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    louisbosco
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    @Graeme i like how you read my mind there. i was just looking at a couple of Dainese jackets the other week. about their leather ones and how they compare. was looking at a couple plain ones with just the demon and comparing specs..

    "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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      Graeme
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      Glad to help @louisbosco.

      I think that leather jackets from a particular brand tend to be pretty equivalent, the more expensive ones add bells and whistles, rather than protection. Beyond that it's a case of what fits.

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        NinjaByNight
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        Another beautiful day in Northern California! Highway 1 between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz.

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          louisbosco
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          @Graeme:

          Glad to help @louisbosco.

          I think that leather jackets from a particular brand tend to be pretty equivalent, the more expensive ones add bells and whistles, rather than protection. Beyond that it's a case of what fits.

          yeah i've seen the review videos by revzilla. i like the ones with the proper shoulder armour rather than just the propolyne ones (i think that's how you spell it) also prefer a thermal liner for winter and 2 outside and 1 inner pocket. can't remember what other specs i do prefer..

          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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            summ3rhays
            Joined: 28 Nov 2012

            After being hit by some gravel today on the bike I gave in and picked up an adv jacket. Not that the IH HH jacket can’t handle abuse, but being pelted by rocks made me instinctually think of the jacket first rather than my safety.

            Its getting colder here, but I’m not ready to be done for the year. I really didn’t think I’d like the Klim Badlands as much as I do. It is practically bulletproof and the fit was spot on. I plan on camping with the mc more often next year which took some the sting out of the price tag.

            After trying the Rev’it, Dainese and a few others I couldn’t get past how much nicer Klim was. Enough justification, time to use and abuse it. The color is an olive drab, but sure looks brown in the pics.

            D30 chest, back, elbows and shoulder

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            IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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              Graeme
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              I've seen the Klim gear before, and it looks good. The only thing is that their cut tends to be quite boxy, and never quite works out for me.

              I think that Rukka are on a par with Klim in terms of quality. I quite like what Rev'it are doing too.

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                summ3rhays
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                I really wanted to like the Rev’it @Graeme, but the fit wasn’t right. I probably sized down from how Klim is normally worn, but it was quite comfortable. It’s funny that the main complaint is weight. I guess wearing heavy clothes all the time has me used to the substantial. I like what I’ve seen from Rukka, but I’ve never seen it in person.

                IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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                  Graeme
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                  That Klim jacket is a really good fit on you @summ3rhays. I can see why you went for it, and the brand has universally good press.

                  I don't have a problem with heavy motorcycle gear. It's generally tougher, and that's what you want in an unscheduled dismount. 🙂

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                    Graeme
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                    The new Ducati Panigale V4 has just been announced. @louisbosco this is for you!

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                      Graeme
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                      Ducati have upped the capacity of the Multistrada to 1260 cc, inline with the Diavel. This is the new Pikes Peak variant.

                      There's also the Scrambler 1100, which has got a 1100 cc engine, a useful bump from the 800 cc of the original.

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                        Graeme
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                        MCN have a piece about the Moto Morini Corsaro Ti22, which is being displayed at EICMA.

                        It's a one-off special based around the Corsaro, but with retro styling cues, and a load of carbon and titanium parts.

                        Want!

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                          louisbosco
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                          @Graeme oh i just saw that this morning in photos.. how exciting.. but i'm still waiting on news with the new 2018 s1000rr

                          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                            Graeme
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                            The BMW press conference is about this time tomorrow, so you should know then @louisbosco.

                            I'm looking forward to Honda (the NSC), Husqvarna (the Vitpilen), and Kawasaki (H2 GT).

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                              louisbosco
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                              oh boy….  :o

                              "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                Steffen
                                Joined: 26 Jul 2017

                                The Taillights of the Panigale are pure Italian Design Pron, great Detail, almost as cool as the four Exhaust MV-Agusta Tail.

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                                  louisbosco
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                                  kiss french, ride italian..  😎

                                  "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                    Graeme
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                                    Honda have unveiled the CB1000R. It's a retro-modern design, and I really like it.

                                    It's got 143 bhp, similar to the Ducati Monster. The Yamaha MT-10 and BMW S1000R are around 160 bhp, whilst the KTM Super Duke and Aprilia Tuono are around 170 bhp, so it's a bit down on power against some of the competition.

                                    They've fitted it with all the electronics in the world, and a quickshifter is available on the upgraded model.

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                                      Graeme
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                                      @Sam Triumph have made your bike obsolete. You'll have to buy a new one now! 😃

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                                        Graeme
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                                        Just watched BMW's EICMA live stream. No new S1000RR for you @louisbosco! Looks like you'll have to go Italian. :o

                                        However, they have brought out the K1600 Grand America instead. 😛

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                                          Sam
                                          Joined: 21 May 2015

                                          Hahaha damn them! @Graeme

                                          In their defence, they did tell me that was happening but luckily in 3 years I can trade it in for something brand new… might go for something a bit more impractical next time. We shall see!

                                          Nice video for it. Not too dissimilar to my daily commute to the office  😉

                                          Insta - @braveinthefaceoflasers

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