Racing Suits

[seal]

Hi Guys,

 

Have any of you come across Texport leather suits? Any comments on it? Thinking of getting it but would like to get some opinions first.

 

How does it compare with say Dainese or Spyke?

[sexfreakR6]

Here in the States, Dainese are considered the top of the line suit period. Spyke are on par with Alpinestars. Those dainese suit cost as much as your new bike in singapore. Texport has been around but rarely spoken for in the States. In the UK maybe so....

i have the GPU suit by Alpinestars but i wish for the smx version suit. If i haev that cash laying around, you bet dainese will be on my shopping list.

[Throttle]

dainese suits are like nike shoes, nice design and top pf the line in price.

 

texport is also very well made and has some solid designs for a much better price than dainese.

 

rev'it is also a very good make for leathers

[Throttle]

using the Clover rc100 series vented model with speed hump and sliders.

the fit is damn solid and the leather is thick yet soft.

removable CE protectors and lining.

Rated best full leather 1 piece suit in Feb 2004 British Edition of "Superbike"

 

100% satisfied!!!!

highly recommended!!!!!!

top class material and make quality

 

worth every cent....

 

check out this review:-

In a pre-NEC bike show presentation, we were party to preview of some fine leather and fabric items from Italian moto clothing company Clover. It’s not a well –know brand in the UK, but in Italy they are among the top three. Judging by some of the fabric stuff we were shown, their position in the Serie A of Italian clothing companies is well deserved. Despite the dubious name – Clover? Irish lucky charms? – the design and ‘build quality’ of the jackets was spot-on. It’s not gear pitched at the lower end of the market but it’s worth a look if you want a bit of Italian design flair on your back. They sponsor a few Italian grand prix riders and Big Al has been comfy as you like in an RC100 one-piece race suit this season with no complains. check out http://www.clover.it for pretty pictures.

[Guest Eff4i]

how much does it cost? i know that 219motorshop is the clover dealer in s'pore...do they bring it in?

[Throttle]

Chiap Lee is the Agent for Givi and Clover in Singapore.

 

$1300

[Cool79]

Originally posted by Throttle@Jan 15 2004, 02:55 PM

Chiap Lee is the Agent for Givi and Clover in Singapore.

 

$1300

ahhhhhhhhh

dat is ex.........

[Throttle]

compared to over priced Dainese, Clover is a much much better buy......

[Cool79]

Originally posted by Throttle@Jan 16 2004, 11:37 PM

compared to over priced Dainese, Clover is a much much better buy......

got other brand dat just sell the pant onli??? cheap cheap 1 will b the best... i just want to put slider on the pant then try try 1st... then after i know well i want to invest more on the full suit

[Throttle]

Dainese basic leather pants with velcro for sliders = $780

RS Taichi leather pants with velcro for sliders = $680

Clover Leather pants with velcro for sliders = $620

Rev-it LEather Pants with Velcro for sliders = $550

Lower grade leather pants with velcro for sliders $400 - $500

Cheapest one i have seen is in Tokyo's Ueno park which is famous for bikes accessories and apparel. about JPY25000 with works out to be just below $400.

that was during the sale period.

 

Leather pants with velcro for sliders are generally $100 - 200 more than normal leather pants becos they are armored in the right areas and have velcro for sliders

 

IF you are keen to go on track, just buy a full suit once and for all. it will save you money. In other words, do it right the first time...saves money time and effort

 

But if you already have a good leather armored jacket, just buy the matching pants, then you will have a 2 piece leather suit which is decent for the track too.

it will set you back half the price of a full suit either way..........

[Cool79]

Originally posted by Throttle@Jan 17 2004, 08:51 PM

Dainese basic leather pants with velcro for sliders = $780

RS Taichi leather pants with velcro for sliders = $680

Clover Leather pants with velcro for sliders = $620

Rev-it LEather Pants with Velcro for sliders = $550

Lower grade leather pants with velcro for sliders $400 - $500

Cheapest one i have seen is in Tokyo's Ueno park which is famous for bikes accessories and apparel. about JPY25000 with works out to be just below $400.

that was during the sale period.

 

Leather pants with velcro for sliders are generally $100 - 200 more than normal leather pants becos they are armored in the right areas and have velcro for sliders

 

IF you are keen to go on track, just buy a full suit once and for all. it will save you money. In other words, do it right the first time...saves money time and effort

 

But if you already have a good leather armored jacket, just buy the matching pants, then you will have a 2 piece leather suit which is decent for the track too.

it will set you back half the price of a full suit either way..........

i have a touring jacket which have all the protection i need 4 the top part.... but i now need a track pants so i can have a great time on the track without worryin will my knee rub against the floor if i open my leg too big n stuff like dat.......

 

i am not a hard core lacer... just want to have a feel... heehee so the cheapest is 400??? where can i get it??? i don care abt the brand n stuff like dat..... cheap is the main facture.....

