Opinions on "Bionic" gear for street duty

BYRDMAN · 06-14-2011, 02:32 PM

In my quest to look more like a strom trooper on my motard Im thinkin of getting this...that and its scorching outside

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...m=EVS_G5NC-S_G

Whats your opinions on wearing this on the street. It would be used to and from work (25miles each way on I-45) and on hooligan street/dirt rides.

You think it would hold up in a concrete fall/slide? To me it seems like it would take an impact and slide pretty well like "body sliders" for lack of a better term

Also gonna pick up this Helmet

http://www.flyracing.com/moto/race-w...trekker-helmet

Oh and compare the jacket to a cheap $99 Frank Thomas mesh jacket im wearing now in this heat....

bumblebee · 06-14-2011, 02:35 PM

My opinion is it leaves too much skin exposed. Sure there's armor on the big pointy areas (elbows, shoulders, etc.) but lots of skin protected by a T-shirt doesn't seem like a good idea.
One thing I like to point out is..

When it's 95deg and 90% humidity you could ride NAKED and still be hot. Better to cool off when you get there than spend a couple weeks getting skin grafts, then healing for 6 months.

witchdoctor575 · 06-14-2011, 02:39 PM

true there is a lot of skin exposed, BUT. the skin that is exposed is not necessarily points that would easily be in contact with pavement. Looks to me that most of the key/vital areas are protected. I dig the helmet, reminds me of master chief on Halo,lol.

BYRDMAN · 06-14-2011, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bumblebee

My opinion is it leaves too much skin exposed. Sure there's armor on the big pointy areas (elbows, shoulders, etc.) but lots of skin protected by a T-shirt doesn't seem like a good idea.
One thing I like to point out is..

When it's 95deg and 90% humidity you could ride NAKED and still be hot. Better to cool off when you get there than spend a couple weeks getting skin grafts, then healing for 6 months.

I see what your saying but my thinking is with this guy below

I wouldnt wanna find out the truth though

Quote:

Originally Posted by witchdoctor575

true there is a lot of skin exposed, BUT. the skin that is exposed is not necessarily points that would easily be in contact with pavement. Looks to me that most of the key/vital areas are protected. I dig the helmet, reminds me of master chief on Halo,lol.

Thats my kind of thinking really.....And Im comparing this to my lamo Frank Thomas Mesh jacket thats kind of loose and would prbably just come right off my body anyway

cychotic · 06-14-2011, 02:48 PM

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hotnanas · 06-14-2011, 02:49 PM

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bumblebee · 06-14-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cychotic

I don't see any skin exposed... Am I looking at the same armor? It has mesh on everywhere other than the protective pads...

I don't think that's mesh, I believe the model/mannequin has a long sleeved shirt under the armor.

BYRDMAN · 06-14-2011, 02:52 PM

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hotnanas · 06-14-2011, 02:53 PM

that shirt comes with the armor.

holds up great. usually under a jersey. when i crashed the other day it was in just that. it held up excellent.

BYRDMAN · 06-14-2011, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bumblebee

I don't think that's mesh, I believe the model/mannequin has a long sleeved shirt under the armor.

Yea its mesh...almost like a sweat whicking jersey mesh material

cychotic · 06-14-2011, 02:55 PM

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bumblebee · 06-14-2011, 02:55 PM

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hotnanas · 06-14-2011, 02:56 PM

what if i were trying to pat my head and rub my belly in a circle?

witchdoctor575 · 06-14-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hotnanas

what if i were trying to pat my head and rub my belly in a circle?

you'd fall over because of centrifical gravity..... duh!!!

bumblebee · 06-14-2011, 02:57 PM

Then your would be exposed and Azylum would be in the picture... in a bad way.

bumblebee · 06-14-2011, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BYRDMAN

Yea its mesh...almost like a sweat whicking jersey mesh material

I stand corrected but the point remains, it leaves a lot of skin available for concrete removal.
It's not a bad choice, I'm just giving my humble opinion.

BYRDMAN · 06-14-2011, 03:00 PM

I see truth in all your opinions

even the last few posts

bumblebee · 06-14-2011, 04:05 PM

One of the things I posted was fact, the rest were just opinions.

spartandude · 06-15-2011, 10:42 AM

Before you read my opinion on the OPs suggestion I should say that I wear Olympia motorsports AST-2 (eye violating atomic yellow) and ranger over pants whenever I ride.

As for the impact rigs; the primary survivability problems of most incidents is usually blunt force trauma or hyper extension (primarily of the neck). Impact rigs will reduce the felt loads on the body and reduce permanent debilitating injuries. Although road rash will be the most painful experience you may ever enjoy it is not usually life threatening. If the impact rig is held in place only by the mesh jersey it's junk for the street. If it has its own harness that is not made from flimsy mesh then It could keep you alive in an unfortunate incident.

Still if we were really concerned with safety we would never leave the house.

