So im gonna take my F4i to the strip for the first time ever, and i need to know of a good riding jacket at a decent price so that i can run. Im under the impression that you at least need a jacket for protection in order to run. Something that breathes a little bit preferably because im riding it to the track and i dont want to lose 10lbs on the way there and back.

 

I just picked up an Icon TiMax mesh jacket and gloves........It's pretty sweet and light.....check it out.

http://www.ironpony.com/catalog/productPagedetailsBrand.asp?ImageName=ictimaxmeshb l.jpg&Brand=ICON&Class2=Jackets%20and%20Vests>&Cla ss3=Mesh%20Jackets&Class1=

 

I would tell you get full leathers. If its to hot put it in a backpack then put it on when you get there. At least use a leather jacket that you can make tight around your waist. My buddie just fipped his gixxer at the track and his jacket slid up. You can figure out the rest. Not tring to scare you but leather is the way to go.

 

Yeah, i would think leathers are well worth the money on the track or drag strip.

 

leathers... vanson the best

 

i only wear leather... and since i trap in the 140's a leather suit is required... i thought a leather jacket and gloves was minimum but i've definetly seen guys go down the strip in mesh and gloveless, i also have to have a teather switch, which i do, but i haven't actually attached it to my wrist, so i guess it depends on which track you go to and how close of attention the workers pay to you

mesh is better than nothing of course, but i'd go w/ perforated leather, a good perf jacket will be just as breathable as a mesh

 

You HAVE to be wearing leathers at the strip. Don't you?

 

1 or 2 piece leathers if you trap above 120, which i doubt he will

 

Know of any specific companies at a decent price? Im goin on a track rental this saturday. Also, what should expect my stock f4i to trap at?

 

I was always under the impression that you had to wear full leathers on any track and/or strip.