Home Marketplace Articles FAQ Gallery Arcade
Join FireBlades.org! Unanswered Posts New Posts Today's Posts Search Mark Forums Read
Go Back   Honda Motorcycles - FireBlades.org Forums > General Motorcycling > Riding Gear / Luggage
Big back protector??

Big back protector??


Riding Gear / Luggage: Discussion of Helmets, Boots, Gloves, Leathers, Jackets, Pants, Back Protectors, Earplugs, Tank Bags, Tail Bags, Saddlebags, etc.
Forgot your User Name or Password?
Not a member? Join today!





Big back protector??

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 03-15-2004, 9:26 PM
  #1
 
NinerPilot's Avatar
 
Join Date: 10-06-2001
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Bike(s): 01 929
Age: 28
Posts: 3,191
Rep: NinerPilot is a jewel in the roughNinerPilot is a jewel in the roughNinerPilot is a jewel in the roughNinerPilot is a jewel in the rough (327)
Rep Power: 14
Send a message via AIM to NinerPilot Send a message via MSN to NinerPilot
Big back protector??
Im looking to get a hard back protector and looking for one that will accomidate my large self. Im 6'4, 300lbs with a 48 inch waist. Any of you other big guys know of one? Im looking at the Kobe, Alpinestars, and Dainese.
Chris

Last edited by NinerPilot : 03-15-2004 at 10:23 PM.
NinerPilot is offline  
View NinerPilot's Profile View NinerPilot's Gallery Find More Posts by NinerPilot
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 03-15-2004, 9:55 PM
  #2
 
Join Date: 01-13-2003
Location: Conover, NC
Bike(s): 2001 CBR 929
Age: 33
Posts: 62
Rep: kirby is on a distinguished road (10)
Rep Power: 6
Send a message via Yahoo to kirby
Re: Big back protector??
I wear a Dianese 7 plate protector. It provides good coverage I think. The bigger ones that I found were not made with hard plastic. I would not give 2 cents for just the padded ones. I prefer to hard plastic ones. Saw friend slip across pavement and hit a guardrail post square in the back. Broke the vanson plastic protector in half but he walked away. Not so well for the bike that hit the guard rail next to him. Anyways, just my 2 cents
kirby is offline  
View kirby's Profile View kirby's Gallery Find More Posts by kirby
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 03-15-2004, 10:07 PM
  #3
 
Join Date: 01-03-2003
Location: jax, florida
Bike(s): 929Rrrr
Age: 40
Posts: 92
Rep: aBnorMal is on a distinguished road (10)
Rep Power: 6
Re: Big back protector??
Quote:
Originally Posted by NinerPilot
Im looking to get a hard back protector and looking for one that will accomidate my large self. Any of you other big guys know of one? Im looking at the Kobe, Alpinestars, and Dainese.
Chris
I have the Spidi Airback. It's what I would call long. I'm 6'1" and I sometimes consider it too long. Still I'm very happy with the fit, form and function of it.
aBnorMal is offline  
View aBnorMal's Profile View aBnorMal's Gallery Find More Posts by aBnorMal
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 03-15-2004, 10:08 PM
  #4
 
NinerPilot's Avatar
 
Join Date: 10-06-2001
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Bike(s): 01 929
Age: 28
Posts: 3,191
Rep: NinerPilot is a jewel in the roughNinerPilot is a jewel in the roughNinerPilot is a jewel in the roughNinerPilot is a jewel in the rough (327)
Rep Power: 14
Send a message via AIM to NinerPilot Send a message via MSN to NinerPilot
Re: Big back protector??
Will it fit a big guy?
Chris
NinerPilot is offline  
View NinerPilot's Profile View NinerPilot's Gallery Find More Posts by NinerPilot
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 03-15-2004, 10:16 PM
  #5
 
Join Date: 01-03-2003
Location: jax, florida
Bike(s): 929Rrrr
Age: 40
Posts: 92
Rep: aBnorMal is on a distinguished road (10)
Rep Power: 6
Re: Big back protector??
Quote:
Originally Posted by NinerPilot
Will it fit a big guy?
Chris
Guess that depends on what you call fat. If you ask my wife she'll tell you I'm fat....the witch. But I digress.

The belt that comes with it should accomodate a largish waistline and does a nice job of keeping it from riding up. My waist is a "36" and I have a lot of play in the velcro belt left, probably 10". If I was working in the office I'd send it your way for a fit but I won't be there for a while.

