I'm finally leathered up!!!

[Chilli]

Brand new Arlen Ness suit - fits lovely £260 off ebay. Cracking result, although I've been told I look like a power ranger!!!



Off to France on Friday....just hope me new gloves arrive tomorrow!

[Grant.D]

Thats a great price. Where did you get your gloves?

[anonymous-user]

Result! That is a great price! Now have we heard the last about you and your leather fetish?

[Chilli]

Grant.D said:

Thats a great price. Where did you get your gloves?

An on-line shop. A mate showed me his new gloves (SPADA) and they were very nice. All the carbon protection you need, good quality leather and all for £45.

[Chilli]

Gethyn said:

Result! That is a great price! Now have we heard the last about you and your leather fetish?

Apologies for putting you lot through the mill on this one, but yes, it could be over!!!

[black-k1]

Well done Chilli. You're a brave man buying new leathers and gloves just a week before a trip to France. I would suggest lots of wearing of the leathers around the house for the next couple of days in order break them in. (May also address that leather fetish and keep Mrs Chilli er ... on her toes!)

[Rawwr]

Speaking of carbon inserts on gloves, I read a fascinating article (which I'm trying to find again as we speak) about how carbon really isn't the best material to use and how strengthened ABS inserts are a lot more durable and just as light.

[Mad Dave]

Surely now that you're a world-class racer your sponsors should pay for your gear?

[Rawwr]

Paying for Chilli's gear after every crash could cover the national debt of most 3rd world nations.

[Chilli]

black-k1 said:

Well done Chilli. You're a brave man buying new leathers and gloves just a week before a trip to France. I would suggest lots of wearing of the leathers around the house for the next couple of days in order break them in. (May also address that leather fetish and keep Mrs Chilli er ... on her toes!)

A week? I go tomorrow!!!!

I sat in them for an hour or so last night, and they feel great. Not sure the mrs would go for it I'm afraid...I mean I'll ask and get back to ya!!!

[Chilli]

Mad Dave said:

Surely now that you're a world-class racer your sponsors should pay for your gear?

I agree! TBH, if dunlop found out I've got Michelin tyres on...they'd go mad. Still, I'm leaning so far over these days, the name of the make has almost scrubbed off now!!!!

[Mad Dave]

Chilli said:

Mad Dave said:

Surely now that you're a world-class racer your sponsors should pay for your gear?

I agree! TBH, if dunlop found out I've got Michelin tyres on...they'd go mad. Still, I'm leaning so far over these days, the name of the make has almost scrubbed off now!!!!

You mean the sticker they stick in the middle don't you You're supposed to take that off hehe

[essex.n!!]

BONJOUR!!

if you havent already left, all the best mate come back in one piece (and the leathers!!)

mange tout mate, mange tout

[Chilli]

Mad Dave said:

Chilli said:

Mad Dave said:

Surely now that you're a world-class racer your sponsors should pay for your gear?

I agree! TBH, if dunlop found out I've got Michelin tyres on...they'd go mad. Still, I'm leaning so far over these days, the name of the make has almost scrubbed off now!!!!

You mean the sticker they stick in the middle don't you You're supposed to take that off hehe

Ah....got ya!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chilli]

essex.n!! said:

BONJOUR!!

if you havent already left, all the best mate come back in one piece (and the leathers!!)

mange tout mate, mange tout

Thanks mate, leaving in a mo.......got no idea how to pack!! Me gloves gloves haven't turned up yet.....

[black-k1]

Nick.

Have a great trip. Take it easy and enjoy the open roads.

Let us know how you got on when you get back.

[The Tramp]

Have a gud trip Chilli......

you'll be ok, there is less hedges in France!....

don't forget the camera and bring us some shots back......

[biker's nemesis]

Too late I suspect,for you to read this,but have a good safe trip.

[anonymous-user]

The Tramp said:

Have a gud trip Chilli......

you'll be ok, there is less hedges in France!....

don't forget the camera and bring us some shots back......

I look forward to the detailed write-up when you return - have a great trip! Miss you already . . .

[Mad Dave]

Have a good trip mate

I hope he didn't read the "how to find the limits of your bike" thread, otherwise he's going to be doing more hedge surfing! "Limit? Ah, just back there..."