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Alpinestars MX-1One Piece Leathers

 
Duc749s Duc749s
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 02/07
Posted: 02/21/07
03:55 PM

Hello everyone! Just registered but have been lurking for a while. Anybody thats over 6'-6'4 around 200 pounds have a set of these leathers? I was wondering the quality, fit, comfort and any likes/dislikes that you may have with them. Thanks in advance!  

 
brandonR6 brandonR6
Enthusiast | Posts: 254 | Joined: 04/06
Posted: 03/07/07
06:34 PM

Okay, I don't have a set of these but I can tell you this. A one piece suit is a pain the a$$ to get in to. If you haven't tried it before you're in for a workout. I'm about your size maybe a little heavier. But I suggest anything two piece. I have Teknic Chicanes and they are very comfortable. I have been an alpinestars guy for a while but these were a great deal. Anyway, I can't answer on that specific suit. but I would bet it's no fun to put on.    

 
stevo stevo
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 03/07
Posted: 03/09/07
09:24 PM

I can report on some of your questions. I'm not your size (I'm 5'7 154lbs) but I recently bought that suit (size 48, black). I'm just getting back to riding after 7 years; before that I had a Honda Shadow, and now have a Honda 600 F4i, so this is my first sportbike and suit of any kind.

The quality appears to be excellent; everything seems well made, with no frayed threads or ragged edge cuts on the leather (something I couldn't say for some Joe Rocket jackets I saw).

The fit is good and snug, but I knew the next size up would be too big and they say these things stretch and break in a bit over time.

I find it comfortable when you are in position on the bike which is of course what it is made for. When I'm on the bike the material fit is what I call "neutral"- nothing is pulling, tugging, or gapping anywhere. This is true of about any position on the bike- you don't have to be super-tucked of something like that. But your arms need to be bent at the elbows, not straight.

I went on my first ride with it today, the first day it's been above 50F since I bought the bike. The ventilation is good- the non-leather fabric breathes well. This material is on the inside of the arms and legs. It was 60F and I certainly wasn't getting hot; by the time I came home is was 56F and I was starting to get a bit chilly. I had a UA heat-gear t-shirt on though, not long-sleeve.

With the suit and the boots, I felt like my lower legs were pretty well encapsulated. It's not an area where you can have much unprotected space. I'm guessing that's where I might get hot first.

The back protector was comfortable; I could tell it was there, but it was just an even, gentle pressure down the center of my back. Felt protected.

The only thing I don't love about the suit is the metal snap at the top of the back protector tends to pop loose when putting the suit on. A plastic clip would be better.

And yes, the suit is difficult to put on.  And take off.

Like I said, this is new for me so I haven't worn anything to really compare it to, but from what I've experienced with it so far, I'd highly recommend it.  

 

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