Icon Ftw!!!

[vabarber2]

Went splurging today!! I picked up the Icon Death From Above helmet and am looking at the new airframe as soon as I pick a color! Figured I'd share the guys I go through with yall! They're great, I've ordered most of my gear through them and the prices and speed of delivery are good as well.

http://stores.ebay.com/Whatever-U-Ride-Apparel-and-Parts_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ0QQftidZ2QQtZkm

[Amber Lamps]

Yep,I have to say that the Icon helmets are definitely going in the right direction! I'm thinking about that seventh seal Airframe helmet even tho' I should be getting my Akuma next week. I like that seventh seal jacket too except I'm not a huge fan of red. I also like the Automag/Suzuki in white but I have four white jackets now.....:idk: Oh well,at least I got new frame sliders for my baby. The dealer here was costing out the Suzuki frame slider kit for $40 so I bought a set even tho' they're similar to the Vortex and Harris ones I have now. Hmmm maybe I will get the Automag and the blue Suzuki Airframe helmet. Hmmmmm....

[Dave]

damn! nice prices! im still really into that airframe claymore but im not sure its worth all that much more over the rubatone. decisions decisions

[fatburg]

damn good prices. For some reason I have dug the Death from above lid since it came out. But man there are a lot of good solid helmets out there right now.

[Mule]

i agree with Fatburg....

while i've been huge fan of the ICON line and their styling, i'm now looking at functionality more.

One of these days i'm going to get out and try a few of these Shoeis and Scorpions and maybe a Suomy...

[Beefcake Morris]

I love the death from above lid. I want one so bad.

[OneSickPsycho]

Flashy helmets like that make me want to vomit... Icon Decay on the other hand... Money.

[marko138]

I actually like the design. However, I'd never buy it. Suomy is too solid to pass up for an Icon.

[azoomm]

I actually like the design. However, I'd never buy it. Suomy is too solid to pass up for an Icon.

YAY!!

By the way, does ICON make their own lids, or are they re-branded like the Joe Rocket helmets?

[neebelung]

YAY!!

By the way, does ICON make their own lids, or are they re-branded like the Joe Rocket helmets?

As far as I know, HJC makes Icon's lids.

[Rider]

Icon is better than no gear obviously, but hey it's your money.....

[Amber Lamps]

As far as I know, HJC makes Icon's lids.

I think you might be right. The only difference is that Icon designs their own lids,JR uses existing HJC designs and puts their stickers/vents on them.

[Amber Lamps]

Icon is better than no gear obviously, but hey it's your money.....

I will never understand the Icon hate around here. Icon passes all of the same DOT,Snell, and/or ECU specifications that any other company does... The Motorcyclist helmet test helped me realize that when they proclaimed that a $75 AFX helmet was the safest helmet made. I used to ALWAYS buy Arai,I thought I was paying for extra head protection. Now I'd rather be able to buy two or three Scorpion,Icon,HJC,Akuma,Sparx,etc helmts instead of one Arai. Just my opinion of course.

[Rider]

I will never understand the Icon hate around here. Icon passes all of the same DOT,Snell, and/or ECU specifications that any other company does... The Motorcyclist helmet test helped me realize that when they proclaimed that a $75 AFX helmet was the safest helmet made. I used to ALWAYS buy Arai,I thought I was paying for extra head protection. Now I'd rather be able to buy two or three Scorpion,Icon,HJC,Akuma,Sparx,etc helmts instead of one Arai. Just my opinion of course.

I am by no means a gear snob, I just don't like Icon gear.. The Akuma helmets are sweet and I'd rock one, but you will never catch me in Icon gear. Oh and it doesn't help that their #1 spokesperson is a complete tool bag(Jason Britton). For me its the designs that Icon comes out with, Not my style at all. Even if they were rated the best in protection I still wouldn't own their gear...

[Amber Lamps]

I am by no means a gear snob, I just don't like Icon gear.. The Akuma helmets are sweet and I'd rock one, but you will never catch me in Icon gear. Oh and it doesn't help that their #1 spokesperson is a complete tool bag(Jason Britton). For me its the designs that Icon comes out with, Not my style at all. Even if they were rated the best in protection I still wouldn't own their gear...

Fair enough. Hey wait a minute,what do you have against Jason? I've met him a few times before he was "famous" and he was a really nice guy. He even went out with a few of us and helped us with our technique,etc. I saw him in Daytona last year but he was busy and I didn't get a chance to talk to him. Oh no what has he done....

[Dave]

Fair enough. Hey wait a minute,what do you have against Jason? I've met him a few times before he was "famous" and he was a really nice guy. He even went out with a few of us and helped us with our technique,etc. I saw him in Daytona last year but he was busy and I didn't get a chance to talk to him. Oh no what has he done....

FWIW a couple of my friends met him in philly when he was filming an ep of superbikes and said hes cool as shit

[Rider]

Fair enough. Hey wait a minute,what do you have against Jason? I've met him a few times before he was "famous" and he was a really nice guy. He even went out with a few of us and helped us with our technique,etc. I saw him in Daytona last year but he was busy and I didn't get a chance to talk to him. Oh no what has he done....

I think he gives legit SB riders a bad name. If somebody who doesn't ride bikes watches 1 episode of Superbikes, they are going to assume ALL SB rider are just as squidly. We don't need more negative attention that what we already have.

[Amber Lamps]

FWIW a couple of my friends met him in philly when he was filming an ep of superbikes and said hes cool as shit

Yea,he's always been super nice to me and my friends. I have an anolog pic of him doing a slow speed stand up wheelie on my 'Busa. I don't doubt that it's possible that he's done something to piss people off. He definitely loves to clown!

[Amber Lamps]

I think he gives legit SB riders a bad name. If somebody who doesn't ride bikes watches 1 episode of Superbikes, they are going to assume ALL SB rider are just as squidly. We don't need more negative attention that what we already have.

Oh no! Not the "your actions give every member of my perceived group a bad name" thing again! Didn't we just do this with Maygin? Oh well,you certainly are allowed your viewpoint my friend. I'm not sure anyone would watch a show about a bunch of middle aged white guys,in full race leathers and gear,riding sportbikes around at 5 miles below the posted speed limit,tho'...

[Rider]

Oh no! Not the "your actions give every member of my perceived group a bad name" thing again! Didn't we just do this with Maygin? Oh well,you certainly are allowed your viewpoint my friend. I'm not sure anyone would watch a show about a bunch of middle aged white guys,in full race leathers and gear,riding sportbikes around at 5 miles below the posted speed limit,tho'...

You're right, a show about the kind of riding I do would be very boring to the masses. Oh and BTW, I rarely ride UNDER the speed limit. Even my wife, who knows nothing about sportbikes or the community for that matter thinks he's a dido. The large part of that show talks about stunting, bike nights and 180 clubs and shit... A handful of guys riding through the twisties at 20-30mph over the speed limit would be boring as hell I'm sure. Thats why they don't make a show about that.

[neebelung]

FWIW a couple of my friends met him in philly when he was filming an ep of superbikes and said hes cool as shit

:werd: We met him twice down in Daytona over bike week. Actually seems like a really nice guy. AND... much as I hate to say it, this week's episode of Superbikes kinda gives ya a different view of him. I really kinda have a new respect for him. :shrug:

[vabarber2]

Flashy helmets like that make me want to vomit... Icon Decay on the other hand... Money.
Yeah, I almost got the decay, its still on my hit list.

damn! nice prices! im still really into that airframe claymore but im not sure its worth all that much more over the rubatone. decisions decisions
Yeah, thats why these guys are my first choice on riding gear! Now I'm trying to figure out what pants to get, I know I'm going to stick with Icon so its something I can wear all day while off the bike, but there are to many choices.

[Amber Lamps]

You're right, a show about the kind of riding I do would be very boring to the masses. Oh and BTW, I rarely ride UNDER the speed limit. Even my wife, who knows nothing about sportbikes or the community for that matter thinks he's a dido. The large part of that show talks about stunting, bike nights and 180 clubs and shit... A handful of guys riding through the twisties at 20-30mph over the speed limit would be boring as hell I'm sure. Thats why they don't make a show about that.

Ya it's a lifestyle show,like those Harley shows. It's not a how to be a good rider show or anything. He goes around and does spots about what real bikers are doing. Wether you think it's a positive or negative representation of "us" as a group doesn't matter. It's reality my friend,like it or not. He doesn't manufacture these groups, you know. Heck,he did spot about ice racers,he's done spots from track days,he's ridden with guys canyon carving in Cali,he's hosted a benefit for a guy who lost his leg,etc. He's well spoken,always respectful to whoever he meets and he's obviously a huge devotee of motorcycling in all of it's forms. I don't know but once again I respect your right to your opinion.

[Phenix_Rider]

Britton himself seems ok- he wears gear and promotes "safe" stunting. The numbers aren't any one person's fault. Stations air what sells. If it happens to be morons doing wheelies on the interstate, or tasseled harley guys, that's what goes on the tube. Gotta say though, when they show the cops interacting with riders- not just arresting them- it's really cool. Somebody needs to post up the ice racing episode too!

[jalaan1]

i'm very pleased with the Icon gear i have.

my next lid will be a Scorpion tho, only 'cause i want to try something
else and have heard great things about the brand.
and for the money, hey.....................

[ceo012384]

Icon FTL!

[marko138]

Icon FTL!
Yes sir.

[Mr Lefty]

I don't think Icon is bad... but I just don't like their styles... :2cents:

[6doublefive321]

When I see flashy Icon gear, I immediately think squid. Functionally, I'm sure their gear is worth the price. I'm like Ebbs, just not my style.

[Dave]

:werd: We met him twice down in Daytona over bike week. Actually seems like a really nice guy. AND... much as I hate to say it, this week's episode of Superbikes kinda gives ya a different view of him. I really kinda have a new respect for him. :shrug:

neebs, was that the one where he went to his daughters school? pretty good.

Yeah, I almost got the decay, its still on my hit list.


Yeah, thats why these guys are my first choice on riding gear! Now I'm trying to figure out what pants to get, I know I'm going to stick with Icon so its something I can wear all day while off the bike, but there are to many choices.

i have the recon pants, extra comfy but the cut is a little tight so dont expect to carry much in the pockets. vented crotch is friggin awesome FTW

When I see flashy Icon gear, I immediately think squid. Functionally, I'm sure their gear is worth the price. I'm like Ebbs, just not my style.

riiight, isint ALL sportbike related gear flashy in some manner? just like cruiser gear makes you look like you live under an overpass?

