Thread: Motoport Kevlar first impressions (long, many pics...)

Quote: Originally Posted by croc I ordered the Marathon Stretch Kevlar jacket and Ultra II Stretch Kevlar pants on 9/30, and I received them today. The process included 3 or 4 calls to Wayne to submit my measurements and choose options. He was very helpful, especially in terms of getting the correct measurements, and also taking time to answer all my questions about custom options. After reading about the various experiences and opinions of...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jim Williams I don't know why everyone whines about the hip armor. It says clearly on the site that it is thin! When I sent my pants in the for the quad armor upgrade, I had them do the hip. When the pants came back, I was surprised at the LABOR involved in installing the hip armor into existing pants. They were taken apart and put back together. Having been to Motoport, it's clear that Wayne treats his...

Well it finally happened, Motoport got a great review in this months BMW ON magizine! The reviewer bought the mesh ultraII pants and jacket along with the liners. He ordered it over the phone and was impressed with the fit of the suit.

Quote: Originally Posted by hockeygal This is a little late to the party but...as an option you could get a PacSafe mesh bag to throw the gear in. I have Motoport pants and a Halvarssons jacket. Both are bulky but if folded properly I can fit pants, jacket, boots and helmet in bag. Unfortunately I do not remember the size - I'm thinking it's an 85L. I know it is not the largest size and definitely not the mid size. I also happen to...

lyris, I got the standard hip-armor in my new stretch Kevlar jeans. I like the blue Tri-armor!!! & thought the hips were done very well, as I didn't want them to look wider. (girl hips) I like the Tri-armor a lot. I've used it in another old suit for years & feel it is always in place. I even bought extra & use the Tri-armor in some Dainese pants & others.

New Waist Cut in Hi-Viz!!! Well, I'm pleased to say I'm the proud owner of a brand spankin NEW waist cut Motoport Air Mesh Jacket in Hi-Viz I'll just say that I find this jacket far more comfortable than I first expected being an owner of the Air Mesh over pants prior to purchasing the jacket. I really REALLY like it! I will attempt to include some pictures...

Quote: Originally Posted by DrFaulken I think you're right about my long search for gear. The distinction I'd like to point out is that I don't think most of my gear is "bad," but it's not "perfect." Good post. All to often, people take negative feedback as a slam. i saw nothing in your posts or on your blog that indicated you had some sort of agenda. I mean you did pay for the gear afterall. I like my...

Quote: Originally Posted by CopaMundial When you go shorter on the jacket you eventually reach a point where you need to attach the jack and pants into a two-piece suit in order to retain the protection (from abrasion in a crash and also protection from the elements). There may be a middle ground that you prefer... shorter than the stock jacket, but still long enough to wear without attaching to pants. Yep. I ended up having to get Wayne to...

Quote: Originally Posted by makinwaves Brian, The stretch is super soft and easy to put on / take off (pull on/off like sweatpants, don't bother with the velcro - that's Wayne's method too). Huh, I never thought of just slipping into the stretch, but I guess you can. You must be a pants into boot guy and you put your boots on afterwards.

Quote: Originally Posted by wera803 If it is real cold, I can wear my Gerbing electric liner too. That's what I do. I've got the waistcut mesh jacket, and I bought the insulated liner and the rain liner. I just keep the rain liner in when it's cold and add the Gerbing's underneath. Then I zip the jacket to the Ultra II pants, and I'm comfy into the 20s. I never use the insulated liner anymore.