RTTL 2023 Pembrey Extravaganza, date poll / discussion thread

Discussions on your upcoming trackdays, discusions on WSB, MotoGP, BSB or even F1.

Which date for Pembrey ?

14-16 July
0
No votes
23-24 Sept
7
44%
Either
9
56%
Neither
0
No votes
 
Total votes: 16

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Re: RTTL 2023 Pembrey Extravaganza, date poll / discussion thread

Post by Le_Fromage_Grande »

My Dainese leathers that go over my boots have been fine on at least 20 track days
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weeksy wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:10 pm
It's fine matey... long as they cover in a reasonable length.
It's pretty much full length, akin to fabric trousers.
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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?
I have never heard of that kit so had to look it up ....as everybody said "it'll be reet" :thumbup:
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Bigyin wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:07 pm
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?
I have never heard of that kit so had to look it up ....as everybody said "it'll be reet" :thumbup:
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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Beancounter wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:15 pm
Bigyin wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:07 pm
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?
I have never heard of that kit so had to look it up ....as everybody said "it'll be reet" :thumbup:
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.
Cut down on the pies.
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Yorick wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:28 pm
Beancounter wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:15 pm
Bigyin wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:07 pm

I have never heard of that kit so had to look it up ....as everybody said "it'll be reet" :thumbup:
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.
Cut down on the pies.
That sorts out the belly but not my stumpy little arms. ;)
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Beancounter wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:37 pm
Yorick wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:28 pm
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.
Cut down on the pies.
That sorts out the belly but not my stumpy little arms. ;)
Hang off some trees, the weight should stretch your arms :thumbup:
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Bigyin wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:46 pm
Beancounter wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:37 pm
Yorick wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:28 pm

Cut down on the pies.
That sorts out the belly but not my stumpy little arms. ;)
Hang off some trees, the weight should stretch your arms :thumbup:
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Bigyin wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:46 pm
Beancounter wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:37 pm
Yorick wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:28 pm

Cut down on the pies.
That sorts out the belly but not my stumpy little arms. ;)
Hang off some trees, the weight should stretch your arms :thumbup:
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Beancounter wrote: Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:28 am
Bigyin wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:46 pm
Beancounter wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:37 pm

That sorts out the belly but not my stumpy little arms. ;)
Hang off some trees, the weight should stretch your arms :thumbup:
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Post by Alan PBTD »

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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weeksy wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:10 pm
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?
It's fine matey... long as they cover in a reasonable length. Mrs Weeksy has worn hers 'outside'.

Dainese make 'inside' boots for going inside/underneath.
Depending on which leathers her ''Crew Chief'' remembered to pack ? :silent: :silent: :silent:
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Post by Bowman »

I'll be up for camping. Hopefully @Vote for pedro Sam, Dewi and a few others will be along.
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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.

ta

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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.
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Post by Alan PBTD »

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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Post by dern »

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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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.
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..
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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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Post by weeksy »

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 ?
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weeksy wrote: Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:27 am 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 ?
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