[Mr Lefty]

riiight, isint ALL sportbike related gear flashy in some manner? just like cruiser gear makes you look like you live under an overpass?

not all sportbike stuff is flashy... most are vibrantly colored but, I think (other than helmets) Icon is by far the most decorative gear. Like I said... just not my style.

[Dave]

nice review,

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/icon-helmets/icon-airframe/

[Dave]

and a pretty sweet ad,

GHoW2QH1SjM

what the eff happened to the vabshack?

[Cutty72]

And now Kawi is the new official squid bike.
Jason has dropped the zukes for the Kawi's for '08 and beyond.

[Rider]

And now Kawi is the new official squid bike.
Jason has dropped the zukes for the Kawi's for '08 and beyond.

Got a link to this news?

[marko138]

And now Kawi is the new official squid bike.
Jason has dropped the zukes for the Kawi's for '08 and beyond.
Quick, VAbarber, sell that Zuk and buy a Kawi.

[Cutty72]

Got a link to this news?

It was on an episode of Superbikes last week.

[Rider]

It was on an episode of Superbikes last week.

I cant see that motherfucker on a ZX-10 unless he plans on doing some legit riding.

[Cutty72]

No Limit website is underconstruction so I can't check further... sorry

I cant see that motherfucker on a ZX-10 unless he plans on doing some legit riding.

ZX-6R
Even stunting it in Kawi Green

[Dave]

thanks for the link vabs! i just scored a new lid for about $90 below msrp!

[6doublefive321]

Exhibit A: Icon

http://www.indysuperbikes.com/Images2/icon/icon-jack.jpg

Exhibit B: Joe Rocket

http://www.motorhelmets.com/pics-products/hotsales/hotsales-joe-rocket-street-jacket-2005-men-phoenix-3.jpg

See any difference?

[Cutty72]

flames

and one is leather, the other mesh

[Mr Lefty]

he's pointing out that Icon is more flashy than the Joe Rocket

[Cutty72]

he's pointing out that Icon is more flashy than the Joe Rocket

yeah... that woulda been the "flames" part.

[Smittie61984]

How does Icon gear hold up in crashes(Wether track or street)? That's what I'm more concerned about. I want something where I hit the ground nothing but my leathers will touch the ground. Torn stitching is not what I want in a crash. I've heard some say Icon has been known to do that.

I have Teknic gear now and kind of stumbled into it. I got a leather Teknic jacket from a buddy for $30 that is heavily padded and perfurated. Then got the Teknic Chicane leather pants for $150. Even though I've only been in sportbikes for a short while I heard nothing but Good from Teknic so I've stuck with them and probably will be a Teknic person for life.

I tried on Dainese but those legs are obvioulsy made for some skinny Italian ass. Not fat American Ass.

Then the other really good company I heard about is caled Taichi or something like that. But heard that name from a racer and can't find it anywhere.

As for how Flashy Icon is. If that's your thing then that's your thing. Bikes are flashy anyways(Take the 08 yellow/black flames R6). I prefer the more "Retro" cafe style look but really if someone wants to buy me a full on 1peice Teknic Kangaroo race suit in Pink then I'll take it and ride the shit out of it.

[ceo012384]

Exhibit A: Icon

http://www.indysuperbikes.com/Images2/icon/icon-jack.jpg

Brings new meaning to the term 'firecrotch'

[Amber Lamps]

Exhibit A: Icon

http://www.indysuperbikes.com/Images2/icon/icon-jack.jpg

Exhibit B: Joe Rocket

http://www.motorhelmets.com/pics-products/hotsales/hotsales-joe-rocket-street-jacket-2005-men-phoenix-3.jpg

See any difference?

Oh fucking please! That's one jacket out of like twenty and on top of that it's an old model they don't make anymore. If we want to play like that,I have an old Technic jacket that matched my '95 FZR1000 that had like 6 different colors on it. My Accerant jacket is white/black and they make one that's all black. Infact that exact model of Icon jacket pictured also came in solid colors. Shit I have the Dainese Tattoo that has "tribal" shit all over it and an Alpinestars T-Stunt that makes me look like the blue power ranger when I wear it with my Arai blue and white Signet helmet. Hell,you've never seen the fucking Joe Rocket Pascal Piquote(sp) "Joker" jacket and I think Shoei made a helmet to match?! Jesus fucking christ,I know you have a bias against Icon for some stupid reason but could you at least play fair? I mean you take the butt ass plainest JR jacket and match it against one of the flashiest(and old) Icon jackets. What kind of bullshit comparo is that? As far as protection goes, I've had the misfortune to crash wearing both Icon jackets(twice,in fact) and Dainese jackets. The Icons held together and the Dainese fell apart. Period. I had to send the Dainese out to be repaired and I still wear both Icon jackets. I've witnessed a Joe Rocket ballistic jacket fall apart in the first 20 feet of a crash. It was all skin after that baby! BTW I'm from Mi and have met the founder of Technics personally. Technics HQ was like 10 miles from my house. I was a Technic fan until a new pair $100 gloves fell apart while I was putting it on. Technic is made in China, probably at the same plant,using the same materials as Icon and Joe Rocket,don't fool yourself into thinking otherwise. Fuck if you want plain,Icon sells solid black jackets and even solid color helmets using non-gloss paint. How much plainer can you get? What's next,you gonna prove that Hondas are faster than Toyotas by pitting a Prius against a S2000? I don't mind someone being FOR a particular brand but for fuck's sake what is behind all this Icon hatred? IMHO for the money,you cannot buy more comfortable,better constructed,more armored riding gear period. Icon makes gear that'll protect you in a crash and you can wear in to the club without looking like a fucking clown. What's wrong with that?:rant:

[Dave]

Oh fucking please! That's one jacket out of like twenty and on top of that it's an old model they don't make anymore. If we want to play like that,I have an old Technic jacket that matched my '95 FZR1000 that had like 6 different colors on it. My Accerant jacket is white/black and they make one that's all black. Infact that exact model of Icon jacket pictured also came in solid colors. Shit I have the Dainese Tattoo that has "tribal" shit all over it and an Alpinestars T-Stunt that makes me look like the blue power ranger when I wear it with my Arai blue and white Signet helmet. Hell,you've never seen the fucking Joe Rocket Pascal Piquote(sp) "Joker" jacket and I think Shoei made a helmet to match?! Jesus fucking christ,I know you have a bias against Icon for some stupid reason but could you at least play fair? I mean you take the butt ass plainest JR jacket and match it against one of the flashiest(and old) Icon jackets. What kind of bullshit comparo is that? As far as protection goes, I've had the misfortune to crash wearing both Icon jackets(twice,in fact) and Dainese jackets. The Icons held together and the Dainese fell apart. Period. I had to send the Dainese out to be repaired and I still wear both Icon jackets. I've witnessed a Joe Rocket ballistic jacket fall apart in the first 20 feet of a crash. It was all skin after that baby! BTW I'm from Mi and have met the founder of Technics personally. Technics HQ was like 10 miles from my house. I was a Technic fan until a new pair $100 gloves fell apart while I was putting it on. Technic is made in China, probably at the same plant,using the same materials as Icon and Joe Rocket,don't fool yourself into thinking otherwise. Fuck if you want plain,Icon sells solid black jackets and even solid color helmets using non-gloss paint. How much plainer can you get? What's next,you gonna prove that Hondas are faster than Toyotas by pitting a Prius against a S2000? I don't mind someone being FOR a particular brand but for fuck's sake what is behind all this Icon hatred? IMHO for the money,you cannot buy more comfortable,better constructed,more armored riding gear period. Icon makes gear that'll protect you in a crash and you can wear in to the club without looking like a fucking clown. What's wrong with that?:rant:

exactly!

[Mr Lefty]

Like I said... I can't speak to Icon's quality... I just don't dig their style... it's changed since I first started riding... (and so has my taste) but I looked a lot at Icon when I first got into motorcycles... I think I was dead set on getting the Neo-Daytona jacket and their riding Jeans... and the boots (forget what model) back in 03...

I don't think the comparison above was a fair one... picking individual jackets... but if you look at the ENTIRE LINUP... Icon is geared more for the Flashy decals and designs than most. again not counting helmets.

I went with A* because I heard lots of great things about them... got a great deal on the gloves... they fit unbelieably well... then I found my jacket and fell in love with it... it's flashy because of the color...but not decals and shit... which is mystyle. Honestly it seems as though I have an A* body build... as nothing seems to fit me like A* does... I'm take'n a chance on Teknic pants... but I think I'll be ok.

in the end... as long as it holds up to what it's supposed to do... which is protect your ass in a wreck... then buy what you like... and let others buy what they like...

[Rider]

Exhibit A: Icon

http://www.indysuperbikes.com/Images2/icon/icon-jack.jpg

Exhibit B: Joe Rocket

http://www.motorhelmets.com/pics-products/hotsales/hotsales-joe-rocket-street-jacket-2005-men-phoenix-3.jpg

See any difference?

Icon is gay... JR is just plain ugly.

[marko138]

Exhibit A: Icon

http://www.indysuperbikes.com/Images2/icon/icon-jack.jpg

Exhibit B: Joe Rocket

http://www.motorhelmets.com/pics-products/hotsales/hotsales-joe-rocket-street-jacket-2005-men-phoenix-3.jpg

See any difference?

One looks gay as fuck. One doesn't.

[ceo012384]

Oh fucking please! That's one jacket out of like twenty and on top of that it's an old model they don't make anymore. If we want to play like that,I have an old Technic jacket that matched my '95 FZR1000 that had like 6 different colors on it. My Accerant jacket is white/black and they make one that's all black. Infact that exact model of Icon jacket pictured also came in solid colors. Shit I have the Dainese Tattoo that has "tribal" shit all over it and an Alpinestars T-Stunt that makes me look like the blue power ranger when I wear it with my Arai blue and white Signet helmet. Hell,you've never seen the fucking Joe Rocket Pascal Piquote(sp) "Joker" jacket and I think Shoei made a helmet to match?! Jesus fucking christ,I know you have a bias against Icon for some stupid reason but could you at least play fair? I mean you take the butt ass plainest JR jacket and match it against one of the flashiest(and old) Icon jackets. What kind of bullshit comparo is that? As far as protection goes, I've had the misfortune to crash wearing both Icon jackets(twice,in fact) and Dainese jackets. The Icons held together and the Dainese fell apart. Period. I had to send the Dainese out to be repaired and I still wear both Icon jackets. I've witnessed a Joe Rocket ballistic jacket fall apart in the first 20 feet of a crash. It was all skin after that baby! BTW I'm from Mi and have met the founder of Technics personally. Technics HQ was like 10 miles from my house. I was a Technic fan until a new pair $100 gloves fell apart while I was putting it on. Technic is made in China, probably at the same plant,using the same materials as Icon and Joe Rocket,don't fool yourself into thinking otherwise. Fuck if you want plain,Icon sells solid black jackets and even solid color helmets using non-gloss paint. How much plainer can you get? What's next,you gonna prove that Hondas are faster than Toyotas by pitting a Prius against a S2000? I don't mind someone being FOR a particular brand but for fuck's sake what is behind all this Icon hatred? IMHO for the money,you cannot buy more comfortable,better constructed,more armored riding gear period. Icon makes gear that'll protect you in a crash and you can wear in to the club without looking like a fucking clown. What's wrong with that?:rant:

What was that? All I was able to garner from that post was "Icon is fucking ghey".

