I am going to buy my first set of leather's and I want something with good protection at an affordable price. I hear that Dainese is real good but i've looked at there prices and they are extremely expensive. I got a price of $750 for a Joe Rocket Speedmaster one-piece suit. Is this a good suit? and is that a good price? Also, what other suits would you recommend?
Thanks again for everyones help in getting me started in racing!
Vanson is what Spyderchick recommended to me when I asked the same question...and she repairs leathers!
If you're willing to spend $750, go the extra $50 and get yourself a Syed custom suit (www.syedleather.com)
Better fit and quality than "off-the-rack".
Alexa... wanna chime in here?
QuoteI am going to buy my first set of leather's and I want something with good protection at an affordable price. ÊI hear that Dainese is real good but i've looked at there prices and they are extremely expensive. ÊI got a price of $750 for a Joe Rocket Speedmaster one-piece suit. ÊIs this a good suit? Êand is that a good price? ÊAlso, what other suits would you recommend?
Thanks again for everyones help in getting me started in racing!
How much do you want to spend? What colors? I may be able to hook you up pretty cheap as a favor to a "newbie."
and what size?
How much do you want to spend? What colors? I may be able to hook you up pretty cheap as a favor to a "newbie."[/quote]
Well, I do not want to spend to much but I do want a good quality leather suit (just in case). Everything is so expensive so far, as everyone has told me it would be, so I really don't want to spend to much. What can you do for me?
I've done some measurements but I don't know how accurate it is. I think I am a 42us. I am 5'10" about 155 lbs.
But of course I will chime. ;D
Ding-ding.
Seriously, if you need leathers now and can't wait for customs, or you are lucky enough to be an off the rack size, get the Dianese over the Joe Rocket. (not that the Joe Rocket's are bad, just not as highly engineered) Better yet, if you can wait, get a set of customs, Vanson, Syed, etc.
Also check with Vanson to see if they have something off-the rack that will fit you, or require minimal alteration. I know that at the end of the year, some race schools have their rental Vanson's for sale at reduced prices.
Here's the logic on the "pricey" suits:
You go through how many sets of tires a year? At what cost? $350 per set? You should have a set of leathers (Provided you're not crash happy) for at least 3 years. The cost of a $1200 set of leathers spread over 3 years is $400 per year. Pretty cheap for protecting your precious being.
At all costs AVOID TEKNICS. I see more of their suits than any other brand in for unnecessary repairs.
I know people. I can get Ducati/Dainese suits pretty cheap. I can get Aprilia/Dainese suits pretty cheap, and some Joe Rocket's. It depends on what size, and if your gonna be picky. It really depends on if you care about getting something like a red/black Ducati suit, which is made by Dainese. You can always remove logos and such, or add them. It really depends on what is in stock. I need to know your size first. Then, I'll make a phone call. We'll go from there, but the cost will be between $400.00 and $800.00 for a good suit. Depends what they have in stock and trying to get rid of.
Actually, those Ducati Dianeses are great suits for the price.
Is there a way to see a picture of the Ducati suit?
QuoteActually, those Ducati Dianeses are great suits for the price.
Since you work with leather suits. Can you explain a method of finding out my size?
I'll find out which models are available. There's tons of them. Trust us, those Ducati suits are the bomb compared to others for the price, and none of them are ugly. I STILL need to know what size before I can find out what is available and get a model number and colors for that suit.
QuoteI'll find out which models are available. There's tons of them. Trust us, those Ducati suits are the bomb compared to others for the price, and none of them are ugly. I STILL need to know what size before I can find out what is available and get a model number and colors for that suit.
Well, I believe I am a 42 but not to sure since I did the measurements myself.
Here's the link to a ebay auction of one, but there are tons of different styles:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9943&item=2485624275&rd=1#ebayphotohosting
QuoteWell, I believe I am a 42 but not to sure since I did the measurements myself.
42 Euro or US?
Quote42 Euro or US?
42 US I believe.
If there's a dealer near you, try some stuff on. Either that or harrass your friends. :P
That's one of the biggest problems with this stuff is knowing whether it will fit.
Click this link http://www.motorace.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=M&Category_Code=APP1PSand then click on the sizing chart. (top of page) That should help. Always go slightly bigger when in doubt.
I talked to my buddy at a local dealer and he said a dainese suit is $2,500 WHOLESALE - aka dealer cost. Is this right?
Obviously this must be some high-level suit, because I looked at that link you posted and there is one for $750.....
QuoteI talked to my buddy at a local dealer and he said a dainese suit is $2,500 WHOLESALE - aka dealer cost. Is this right?
Obviously this must be some high-level suit, because I looked at that link you posted and there is one for $750.....
That's a bunch of crap. I can get a a real Ducati Corse suit made by Dainese right now for $1000.00 RETAIL without even asking for a favor from a friend. I've owned 4 of these suits.
For instance, my Aprilia suit (see classified section) retails for $1200.00 I bought it for $850 and I'm asking $500 OBO and it's been worn ONCE. I do have the reciept for it also. Not that I'm trying to sell you this suit, just using it as an example.
I was looking at the link you sent of the Ducati suit and I don't want to sound picky but the red for me is to much. See if you can get me something in black, white, grey. the race bike I am building is grey and red won't look to good. Thanks again for all your help.
Size 54 Black/Silver Ducati Dainese w/ Bap 3 back protector BRAND NEW
$850.00
Best I can do. If you want it, let me know via email, and I"ll hook it up. You can order it directly from a friend of mine via credit card. He's a Ducati dealer.
QuoteSize 54 Black/Silver Ducati Dainese w/ Bap 3 back protector BRAND NEW
$850.00
Best I can do. If you want it, let me know via email, and I"ll hook it up. You can order it directly from a friend of mine via credit card. He's a Ducati dealer.
I suppose that its a 54 euro right? That might be to big.
My Kobe suit has been crash tested and it has held up great.
1-800-fastlap.