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Offline Andrew L

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JT racing riding gear
« on: February 05, 2013, 08:25:54 am »
Has anyone bought JT racing's riding gear, is it any good, its looks good on the net but cant find anywhere around that stocks it to have a look for myself.
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Re: JT racing riding gear
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2013, 08:33:52 am »
Ask Craig Taylor-suzuki59 what he thinks, has been using it since it became available again. Looks the goods & I'm not talking about Craig here

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« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2013, 08:40:04 am »
Have a set of JT Classick - the knees are a little bulky compared to their ProTek range but other than that I am very pleased.  Also have a new ALS helmet and love the fit compared to many.
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« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2013, 08:44:13 am »
Have the classic pants. Excellent quality, adjustable waist (very important!) and good ventilation. Have some rubberized stuff in back that stops your shirt coming out. Recommended.
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Re: JT racing riding gear
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2013, 08:45:26 am »
The riding pants are very durable , a little bulky around the knees  but if you wear knee brace protection they fit real snug with out being overly tight.
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Re: JT racing riding gear
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2013, 09:15:22 am »
I use the pants, jersey & gloves, love em all, very good quality.  I agree with what has been said about the pants; I wear knee-braces so I like it.

I didn't buy the helmet as I think it is too heavy, over the years I have come to realize the importance of a light helmet, I wear Suomy Jump when wearing a full-face.  I think the only helmet lighter than that is a Airoh.
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Re: JT racing riding gear
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2013, 09:32:28 am »
Ask Craig Taylor-suzuki59 what he thinks, has been using it since it became available again. Looks the goods & I'm not talking about Craig here
Yes I concur with the others the gear is very good quality-only point to be aware is that the pants are definitely on the bigger side but perfect if you run knee braces (which I dont).I like my helmet its not the lighest but is definitely no heavier than the bell moto 9 and one industries helmets I used to wear- but they look way cooler than anything else out there and again the quality is very good (way better than bell helmets).
 
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« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2013, 11:31:23 am »
I have a full set of yellow/black with helmet and full set of pink/white less helmet.

I didn't think I'd like the helmet being a bit heavier than my Fox kevlar but after a couple of laps I forgot all about it.
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Re: JT racing riding gear
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2013, 05:15:12 pm »
Thanks for that people I thought they looked good on the net will have to order some cheers Andrew
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Re: JT racing riding gear
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2013, 05:48:45 pm »
Who's the best supplier to buy off....not necessarily price wise but getting them to your door sometime this century. What is the normal delivery time for pants, jersey and gloves?
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« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2013, 05:54:42 pm »
The set I have are great quality and fit well and really good if you wear knee braces.

The only problem I have had is that in really muddy conditions the pants seem to take on a lot of water and become very heavy. Mr VMX 2011 type mud I mean ::)

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« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2013, 06:17:37 pm »
I bought mine from East Coast Vintage in Florida (Jason Weaver), it wasn't available here at the time.  His JT helmets (old model) are $180 !!!
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Re: JT racing riding gear
« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2013, 06:33:35 pm »
Anyone interested in custom pants, I have found an old friend that made top quality gear back in the day and she says she is willing to drag out her old machine-if only to remember the good old days :D
She is willing to do some one off stuff and can therefore put logos on that the others cant.
Contact me via this thread if you want more details.

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« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2013, 06:44:58 pm »
Will she make leather pants?

What has she made, pants & jerseys?  I'm interested in both.
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Re: JT racing riding gear
« Reply #14 on: February 05, 2013, 08:53:48 pm »
I think the gloves (life line - the more expensive of the two types) are the best dirt bike gloves I've owned, apart from being colour coordinted and looking snappy, they have padding/layering in the right places and I dont get sore hands or blisters. Did I mention they look good?