[6doublefive321]

Oh fucking please! That's one jacket out of like twenty and on top of that it's an old model they don't make anymore. If we want to play like that,I have an old Technic jacket that matched my '95 FZR1000 that had like 6 different colors on it. My Accerant jacket is white/black and they make one that's all black. Infact that exact model of Icon jacket pictured also came in solid colors. Shit I have the Dainese Tattoo that has "tribal" shit all over it and an Alpinestars T-Stunt that makes me look like the blue power ranger when I wear it with my Arai blue and white Signet helmet. Hell,you've never seen the fucking Joe Rocket Pascal Piquote(sp) "Joker" jacket and I think Shoei made a helmet to match?! Jesus fucking christ,I know you have a bias against Icon for some stupid reason but could you at least play fair? I mean you take the butt ass plainest JR jacket and match it against one of the flashiest(and old) Icon jackets. What kind of bullshit comparo is that? As far as protection goes, I've had the misfortune to crash wearing both Icon jackets(twice,in fact) and Dainese jackets. The Icons held together and the Dainese fell apart. Period. I had to send the Dainese out to be repaired and I still wear both Icon jackets. I've witnessed a Joe Rocket ballistic jacket fall apart in the first 20 feet of a crash. It was all skin after that baby! BTW I'm from Mi and have met the founder of Technics personally. Technics HQ was like 10 miles from my house. I was a Technic fan until a new pair $100 gloves fell apart while I was putting it on. Technic is made in China, probably at the same plant,using the same materials as Icon and Joe Rocket,don't fool yourself into thinking otherwise. Fuck if you want plain,Icon sells solid black jackets and even solid color helmets using non-gloss paint. How much plainer can you get? What's next,you gonna prove that Hondas are faster than Toyotas by pitting a Prius against a S2000? I don't mind someone being FOR a particular brand but for fuck's sake what is behind all this Icon hatred? IMHO for the money,you cannot buy more comfortable,better constructed,more armored riding gear period. Icon makes gear that'll protect you in a crash and you can wear in to the club without looking like a fucking clown. What's wrong with that?:rant:

God damn, Tigger. When have you had your blood pressure checked? I'm guessing you are at stroke level at this point.

Here's what I did. Google image search for Icon gear and Joe Rocket gear. The pics above were the first ones that came up for both searches. One is flashy, one is not, WHICH WAS THE POINT OF MY POSTS! I'm not trying to say YOUR gear is lame, or that YOUR tastes are wrong. Just trying to show why I have a perception of Icon being flashy. Chill the fuck out. Every post is not a direct attack on you or your opinions.

And yes, a S2000 is faster than a Prius.

[Amber Lamps]

One looks gay as fuck. One doesn't.

so speaks the man with the pink tiger stripped bike!!!

What was that? All I was able to garner from that post was "Icon is fucking ghey".


whatever,Chrissy! You have to be a real man and secure in your heterosexuality to be able wear some things. Why don't you head on back to your,"I just figured out that LCD tvs can be hooked up like computer monitors",thread. DUH Fuck nuts! even my stupid ass knew that shit!!!

[Big Kahuna]

Yeah, I don't understand all the Icon hatred either? All I wear is Icon, because it is made for the street and thus fits me better because all I do is ride on the street.

Icon has some flashy stuff, but they also have non flashy vesions of the same jackets. I wear both. I like to have a little fun with my gear, so I don't mind the flashy stuff. I could care less what other people think, I buy stuff that I like.

To say that Icon gear is crap, is just plain silly. The only thing I can say to those who bash Icon, is they must have never worn anything they make. I believe Icon's leather is thinker than any other manufacturer. Check it out. These jackets are well put together and contain all the safety features of the race replica jackets the other manufacturers make.

Icon has a great idea, make good quality stuff for those of us that ride on the street. Obviously they have made their point know because Icon is bigger and better than ever.

I've never heard of anyone complain about icon gear who have been down in them. Say what you want about the style, but bashing Icon for the safety is just plain uneducated.

[t-homo]

God damn, I just stumbled into drama central.

[Amber Lamps]

God damn, Tigger. When have you had your blood pressure checked? I'm guessing you are at stroke level at this point.

Here's what I did. Google image search for Icon gear and Joe Rocket gear. The pics above were the first ones that came up for both searches. One is flashy, one is not, WHICH WAS THE POINT OF MY POSTS! I'm not trying to say YOUR gear is lame, or that YOUR tastes are wrong. Just trying to show why I have a perception of Icon being flashy. Chill the fuck out. Every post is not a direct attack on you or your opinions.

And yes, a S2000 is faster than a Prius.

I actually have low blood presure for your information! My main issue with all the Icon hate stems from my opinion that the reason some of you hate it so much is what it stands for. It's marketed as "Urban" riding gear and the spokesperson is black. There was another thread where a bunch of you were slamming on Jason Britten(sp) but I've never seen anyone slam on Todd Corbet(sp),the Star Boys,etc. Why is that? It's the same reason alot of guys unreasonably hate the FUBU brand. Whatever! You probably don't even realize it yourself! That's the beauty of being a halfbreed/stealth nigga! I get to hear white people say shit they'd NEVER say if they knew a "black" guy was around!!! Man,I can't hardly wait until Obama becomes president! It's the first step in the halfbreed plan for WORLD DOMINATION!!! First America then he world!!! HAHAHAHAHA! BTW for you or anyone else here,there's an option in the user cp that allows you to block any members posts,right?

[Rider]

I don't think Icon gear is crap, I just think it looks stupid. We all have our own tastes in clothing and gear. Your go ahead and wear Icon, I don't think any less of you because of it. I just choose to not wear it myself.

[t-homo]

stealth nigga!

Sorry I found this term fairly amusing. Not to spin this thread 180*, but why is it that black people will commonly use the word "nigger," but if a white person says it then it is a fighting word? Never really made sense to me.

[marko138]

so speaks the man with the pink tiger stripped bike!!!






Is that all you've got? Weak sauce, kid.

[Amber Lamps]

Sorry I found this term fairly amusing. Not to spin this thread 180*, but why is it that black people will commonly use the word "nigger," but if a white person says it then it is a fighting word? Never really made sense to me.

I'm glad you asked. Well it's simple actually. Let's say that you and your friends are at the bar and a buddy turns to you and calls you a fag for some reason. You imediately call him a motherfucking pussy,and you both laugh and continue drinking. Now let's say that some other guy bumps into you at the bar and you say watch it and he responds,"Fuck you faggot". Will you just laugh and buy him another beer? Probably not. Offense is in the way the words spoken are interpeted and not necessarily in their exact meaning or even in the way they are intended. Another example,you're complaining to your buddy about your wife,gf,mom,sister,etc and you use the word "bitch" or "whore" to describe her. Does that now give everyone in the world the right to refer to her in such a way? Personally,I don't care how you refer to any other person. You can call someone else whatever you want. I do have some interest in what you say to me tho' but obviously when an insult is uttered I take into account the context of the situation to gage my response.

BTW,overseers and owners used the word "nigger" to describe slaves and to insinuate that they were lazy and niggardly. Apparently blacks still remember that and don't appreciate whites,especially unfamiliar ones,using it to describe them. Besides typically,we use the term "nigga" as oposed to "nigger",basically we took something hateful and made a joke out of it. Heck there was a time when someone would kill you for calling them a "punk"= fag or a motherfucker as in you have sex with your mother. Perception=reality.

Here's one of my favorite stories to illustrate this point. I'm at the bar and see this chick. She's cute so I talk to her for a few minutes(like 15 or so). I feed her line about having to let my dog out and ask if she'd like to come with. She agrees. We get in my truck and she is literally sucking my cock within 5-10 minutes. So I pull over so I can enjoy it. She's working on it like she's suffocating and my balls are full of oxygen when I slip up and say, "yeah whore suck that cock!". She immediately stops what's she is doing and gets fucking mad as hell! I calm her down and she decides she wants to go home. So I take her. We get to about a block away and she has me stop because her BOYFRIEND has her kid and she doesn't want him to see her get out of a strange vehicle!!!! True story!!!

Is that all you've got? Weak sauce, kid.


Yea I'm not sure why but I don't like attacking you Marko,you're my favorite forum buddy!

[marko138]

I'm glad you asked. Well it's simple actually. Let's say that you and your friends are at the bar and a buddy turns to you and calls you a fag for some reason. You imediately call him a motherfucking pussy,and you both laugh and continue drinking. Now let's say that some other guy bumps into you at the bar and you say watch it and he responds,"Fuck you faggot". Will you just laugh and buy him another beer? Probably not. Offense is in the way the words spoken are interpeted and not necessarily in their exact meaning or even in the way they are intended. Another example,you're complaining to your buddy about your wife,gf,mom,sister,etc and you use the word "bitch" or "whore" to describe her. Does that now give everyone in the world the right to refer to her in such a way? Personally,I don't care how you refer to any other person. You can call someone else whatever you want. I do have some interest in what you say to me tho' but obviously when an insult is uttered I take into account the context of the situation to gage my response.

BTW,overseers and owners used the word "nigger" to describe slaves and to insinuate that they were lazy and niggardly. Apparently blacks still remember that and don't appreciate whites,especially unfamiliar ones,using it to describe them. Besides typically,we use the term "nigga" as oposed to "nigger",basically we took something hateful and made a joke out of it. Heck there was a time when someone would kill you for calling them a "punk"= fag or a motherfucker as in you have sex with your mother. Perception=reality.

Here's one of my favorite stories to illustrate this point. I'm at the bar and see this chick. She's cute so I talk to her for a few minutes(like 15 or so). I feed her line about having to let my dog out and ask if she'd like to come with. She agrees. We get in my truck and she is literally sucking my cock within 5-10 minutes. So I pull over so I can enjoy it. She's working on it like she's suffocating and my balls are full of oxygen when I slip up and say, "yeah whore suck that cock!". She immediately stops what's she is doing and gets fucking mad as hell! I calm her down and she decides she wants to go home. So I take her. We get to about a block away and she has me stop because her BOYFRIEND has her kid and she doesn't want him to see her get out of a strange vehicle!!!! True story!!!




