1st impression on 1 piece leather suit - Page 2

rs250slowpoke · 06-23-2007, 09:29 PM

I too have a Frank Thomas suit and the first half dozen times I wore it I thought my knees were going to be in a world of pain.

I just started wearing the suit everytime I rode. Even if it was a short sprint in the canyons or on the freeway. Anytime I was riding I wore that suit so that it would break in.

Underarmor will make a huge difference.

In regards to the knee thing, I found that once you leave the stop light, pull the leg of the suit (grab at the knees) up a bit. This frees up some of the fabric so that its not so tight around your legs. You'll notice that some of the suit comes free from the inside of the boot, but its a relief when you can rest your legs comfortably on the rearsets.

EAST-LOS · 06-23-2007, 10:00 PM

get some custom leathers, closer to NJK Leathers; I got mine from Kelcey this wednesday great fit no break in cuzz it just feel right

CBR600RRider01 · 06-24-2007, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Draconius

I am BRAND NEW to race suits so I don't know if this is normal and will just "stretch" out to fit my frame or not. The girl at the store said that it was like a perfect fit.

Please help me out.

My new suit was a bit tight in the crotch area, But after watching a few Jessie Jane vids around the house it fits perfect

SolidForce · 06-24-2007, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBR600RRider01

My new suit was a bit tight in the crotch area, But after watching a few Jessie Jane vids around the house it fits perfect

I

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-SF

Fred S · 06-24-2007, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBR600RRider01

My new suit was a bit tight in the crotch area, But after watching a few Jessie Jane vids around the house it fits perfect

I'm going to post this quote in your For Sale ad if you ever sell this suit. hahaha

P&A Man · 06-25-2007, 04:17 PM

We stuff people into 1 pc leathers here at my shop. The suit should "pull" you down a bit when standing straight. The suit will aslo break in a little. I believe what you are really looking for is a suit that fits perfect in a "race" position when sitting on the bike.

Just my .02

Late...

Cyanide41 · 06-29-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SAEID

Don't Forget To Demagnetize Your Suit!!!!

Demagnetization is a MUST!!

Puerto Rican on your back is not needed.

lovinmyf4i · 06-29-2007, 10:10 AM

Lol, you guys crack me up.

Yeah it will break in eventually and you'll feel very comfy in it. I slept in mine a couple nights to help break it in.

I've heard people have success with taking a shower while wearing the suit, then wear it around for a while. Same concept as sweating in it without the BO.

Just don't use any HEAT to dry it!!!

Cyanide41 · 06-29-2007, 10:36 AM

Best way to break it in is to go on a long ride. Repeat.

Draconius · 06-29-2007, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyanide41

Best way to break it in is to go on a long ride. Repeat.

When I went on the long ride last weekend it felt 100x better at the end of the ride than at the beginning. This sunday will only make it better.

And Chip, I went to rocket to check out the 675. Feels VERY different from the f4i. The guys in there were not nice though.

06-23-2007, 10:00 PM	#12
EAST-LOS Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 91 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (10)	get some custom leathers, closer to NJK Leathers; I got mine from Kelcey this wednesday great fit no break in cuzz it just feel right Last edited by EAST-LOS : 06-24-2007 at 10:07 AM.

06-29-2007, 10:10 AM	#18
lovinmyf4i Club Racer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Bikes: '07 Triumph Daytona 675; '01 Yamaha R6 (track bike) Age: 26 Posts: 2,245 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 5 (58)	Lol, you guys crack me up. Yeah it will break in eventually and you'll feel very comfy in it. I slept in mine a couple nights to help break it in. I've heard people have success with taking a shower while wearing the suit, then wear it around for a while. Same concept as sweating in it without the BO. Just don't use any HEAT to dry it!!! __________________ *-Chip* "Word to your momz, I came to drop bombz" '07 Triumph Daytona 675 (street) - '01 Yamaha R6 (track)

06-29-2007, 10:36 AM	#19
Cyanide41 Know It All Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 464 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (20)	Best way to break it in is to go on a long ride. Repeat. __________________ ..::JAMES::..

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06-23-2007, 09:29 PM	#11
rs250slowpoke Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 30 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 0 (10)	I too have a Frank Thomas suit and the first half dozen times I wore it I thought my knees were going to be in a world of pain. I just started wearing the suit everytime I rode. Even if it was a short sprint in the canyons or on the freeway. Anytime I was riding I wore that suit so that it would break in. Underarmor will make a huge difference. In regards to the knee thing, I found that once you leave the stop light, pull the leg of the suit (grab at the knees) up a bit. This frees up some of the fabric so that its not so tight around your legs. You'll notice that some of the suit comes free from the inside of the boot, but its a relief when you can rest your legs comfortably on the rearsets.

06-25-2007, 04:17 PM	#16
P&A Man Spammer Join Date: Jun 2007 Bikes: 2006 black ZX10R Posts: 16 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 0 (10)	We stuff people into 1 pc leathers here at my shop. The suit should "pull" you down a bit when standing straight. The suit will aslo break in a little. I believe what you are really looking for is a suit that fits perfect in a "race" position when sitting on the bike. Just my .02 Late...