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I don't like either of those. Usually, the hardware is subpar and they are designed for a look rather than function. Something that big will most likely bend and twist agains the frame in a crash. Just speculating there and on what I have seen on the two SVs with similar looking sliders. Personally, I'd be more inclined to go with people who have had their products crashed on the ...

Just found this thread and thanks to Gringo for starting it. Been thinking about a Motoport kevlar jacket & pants but been hesitant coz I need better photos and info than their website. Thanks Gringo for the photos. How about you other guys? Could you post close-up & full body of your jackets & pants? Am interested in the color combos also. This thread has been great on info. Thanks.

I wear both. MX helmets are too noisy and windy for the street. The visor and the peak push your head around. A street helmet is too hot for dirt riding and the shield attracts dust like a magnet.

Can't say much for snowboarding... but i do a lot of snowmobiling in the winter and every mile of it I do with a tekvest on. Not as bulky as a pressure suit, and it keeps you a little warmer. On the warmer spring days I just wear it over a jersey. Know a few people that ride with roost guards, a handful of riders like the 661 core saver. Try a few on and see what fits you.

I have personal experience with three companies able to fit my 6' 3", 230lb frame. Fox Creek Leather. Top quality leather jackets, pants, and yes, chaps. Jackets listed up to size 60 long, pants waist to 54", will do custom fitting. Everyone knows Motoport will custom make you any size. I got a perfect fitting jacket first time following measuring instructions, and perfect fitting kevlar ...

That new WRR is the ticket. FI, 6 speed box, better stock suspension, low center of gravity, easy to ride, and most important FUN. Nothing wrong with a DRZ but its' decade+ old design will require $ injection to get properly sorted. The WRR is ready to go out of the box. Have you read the WR250R thread in Thumpers? Very informative.

I use a RAM mount. They have mounts for ipod nanos, itouchs, iphones. http://www.ram-mount.com/Products/Ap...7/Default.a spx

Warm n Safe uses coax too. Get their dual controller and you should be set. JR356

Hey noob, be aware that a Leo Vince product specialist posts here in the vendors section to answer questions like yours. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...ighlight=vi nce