Yea I'm not sure why but I don't like attacking you Marko,you're my favorite forum buddy!
Well thank you, I think. :lol:

[Amber Lamps]

Well thank you, I think. :lol:

You're welcome!!!

[6doublefive321]

I actually have low blood presure for your information! My main issue with all the Icon hate stems from my opinion that the reason some of you hate it so much is what it stands for. It's marketed as "Urban" riding gear and the spokesperson is black. There was another thread where a bunch of you were slamming on Jason Britten(sp) but I've never seen anyone slam on Todd Corbet(sp),the Star Boys,etc. Why is that? It's the same reason alot of guys unreasonably hate the FUBU brand. Whatever! You probably don't even realize it yourself! That's the beauty of being a halfbreed/stealth nigga! I get to hear white people say shit they'd NEVER say if they knew a "black" guy was around!!! Man,I can't hardly wait until Obama becomes president! It's the first step in the halfbreed plan for WORLD DOMINATION!!! First America then he world!!! HAHAHAHAHA! BTW for you or anyone else here,there's an option in the user cp that allows you to block any members posts,right?

Please don't quote my post and then make generalized comments about "you" when I have never made any of the comments you referenced. I simply stated that Icon gear was too flashy for my tastes. Somehow, that turned into you raving on about your racial heritage and racism in general. You should post up shit about Icon gear or start a "Tigger's race thread" (which would be pretty interesting, by the way).

As far as blocking your posts, why do that? Censorship in any form sucks. I'll be the first to admit that most of your posts are entertaining to say the least, I just feel like you need to step back and take a deep breath every now and then. The "Man" is NOT out to get you and your black brethren, and neither is anyone else on this forum. You are the one who brings up race in about 25% of your posts. In my mind we are all brothers from a different mother.

[Dave]

I actually have low blood presure for your information! My main issue with all the Icon hate stems from my opinion that the reason some of you hate it so much is what it stands for. It's marketed as "Urban" riding gear and the spokesperson is black. There was another thread where a bunch of you were slamming on Jason Britten(sp) but I've never seen anyone slam on Todd Corbet(sp),the Star Boys,etc. Why is that? It's the same reason alot of guys unreasonably hate the FUBU brand. Whatever! You probably don't even realize it yourself! That's the beauty of being a halfbreed/stealth nigga! I get to hear white people say shit they'd NEVER say if they knew a "black" guy was around!!! Man,I can't hardly wait until Obama becomes president! It's the first step in the halfbreed plan for WORLD DOMINATION!!! First America then he world!!! HAHAHAHAHA! BTW for you or anyone else here,there's an option in the user cp that allows you to block any members posts,right?

probably cause they have never heard of him, who the eff is todd corbet?

[Phenix_Rider]

All I'm getting from this thread is "blah blah blah, Icon sucks" "No it doesn't" "yes it does" "wah wah wah"

Please children- internet name calling?:skep:

[Smittie61984]

Honestly it seems as though I have an A* body build... as nothing seems to fit me like A* does... I'm take'n a chance on Teknic pants... but I think I'll be ok.



Thread Hijack for a second. I'll get to the Drama shor.

Ebbs. I just got some Teknic Chicane leather pants and they are freaking awesome. They fit my big ass great. I tried on some Dainese and they are obviously designed for skinny Italian butt. Not fat American ass like mine. Plus my legs are fairly stout from moving pool tables all day. I got them from Newenough for $150 with shipping. Here is a link for ya...

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/leather_suits_jackets_and_pants/teknic/chicane_leather_motorcycle_pants.html

Okay. Back to the Drama....
George Bush hates Black People. Rant on now.

[vabarber2]

Icon Ftw.

[vabarber2]

Picked up a set of Icon Barier 2 Pants as well! CAMO

[Phenix_Rider]

Picked up a set of Icon Barier 2 Pants as well! CAMO

Barrier 2? I have the original, but the kevlar rides way up- not cool.

[Mr Lefty]

Thread Hijack for a second. I'll get to the Drama shor.

Ebbs. I just got some Teknic Chicane leather pants and they are freaking awesome. They fit my big ass great. I tried on some Dainese and they are obviously designed for skinny Italian butt. Not fat American ass like mine. Plus my legs are fairly stout from moving pool tables all day. I got them from Newenough for $150 with shipping. Here is a link for ya...

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/leather_suits_jackets_and_pants/teknic/chicane_leather_motorcycle_pants.html

Okay. Back to the Drama....
George Bush hates Black People. Rant on now.


Yeah that's what Marko and CEO have been telling me... and almost got a pair of Chicane's when CEO posted the link you did a while back... but I held off... but I went ahead and got the ones Marko posted
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Teknic_Sport_Leather_Pants--610220.html

I got them from newenough... but they don't have them up anymore... I got them for 179.

[Smittie61984]

Damn. I wish the Sports where up when I tried to order them. I wanted the sports but for $150 more I didn't feel like paying for them. But either way they fit great.

[vabarber2]

Icon would be cheaper and fit better.

[Amber Lamps]

Icon would be cheaper and fit better.


you're killing me Hahahahaha! BTW I ordered the new Icon leather pants!

[vabarber2]

you're killing me Hahahahaha! BTW I ordered the new Icon leather pants!
:lol:Congrats. I ordered the Barier2's, cause I know that I wont wear leathers much but still want protection.

[Mr Lefty]

Icon would be cheaper and fit better.

show me some that are meant for track riding?

[marko138]

Icon would be cheaper and fit better.
You're right. Icon is so much more reputable than Teknic. Get the fuck out.

[Mr Lefty]

no shit... sorry but Icon is a baby in riding gear... shit 90% of the people I talked to back in 04 hadn't even heard of Icon...

[Amber Lamps]

no shit... sorry but Icon is a baby in riding gear... shit 90% of the people I talked to back in 04 hadn't even heard of Icon...

ahhh so was Teknic back in the day. There's actually been talk of Icon track gear but I wouldn't hold my breath. Heck not to jump ship but has anyone seen the new Scorpion gear. Pretty snazzy I must say! BTW alot of people don't think that any gear manufacturers make STREET gear except Icon.

[Mr Lefty]

EVERY thing that is Textile is STREET GEAR! 90% of what every major manufacture makes is street gear.

I like Scorpion's helmets... don't know about their gear... but marko's point is that VB is saying that Icon would be cheaper and fit better than Teknic... well 1. how... they don't even offer a similar product... they offer like what 1 set of leather pants? and 2. they're new... yes all companies were new at one time... but Teknic's got the track record for having good shit... same with A*'s... right now Icon can't fuck with that... there's a reason Icon's gear is cheaper... ithey're new and they're trying to get a solid customer base before they raise their prices (inevetably) and their gear wouldn't sell for shit next to Teknic or A* or even Joe Rocket if priced the same.

[Amber Lamps]

Oh I don't know about that now. I'm sorry Teknic lovers but I wore them for almost 10 years,then Dainese,then A* and now Icon. Teknic is not better than Icon for protevtion or quality. What is killing me about this whole discussion is a total avoidance of facts. Teknics makes some WAY flashy gear, I've often suspected that Icon and Teknics are made in the same place. I'm gonna research this alittle because I believe that I was told by a Parts Unlimited rep that a number of different gear manufacturers are made in the same factory in China. I'm gonna look into it.

[Mr Lefty]

Oh I don't know about that now. I'm sorry Teknic lovers but I wore them for almost 10 years,then Dainese,then A* and now Icon. Teknic is not better than Icon for protevtion or quality. What is killing me about this whole discussion is a total avoidance of facts. Teknics makes some WAY flashy gear, I've often suspected that Icon and Teknics are made in the same place. I'm gonna research this alittle because I believe that I was told by a Parts Unlimited rep that a number of different gear manufacturers are made in the same factory in China. I'm gonna look into it.

did you read my post?

avoidance of what facts? you've yet to provide any yourself. I said Teknic has a track record for having good shit... not that it was better than Icon... just that they've been around and proven themselves so they'd have a tough time selling next to PROVEN companies...

what marko and I were talking about was the comment about the track pants that I bought... that VB said Icon's would fit better and be cheaper... sure cause if you don't offer anything it's free... free=cheaper... I got ya...

My only issue with Icon is that they don't make any NON-flashy gear... sure Teknic, shit even A* makes some flashy shit... (none as flashy as Icon IMO) but they make a lot of "subdued" gear... and Icon doesn't make anything but street gear

[Smittie61984]

Teknic is track proven and street proven. A buddy of mine who use to race 200mph+ around Atlanta's perimeter wears nothing but Teknic. And if you see this guys garage you can see he has crashed a lot with torn up bike parts lying everywhere. When I was getting a bike and talking about gear he said "Get Teknic, Dainese, and Taichi". Or something like Tai Chi. I've never heard of them nor been able to find them but heard they were good.

He told me not to cheap out with Icon gear. By the way this guy is "Ghetto Fabulous" and loves that crap. He rides an 08 Hayabusa that spits out 202hp to the wheel. Has owned 3 ZX-12s both 200mph+ capable and all totaled out. He even wears the chrome dome sometimes and thought about putting a 360rear on his Busa for a bit(Thank god he didn't). But when it came to riding hard he gears out all the way.

Considering Icon gear is right up this guy's alley and he won't wear it I think that says a lot.

Which I'm fairly new to motorcycles and Icon might make gear just as good or better than Teknic, Dainese, or whatever. But I'm not going to test it out myself so I'm going to stick with what I know is good and that is Teknic.

Damn I just thought of an example about hte quality of Icon vs others. I was looking at back protecters and saw the Icon spine protecter. Then saw a Dainese spine protector. The guy at Cyclegear told me not to get the Icon one. He demostrated why. He grabbed the Icon back protector and bent it backwards in a position I don't want my back going in if I wreck. Then I tried the Dainese and I couldn't get it to bend back. That is the difference you pay.

Icon is fine if it's all you can afford or I'll go out on a limb and say if you want something for bike night or just a night out on the town where you want some protection but don't want to be in a $1000 One Peice.

Either way someone who buys Icon gear(No matter how flashy or not) is far superior to the countless bikes you'll see in the summer with shorts and a t-shirt and no helmet even in some states.

[OneSickPsycho]

This arguement is just like Chevy vs. Ford, Mobil 1 vs. Castrol, Honda vs. Suzuki, etc, etc... Every piece of Icon gear I have ever held in my hands appeared to be top quality under very close examination.

