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peen0_0
Level 3 Member
Victoria
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 Posted - 25 Jul 2008 : 2:45:00 PM
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Can anyone tell me if Leathers with Kevlar inserts in the non critical area's, i.e. Back of legs, inner arms, are OK for racing? I'm in the process of looking at a new set, the old one's have shrunken for some reason????????
Cheers, Peen 0_0 (Sidecar #20)
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Ben
Honda CB350 Racers Promotion - Moderator
Victoria
288 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2008 : 3:33:26 PM
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Hate that, mine shrunk as well. I blame it on the sweat (not beer). Your best bet would be a quick call to MV - straight from the horses mouth is always better.
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peen0_0
Level 3 Member
Victoria
224 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jul 2008 : 12:06:21 PM
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Thanks Ben, I'll give them a call.
Hmmm, sweat eh? Never thought of the excuse, I mean reason!
Cheers, Tony. |
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Nitro
Level 1 Member
Other Area
11 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jul 2008 : 4:48:37 PM
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yep sweat
happened to me too
had this awesome racing jacket with pads and stuff
shrunk on me :( |
Edited by - Nitro on 26 Jul 2008 4:49:05 PM |
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john feakes
Advanced Member
Victoria
791 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jul 2008 : 09:45:35 AM
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An interesting topic. If the rules were applied to the letter I think most would be sent home. 15.1.2.1 c) The following areas must be padded with at least a double layer of leather or enclosed plastic foam at least 8mm thick.......iii) Both sides of torso and hip joint. How many would pass that test?
However.......constructed of leather or other material of similar or greater durability. I would say that Kevlar would fit this requirement. On the day it will depend on the scrutineers opinion.
I have looked at them and thought they could be good for summer. I have also seen them road tested but only at minimoto speeds. Please let us know what you learn.
Cheers, John |
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peen0_0
Level 3 Member
Victoria
224 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jul 2008 : 2:34:06 PM
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I've spoken with MV today.
The initial feeling is that Kevlar would be OK, as per the rules, however the matter will be raised at their board meeting on Wednesday, and I will be given the outcome.
I'll post the response back here when I have it.
I was told that basically, the onus would be on me, and others, to prove that the Kevlar is as good or better than leather in this case,to the officilas at a meeting, i.e. scrutineers, but we'll see what comes out of the meeting.
I can also say that I found MV to be very understanding and helpful.
Cheers, Tony. |
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john
Forum Moderator
Victoria
3130 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jul 2008 : 11:36:53 AM
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| Tony, just get out on the pushbike and do the right thing! |
John Daley Sidecar #68
' there are those who do, those who dont do and those who undo. We must lampoon the latter." |
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peen0_0
Level 3 Member
Victoria
224 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2008 : 4:01:02 PM
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MV have responded. "Those that are in the know say that Kevlar is fine"
BTW. The only bike that I'll be pushing will be the outfit if it runs out of fuel!!
Cheers, Tony. |
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john feakes
Advanced Member
Victoria
791 Posts |
Posted - 10 Aug 2008 : 09:35:00 AM
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Tony, did you get that in writing?
Cheers, John |
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peen0_0
Level 3 Member
Victoria
224 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2008 : 8:31:29 PM
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The response was in an e-mail from Peter Wright at MV John.
Cheers, Tony. |
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oldonk
Level 2 Member
Australian Capital Territory
84 Posts |
Posted - 18 Aug 2008 : 07:48:06 AM
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I have observed a sidecar team or two using Kevlar suits.
It was yeams from the modern era and I cannot remember for sure whom, but I wonder if it was Souter.
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Alan
Forum Moderator
Western Australia
353 Posts |
Posted - 18 Aug 2008 : 9:50:09 PM
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Warren Thompson from WA and his passenger use Kevlar suits in Modern Meetings without a problem. Personally I do not like the look of them at all.
Alan Sidecar 21 WA
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