My .02c? Man up and take the heat with some real gear. Armor plus abrasion resistance. I do agree that it would look cool; well unless you have the body of tron man.

hotnanas · 06-15-2011, 04:02 PM

btw, that's a really good price on that G5...I was just looking up dealer cost for this, and this is below normal dealer cost.

06-14-2011, 02:32 PM	#1
BYRDMAN WX MAN Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston Feedback Rating: (8) Posts: 9,555 Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2007 KTM 300 XC smoker 2008 KTM 250 XC-F	Opinions on "Bionic" gear for street duty In my quest to look more like a strom trooper on my motard Im thinkin of getting this...that and its scorching outside http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...m=EVS_G5NC-S_G Whats your opinions on wearing this on the street. It would be used to and from work (25miles each way on I-45) and on hooligan street/dirt rides. You think it would hold up in a concrete fall/slide? To me it seems like it would take an impact and slide pretty well like "body sliders" for lack of a better term Also gonna pick up this Helmet http://www.flyracing.com/moto/race-w...trekker-helmet Oh and compare the jacket to a cheap $99 Frank Thomas mesh jacket im wearing now in this heat....
	__________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher, because its in English, thank a soldier" AMERICAN MADE WITH MEXICAN PARTS

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06-14-2011, 02:35 PM	#2
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BYRDMAN WX MAN Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston Feedback Rating: (8) Posts: 9,555 Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2007 KTM 300 XC smoker 2008 KTM 250 XC-F	..
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06-14-2011, 02:39 PM	#3
witchdoctor575 certified shutterbug Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alvin Feedback Rating: (11) Posts: 23,552 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 2 Bike(s): 07 triumph D675(sold) 05 busa LE (sold) 03 rc51 (sold) 99 superhawk (wrecked) 01 shadow 1100 (sold)	true there is a lot of skin exposed, BUT. the skin that is exposed is not necessarily points that would easily be in contact with pavement. Looks to me that most of the key/vital areas are protected. I dig the helmet, reminds me of master chief on Halo,lol.

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06-14-2011, 02:53 PM	#9
hotnanas i rock knobbies Join Date: Sep 2005 Feedback Rating: (4) Posts: 8,881 Experience: 10+ years	that shirt comes with the armor. holds up great. usually under a jersey. when i crashed the other day it was in just that. it held up excellent.

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06-14-2011, 02:56 PM	#13
hotnanas i rock knobbies Join Date: Sep 2005 Feedback Rating: (4) Posts: 8,881 Experience: 10+ years	what if i were trying to pat my head and rub my belly in a circle?

06-14-2011, 02:57 PM	#15
bumblebee Yeah I'm flippin' YOU off Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland Feedback Rating: (3) Posts: 13,883 Bike(s): '74 Suzuki GT380 '82 XS650 StreetTracker '17 Triumph Thruxton R '83 Yamaha Seca 900	Then your would be exposed and Azylum would be in the picture... in a bad way.
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06-14-2011, 03:00 PM	#17
BYRDMAN WX MAN Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston Feedback Rating: (8) Posts: 9,555 Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2018 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2007 KTM 300 XC smoker 2008 KTM 250 XC-F	I see truth in all your opinions even the last few posts
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06-14-2011, 04:05 PM	#18
bumblebee Yeah I'm flippin' YOU off Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland Feedback Rating: (3) Posts: 13,883 Bike(s): '74 Suzuki GT380 '82 XS650 StreetTracker '17 Triumph Thruxton R '83 Yamaha Seca 900	One of the things I posted was fact, the rest were just opinions.
	__________________ Asphalt is for racing... dirt is for growing potatoes. - J. Diester When seconds count... the police are only minutes away. Grow up and be a productive member of society already. Bevo- "I lack skillz"

06-15-2011, 10:42 AM	#19
spartandude Custom User Title Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere near houston, ish. Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 1,947 Experience: 4 years Bike(s): 750 honda shadow spirit	Before you read my opinion on the OPs suggestion I should say that I wear Olympia motorsports AST-2 (eye violating atomic yellow) and ranger over pants whenever I ride. As for the impact rigs; the primary survivability problems of most incidents is usually blunt force trauma or hyper extension (primarily of the neck). Impact rigs will reduce the felt loads on the body and reduce permanent debilitating injuries. Although road rash will be the most painful experience you may ever enjoy it is not usually life threatening. If the impact rig is held in place only by the mesh jersey it's junk for the street. If it has its own harness that is not made from flimsy mesh then It could keep you alive in an unfortunate incident. Still if we were really concerned with safety we would never leave the house. My .02c? Man up and take the heat with some real gear. Armor plus abrasion resistance. I do agree that it would look cool; well unless you have the body of tron man.

06-15-2011, 04:02 PM	#20
hotnanas i rock knobbies Join Date: Sep 2005 Feedback Rating: (4) Posts: 8,881 Experience: 10+ years	btw, that's a really good price on that G5...I was just looking up dealer cost for this, and this is below normal dealer cost.