[Smittie61984]

OSP. Didn't you crash a while back? Where you wearing Icon gear? If so how did it (Or whatever brand you were wearing) hold up in it?

[OneSickPsycho]

OSP. Didn't you crash a while back? Where you wearing Icon gear? If so how did it (Or whatever brand you were wearing) hold up in it?

I was only wearing Icon boots... they held up fine... I still wear them to this day... My Power Trip mesh jacket held up decently, but the armor slide and I got burnt through the leather uppers... One of my A* SMX air-2 carbon gloves was fucked, but other than losing a small part of my thumbnail, my hand was tip top.

That being said, I know Neebs knows a guy who went off the road and hit a stump at high speeds and his Icon boots flew off... Of course, I have to guess that either they didn't fit right, he didn't have them fastened correctly, or it was just a one in a billion chance and probably would have happened no matter what boots he was wearing... I have trouble getting them on and off and I have probably 10k miles in 'em.

[Smittie61984]

What kind of Icon boots? I tried on Icon Super Duty 2 Boots (http://www.newenough.com/boots/sport_street_touring_boots/icon/super_duty_2_motorcycle_boots.html) and felt like I could have kicked them off if I tried hard enough.

Then I tried on some Shift Fuel Street Shoes (http://www.newenough.com/boots/sport_street_touring_boots/shift/fuel_street_motorcycle_shoes.html) and they felt snug around my ankle along with the rest of my foot. I don't know the quality in a crash but they felt superior to the similar style Icon boots.

I do like this one Denim re-enforced Icon pants that I might get for everyday riding(Such as if I'm going to shoot pool or just cruise to the store) from Icon. I'm not gearing up in full race gear to grab a sandwich nor walk around a pool table in leathers. There is one I like that isn't overdone with patches.

Which Icon gear could look better if they dropped the NGK, Parts Unlimited, etc patches.

[OneSickPsycho]

What kind of Icon boots? I tried on Icon Super Duty 2 Boots (http://www.newenough.com/boots/sport_street_touring_boots/icon/super_duty_2_motorcycle_boots.html) and felt like I could have kicked them off if I tried hard enough.

Then I tried on some Shift Fuel Street Shoes (http://www.newenough.com/boots/sport_street_touring_boots/shift/fuel_street_motorcycle_shoes.html) and they felt snug around my ankle along with the rest of my foot. I don't know the quality in a crash but they felt superior to the similar style Icon boots.

I do like this one Denim re-enforced Icon pants that I might get for everyday riding(Such as if I'm going to shoot pool or just cruise to the store) from Icon. I'm not gearing up in full race gear to grab a sandwich nor walk around a pool table in leathers. There is one I like that isn't overdone with patches.

Which Icon gear could look better if they dropped the NGK, Parts Unlimited, etc patches.

Icon Field Armor Boots FTW

[Amber Lamps]

What kind of Icon boots? I tried on Icon Super Duty 2 Boots (http://www.newenough.com/boots/sport_street_touring_boots/icon/super_duty_2_motorcycle_boots.html) and felt like I could have kicked them off if I tried hard enough.

Then I tried on some Shift Fuel Street Shoes (http://www.newenough.com/boots/sport_street_touring_boots/shift/fuel_street_motorcycle_shoes.html) and they felt snug around my ankle along with the rest of my foot. I don't know the quality in a crash but they felt superior to the similar style Icon boots.

I do like this one Denim re-enforced Icon pants that I might get for everyday riding(Such as if I'm going to shoot pool or just cruise to the store) from Icon. I'm not gearing up in full race gear to grab a sandwich nor walk around a pool table in leathers. There is one I like that isn't overdone with patches.

Which Icon gear could look better if they dropped the NGK, Parts Unlimited, etc patches.


Ok,again I don't get it. Haven't any of you actually LOOKED at Icon's website BEFORE you've started mouthing off? For every jacket Icon makes with patches,they make the exact same jacket without. For every jacket they make in "loud" colors,they make in black. I have Alpine stars "skate" shoes,should I use them to illustrate how unprotective their gear is? I've crashed the field armor boots and leg armor three times since I've had them and they never "fell off" or "fell apart", that's more than I can say for Nitro boots. Most Icon boots are for casual riding and NOBODY ever said they were designed for doing 200+ mph around the streets of Atlanta. If you or your friend want to ride like that on the street I have two suggestions; 1. stay the fuck away from me and 2. buy ALOT of insurance and put it the name of someone you love. I don't care what gear you have on at those speeds, eventually you're gonna get fucked up.

[Amber Lamps]

My only issue with Icon is that they don't make any NON-flashy gear... sure Teknic, shit even A* makes some flashy shit... (none as flashy as Icon IMO) but they make a lot of "subdued" gear... and Icon doesn't make anything but street gear

Once again,have you even looked at Icon's website? They make alot of "non-flashy" gear. You put on you A* red,white and blue power ranger boots and I'll put on my all black Icon boots and we'll see who's flashy now!!! I wore NOTHING but Teknics for 10+ years,why doesn't my opinion count? I've had "top of the line" teknics gear fall apart. A* Gp+ gloves broke 3 of my fingers when my hand got smashed flat against a car because the knuckle armor didn't float like Icon's and the edge "guillotined" my fingers! I own a Dainese jacket that I can't wait to take off when I stop because it's so uncomfortable in anything but a race tuck position! BTW How much time do you spend on the track? Most guys,in my 25 years experience,laugh at dudes that show up wearing full race suits to go on a casual ride. Am I saying they aren't smart? Nope. But it definitely brings to mind tuner wannabes that have fire extinguishers and 5 point harnesses in their Cavaliers or Civics. Besides, the basis for your "quality" arguement seems to revolve solely around the fact that Icon doesn't make "track gear". So what? I'm not trying to be Mat Mlladin on the street! Believe it or not,Icon has started a trend in street gear that the "unbiased" observer can see the other gear manuacturers following. As far as style,cut and fit are concerned. Anyway,I'm gonna look into actual quality and not perceived quality this week and we'll see.

[WARputer]

Most guys,in my 25 years experience,laugh at dudes that show up wearing full race suits to go on a casual ride. Am I saying they aren't smart? Nope. But it definitely brings to mind tuner wannabes that have fire extinguishers and 5 point harnesses in their Cavaliers or Civics. .

A little off the subject here...but the guys that think that way are in for a world of hurt eventually. I'm one of those full suit guys ....'cause I learned the hard way years ago.......

[Amber Lamps]

A little off the subject here...but the guys that think that way are in for a world of hurt eventually. I'm one of those full suit guys ....'cause I learned the hard way years ago.......

Hey and no one is trying to stop you from wearing total race gear to run to the mail box if you want. I don't care. I just get tired of the elitist full race suit guys calling everyone else squids if they aren't AGATT! I feel that I wear enough protection for the type of riding I do. Considering I've been in quite a few crashes and have sustained only minimal damage seems to support that. BTW road race suits are designed as protection against road rash and not necessarily impact. Since I wear leg armor,I have basically the same level of impact protection you have with a suit. If you hit a car at 150mph I don't think the latest Chicane suit from Teknics is gonna be much help. Other than keeping your corpse rash free,that is. I saw your pics,if you're trying to convince us that you were wearing a leather jacket and gloves and still received that damage,well...:bs2:

Here's the thing that I appreciate most about Icon and some of the other new brands like Power Trip,Scorpion,etc. They are getting riders who would normally NEVER wear gear before to wear it. Believe it or not,not everyone who rides is an engineer,a computer nerd,etc and can't afford a $2000 custom Z leathers full race suit. I'm just happy that there is gear they can afford. I know alot of you state that if you can't wear your full gear then you don't ride at all...well not everyone feels that way. When there wasn't gear I could wear comfortably in the heat,or I coudn't afford it,I went without. I know alot of guys that do.

[Mr Lefty]

Once again,have you even looked at Icon's website? They make alot of "non-flashy" gear. You put on you A* red,white and blue power ranger boots and I'll put on my all black Icon boots and we'll see who's flashy now!!!
yeah I just got done looking at Icon's web site... and I will concede the point that they do make some non flashy gear... and I think your and my opinion of flashy is different. Flashy to me is shit more for style than function... all the patches and flames... ect... flashy... I don't consider color when calling something flashy... because it's what gets noticed and can save your life... so it's got a function... again IMO.

I wore NOTHING but Teknics for 10+ years,why doesn't my opinion count? I've had "top of the line" teknics gear fall apart. A* Gp+ gloves broke 3 of my fingers when my hand got smashed flat against a car because the knuckle armor didn't float like Icon's and the edge "guillotined" my fingers! I own a Dainese jacket that I can't wait to take off when I stop because it's so uncomfortable in anything but a race tuck position!
As for your opinion not counting... you didn't say anything about having Teknic gear... or if you did... I missed it. but I wasn't attacking Icon for not having top quality gear... I merely said that they don't have the track record that A* or Teknic does... that takes time... everyone has to start somewhere.
BTW How much time do you spend on the track? Most guys,in my 25 years experience,laugh at dudes that show up wearing full race suits to go on a casual ride. Am I saying they aren't smart? Nope. But it definitely brings to mind tuner wannabes that have fire extinguishers and 5 point harnesses in their Cavaliers or Civics.
as for how much time I spend on a track? 0... I've yet to even step foot inside the parking lot of a track... but I will wear the gear that I feel will protect me to my satisfaction depending on they type of riding I'm doing... if that means I show up to a group ride and ya'll laugh at me? fine... I've been laughed at before... and it'll happen again I'm sure... but I dress for MY protection... not for the visual satisfaction of others. I'd rather be over dressed than under-dressed when/if I go down...
Besides, the basis for your "quality" arguement seems to revolve solely around the fact that Icon doesn't make "track gear". So what? I'm not trying to be Mat Mlladin on the street! Believe it or not,Icon has started a trend in street gear that the "unbiased" observer can see the other gear manuacturers following. As far as style,cut and fit are concerned. Anyway,I'm gonna look into actual quality and not perceived quality this week and we'll see.

Your misunderstanding what I'm saying and what I was talking about... I was making a point to Vab's comment... I'm not ARGUING that Icon doesn't make good gear because they don't make track gear... fuck First Gear, Chase Harper, Tour Master all make great gear but don't make track gear... what I'm saying is they haven't been around long and don't have the same rep as the ones I've named before... shit Icon could have the best built gear out there (I doubt it as it's mass produced... hand made SHOULD be better)... but it takes time to build a reputation.

