Racing Suits

[Raptor]

Was at BikeTech21 last night and saw they had a new one piece suit that just came in. Heard it was priced at $680... need to confirm.

 

Stitching and finishing was good and it was not as heavy as some other branded one piece suits.

 

Good for a beginner with budget constraints. Worth checking out.

[rockoil]

guys, how do you maintain your suits? cleaning? does using the leather protector help to maintain the leather of the suit better?

i am a heavy sweater, how to you maintain the interior of the suit clear and odourless? cos i dont think the suit can be wash rt?

 

 

 

[ktkt]

I'm abt 1.85, 80kg, 32 (okay okay.... 33 size waist)

 

What size suit should I be looking at?

Just wanna know what are the sizes I should be lookin at.

[Sesshou]

i think size 56 should fit

[StingRhea]

me 1.81, 60kg, waist 29~30~ wad size i should get?

[rhema83]

Just for reference, I am 1.74, 57kg, waist 29-30, and my US size is 36-38.

[rockoil]

Originally posted by rhema83@Jun 13 2005, 07:02 AM

Just for reference, I am 1.74, 57kg, waist 29-30, and my US size is 36-38.

i am around 1.76m, waist 34, 77kg.

 

size eur 52 usa 42

 

[StingRhea]

anyone koe?

[rockoil]

Originally posted by StingRhea@Jun 14 2005, 12:44 AM

anyone koe?

i think is better you go down and try on the suit...

 

the measurement may not be correct. like my measurement should fit in a 54 but i end up buying 52.....

 

[StingRhea]

because most likely i might buy a 2nd hand one~

[Pauche]

anyone knows where to buy leather oil for polishing the jackets?

[rockoil]

Originally posted by Pauche@Jul 1 2005, 11:03 AM

anyone knows where to buy leather oil for polishing the jackets?

i am using those for car leather seat polish and cleaning.

 

seems to do the job.........

 

 

[Arcfire]

Heard the brand leather master is quite gd. looking ard for it...

Anyone know where to find it pls let me know

[Pauche]

i used those leather cleaner and the result dun seemed vrey good. any suggestions for removing the dirt/stains on the leathers? wat brand do u guys use and where u all got from?

[tealeaf]

im using the one from 3M scotchguard. not very useful and abit expensive.

i read that there is "mink oil"? for restoring/conditioning leather.

where can i get that and whats the price like?

[Pauche]

i using mink oil lor.... the dirtied stains cant remove leh.... tats suppose to be a polisher rite, not a leather cleaner rite?

 

where to find a leather cleaner?

[edwinnth]

Originally posted by Pauche@Jul 2 2005, 09:49 AM

i using mink oil lor.... the dirtied stains cant remove leh.... tats suppose to be a polisher rite, not a leather cleaner rite?

 

where to find a leather cleaner?

I bought my leather cleaner from 7-11. Usually at the counter, lemme see......[Top Gel] it says. Seriously it works, and it keeps it well moist and lubricated.

[DGray]

I can only afford a Nankai but a race suit is a must for track goers. Save my a$$ during a highside once.

[clubhead]

Originally posted by Pauche@Jul 2 2005, 09:49 AM

i using mink oil lor.... the dirtied stains cant remove leh.... tats suppose to be a polisher rite, not a leather cleaner rite?

 

where to find a leather cleaner?

Polisher = cleaner

 

Mink oil is nourisher/conditioner and does not clean. Keeps the leather soft and supple and prevent cracking.

 

In either case, just buy those product meant for leather car seats. Whether it's cleaning or conditioning, it'lll do the job. Autoglym sells products for motorcycle leather but I don't see them in Singapore.

[Pauche]

Originally posted by clubhead@Jul 3 2005, 10:53 PM

Polisher = cleaner

 

Mink oil is nourisher/conditioner and does not clean. Keeps the leather soft and supple and prevent cracking.

 

In either case, just buy those product meant for leather car seats. Whether it's cleaning or conditioning, it'lll do the job. Autoglym sells products for motorcycle leather but I don't see them in Singapore.

oic.... thanks dude!

[rhema83]

I read somewhere that the hump on the back of a racesuit is to prevent whiplash. How important is that to amateurs like us? Cos from what I've seen, only mid- to high-end suits have humps.

[ambasnakeman]

in the even of a fall, ur head doesnt strike the ground first. tink about this. there is a guy who died on woodlands road exit the night he got his 2b, head strike the ground backwards and neck broke, then when kena drag head tear off. its a true incident.

[rhema83]

Originally posted by ambasnakeman@Jul 16 2005, 10:06 PM

in the even of a fall, ur head doesnt strike the ground first. tink about this. there is a guy who died on woodlands road exit the night he got his 2b, head strike the ground backwards and neck broke, then when kena drag head tear off. its a true incident.

Ouch

 

Guess if I'm going to buy a race suit, I might as well get a good one with the hump.

[phian]

Originally posted by ambasnakeman@Jul 17 2005, 10:06 AM

in the even of a fall, ur head doesnt strike the ground first. tink about this. there is a guy who died on woodlands road exit the night he got his 2b, head strike the ground backwards and neck broke, then when kena drag head tear off. its a true incident.

when tat incident?nvr heard of it leh..im woodlanders man..hehah

[ktkt]

What do u guys wear underneath the leather suit ah???