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« Reply #30 on: August 22, 2010, 03:27:37 AM »
Oh...that's nice. So you put some stickers on? Grin

Those look like the same model I had, but in aluminum
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« Reply #31 on: August 22, 2010, 05:01:13 AM »
Stickers? I used Sharpies! laughingdp
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« Reply #32 on: August 22, 2010, 10:35:59 AM »
Thanks, Ben!
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« Reply #33 on: August 22, 2010, 10:36:52 AM »
Now I has your pics.   Evil
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« Reply #34 on: September 27, 2010, 12:57:41 PM »
Woot! Fozomas arrived today and are looking good. Bye bye Mickey!
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« Reply #35 on: September 27, 2010, 04:55:04 PM »
New boots just came in today. NewEnough has TCX (formerly Oxtars) boots on clearance, and I bought a pair of X-square for $80.

I already have a pair of Oxtars Jupiter boots and I love them! The X-square are somewhat between the Jupiter and regular shoes. They don't have the gore-tex layer (water resistant and breathable) but they're lighter and more comfortable.
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« Reply #36 on: September 27, 2010, 05:00:20 PM »
Nice! They remind me of a pair of (non-riding) boots I used to have. Oh and thanks for pointing them out after they're out of my size.  Wink
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« Reply #37 on: September 27, 2010, 05:19:59 PM »
Damn, found them for less at sport bike track gear:
X-square $65: http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4527
Jupiter $90: http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4171

Oh well....


Next thing for me will be a 3/4 length jacket. I have mesh jacket for the summer and 1/2 length Tecnik (aka  asphyxia) that I've used until now but I need something better for the cold/wet months.

Right now the candidates are:
  • Scorpion XDR Commander + warm and good fit - does not seem to vent much
  • FirstGear Kilimanjaro + venting looks good - does not seem very warm
  • Tourmaster Epic (warmer) or Transition (better venting)

The Scorpion is the most expensive at $340, then the  Kilimanjaro at  $300 (New Enough has a $40 rebate for it, so it goes  down to  260),  Epic is $215 and the Transition is $185.

I really like the features on the Scorpion: a waterproof and a thermal layer, wraps and straps for a snug fit, neck warmer, etc. But the arm vents seem useless and the chest vents seem worthless so I worry I'll end up feeling like a lobster.
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« Reply #38 on: September 27, 2010, 05:31:06 PM »
MUST.NOT.BUY.MORE.TRINKETS!!! I'm getting ready to spring for a new TO ME ride... [moto]!



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« Reply #39 on: September 28, 2010, 02:04:45 AM »
Quote from: ReginaDiCuori on September 27, 2010, 05:19:59 PM
Damn, found them for less at sport bike track gear:
X-square $65: http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4527
Jupiter $90: http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4171

Oh well....


Next thing for me will be a 3/4 length jacket. I have mesh jacket for the summer and 1/2 length Tecnik (aka  asphyxia) that I've used until now but I need something better for the cold/wet months.

Right now the candidates are:
  • Scorpion XDR Commander + warm and good fit - does not seem to vent much
  • FirstGear Kilimanjaro + venting looks good - does not seem very warm
  • Tourmaster Epic (warmer) or Transition (better venting)

The Scorpion is the most expensive at $340, then the  Kilimanjaro at  $300 (New Enough has a $40 rebate for it, so it goes  down to  260),  Epic is $215 and the Transition is $185.

I really like the features on the Scorpion: a waterproof and a thermal layer, wraps and straps for a snug fit, neck warmer, etc. But the arm vents seem useless and the chest vents seem worthless so I worry I'll end up feeling like a lobster.

between the 3...the Kilimanjaro...IMHO...
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« Reply #40 on: September 28, 2010, 03:06:44 AM »
Quote from: zooom on September 28, 2010, 02:04:45 AM
between the 3...the Kilimanjaro...IMHO...
Heh, just bought the Scorpion. After reading the review and the opinions on web bike world I decided to go for it. I'll try it now before it gets too cold and see how much venting I can get out of it, and if it really sucks I will return it in exchange for the Kili.
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« Reply #41 on: September 28, 2010, 03:09:34 AM »
Quote from: Chemico on September 27, 2010, 05:31:06 PM
MUST.NOT.BUY.MORE.TRINKETS!!! I'm getting ready to spring for a new ride... [moto]!

Hold off until jan... Then we can drag to IMS and pop your cherry there... and damage your credit rating too.
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« Reply #42 on: September 28, 2010, 03:24:22 AM »
Quote from: yuu on September 28, 2010, 03:09:34 AM
Hold off until jan... Then we can drag to IMS and pop your cherry there... and damage your credit rating too.

Quote from: Chemico on September 27, 2010, 05:31:06 PM
MUST.NOT.BUY.MORE.TRINKETS!!! I'm getting ready to spring for a new TO ME ride... [moto]!

Fixed that. I canNOT be trusted with a NEW new bike. Besides, I don't believe in financing vehicles or buying non-preowned. It kinda makes me sick to see that "drive it off the lot" depreciation. I'd rather spend that on mods.
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« Reply #43 on: September 28, 2010, 03:55:14 AM »
Did I say anything about a new bike? I did not. But I will mention that Ohlins will have a stall, there's lots of new gear coming to market... plenty of other stuff to get Smiley
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« Reply #44 on: September 28, 2010, 03:58:50 AM »
Speaking of new...is Yuu coming to the meet up Thurs? I still haven't heard this new exhaust!
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