[BlackBeauty]

Alot of the jackets/suits that I like have this full sized speed hump on the back. I don't personally dislike them but tend to think it is too racy for what I mostly do on my bike. That is, over the top for riding to work (even though speeds can get more than hiogh enough). I know there is supposed to be an aerodynamic advantage (less buffeting?) and probably crash protection, too.

What do you chaops think of such appendages!!?? Would it prevent you from buying a jacket/suit that you otherwise liked?

Take care - BB

 

[Whisperinsmith]

I'm with you. I wish they offered two styles, one with and one without the "hump".

 

[Cheapbastard]

didn't stop me from buy'n, I kinda like it. :-D

 

[BlackBeauty]

That one is actually a reasonable size. Some of them are so much longer and voluminous.

Thanks for the pic - BB

 

[R100Pilot]

If you are not on a racetrack and your jacket has a speed hump, you are a poser. Man Law!

 

[MNSpintST]

I am looking at 1pc suits..

Some of them integrate great ventilation and a back protector into the hump.

If you have actually used the suit on track days you can also wear it on the hwy.. Man Law..

 

[R100Pilot]

I will accept such an amendment to Man Law - provided said Hump is worn to a track day (on the track, not merely as an observer) before it is worn on public access roadways.

The Scribe Hath Spoken!

 

[RexxyPup]

Hi,

My mate has the Tribal pattern Heine Gericke one piece with a detachable hump!! Removed after his pillion kept hitting it!

So it can be done!

Rexx

 

[MNSpintST]

These allow a alot of airflow to the back.

 

[Thefallenone]

I think they are a little gimmicky but look great on the right bike i.e. Daytona 955/675

Whatever YOU like and are comfortable with.

 

[DragonDan]

Detachable hump? Didn't Igor from "Young Frankenstein" (1974) have that?

 

[hANNAbONE]

Hey CB...is that a wheelie I see there....??
:-D :-D :-D

 

[hANNAbONE]

Hey CB...is that a wheelie I see there....??
:-D :-D :-D

 

[Cheapbastard]

On 2006-12-12 07:10, hANNAbONE wrote:


Hey CB...is that a wheelie I see there....??
:-D :-D :-D

ummm.... errrr... that's just the way the road rises right there. :wink: :-D