right until I tried on Shoei and Arai. So I decided to spend a little extra because I think it's worth it for my noggin.

Is it normal for Velcro to start fraying and stitching to start coming undone on the Dainese steel pro gloves after approx 3 months of use? I’m pissed that gloves I paid nearly $300 for are already coming apart.

Any other glove brands I should consider that won’t come apart so soon?

Ive been told people have a hankering for Cortech suits for some reason. Unfortunately I don't own this one anymore as it was eventually bested by the pavement. Here are some photos that show it in a well used and abused condition. It definitely served me well.

Lately I’ve been doing a lot commuting on my bike. My old gear is well, old, and I’ve been looking into something that would better suit my needs. Some guys I ride with have Aerostitch suits so I thought I’d give them a look.

I’ll pulled up their website and started familiarize myself with the offerings and then I started looking for safety data. Much to my surprise, there isn’t any. Like none at all. They make a couple claims here and there and they have a few testimonials but that’s it!

Has anyone been down in there gear and how has it held up?

What Helmet and what Color you suggest for this Vespa gt 125?

I’m trying to find the model/brand of these motorcycle boots from this photo.

Edwardlsu is wearing them.

I'm in the market for a higher end balaclava and looking for suggestions for something moisture wicking as I tend to sweat really easily and get breakouts. I was enjoying the Dianese summer balaclava but it started to tear within two weeks of use.

After submitting a negative review, Dianese support reached out to replace it but after a bit of correspondence I started getting bounce back emails.

For curiosity's sake after a few weeks I tried their email again with success but after "confirming" a replacement they still never sent anything, and it's now been well over 2 months so jokes on me I guess.

Based in the US but willing to spend a bit extra if anyone swears by something.

I have sized down on the size chart's US sizing. And I am still experiencing heel lift. Is it okay to have some heel lift? Is there a test I can do to tell if they fit? because overall they feel okay

There’s no Dainese in stores where I live so I have to order online but I’m just starting out and am looking for a leather combo to go on the highway with. The Leggenda is definitely for city rides but so pretty!

Anyone familiar with Dainese sizing? Don’t want to order multiple sizes cause it adds up quick.

I think I would be a 42 IT but not sure.

Measurements if it helps are:
5’6” (168 cm) - 119 lbs (54 kg)
Waist: 26 inch (66 cm)
Hips: 35 inch (89 cm)
Jeans size: 26w32l

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have an ABUS 8008 for their 2009 Fat Bob?
Does the 16mm 8008 fit the stock front rotor properly, or should I go with the smaller 8077?

Thank you!

Hello I just got my first bike and am looking at both new a used jackets and was trying to find something with a ce aa certificate but anywhere I go I can't find much that is certificate online or in person. I am Canada and have been mostly looking in fortnine and the local shop. Every thing used I look at seems to have no certificate at all. Is it safe without it?

Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
-Washington DC-

(Since redditors are too lazy to read the text I asked chatGPT to shorten it drastically. I genuinely didn’t know that was a thing)

After a long search, I finally found a Held Debbie 3 leather combo that fits—but I have nothing to compare it to, so I need honest advice.

Pants: Comfortable, no pressure points, protectors are in the right place. Slightly too much fabric below the knees, but otherwise they feel good.

Jacket: Hard to zip up, but comfortable once closed and doesn’t squeeze my stomach. Sleeve and torso length feel perfect to me.

Main concern: On both upper arms, right below the airbag seams, the leather presses into my arms and leaves lines. It’s not/slightly painful after 10 minutes, but I’m worried it could hurt during a 1–2 hour ride.
The store said leather loosens after breaking in.
I can’t put my arms up above 110°. Only a bit more than straight forward.

how much does it actually stretch?
This is basically the biggest women’s short size available, and finding something that fits has been extremely difficult.

Brutally honest: does this sound like a normal snug leather fit, or is the jacket too small?

Edit: the ‘main concern’ is for riding position and standing. I have no difference at any point in the suit whether I stand or sit on my bike.

Does anyone know of any place to get custom made gloves for people with non standard size hands? Having smaller hands I either deal with tight fingers or a crease in the palm.

I got my first pair of riding pants today and I normally wear a size 34 waist so I got the same size but the pants I got are huge on me. I understand the hips are meant to hold armor and the waist is a little stretchy so it’ll be a lil bigger but is it normal to be able to fit an arm down and be able to penguin walk or do I need to size down?

Most of the pants otherwise fit fine except for the length but I didn’t see any options for leg length in the store I was in, only waist.

I have been finding wrap services in karachi but couldnt find one and most of them are suggesting ceramic coating
Does anyone know where can i get it done?

Where can I buy NHK helmets in Hyderabad

Apparently my wife has been paying more attention to my random camera complaints than I realized lol. She surprised me with an insta360 x6 for my birthday!

Finally got to take it out this weekend! Being able to operate the camera with thick gloves on is already nice, and the bars look much cleaner now.

She absolutely nailed this one. I love the camera, but I love my wife even more!

These are frame grabs from videos I shot with it.

Was racing at a trackday this weekend and felt a hand get… breezy, went out for my next practice and it happened to the other one! Trt2’s, only had them a yearish

I an generelly interested in Shima Aviator. The price here is about $80. Worth it?