RTTL 2023 Pembrey Extravaganza, date poll / discussion thread
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Re: RTTL 2023 Pembrey Extravaganza, date poll / discussion thread
My Dainese leathers that go over my boots have been fine on at least 20 track days
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Re: RTTL 2023 Pembrey Extravaganza, date poll / discussion thread
It's pretty much full length, akin to fabric trousers.
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I have never heard of that kit so had to look it up ....as everybody said "it'll be reet"Beancounter wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:36 pm Quick question, I have a Rukka Coriace leather suit. The trousers go over your boots, not inside. I assume this wouldn't pass inspection for a track day?
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Yeah, it never sold well for Rukka. I bought it for half price at the NEC back in 2021 but I'm having to spend £600 with Hideout just to get it to fit comfortably. Still cheaper than the RRP.Bigyin wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:07 pmI have never heard of that kit so had to look it up ....as everybody said "it'll be reet"Beancounter wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:36 pm Quick question, I have a Rukka Coriace leather suit. The trousers go over your boots, not inside. I assume this wouldn't pass inspection for a track day?
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Cut down on the pies.Beancounter wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:15 pmYeah, it never sold well for Rukka. I bought it for half price at the NEC back in 2021 but I'm having to spend £600 with Hideout just to get it to fit comfortably. Still cheaper than the RRP.Bigyin wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:07 pmI have never heard of that kit so had to look it up ....as everybody said "it'll be reet"Beancounter wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:36 pm Quick question, I have a Rukka Coriace leather suit. The trousers go over your boots, not inside. I assume this wouldn't pass inspection for a track day?
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That sorts out the belly but not my stumpy little arms.Yorick wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:28 pmCut down on the pies.Beancounter wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:15 pmYeah, it never sold well for Rukka. I bought it for half price at the NEC back in 2021 but I'm having to spend £600 with Hideout just to get it to fit comfortably. Still cheaper than the RRP.
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Hang off some trees, the weight should stretch your armsBeancounter wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:37 pmThat sorts out the belly but not my stumpy little arms.Yorick wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:28 pmCut down on the pies.Beancounter wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:15 pm
Yeah, it never sold well for Rukka. I bought it for half price at the NEC back in 2021 but I'm having to spend £600 with Hideout just to get it to fit comfortably. Still cheaper than the RRP.
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Re: RTTL 2023 Pembrey Extravaganza, date poll / discussion thread
Looks like me trying to do 'chins' at the gym.Beancounter wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:28 amFrog.jpgBigyin wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:46 pmHang off some trees, the weight should stretch your armsBeancounter wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:37 pm
That sorts out the belly but not my stumpy little arms.
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Re: RTTL 2023 Pembrey Extravaganza, date poll / discussion thread
Wouldn't have a problem with the Rukka suit either tucked in your boots or outside - I see it's two piece with a comprehensive zip for the trousers.
Personally I'd ditch the factory back protector and get one that fits you better and is seperate to the jacket. Been discussed on other threads before but if you run the OE one that would be OK.
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Personally I'd ditch the factory back protector and get one that fits you better and is seperate to the jacket. Been discussed on other threads before but if you run the OE one that would be OK.
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Re: RTTL 2023 Pembrey Extravaganza, date poll / discussion thread
Depending on which leathers her ''Crew Chief'' remembered to pack ?weeksy wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:10 pmIt's fine matey... long as they cover in a reasonable length. Mrs Weeksy has worn hers 'outside'.Beancounter wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:36 pm Quick question, I have a Rukka Coriace leather suit. The trousers go over your boots, not inside. I assume this wouldn't pass inspection for a track day?
Dainese make 'inside' boots for going inside/underneath.
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Thanks for confirming. I'm not 100% on doing the the track day itself but I'm so disorganised that I'd sign up and then forget to check about my leathers until the day before the event.Alan PBTD wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:47 pm Wouldn't have a problem with the Rukka suit either tucked in your boots or outside - I see it's two piece with a comprehensive zip for the trousers.
Personally I'd ditch the factory back protector and get one that fits you better and is seperate to the jacket. Been discussed on other threads before but if you run the OE one that would be OK.
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Re: RTTL 2023 Pembrey Extravaganza, date poll / discussion thread
Cheers - on the back protector front - mine needs renewing - just wondered if anyone has experiance of these ''Track Vests'' - in normal day riding use as apposed to track ? https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... rod/276384
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Re: RTTL 2023 Pembrey Extravaganza, date poll / discussion thread
I know this doesn't directly answer your question but the Alpinestars Nucleon KR-2 is easily the most comfortable back protector I've had. It moulds to you when warm but I don't feel warm wearing it. The vest looks like it would make everything ruck up underneath it unless you were wearing body tight stuff.
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Interesting stuff - ta v much. Now the fun part is no one stocks either locally - closest is Bristol. At the mo I prefer the vest but it even a xxl might be a little tight for me..dern wrote: ↑Mon Jan 30, 2023 2:22 pm I know this doesn't directly answer your question but the Alpinestars Nucleon KR-2 is easily the most comfortable back protector I've had. It moulds to you when warm but I don't feel warm wearing it. The vest looks like it would make everything ruck up underneath it unless you were wearing body tight stuff.
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Re: RTTL 2023 Pembrey Extravaganza, date poll / discussion thread
I've had the Knox Action Pro shirt for a couple of years now and I would never go back to having a separate back protector and body armour in a suit. I've emptied all my jackets of body armour and back protectors and just use the Knox shirt instead with its integral (and higher quality) armour. It feels to me that I'm better protected and have better mobility/comfort. The only exception would be when wearing one-piece race leathers.
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Re: RTTL 2023 Pembrey Extravaganza, date poll / discussion thread
I noticed @Alan PBTD has changed/added 11/12/13 Aug which would actually work well for us, especially as it's the wifes birthday that weekend.
Is that better for anyone/everyone ? How about you Alan ?
Is that better for anyone/everyone ? How about you Alan ?
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Re: RTTL 2023 Pembrey Extravaganza, date poll / discussion thread
Weather “might” be better although it’s the usual lucky dip and the weird local system that operates there …..Those dates would work for me