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[dmallord]

hi guys,

i dont know if this is the appropriate "place" for this question...

after getting some seat time in the twisities i am really leaning (pun! hahahaha) towards a track day. i sent buttonwillow a question regarding my leathers, and was advised that i needed to get hold of my track day organizer?

my leather question was: i have vulcan leather pants and jacket. they zip together in the rear with an 8" zipper. is this sufficient, or do i need a "full waist" zipper?

anyways, i know lots of guys here have been there done that...

so? direction needed is?

thanks,
david

 

[dadofthree]

have you tried their website. You should find their rules and regs

 

[twotonevert]

Most tracks do require the full wrap around zipper in a two piece. You dont want your jacket sliding up in a spill.

 

[skydivr]

Most require full zip - but each trackday provider has different rules that's why you were referred to them.

 

[dmallord]

thanks guys.

hayabusa.org is the best.

yes, a full zipper is required. a one piece suit would be better.

thanks again.

 

[skydivr]

Word of advice: The one piece suit is for sure tougher than a 2-piece, but a 2-piece is much easier to get on and off, and hang around with on the track (especially when it gets hot), and easily transitions to a good street suit. Until you get into A, a one-piece isn't really necessary. TwoBrothers and Tiller both are wearing the same 2-piece gear they wear on the street for the last 2 seasons.

I would recommend seeing if you could sent it off to someone who could sew you a full zipper into what you have now - save you a little money for now to spend on tires, a back protector and trackdays! Ask your trackday provider, someone there will know who does good leather repair.

 

[Lamb busa]

Some shoe repair places put zippers on. You will Definitely need this in all sanctioning bodies in Socal. Highly recommended is some kind of back protector and chest impact protection.

A good read is twist of the wrist 2!! Invaluable info.

 

[kromdom]

call this shop to get a quote on adding a 360-degree zipper + other leather work: Taylors Leather Repair and Alteration, Motorcycle Race Suits, Jackets and Chaps