Written by admin on 03 April 2011
Because the track is not the street, we have come up with a several recommendations for making your track day more successful.
We would love to hear your raceday bike tips
Motorcycle Technical and Preparation:
Headlight and Blinkers – Tape over your headlight, tail light, turn signal lenses and any reflectors. Remove your mirros. We also recommend taping over your speedometer; it will only distract you. Painters tape works best.
Bodywork:
Tighten down all the bits; double check the bolts and screws. This means check everything before flight! So don’t overlook your mirrors, turn signals, horn, etc. It’ll make the bike safer for everyone on the track.
Lights:
Before you get on the track you’ll need to disconnect the headlight and the brake light. The heat generated from the bulbs could “bake” the tape on – ugh…
Tires:
The facts are simple when it comes to tires. Street tire pressures will be fine if you’re running street tires and not riding beyond their engineered purpose. Consult with your dealer on the type tire you are using for accurate pressures. Tires really make a difference on the track; we recommend the Michelin Power One for track day use
Apparel – Safety and Protection:
Wear a quality leather riding suit, full gauntlet leather gloves and sport riding boots. Two-pieces leathers that zip together and one piece leather suits are perfect. No mesh products (gloves, jackets or pants) as they present too much liability.
Helmet:
Full face helmets are the way to go; certifications such as D.O.T. and Snell are good.
Spine:
Highly overlooked by all riders; use a back protector, they are worth their weight in gold.
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Written by admin on 29 March 2011
The K-XP is considered by many privateer road racers as THE GOLD STANDARD in leather race suit protection. This race suit is constructed of full grain leather and includes extra padding in key impact areas that offers exceptional protection. Komodo Gear didn’t stop there and engineered advanced safety features such as external Carbon-Kevlar plates into the elbow and forearms. Using CE rated armor in all key impact areas and incorporating over sized Kevlar stretch panels in the legs from Schoeller Keprotec assist in less fatigue and greater maneuverability. There isn’t any other race suit on the market that offers these performance features at this price point. Don’t compromise your safety – ride with confidence – Komodo Gear All The Time!
-1.4mm Full Grain Leather Chassis that is pre-formed and designed specifically for road racing
-Double and triple Oxley stitching used through out entire suit
-Advanced CAD designed Italian CARBON/KEVLAR composites on elbows and forearms for maximum impact and abrasion resistance
-Leather reinforced impact areas: butt, hips, legs, lower back, knees, forearms, shoulders
-Perforated, removable nylon liner that is preformed to the suit for comfort
-Extensive use of large, genuine Kevlar panels in the legs/arms (Schoeller Keprotec)
-Advanced stitching technology
-Perforated leather for advanced cooling
-Genuine YKK zippers only (stainless steel and nylon)
-KNOX CE approved armor
-Advanced HIP PROTECTION with removable CE rated armor and temper foam
-Advanced BICEP protection with CE rated armor covering the humerus bone
-CAD design aero hump for mid & upper back protection
-Reinforced stretch accordion panels in the lower back and knees
-RAM AIR cooling vents on each side of the neck for advanced cooling
-Crash tested and well documented to survive at over 140 mph by CMRA and WERA race experts
Motorcycle Race Suit Customer Testimony
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w1AUqfEsE4
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