Icon did not start the trend of STREET gear... it's been around a lot longer than Icon... Icon is just the current leader in marketing their gear. Joe Rocket, Draggin Jeans, several others were there before Icon. None were styled as Trendy as Icon has... but that doesn't mean they were the first.

all and all I don't "hate on" Icon... I actually tried to talk my bro into getting a set of Icon boots and pants... they're just not my style... but it's by far better than no gear and defiantly not the worst available

[Amber Lamps]

Darn,way to kill an arguement Ebbs,yeesh! Oh well,at least you admitted that you've never before looked at their website. BTW Icon isn't the first co. to put patches on their gear. The only Joe Rocket jacket I've ever owned was a replica of a Canadian racer,Steve Crevier. It had all of his sponsor patches,a big number 1 and an aero-hump! My memory fails but I think this was mid-90s. I also think that Teknic was the first to come out with chrome armor. Speaking of Teknic,when they first came out all the A*,Dainese,Vanson,etc guys all said they were junk. I heard,"you wear that crap?" almost everytime I showed up at the parking lot we hung out at on Sat nights.

When I said the Icon had started a trend I was mostly refering to cut. Most racer-boy jackets fall above the waist and fall short of the wrist. Icon tends to go below the waist and the sleeves go to the hand, more like casual jackets as far as fit is concerned. Oh lastly,Icon been around longer than you think. They were originally another company(can't think of the name) which had it's stuff made in Pakistan. They were failing,restructured,changed their name,moved production to China and here you are. Fun fact; did you know that Icon attaches a blessed St Christopher's medal into the inside pocket of all their jackets? It's true! So if you buy Icon gear you've got GOD on your side!!! What better protection than that?!

[Mr Lefty]

:lol: well since I don't believe in god... I'd say... luck? :lol: naw... I think it's pretty cool...

[Amber Lamps]

:lol: well since I don't believe in god... I'd say... luck? :lol: naw... I think it's pretty cool...

BLASPHEMER!!! Oh well,I think this argument has dried up! And he's AWAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mr Lefty]

BLASPHEMER!!! Oh well,I think this argument has dried up! And he's AWAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!

:lol:

[DLIT]

Icon FTL!

Agreed.

[Rider]

Got my Teknic sport leather pants over the weekend. They fit a little big but oh well. They are tight in the calves though. Hopefully they stretch a bit there. Nice pants, thick leather and comfortable.

[Mr Lefty]

shit I forgot to check the post office... though it usually takes a bit longer for me...

hum... tight in the calves huh... that might be their down fall for me... the only part of my body that's not scrawny is my legs :lol:

[Rider]

shit I forgot to check the post office... though it usually takes a bit longer for me...

hum... tight in the calves huh... that might be their down fall for me... the only part of my body that's not scrawny is my legs :lol:

I have very muscular legs, so if you are average in the calves, it should be fine.

[marko138]

Got my Teknic sport leather pants over the weekend. They fit a little big but oh well. They are tight in the calves though. Hopefully they stretch a bit there. Nice pants, thick leather and comfortable.

Yeah they'll stretch a bit.

[the chi]

Good gawd people!!!

First I must state that the world may be coming to an end fairly soon, Tigger and I are agreeing on yet another topic, altho I am not as forceful as he is by any means.

For those of you hating on Icon, please refer back to some of my other posts...

In the past ICON was all about flash and appearance, but the R&D they have done in the last few years has upgraded the quality of their gear considerably. I have this first hand from personal experience and also my local Parts Unlimited Rep. Does he need to sell this stuff? Yes, but does he tell it like it is? Most definitely!!! Currently ICON is street gear, and like someone else mentioned, very flashy, but they also have low key stuff.

JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER MANUFACTURER!!!

Until you actually try it out and see what its like, dont knock it!! Keep an open mind and stop harassing brands just cuz you dont like how it looks!! At some point in time we all wear something for looks and not performance! And as far as the performance goes, I'll trust ICON with my body and head every day, just like I trust my Joe Rocket gear, my Scorpion, my HJC, etc, etc etc...Yes, I am a Gear whore and I can vouch for the quality of MY ICON gear any day! If you dont like it, dont wear it! But dont knock it till you have the experience to say one way or another!

oh yeah, while i am thinking about it, most ALL of the stuff discussed here is made in cookie cutter factories overseas...so whether you think its better or not, its most likely all sewn by the same people in the same areas...you want super high quality, go custom!!

[Amber Lamps]

Good gawd people!!!

First I must state that the world may be coming to an end fairly soon, Tigger and I are agreeing on yet another topic, altho I am not as forceful as he is by any means.

For those of you hating on Icon, please refer back to some of my other posts...

In the past ICON was all about flash and appearance, but the R&D they have done in the last few years has upgraded the quality of their gear considerably. I have this first hand from personal experience and also my local Parts Unlimited Rep. Does he need to sell this stuff? Yes, but does he tell it like it is? Most definitely!!! Currently ICON is street gear, and like someone else mentioned, very flashy, but they also have low key stuff.

JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER MANUFACTURER!!!

Until you actually try it out and see what its like, dont knock it!! Keep an open mind and stop harassing brands just cuz you dont like how it looks!! At some point in time we all wear something for looks and not performance! And as far as the performance goes, I'll trust ICON with my body and head every day, just like I trust my Joe Rocket gear, my Scorpion, my HJC, etc, etc etc...Yes, I am a Gear whore and I can vouch for the quality of MY ICON gear any day! If you dont like it, dont wear it! But dont knock it till you have the experience to say one way or another!

oh yeah, while i am thinking about it, most ALL of the stuff discussed here is made in cookie cutter factories overseas...so whether you think its better or not, its most likely all sewn by the same people in the same areas...you want super high quality, go custom!!

Ok you're back on the marriage list!!! BTW the best part for me is,not only have they not tried the gear but they obviously haven't even checked the website to see what Icon actually makes! (except Ebbs,finally):dthumb:

[Rider]

http://thekneeslider.com/motorcycle-jacket/icon-motorcycle-jacket.php


100% of these jackets are for suckers..... They might offer great protection, but I don't need to be looking like a clown when I roll down the street.

Edit: Of course this is my opinion on the mens gear. They make some cool stuff for the ladies though.

[Phenix_Rider]

http://thekneeslider.com/motorcycle-jacket/icon-motorcycle-jacket.php


100% of these jackets are for suckers..... They might offer great protection, but I don't need to be looking like a clown when I roll down the street.

Edit: Of course this is my opinion on the mens gear. They make some cool stuff for the ladies though.

You miss this one? It's a serious riding jacket. Go try it on.

Product Details & Description:

Stretch Ballistic Comfort Fit Chassis 1. 2-1. 4Mm Premium Grade Leather Impact Areas Removable CE A Pproved Shoulder And Elbow Armor Removable Insulated Windproof Liner Zippered Shoulder Vents
http://www.ridegear.com/showimage/large/iconaccelerantsjkt.jpg

[Rider]

You miss this one? It's a serious riding jacket. Go try it on.


http://www.ridegear.com/showimage/large/iconaccelerantsjkt.jpg

I did miss that one... Ok so you found one that I'd wear.. :lol:

[Dave]

http://thekneeslider.com/motorcycle-jacket/icon-motorcycle-jacket.php


100% of these jackets are for suckers..... They might offer great protection, but I don't need to be looking like a clown when I roll down the street.

Edit: Of course this is my opinion on the mens gear. They make some cool stuff for the ladies though.

hey if you're not sexy enough to pull it off thats your problem buddy :bonk:

http://a161.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/93/l_19e774901d796af5ad34a5f887ce6290.jpg

[Amber Lamps]

hey if you're not sexy enough to pull it off thats your problem buddy :bonk:

http://a161.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/93/l_19e774901d796af5ad34a5f887ce6290.jpg


Dave is my HERO!!!!:zowned:

I did miss that one... Ok so you found one that I'd wear.. :lol:

Got ya,there's a picture of Ronald McDonald on the back!!! j/k!

Seriously,would you at least go to Icon's website and look over the entire line up before you pass judgement. Pretty please with sugar on it?!?

[azoomm]

ICON does not make track appropriate gear. I can't trust something on the street that can't be track approved... for a few reasons. First of all, it doesn't make financial sense for me to have two wardrobes... one for street and one for track. Second, if I can't trust it on the track... it's not worth it.

[Dave]

ICON does not make track appropriate gear. I can't trust something on the street that can't be track approved... for a few reasons. First of all, it doesn't make financial sense for me to have two wardrobes... one for street and one for track. Second, if I can't trust it on the track... it's not worth it.

and yet people will switch to completely different plastics for the track. if the bike has two wardrobes, why not the rider?

[azoomm]

and yet people will switch to completely different plastics for the track. if the bike has two wardrobes, why not the rider?

Well, that might not be the best side of the coin to argue. I don't switch back and forth... and I know a few on there (and around me) that don't.

But, I will say it is for the *pretty* factor, not a protection issue. Street plastics generally have the same protection as track - possibly better in the cases of Godfather and similar where they shatter on impact. I don't know many that buy gear for that attractive factor ;)

[Smittie61984]

http://thekneeslider.com/motorcycle-jacket/icon-motorcycle-jacket.php


100% of these jackets are for suckers..... They might offer great protection, but I don't need to be looking like a clown when I roll down the street.

If you took away all of those patches then that first one would look really cool and I'd sport it for town cruising or a bike night. Has that kind of Retro Cafe Racer look to it that I love.

Which a lot of Icons stuff could improve if they got rid of the patches.

[Dave]

If you took away all of those patches then that first one would look really cool and I'd sport it for town cruising or a bike night. Has that kind of Retro Cafe Racer look to it that I love.

Which a lot of Icons stuff could improve if they got rid of the patches.

i'll agree on that point. my jacket would look X100948758782663 times better without em

[vabarber2]

Good gawd people!!!

First I must state that the world may be coming to an end fairly soon, Tigger and I are agreeing on yet another topic, altho I am not as forceful as he is by any means.

For those of you hating on Icon, please refer back to some of my other posts...

In the past ICON was all about flash and appearance, but the R&D they have done in the last few years has upgraded the quality of their gear considerably. I have this first hand from personal experience and also my local Parts Unlimited Rep. Does he need to sell this stuff? Yes, but does he tell it like it is? Most definitely!!! Currently ICON is street gear, and like someone else mentioned, very flashy, but they also have low key stuff.

JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER MANUFACTURER!!!

