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A little help?

Started by the fan, March 19, 2009, 08:49:12 PM

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Which color scheme do you like best? 1 is at the top, 4 at the bottom

1
2 (14.3%)
2
2 (14.3%)
3
4 (28.6%)
4
6 (42.9%)

Total Members Voted: 12

the fan

I am having a set of custom leathers built by Spartan Leathers out of Indiana. http://www.spartanleathers.com/  My old suit has been patched (and let out) one too many times and its time for something new.
I found out about the Spartan brand at a trackday last fall, a rider was wearing one and it looked like a nice suit, clean lines and well built. The guy raved about the quality and service so I checked them out. I was pretty sceptical when I saw the price, (mine will be right around $500.00) but I have since checked out 2 other suits and it compares very favorably to the "name brand" mid level suits which generally run $700.00+ for an off the rack suit.
   Another bonus is that most "rack" suits are sized with way too short of a torso, forcing me to but a suit that is too large and having it modified. With a custom suit this will not be an issue.

The issue I am having is in deciding on a color scheme. I considered all black, but even with perforation it would be damn hot on a sunny day. I decided to add some color, and the pics below show what I have come up with, but I really have no taste...

Which one do you think is best? what would you change? I am going with the Spartan Charge one piece deleting the speed hump, logos, and collar, but adding armor and upgraded zippers.





gradice

Number 3 Brother, but I'd replace the RED stripe with a BLUE one... Just my 2 bob's (20c) worth :good:
Graham in OZ...
92 FJ1200 ABS.

Marsh White

Bill, looks like a nice suit for a great price!  I'd go with #4 myself...but then I'm kinda a plain black guy...

Oh, I know...add a poll!  I just did it for ya!

Yamifj1200

"Oh, I know...add a poll!  I just did it for ya!"

Thanks Marsh, I didnt kjnow you were a mid reader too. Well done


Eric M


http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=14833.0


"All unattended children will be served an espresso and given a puppy"

Fred


ddlewis

Quote from: the fan on March 19, 2009, 08:49:12 PM
I am having a set of custom leathers built by Spartan Leathers out of Indiana...I was pretty sceptical when I saw the price, (mine will be right around $500.00) ...

That does sound good.. Have they measured you yet?  Maybe they don't realize how much leather we're talking about..

Glad I'm not a cow in Indiana about now  ;D




racerman_27410

i like # 3 but # 4 looks like Racer X....... it dont matter what color it is when its hot outside you gonna be hot too......black is slimming  :rofl2: might as well be badass if you can pull it off  :bye2:


KOokaloo! :yahoo:

gradice

Quote from: racerman_27410 on March 19, 2009, 10:43:57 PM
i like # 3 but # 4 looks like Racer X....... it dont matter what color it is when its hot outside you gonna be hot too......black is slimming  :rofl2: might as well be badass if you can pull it off  :bye2:


KOokaloo! :yahoo:

How about #4 with BLUE trim :good:!!!! I'm sorry, but the RED looks a bit GAY :bad:
Graham in OZ...
92 FJ1200 ABS.

rktmanfj

Quote from: ddlewis on March 19, 2009, 09:52:52 PM
Quote from: the fan on March 19, 2009, 08:49:12 PM
I am having a set of custom leathers built by Spartan Leathers out of Indiana...I was pretty sceptical when I saw the price, (mine will be right around $500.00) ...

That does sound good.. Have they measured you yet?  Maybe they don't realize how much leather we're talking about..

Glad I'm not a cow in Indiana about now  ;D






Plenty of 'em around here, just pick any shopping mall.        :biggrin:

Randy T
Indy

andyb

You'd think white shoulders would be a pain to keep cleaning bug guts from?

I'd say #4, replace the colored bits with something that matches at least some of yer machines.

Dan Filetti

I'd go with the wight shoulders -keep you slightly cooler with the sun beating down on you....

My $0.02.  Nice price.

Dan

Live hardy, or go home. 

jvb_ca

Number 4 and change the red to blue. They sure look like nice leathers for the money. Especially being custom built as well.

Cheers...Jake
Cheers...Jake
86FJ1200
Ontario

rvnmaniac

 I need a rear view to make a decision. You were due a new suit a while ago now just get Randy to shop with you ........OUCH
"GO RAVENS"

rktmanfj

Quote from: rvnmaniac on March 21, 2009, 01:22:18 PM
I need a rear view to make a decision. You were due a new suit a while ago now just get Randy to shop with you ........OUCH

Fat can be lost.  Ugly is to the bone...        :rofl:

Randy T
Indy

FJ Flyer

I like #1.  Isn't white more slimming?   :nea:
Chris P.
'16 FJR1300ES
'87 FJ1200
'76 DT250

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