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post #2161 of 2965
7/5/12 at 12:05pm
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Originally Posted by impolyt_one View Post

yeah I know, the market is there and my product serves a really great purpose, I just need to get off my ass and do this. redface.gif I don't really need funding so much, just wish I had the exact leather I want to use for a project like this. Horsehide is rare where I source my materials, they almost never get it, and the scale of the project would need more than they ever have anyway.

You are already on to something and you know it. I'm ready to help you source material, give insight on fit (if I could) or do anything. What you shared is exactly what I have been shopping for since I started riding. Holla!
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post #2162 of 2965
7/6/12 at 6:13am
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post #2163 of 2965
7/6/12 at 10:04am
I ran into a random guy named "Captain Ziggy" while out getting gas on a ride yesterday. He has been riding from Michigan down to Texas and hitting up all types of dive bars and places in between. He seemed like a cool character and even has a website set up with videos of his trip (with the camera facing him for some reason...)

http://ziggyland.com/home.html
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post #2164 of 2965
7/6/12 at 10:12am
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Originally Posted by Texastyle View Post

I ran into a random guy named "Captain Ziggy" while out getting gas on a ride yesterday. He has been riding from Michigan down to Texas and hitting up all types of dive bars and places in between. He seemed like a cool character and even has a website set up with videos of his trip (with the camera facing him for some reason...)
http://ziggyland.com/home.html


Funny website. What a character!

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post #2165 of 2965
7/6/12 at 10:15am
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Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy View Post

Funny website. What a character!
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He was like a motorcycling Santa Clause with a touch of foul language.

My favorite quote on the site
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The black do-rag was baking me in the sun and no hat was asking for trouble. I then had a brain fart and decided to stop at the next Home Depot I pass and buy a couple of painters hats. They are thin, white and cheap, the same qualities as I like in my women...
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post #2166 of 2965
7/7/12 at 8:57am
You can actually get D3O armor from retail outlets now.

Not sure if it is technically sold as replacement parts but it is online for about the same price as knox armor.

Not quite as protective as knox, but far less bulky so I have considered replacing my elbow and maybe shoulder armor with it.
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post #2167 of 2965
7/7/12 at 9:54am
the D30 stuff is really impressive under the hide. It goes with the curves and stays slim, and if it gives a bit of slide protection, then that's as good as it gets considering how big it is dimensionally. If I continue my motorcycle jacket project I'm sticking with D30 til the next better thing comes along.
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post #2168 of 2965
7/7/12 at 4:11pm
Here is an interesting article and video on the d30 armor:

http://www.gizmag.com/d3o-motorcycle-armour-trauma-test/14227/
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post #2169 of 2965
7/8/12 at 7:59pm
I am considering this for s/s: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/spidi-spidi-rr-wind-pro-leather-suit. From a safety perspective - any reason not to purchase?
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post #2170 of 2965
7/8/12 at 8:12pm
^No, Spidi makes good stuff.
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post #2171 of 2965
7/8/12 at 8:14pm
I wish us cruiser guys got to wear cool helmets and gear. On the positive side, at least I don't have to shell out 900 dollars.
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post #2172 of 2965
7/8/12 at 8:37pm
why not? Wearing a jacket and at least a half-helmet would be smart...
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post #2173 of 2965
7/8/12 at 8:53pm
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Originally Posted by impolyt_one View Post

why not? Wearing a jacket and at least a half-helmet would be smart...

I'm pretty good about wearing my helmet, but I've been going sans jacket because of the ridiculous heat. I'm just saying that it's kind of cool how they get to dress up like a space explorer every time they ride.
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post #2174 of 2965
7/10/12 at 2:46am
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Wow.... just wow.
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post #2175 of 2965
7/10/12 at 8:19am
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Wow.... just wow.

That is easily one of the most awful things I have seen that comes on two wheels. The Ducati Diavel is another.
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