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[ST] Body Armour
Here you go. Both fashionable and functional...for riding in Iraq. I may
have misinterpreted though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stiletto-bullet-proof-vest-Body-Armor_W0QQitemZ5627741070QQcategoryZ102537QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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> 1. Re: A decent armoured jacket. (Jeremy Witt)
> 2. Re: Tank Locker (Bil Swartz)
> 3. Re: A decent armoured jacket. (Marc Van Est)
> 4. Re: A decent armoured jacket. (Baysinger, Jeffrey S (Jeff))
> 5. Re: A decent armoured jacket. (Emile Nossin)
> 6. Back on the ride!!! (Matt Heyer)
> 7. Re: Back on the ride!!! (Bil Swartz)
> 8. Re: Tank Locker (thfwsf@xxxxxxx)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 08:41:29 -0400
> From: "Jeremy Witt" <jeremyw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [ST] A decent armoured jacket.
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> http://www.vansonleathers.com/ These guys make some good stuff, kind
> of expensive and I'm betting shipping costs would be fun to OZ. You
> have to click around, but they have colors.
>
> Jeremy Witt
> Field Engineer
> Corrugated Networking Services Inc.
> Office: 603-703-0365
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> BrettWilson21@xxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 6:27 AM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [ST] A decent armoured jacket.
>
> I find myself in need of the collective experience of The liST.
>
> My much loved and well worn Dririder armoured all weather jacket is not
> long
> for this world. Its protected me from one get off, the velcro is falling
> off,
> the zippers are breaking and its no longer waterproof.
>
> I have been looking for what seems like ages but it seems that top of
> the
> line armoured jackets are only available in silver/grey or black.
>
> As we are coming into summer in the land of Oz, black is totally out of
> the
> question. And as I now have a silver bike, grey/silver is not good
> either.
>
> Is anyone able to point me in the direction of a good jacket maker?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Brett
> Sydney.
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:32:19 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Bil Swartz <bil@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [ST] Tank Locker
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> On Mon, 24 Oct 2005, Matt Heyer wrote:
>
> -Anyone have any other suggestions for tank bags (I like the Triumph, but
> the
> -non-standard shaped map holder leaves me desiring something better...).
> Any
> -suggestions are welcome.
>
> I've used RKA tanks bags for a number of years now. No strange shapes,
> nicely
> rectangular. A riding bud has the tank locker on his FJR, works nice but
> shaped a little strange and too small to hold my "kitchen sink".
>
> --
>
> ._O_. '03 Sprint ST
> -Bil- /_\o/_\ '98 Thunderbird Sport /~\
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:47:58 +0200
> From: "Marc Van Est" <MarcVE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [ST] A decent armoured jacket.
> To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> try the BMW places- their 'airflo' jacket also comes in tan and yellow,
> its very popular here because its well armoured but still cool.
>
> I have a black MQP cordura jacket I wear when its too hot for my leathers,
> and it still gets pretty warm.
>
> I was interested in that water vapour thing that someone posted here, but
> I've deleted the posting - anyone remember ?
>
>
> cheers
>
> Marc
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
> BrettWilson21@xxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 12:27 PM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [ST] A decent armoured jacket.
>
>
> I find myself in need of the collective experience of The liST.
>
> My much loved and well worn Dririder armoured all weather jacket is not
> long
> for this world. Its protected me from one get off, the velcro is falling
> off,
> the zippers are breaking and its no longer waterproof.
>
> I have been looking for what seems like ages but it seems that top of the
> line armoured jackets are only available in silver/grey or black.
>
> As we are coming into summer in the land of Oz, black is totally out of
> the
> question. And as I now have a silver bike, grey/silver is not good either.
>
> Is anyone able to point me in the direction of a good jacket maker?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Brett
> Sydney.
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 07:38:18 -0600
> From: "Baysinger, Jeffrey S (Jeff)" <jbaysinger@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [ST] A decent armoured jacket.
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> I've been really happy with my Hein Gericke gear, some of it branded
> FirstGear. Excellent weather protection, really good venting, and very
> durable. Some of the designs are a bit flashy for my taste, but I
> managed to find a few low-key designs that suit my taste well enough.
> I've got a MeshTex jacket for the summer and a Diablo LeatherTex jacket
> for the cooler months. I think I'm going to get one of the Urban Warrior
> jackets. Really super cool jacket, mostly mesh, but with zip out liners
> for insulation and weatherproofing.
>
> Someone already pointed out Vanson. I'd also like to point out
> Aerostitch, AGV, and Alpinestars. All make really good gear.
>
> - Jeff in CO
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Is anyone able to point me in the direction of a good jacket maker?
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:02:32 +0200
> From: "Emile Nossin" <Emile@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [ST] A decent armoured jacket.
> To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Rukka has the best stuff for all weather jackets and pants www.rukka.com .
> It doesn't seem like they sell it in Aussieland though...
> Rukka nearly always comes out first in the all weather test I've read.
