The Lessons Of Leather Track Gear

[Slo'Poke]

Ok. Three hours of riding with this new set of leathers... MAN, I AM BEAT! It was an excellent run, full of opportunity to continue practicing for upcoming track day. My friend also picked up a new suit, so we took the opportunity to break both respective sets of gear in.

Mind you, this was my first ride with the new pants, and certainly the first time I pushed that much time (with breaks here and there) in a complete set of Leather Track Gear. In that time, I learned a few valuable lessons.

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1. Global warming has nothing on Leather Track Gear! It holds onto heat like a pit bull does a piece of blood-soaked meat! Had I known this prior to the ride, I would've brought a roast - I could've cooked dinner while practicing!

2. Leather Track Gear makes backside traction on a seat go completely away! Staying in place while maneuvering at speed seems totally dependant on knees on the tank and feet on the pegs. Teflon on a water-filled slip-n-side has more grip!

3. Leather Track Gear is the second coming of rigor-mortis! I'd have had an easier time moving around in dried cement. Mounting my bike for the first time was a laughable experience; I didn't quite get my leg over the back panels the first... or second time (*clunk* Dangit!!!). Yes, I know I this will go away once their fully broken in, but for the time being, it's like an old school rendition of 'The Mummy' on a cycle.

4. Time slows when getting out of recently used Leather Track Gear... to a bloody crawl!!! If someone had decided to take a match to my place at the time I started trying to get out of them, the apartment would've burned down, the fire department would've put out the blaze and gone back to their house, the inspectors would've determined the cause of the fire, and reconstruction of the apartment would've commenced before I was done changing out of that gear!!!

5. Leather Track Gear and your right hand are best friends! Suddenly well protected, one loses fine control on the throttle. It's because the track gear wants to go faster, bypasses your conscious mind, and goes straight to the controlling limb. Several times, I found myself going faster than I wanted to. I blame the gear!

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Anyhoo, those are the lessons of the day.

Oh yes. The requisite pic.

[Guitar7272]

hmmm all I see is what appears to be a ninja on a blue crotch rocket... join the yakuza or the triad, Alex?

[A2rider]

Yep. I've watched Darrell get in and out his leathers. Graceful isn't the word.

Keep wearing them, they will loosen, and remember you're not invincible!

[zedx11]

if it isn't raining I'll be getting into mine today to go for a ride. give her something to laugh about.

[sdbrit68]

yeah..that could all be true, but the main thing, you look cool as heck

[Saki.Girl]

'The Mummy' on a cycle hey can i see that movie

you are doing great alen and looking good

[JTpaintball70]

I know that feeling man I broke mine in just recently as well. Lookin good there on that very sexy bike to

[Slo'Poke]

hmmm all I see is what appears to be a ninja on a blue crotch rocket... join the yakuza or the triad, Alex?

Triads! Better scenery, overall.



That was the gang featured on Rush Hour 2, right?

[Slo'Poke]

and remember you're not invincible!

That is quite the danger. There is a tremendous sense of security being clad, head to toe, in so much armor, but I know deep down that nothing is foolproof or infallible. Had to remind myself of that several times, and really force myself to stick to realistic expectations of what I can do, based on my current skill level.

[Slo'Poke]

yeah..that could all be true, but the main thing, you look cool as heck

'The Mummy' on a cycle hey can i see that movie

you are doing great alen and looking good

I know that feeling man I broke mine in just recently as well. Lookin good there on that very sexy bike to

Thanks... thanks... AND thanks.

[A2rider]

Here's my sexy man today!

[Guitar7272]

Triads! Better scenery, overall.

I ain't arguing that one

[Slo'Poke]

Here's my sexy man today!

And he actually looks comfy in 'em. Can't wait until mine are that well broken in.

[zedx11]

And he actually looks comfy in 'em. Can't wait until mine are that well broken in.

that suit has been through 1 crash. the one last year when I totaled the yellow bike.

[Razorbladesmile]

Hmm when I used to get new leather boots I would toss them in the road and run them over with my car a few times... loosened right up. Not sure if that would help your suit though.

[Slo'Poke]

Hmm when I used to get new leather boots I would toss them in the road and run them over with my car a few times... loosened right up. Not sure if that would help your suit though.

[Guitar7272]

Hmm when I used to get new leather boots I would toss them in the road and run them over with my car a few times... loosened right up. Not sure if that would help your suit though.

Bwahahahahahah git 'r done...

[Razorbladesmile]

Like my dad used to say.."boy if it's stupid and it works, well then it isn't stupid now is it?

I had a pair of Doc Martens that were just blistering the heck out of my feet and ankle. Tossed them in the street ran them over with my car 6 or 7 times tried them on and I ahve had them for over 7 years without any problems. I bought them in London so maybe the real ones not imports are mad tougher? Any of our Brits know for sure?

[Guitar7272]

Didn't they get all scuffed up though?

[Svetlana]

LOL Good stuff!