Until you actually try it out and see what its like, dont knock it!! Keep an open mind and stop harassing brands just cuz you dont like how it looks!! At some point in time we all wear something for looks and not performance! And as far as the performance goes, I'll trust ICON with my body and head every day, just like I trust my Joe Rocket gear, my Scorpion, my HJC, etc, etc etc...Yes, I am a Gear whore and I can vouch for the quality of MY ICON gear any day! If you dont like it, dont wear it! But dont knock it till you have the experience to say one way or another!

oh yeah, while i am thinking about it, most ALL of the stuff discussed here is made in cookie cutter factories overseas...so whether you think its better or not, its most likely all sewn by the same people in the same areas...you want super high quality, go custom!!
Thank you rae! Good one. I'm not going to act as if I dont go a little flashy on the gear, but it helps encourage the use of it more. Im still not the type of flashy peson to go with chrome or any of that junk. And in the end flasy or not it protects.

[Dave]

so i called them up today to find out where the fuck my new lid was and why i hadn't heard anything about it and they tell me that it came in but had a defective visor, and that the soonest they could get another one (BACKORDERED) was in like may! well fuck that! i had them switch the order to the rubatone finish and they say i ought to have it by next friday at the latest. of course they also owe me a refund. we'll see if these guys turn into another ridegear.com or not

[Phenix_Rider]

so i called them up today to find out where the fuck my new lid was and why i hadn't heard anything about it and they tell me that it came in but had a defective visor, and that the soonest they could get another one (BACKORDERED) was in like may! well fuck that! i had them switch the order to the rubatone finish and they say i ought to have it by next friday at the latest. of course they also owe me a refund. we'll see if these guys turn into another ridegear.com or not

Where did you order from?

[Dave]

Where did you order from?

the ebay link vabs started this thread with

[vabarber2]

the ebay link vabs started this thread with
Sorry to hear that bro! I've ordered from them like 10 times and never had that problem, and they usualy call me if they have any questions or comments about the order!

[Dave]

dunno man, i waited seven days. no email, no call, nada and the girl "M&M" was pretty friendly on the phone and actually did call back like she said she would but at the same time paypal hasent logged my $30something dollar refund yet. it just really irks me when people sell things they dont actually have yet.

and now im gonna have two rubatone lids lol wheres the guy who was bitching about "flashy"? lol

[6doublefive321]

dunno man, i waited seven days. no email, no call, nada and the girl "M&M" was pretty friendly on the phone and actually did call back like she said she would but at the same time paypal hasent logged my $30something dollar refund yet. it just really irks me when people sell things they dont actually have yet.

and now im gonna have two rubatone lids lol wheres the guy who was bitching about "flashy"? lol

I dunno. That rubatone crap is pretty dog gone flashy to me. Kinda hurts my eye. Now primer grey, there's some good ol down to earth plain fashion.

[Dave]

lmao

[Dave]

short update: got the partial refund for the difference in helmets today so it looks like they are being straight with me. hopefully i see the helmet itself soon

[vabarber2]

short update: got the partial refund for the difference in helmets today so it looks like they are being straight with me. hopefully i see the helmet itself soon
See, told you I dont refer anyone who's to fucked up.

[Smittie61984]

I might have to retract my love of Teknic. I got the Chicane pants from Newenough.com and the front of the crotch started to tear at the seems. My mom knows how to sew well so I can get her to fix it. But if I were to get pants again I'm not to sure on the Teknic. Of course the "Sport" or the higher end Teknics might be better but sharing my experience.

Which Teknic fits me well. A lot better than Dainese.

[Mr Lefty]

when did you get them? if it was recently send them back! fuck sew'n up a factory defect...

[vabarber2]

when did you get them? if it was recently send them back! fuck sew'n up a factory defect...
Yup, and if not they'd still get an ear full from me for making crap.

[Mr Lefty]

ehh every brand has shit that slips through... but yeah I'd definatly be vocal about my unhappyness... but unless it's hand made shit... there will always be some that slip through the cracks...

[Cutty72]

ehh every brand has shit that slips through... but yeah I'd definatly be vocal about my unhappyness... but unless it's hand made shit... there will always be some that slip through the cracks...

hey, your av got removed at sbg

[Mr Lefty]

figured it would... they probably changed my password again too... fuck it... I'm not intrested in going over there... the ignorance of PG and a few others just drives me insane...

[Cutty72]

figured it would... they probably changed my password again too... fuck it... I'm not intrested in going over there... the ignorance of PG and a few others just drives me insane...

They changed your password???

that's bs... guess they really want more members overthere huh.

like i told itgirl, i think i'm only tolerated cause i was one of the originals, and a big ol :whore2: for awhile.

:pg: and :tl: have new av's tho... chewy in a pink shirt, with a breast cancer awareness pin.

[Mr Lefty]

yeah I saw that he has it over at :twf: (I saw a link that trip posted)

yeah they've changed my password twice... (I have my passwords saved so I don't have to type them in) but didn't change the e-mail address so I can just request a new password... morons...

[vabarber2]

Yall should be ashamed of yourselfs thread jacking to talk about :twf:

[Mr Lefty]

it's more to talk about sbg :lol: but yeah I started a new thread... they change my e-mail account too

[vabarber2]

it's more to talk about sbg :lol: but yeah I started a new thread... they change my e-mail account too
They aren't worth speaking about especialy in an ICON thread!

[Mr Lefty]

:lol: you mean EVEN in an Icon thread... :lol:

[vabarber2]

:lol: you mean EVEN in an Icon thread... :lol:
Watch your mouth, I know your still in denial, but Icon is great stuff!

[Mr Lefty]

as I've said before I have no issue with Icon... the whole argument I was making was that they don't have the track record that some others have.

and they're not my style... for the most part

[vabarber2]

as I've said before I have no issue with Icon... the whole argument I was making was that they don't have the track record that some others have.

and they're not my style... for the most part
Cause not everyones a track rider. They have the comfort for and a little better looks for the street. Though that may take away a little performance when used its on the street so its at lower speeds and they hold up.

[Mr Lefty]

when I said track record I didn't mean road track... I just meant reputation.

but it's a moot point...

[vabarber2]

when I said track record I didn't mean road track... I just meant reputation.

but it's a moot point...
oh, understood, but most gear gets its reputation from the track and icon is relatively new and is just now in the last 3years realy stepping up to the plate and knocking out the good stuff. Takes a little wile to get the funds to do the r&d needed to put out great stuff and they've achieved it.

[Quick281]

Hello all, I figured I would post up in here as there seem to be several ICON fans in here.

I seem to like Icon's stuff, and most of it seems cheaper then the Astar gear that I would really like to get my hands on when I have the money.

Have any of you seen the Domain 2 Mechanica in person? I liked the graphics on it on Icon's website but the photos on kneedraggers.com seems to show a much more colorful impression of it. I would like to see it in person, or find first hand pictures of it but I can't seem to find it in stores or on any forums.

I don't really know why I like the helmet so much. I was a big fan of the Decay with the skulls and stuff but at this point I figure everyone in my age group will order something cool with skulls on it and I just thought I would try a different route. I like to think that the white/silver would help with visibility as well.

Thanks guys.

[Amber Lamps]

Well, I got my Icon Auto mag leather pants a couple days ago and I have to say....wow! They are Fucking nice! They are ALL black and relax fit with boot cut legs. I will take the look of over the boot against tucked in any day!!! Just to be fair,I ordered the A* 's Rodeo jeans. They have removable leg armor which neither Draggin' nor Icon have. We'll see how much I like them when they come in!

Back to the Auto-mags,the leather is very thick and well put together. The legs zip-up to the hip for easy removal. They have a zipper in the back so they will attach to any Icon jacket. BTW they provide you with both sides of the zipper,just in case your jacket didn't come with one. You can have it attached. They have gathered knees and that "spandex" stuff at the back of the knee for breathing and flexibility. Outstanding pants and perfect for street riding and with the CE approved armor,it's my opinion that they'll provide extremely good protection in a crash!!

[Mudpuppy]

i have the icon recon jeans and i like them.. price was good.. never tested them but heard good things.. i know they are better than regular jeans..

[Dave]

how do you like that all mesh crotch for extra nutsack cooling and support?

[vabarber2]

It's looking like they are going to be next on my list, thanks for the added word on them.

i have the icon recon jeans and i like them.. price was good.. never tested them but heard good things.. i know they are better than regular jeans..
It's looking like they are going to be next on my list, thanks for the added word on them.

[Dave]

im hurt that you needed more than my word on em vabs :P

[Cutty72]

Well, I got my Icon Auto mag leather pants a couple days ago and I have to say....wow! They are Fucking nice! They are ALL black and relax fit with boot cut legs. I will take the look of over the boot against tucked in any day!!! Just to be fair,I ordered the A* 's Rodeo jeans. They have removable leg armor which neither Draggin' nor Icon have. We'll see how much I like them when they come in!

Back to the Auto-mags,the leather is very thick and well put together. The legs zip-up to the hip for easy removal. They have a zipper in the back so they will attach to any Icon jacket. BTW they provide you with both sides of the zipper,just in case your jacket didn't come with one. You can have it attached. They have gathered knees and that "spandex" stuff at the back of the knee for breathing and flexibility. Outstanding pants and perfect for street riding and with the CE approved armor,it's my opinion that they'll provide extremely good protection in a crash!!


I saw them in a mag for the first time yesterday, and they had me intrigued.
They do have a zipper... that's good, didn't say anything about a zipper...
How do they fit? Is there some sort of adjustment in the waist area on 'em?
Thinking about these for overpants...
Last question, what you pay for 'em and where you get em?
thanks.

Also, my local dealership just started carrying full line of Icon gear... this is good.
Bad thing is they quit carrying Shoei helmets...
I really liked my shoei... guess i'll have to buy online now.

[Amber Lamps]

I paid $200 otd. They have a "strap" at the waist. If you want them for overpants. Order your normal waist size,if not go one size smaller.

UPDATE: A* rodeo pants are FUGLY! and they use pads instead of hard armor,which are flat and make you look like you're wearing catcher's shinguards!!! Thanks anyway,I'll just keep dealing with my Icon Field Armor leg guards under my regular jeans!!

[Mudpuppy]

how do you like that all mesh crotch for extra nutsack cooling and support?

yeah that works well.. i like it especially on a hot summer day..

[Cutty72]

I paid $200 otd. They have a "strap" at the waist. If you want them for overpants. Order your normal waist size,if not go one size smaller.



From where???

Thanks.

[comonboys]

Good info. Thanks. I, myself am looking into new gear. I don't really have a preference on brands. I (and I know this is a typical girl answer) would like something that would match my jacket or not clash with my bike. My bike is Blue and I would like to find gear that is white, grey, black or blue. I also am tall for a girl and have a 34" inseam. So trying to find riding pants are turning out to be impossible.

I also want to find a new helmet. I am not very informed about them either but between reading online and cutty, I am finding out more and more.

