Racing leathers-- hmmmm

[PJ]

My post holiday diet resolution ain't going so good and I'm not above saving the weight by other means.

I'm with ya Don. Every time I eat a donut, I think about Ed Key drilling more holes in his SV all winter.

Then...

I eat another donut.

But I personally wouldn't sacrifice the piece of mind of a good heavy slab of XXXXL cow leather between me and the pavement for a few pounds of weight savings.

[EX#996]

I'm with ya Don. Every time I eat a donut, I think about Ed Key drilling more holes in his SV all winter.

Then...

I eat another donut.

I heard that if you eat the donut holes you'll lose weight.

 ;D

(yep, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!)

[dylanfan53]

But I personally wouldn't sacrifice the piece of mind of a good heavy slab of XXXXL cow leather between me and the pavement for a few pounds of weight savings.

Ha! Well, it's not quite XXXL yet but I'm a long way from Mr. Key's svelt physique.

If it ever stops snowing on this side of the lake I'll get back out running again.  Boring as it is, it's the only way I can lose a few pounds.


Dawn,
Tell Paul I said to enjoy all the donut holes he wants.  ;)

[secularist]

try contacting Barnacle Bill (http://www.racingleather.com/home/home.html)

I was having a tough time finding leathers that really fit.  I had really stressed about the whole custom thing...one conversation with him and I felt totally at ease and I have 100% confidence in the suit he's making me.  and it's EXACTLY what I want...gotta love it.

he does alot of repair work, so he sees what works and what doesn't...and his pricing is VERY reasonable in comparison with other custom suit makers.  win-win.

good luck,
Bret

[dylanfan53]

I saw a set of the MotoGP Kangaroo at the Lithium Motorsports shop a few weeks ago (BTW, real nice shop you got there Rob!). They are extremely light and pretty cool looking, but I don't know how much protection they offer. They feel so thin it's almost scary, but they are supposed to be tougher than cow hide. It will be interesting to see how well they hold up to crashes/regular use.

I've seen pics of those and they do look comfortable.  The price is comparable to Vansons too.  

[tshort]

Vansons are as good as leathers get.  My suggestion, (and what I've done) would be to buy a custom made Vanson suit in two colors, and then have Spyder Leatherworks do your graphics.  Alexa does the nicest custom work I've ever seen , and she's very reasonable!  Check out her site for pictures of her work, and don't be afraid to let her help you with design.  I gave her a line drawing on a napkin, and almost fainted when I saw what she'd done with it!  The woman is an artist!

That's the route I went - got my Vanson in white, red and black.  They only charge an extra $50 above what it would have cost in either all black or all white - they call this an "oddity suit" - you get to choose the color of the various panels.  

Alexa worked with me to come up with my whole logo design idea, and then drew it up and executed it.  Turned out great.

And don't forget about matching stickers for your helmet, bodywork, trailer and friends - from Stumpy, of course.

[mj]

I'm with ya Don. Every time I eat a donut, I think about Ed Key drilling more holes in his SV all winter.

Then...

I eat another donut.

 

What if Key was required to mount saddle bags on his Sv and put a 24 pack of cream filled Krispy-Kreems in each bag  
 ;D

[PJ]

What if Key was required to mount saddle bags on his Sv and put a 24 pack of cream filled Krispy-Kreems in each bag  
 ;D

Hmm. Might slow him down a tad and as a bonus make me want to chase him harder...

Or maybe just make him strap a couple of 80lb bags of rock salt on his gas tank. Feel my pain Ed!

[EX#996]

Hmm. Might slow him down a tad and as a bonus make me want to chase him harder...

Or maybe just make him strap a couple of 80lb bags of rock salt on his gas tank. Feel my pain Ed!

LOL!!!

We were (Paul, K3 and I) had this very discussion today.  Perhaps we could lace is food with a little concrete, that would stick to his bones wouldn't it?  Isn't the SV frame hollow?  Could we fill it with lead?

Perhaps we should just have a Big Man Lightweight Championship?

Dawn   ;D

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

Perhaps we should just have a Big Man Lightweight Championship?

Dawn   ;D

We start with a pizza each.  When you've finished the pizza, you pull on your helmet, pull off your tire warmers, and go.  At the finish line, there is desert...

[spyderchick]

We start with a pizza each.  When you've finished the pizza, you pull on your helmet, pull off your tire warmers, and go.  At the finish line, there is desert...

I thought that was Formula Fatty?  :o ;) ;D

[EM JAY]

I thought that was Formula Fatty?  :o ;) ;D

 Baaahhaa!!!!    ;D ;D ;D