> Expensive, but durable and with 5 years warranty. Usual colors are black,
> grey,
> red and blue. Here a US test for regular all wx jackets:
> http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/model_eval/Feb04product_comparison_Part3.pdf
> In Motorrad 13/04 (German magazine) the BMW Airflow II came out last with
> 61 from 100 points, the Rukka Airpower won the test with 93 points. For
> the BMW only the finish was very good, but the comfort and fitting was
> pretty bad (in comparison):
> http://www.rukka.com/lfashion/rukka/rukkafiles.nsf/pvid/20041230171817133/$file/apr3_motorrad_13_04.jpg
> Protection is the best, in this comparison almost as good as leather, BMW
> does
> pretty bad in the material strength here:
> http://www.rukka.com/lfashion/rukka/rukkafiles.nsf/pvid/2004123017458946/$file/armax_mrs_jan_feb05.jpg
> (see table, indicating how much was worn, Schwabenleder is leather)
> With these all wx jackets the BMW streetguard 2 gets just a few points
> more though, mainly because the protectors proofed slightly stronger:
> http://www.rukka.com/lfashion/rukka/rukkafiles.nsf/pvid/20059693753559/$file/rukka_armax_motorrad_1905.jpg
>
> Emile
> www.piloot.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Marc Van Est
> Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 13:48
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ST] A decent armoured jacket.
>
>
> try the BMW places- their 'airflo' jacket also comes in tan and yellow,
> its very popular here because its well armoured but still
> cool.
>
> I have a black MQP cordura jacket I wear when its too hot for my leathers,
> and it still gets pretty warm.
>
> I was interested in that water vapour thing that someone posted here, but
> I've deleted the posting - anyone remember ?
>
>
> cheers
>
> Marc
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
> BrettWilson21@xxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 12:27 PM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [ST] A decent armoured jacket.
>
>
> I find myself in need of the collective experience of The liST.
>
> My much loved and well worn Dririder armoured all weather jacket is not
> long
> for this world. Its protected me from one get off, the velcro is falling
> off,
> the zippers are breaking and its no longer waterproof.
>
> I have been looking for what seems like ages but it seems that top of the
> line armoured jackets are only available in silver/grey or black.
>
> As we are coming into summer in the land of Oz, black is totally out of
> the
> question. And as I now have a silver bike, grey/silver is not good either.
>
> Is anyone able to point me in the direction of a good jacket maker?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Brett
> Sydney.
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:52:08 -0400
> From: Matt Heyer <mattheyer@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [ST] Back on the ride!!!
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> For those of you who know that:
> 1- I contribute somewhat regularly here, and
> 2- have been a little more active (especially with some questions) as of
> late, and
> 3- remember that I sold my BRG 2001 Sprint ST last June (I sold a number
> of
> the extra parts to members of the list)
> ...well I got myself another ST!!
> Picked up a 2000 Black ST with 8000 miles, hard bags, heated grips,
> luggage
> rack, Sargent seat, race-teched front-end, genmar risers, Scott Chain
> Oiler,
> Sky King mirror extenders, rear-hugger, tank pad, direct shifter, Triumph
> off-road muffler, Triumph service manual (and stock grab bar, seat,
> shifter
> and exhaust thrown in) all for $4750. A deal that I could not pass up. The
> bike appears to be in great condition (paint is very glossy), and I had to
> run it about 135 miles to get home on it - and it ran great (48.3 mpg with
> off-road mapping on all highway).
> Anyway, here's to realizing that I should have never gotten rid of my 2001
> (but I do like the black better actually...).
> Matt Heyer
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:23:47 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Bil Swartz <bil@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [ST] Back on the ride!!!
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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>
> On Tue, 25 Oct 2005, Matt Heyer wrote:
>
> - Picked up a 2000 Black ST with 8000 miles, hard bags, heated grips,
> luggage
>
> Wow, what a sweet deal Matt. Welcome back!
>
> --
>
> ._O_. '03 Sprint ST
> -Bil- /_\o/_\ '98 Thunderbird Sport /~\
> "No I don't want a pickle..." /H\ '98 VFR800FI -hers ASCII \ /
> Against
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:59:33 -0400
> From: thfwsf@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ST] Tank Locker
> To: st@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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>
> Matt,
>
> I have the tank locker on my ST and I'm very happy with it. Actually, I
> use it on my daily commute into DC so if you are in the area, I could
> probably ride over during lunch and show it to you. I work at the
> Pentagon City area.
>
> I now have over 20k miles with it.
>
> it is not waterproof. I drove my Red ST up to NH Laconia the very rainy
> weekend October 21 to 23. Itdid leak, but after 18 hours of road time, of
> which 14 was in the rain, I can't really complain. It keeps the water out
> on a short jaunt. However, I have the textile version, not the other one.
>
> It fits an a full sheet of paper across the top of the bag, but it doesn't
> lengthwise. I just fold up the corners and insert the paper...
>
> Tom Fraser
>
>
> *******************
>
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 16:19:48 -0400
> From: Matt Heyer <mattheyer@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [ST] Tank Locker
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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>
> Anyone using the Tank Locker for a tank bag? Anyone have any pics of it on
> their bike, as well as any comments on it? It's about the same price as
> Triumph's tank bag, and it appears like it would look better when the bag
> is
> not on (i.e. not having the black harness left behind)? Is it waterproof?
> Can it actually hold a piece of paper (where the Triumph's funny shaped
> map
> window makes you fold things funny)? All comments (about the tankbag...)
> appreciated!
> Matt Heyer
>
>
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