[comonboys]

Great Post.... Would you have any recommendations for me on Riding Pants? I work 22 miles from home. Its half interstate and half county highway driving. I dress business professional everyday so I don't want my dress pants to have the bug guts on them. I am long legged too. So finding pants that aren't up to my knees and still fit my waist is proving difficult when I look at the measuring charts. I am also looking for a new helmet too. However, every helmet that i tried on fits differently. I tried on the same brand as the one I currently have and I take a size smaller. However it fit the same way my current helmet did when i tried it on again.......

[Phenix_Rider]

Great Post.... Would you have any recommendations for me on Riding Pants? I work 22 miles from home. Its half interstate and half county highway driving. I dress business professional everyday so I don't want my dress pants to have the bug guts on them. I am long legged too. So finding pants that aren't up to my knees and still fit my waist is proving difficult when I look at the measuring charts. I am also looking for a new helmet too. However, every helmet that i tried on fits differently. I tried on the same brand as the one I currently have and I take a size smaller. However it fit the same way my current helmet did when i tried it on again.......

Gear is all about fit. You really have to try it on, or hope you get lucky.

Pants depend on how "casual" your work is. If you have to wear suit pants/skirt you can get overpants or change at work. I don't have any experience there. If you can wear jeans, I can vouch for Cortech's Mod Denim. They're great! Bug guts aren't really a problem as most sportbikes have enough fairing to deflect a large amount of air away from your legs.

[Cutty72]

Gear is all about fit. You really have to try it on, or hope you get lucky.

Pants depend on how "casual" your work is. If you have to wear suit pants/skirt you can get overpants or change at work. I don't have any experience there. If you can wear jeans, I can vouch for Cortech's Mod Denim. They're great! Bug guts aren't really a problem as most sportbikes have enough fairing to deflect a large amount of air away from your legs.

she rides naked... :whistle:

[comonboys]

she rides naked... :whistle:

Yep he's right. I have a naked sv 650..... I have to be in dress pants/suit pants....... So Jeans really aren't an option. I don't feel like carrying extra clothes with me everyday. Plus with the weather around here the extra layer at 7 in the morning will be nice to have.......
So I would like pullovers.....

[Cutty72]

Yep he's right. I have a naked sv 650..... I have to be in dress pants/suit pants....... So Jeans really aren't an option. I don't feel like carrying extra clothes with me everyday. Plus with the weather around here the extra layer at 7 in the morning will be nice to have.......
So I would like pullovers.....

hence the two i showed you... i plan on getting one or the other, not sure which yet though.

[comonboys]

hence the two i showed you... i plan on getting one or the other, not sure which yet though.

I know but I was wondering if someone had any other ideas so I see more possiblities....... I have been trying to look around but I was also looking to see peoples opionion on them too. When I looked at the sizing chart nothing would work. They will be around my knees and fit my waist or falling of my ass and long enough. Remember I have those long legs you like so much!!!!!!!!! :whistle::drool:

[Amber Lamps]

I know but I was wondering if someone had any other ideas so I see more possiblities....... I have been trying to look around but I was also looking to see peoples opionion on them too. When I looked at the sizing chart nothing would work. They will be around my knees and fit my waist or falling of my ass and long enough. Remember I have those long legs you like so much!!!!!!!!! :whistle::drool:

ummm have you guys met? Italways amazes me when couples get on a forum and discuss things....:whistle:

[Cutty72]

ummm have you guys met? Italways amazes me when couples get on a forum and discuss things....:whistle:

eh, she just doesn't listen all the time to me, or forgets to ask me when i'm around.
we seriously talk more on IM or text messaging than in real life... and we live together. :lol:

[ceo012384]

I bought some icon gloves and a jacket today.

http://www.cyclepages.com/images/uploaded/p4617431.jpg

http://www.hardracing.com/images/icon1.jpg





Wait, nevermind, I'm straight. I didn't buy shit. Icon is for homos.

[vabarber2]

ummm have you guys met? Italways amazes me when couples get on a forum and discuss things....:whistle:
Yeah, aint it sweet! Check out the link i posted in the first post of this thread, its a buddy of mine on egay who sells everything Icon at cheap prices. He has a few of their different over pants which are made biger than their mesurements.

[marko138]

:bigrofl:

[Dave]

I bought some icon gloves and a jacket today.

http://www.cyclepages.com/images/uploaded/p4617431.jpg

http://www.hardracing.com/images/icon1.jpg





Wait, nevermind, I'm straight. I didn't buy shit. Icon is for homos.

heh that jacket bettered come with a discount coupon for a yosh pipe

[marko138]

heh that jacket bettered come with a discount coupon for a yosh pipe
It actually comes with a barf bag.

[comonboys]

eh, she just doesn't listen all the time to me, or forgets to ask me when i'm around.
we seriously talk more on IM or text messaging than in real life... and we live together. :lol:

In my defense, If I try to talk to you, you don't listen so ha:idk:
I was asking for other peeps opionion besides yours, dear.....

[marko138]

In my defense, If I try to talk to you, you don't listen so ha:idk:
I was asking for other peeps opionion besides yours, dear.....
Doods rides an 1125R. Clearly, his decision making process is sound. Trust his judgement.

[Dave]

It actually comes with a barf bag.

seriously, it looks like something you'd jump the grand canyon in, we should pitch in a buy one for the next time nts jumps on a ural

[marko138]

seriously, it looks like something you'd jump the grand canyon in, we should pitch in a buy one for the next time nts jumps on a ural
:lol: Yes it does.

The gloves look like the Nintendo Power Glove.

[comonboys]

Doods rides an 1125R. Clearly, his decision making process is sound. Trust his judgement.

I trust him 100%. However he hasn't had riding pants before. So I was looking for someone to let me know who the fit and feel is that has riden with them on......

[marko138]

I trust him 100%. However he hasn't had riding pants before. So I was looking for someone to let me know who the fit and feel is that has riden with them on......
1125R.

[dReWpY]

im glad im not the only one hating on icon... never thought gear could be squidly :idk:

[marko138]

im glad im not the only one hating on icon... never thought gear could be squidly :idk:
Fag. Have some fun.

[Amber Lamps]

seriously, it looks like something you'd jump the grand canyon in, we should pitch in a buy one for the next time nts jumps on a ural

He can borrow mine if he wants. I have the jacket and gloves in the blue/gold. My bike is blue/white/gold so I bought them for a show and for Daytona. I got alot of compliments and picked up a couple different chicks wearing them actually. Heck,my buddy who painted his R1 hot pink barely got a chance to ride alone last year at Daytona Bike Week/Spring Break. So think what you want. BTW I have A* GpTechs and the Icon gloves are by far the most comfortable gloves I've ever owned. Plus,I have white Icon TiMax gloves I've crashed a couple times with no damage to my hands or the gloves. If you actually look into them,they are quite well made with a special ceramic infused leather and almost 360 Ti armor. Yea I know,the way they look and who makes them means they are junk and squidly...wait a minute, I thought a things worth is based solely on the person buying it and his needs,etc...how things change from thread to thread....

[Dave]

He can borrow mine if he wants. I have the jacket and gloves in the blue/gold. My bike is blue/white/gold so I bought them for a show and for Daytona. I got alot of compliments and picked up a couple different chicks wearing them actually. Heck,my buddy who painted his R1 hot pink barely got a chance to ride alone last year at Daytona Bike Week/Spring Break. So think what you want. BTW I have A* GpTechs and the Icon gloves are by far the most comfortable gloves I've ever owned. Plus,I have white Icon TiMax gloves I've crashed a couple times with no damage to my hands or the gloves. If you actually look into them,they are quite well made with a special ceramic infused leather and almost 360 Ti armor. Yea I know,the way they look and who makes them means they are junk and squidly...wait a minute, I thought a things worth is based solely on the person buying it and his needs,etc...how things change from thread to thread....

WERD! in other news, my airframe came in today! fucking sexy looking and very comfortable even before break in. im about to go out for a short bit to see how she feels at speed :drool:

[vabarber2]

WERD! in other news, my airframe came in today! fucking sexy looking and very comfortable even before break in. im about to go out for a short bit to see how she feels at speed :drool:
Congrats. Told you these guys we're good. Have a fun ride, only two more weeks till I'm home and riding!!

[Dave]

much more comfy than my alliance ss, excellent airflow, a bit more noise when the visor is down and pretty good aero new lid = win

[vabarber2]

much more comfy than my alliance ss, excellent airflow, a bit more noise when the visor is down and pretty good aero new lid = win
Cool, I'm going to wait and see which of the new graphics matches my new bike (im getting in 2weeks) prior to grabing one of those, but I'll get one. Glad to hear they're so nice.

[WARputer]

He can borrow mine if he wants. I have the jacket and gloves in the blue/gold. My bike is blue/white/gold so I bought them for a show and for Daytona. I got alot of compliments and picked up a couple different chicks wearing them actually. Heck,my buddy who painted his R1 hot pink barely got a chance to ride alone last year at Daytona Bike Week/Spring Break. So think what you want. BTW I have A* GpTechs and the Icon gloves are by far the most comfortable gloves I've ever owned. Plus,I have white Icon TiMax gloves I've crashed a couple times with no damage to my hands or the gloves. If you actually look into them,they are quite well made with a special ceramic infused leather and almost 360 Ti armor. Yea I know,the way they look and who makes them means they are junk and squidly...wait a minute, I thought a things worth is based solely on the person buying it and his needs,etc...how things change from thread to thread....

:dvrofl: You crack me up Tigger !

[ceo012384]

I have the jacket and gloves in the blue/gold.
WOW. Wow.

[Dave]

Cool, I'm going to wait and see which of the new graphics matches my new bike (im getting in 2weeks) prior to grabing one of those, but I'll get one. Glad to hear they're so nice.

its fucking sweet, its got an elastic wind deflector under the chin too. extra nice

[vabarber2]

Post a pic of the one you got!

[Dave]

i just got back from riding in some moderate rain. i'll let her dry out and snap some

[vabarber2]

i just got back from riding in some moderate rain. i'll let her dry out and snap some
Cool, thanks for reminding me that im the only person not riding right now!

[Amber Lamps]

Cool, thanks for reminding me that im the only person not riding right now!

well if it makes you feel any better,I just picked up a screw in a month old tire!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!:panic:

[Cutty72]

Cool, thanks for reminding me that im the only person not riding right now!

no... i'm not either...
but i should be next week.

[vabarber2]

no... i'm not either...
but i should be next week.
Yeah, well it'll be like 2 or 3 more weeks till im riding. I have to get out of here, get my license back and buy a new bike. But I have the cash so it shouldn't be to hard.