[Cool79]

Originally posted by Throttle@Jan 17 2004, 08:51 PM

Dainese basic leather pants with velcro for sliders = $780

RS Taichi leather pants with velcro for sliders = $680

Clover Leather pants with velcro for sliders = $620

Rev-it LEather Pants with Velcro for sliders = $550

Lower grade leather pants with velcro for sliders $400 - $500

Cheapest one i have seen is in Tokyo's Ueno park which is famous for bikes accessories and apparel. about JPY25000 with works out to be just below $400.

that was during the sale period.

 

Leather pants with velcro for sliders are generally $100 - 200 more than normal leather pants becos they are armored in the right areas and have velcro for sliders

 

IF you are keen to go on track, just buy a full suit once and for all. it will save you money. In other words, do it right the first time...saves money time and effort

 

But if you already have a good leather armored jacket, just buy the matching pants, then you will have a 2 piece leather suit which is decent for the track too.

it will set you back half the price of a full suit either way..........

today i went to daniese there to ask liao

he quote mi 650 4 the top range 1.....

[beary]

i'm looking 4 a pants...cos i already haf a taichi RS armoured jacket.

 

problem...my jacket doesn't comes wif the solid paddings. it has all the slots but no paddings..any idea where i can get them...???

 

now..heh! heh! heh! is to get myself a decent pair of pants and armoured gloves! my glove CMI liaoz..

[Throttle]

Dainese Singapore or rather JR located along upper serangoon only has one model for leather pants with sliders application. he quoted $780 last time although wiling to give 10% discount. $650 is quite reasonable if you ask me. but it's not perforated so can be very hot.

 

CE armor you can easily buy over the net.... or go to chiap lee

[Cool79]

Originally posted by Throttle@Jan 18 2004, 08:43 PM

Dainese Singapore or rather JR located along upper serangoon only has one model for leather pants with sliders application. he quoted $780 last time although wiling to give 10% discount. $650 is quite reasonable if you ask me. but it's not perforated so can be very hot.

 

CE armor you can easily buy over the net.... or go to chiap lee

got 2 model

diff onli 50 bicks....

[Throttle]

oh, they brot in another model?

the last i saw , they only have one model with slider application.

 

anyway, just get a one piece full suit for track.then keep your jacket for touring use

[terri_one]

A chap called ROMP69 is selling his Dainese pants with slider. Try digging his old posting.

[TSP Racing Team]

go get an alpinestar one... they're the best after so many suits i've gone through!!!!

[Guest m0nk]

Originally posted by TSP Racing Team@Jan 19 2004, 10:58 AM

go get an alpinestar one... they're the best after so many suits i've gone through!!!!

how wat suits u use before?

care to give comment of each of the suits u wore before?

[speedtriple]

if getting a full suit. how to choose besides brand and price? been to JR, so many suits!!! how to choose?

[Guest m0nk]

ya we need someone who got experience to give us ideas how does each branding of suite feel..

 

thought of changing for suit for other branding..

[Throttle]

I have tried on a few brands before although not actively on the track.

 

Texport - good feel and good price but make is a little raw.

Dainese - good feel, great designs, make is good, price is too high

RS Taichi - good feel, soft but feels too thin, price is quite high.

Rev'it - good feel, well made, good price (highly recommended)

Clover - good feel, soft, doesnt feel thin, very well made, price OK.

Alpinestars - Feels tough but a bit hard and thick. Price OK

Spyke - feels good, nice designs, price OK

Komine - thin, basic, doesnt feel protective enuff, cheap

 

 

this are my personal opinions after trying the suits.

 

please try, strectch bend, curl, kick, pull, squat before buying.

The moment somewhere uncomfortable, drop it no matter how cheap.

 

$1200 can get you a very solid suit already..........

[Guest m0nk]

Originally posted by Throttle@Feb 5 2004, 10:54 AM

I have tried on a few brands before although not actively on the track.

 

Texport - good feel and good price but make is a little raw.

Dainese - good feel, great designs, make is good, price is too high

RS Taichi - good feel, soft but feels too thin, price is quite high.

Rev'it - good feel, well made, good price (highly recommended)

Clover - good feel, soft, doesnt feel thin, very well made, price OK.

Alpinestars - Feels tough but a bit hard and thick. Price OK

Spyke - feels good, nice designs, price OK

Komine - thin, basic, doesnt feel protective enuff, cheap

 

 

this are my personal opinions after trying the suits.

 

please try, strectch bend, curl, kick, pull, squat before buying.

The moment somewhere uncomfortable, drop it no matter how cheap.

 

$1200 can get you a very solid suit already..........

 

a detail comment..

now i can choose my next suit liao..

 

but must sell mine again first..

hehehehe

 

thanks throttle

[speedtriple]

think motorworld has a pretty decent selection of jackets if you are not going for the full suit. saw the price tag. more than 1.5k for a spyke full suit! think i will go for the armoured top and bottom!

[Throttle]

if you are going on the track, one piece full suit is the way to go.

so many other brands, no need to buy spyke for $1,500.

 

Revi'it made in europe (netherlands brand) very solid about $1,200

My personal recommendation for budget concious yet seek top quality.

 

Motorworld stocks many jap brands and the sales staff not helpful.

go there to buy only for convenience . pay and then **** off