~Just re-read your post...what are reffering to when you say "big"?~
Last edited by aBnorMal : 03-15-2004 at 10:20 PM.
aBnorMal is offline  
View aBnorMal's Profile View aBnorMal's Gallery Find More Posts by aBnorMal
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 03-15-2004, 10:23 PM
  #6
 
NinerPilot's Avatar
 
Join Date: 10-06-2001
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Bike(s): 01 929
Age: 28
Posts: 3,191
Rep: NinerPilot is a jewel in the roughNinerPilot is a jewel in the roughNinerPilot is a jewel in the roughNinerPilot is a jewel in the rough (327)
Rep Power: 14
Send a message via AIM to NinerPilot Send a message via MSN to NinerPilot
Re: Big back protector??
Edited my original post with how big I really am...
Chris
NinerPilot is offline  
View NinerPilot's Profile View NinerPilot's Gallery Find More Posts by NinerPilot
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 03-15-2004, 10:34 PM
  #7
 
Join Date: 01-03-2003
Location: jax, florida
Bike(s): 929Rrrr
Age: 40
Posts: 92
Rep: aBnorMal is on a distinguished road (10)
Rep Power: 6
Re: Big back protector??
Quote:
Originally Posted by NinerPilot
Edited my original post with how big I really am...
Chris
The length of the Airback would be perfect for you IMO but the belt....I don't know. I think it will....but I don't know.
aBnorMal is offline  
View aBnorMal's Profile View aBnorMal's Gallery Find More Posts by aBnorMal
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 03-16-2004, 12:10 PM
  #8
 
Join Date: 06-01-2002
Location: Seal Rock, OR
Bike(s): 02 S/B 954 & 00 SV650 Track Ride
Age: 38
Posts: 144
Rep: h8mondays is on a distinguished road (10)
Rep Power: 7
Re: Big back protector??
You may want to take a look at these. Bohn
h8mondays is offline  
View h8mondays's Profile View h8mondays's Gallery Find More Posts by h8mondays
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 03-16-2004, 6:41 PM
  #9
 
Join Date: 07-27-2001
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Bike(s): 02 CBR954 Silver, 02 CBR954 Black
Age: 39
Posts: 972
Rep: firebladetoronto is on a distinguished road (41)
Rep Power: 8
Re: Big back protector??
I use the Teknic one, and has held up and protected well....
firebladetoronto is offline  
View firebladetoronto's Profile View firebladetoronto's Gallery Find More Posts by firebladetoronto
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 03-16-2004, 8:46 PM
  #10
 
bubba's Avatar
 
Join Date: 05-06-2003
Location: Road Atlanta
Bike(s): 02 RSVR, 01 GSXR
Age: 36
Posts: 3,595
Rep: bubba will become famous soon enoughbubba will become famous soon enough (144)
Rep Power: 10
Re: Big back protector??
i use the bohn, and it fits great. it is not hard shelled, but i feel safer wearing it
bubba is offline  
View bubba's Profile View bubba's Gallery Find More Posts by bubba
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 03-19-2004, 11:24 AM
  #11
 
Join Date: 01-03-2003
Location: Chandler, AZ
Bike(s): 02' 954rr
Age: 39
Posts: 397
Rep: Tank69 is an unknown quantity at this point (9)
Rep Power: 0
Re: Big back protector??
I've got the SPIDI on in XL and it fits me fine, I have a 44-46" waist and the belt fits fine. You basically can't even tell it's on after using it a few times.

Tank
Tank69 is offline  
View Tank69's Profile View Tank69's Gallery Visit Tank69's homepage! Find More Posts by Tank69
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 03-19-2004, 2:10 PM
  #12
 
Join Date: 01-17-2002
Location: Ravenna, Ohio
Bike(s): Black/Red 929RR (Sold)
Posts: 1,900
Rep: SuperDave will become famous soon enoughSuperDave will become famous soon enough (140)
Rep Power: 9
Re: Big back protector??
Quote:
Originally Posted by aBnorMal
Guess that depends on what you call fat. If you ask my wife she'll tell you I'm fat....the witch. But I digress.
LMAO
SuperDave is offline  
View SuperDave's Profile View SuperDave's Gallery Find More Posts by SuperDave
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 03-19-2004, 2:31 PM
  #13
 
ccwilli3's Avatar
 
Join Date: 06-13-2001
Location: Raleigh, NC
Bike(s): 2003 BabyRR
Age: 30
Posts: 3,986
Rep: ccwilli3 has a spectacular aura aboutccwilli3 has a spectacular aura aboutccwilli3 has a spectacular aura about (235)
Rep Power: 13
Send a message via AIM to ccwilli3 Send a message via Yahoo to ccwilli3
Re: Big back protector??
call helimot.

They have a turtle shell looking one and I believe the sizes are ranging. They are cool people to deal with anyway, so call them and they can really help you if they can...
ccwilli3 is offline  
View ccwilli3's Profile View ccwilli3's Gallery Find More Posts by ccwilli3
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 03-19-2004, 4:37 PM
  #14
 
NinerPilot's Avatar
 
Join Date: 10-06-2001
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Bike(s): 01 929
Age: 28
Posts: 3,191
Rep: NinerPilot is a jewel in the roughNinerPilot is a jewel in the roughNinerPilot is a jewel in the roughNinerPilot is a jewel in the rough (327)
Rep Power: 14
Send a message via AIM to NinerPilot Send a message via MSN to NinerPilot
Re: Big back protector??
I found a guy on WERA selling a slightly experienced A-Stars Tech for $50 shipped. Should be here Monday!.
Thanks to all!
Chris
NinerPilot is offline  
View NinerPilot's Profile View NinerPilot's Gallery Find More Posts by NinerPilot
Reply With Quote Go To Top

 
About Blog Links Contact Staff Rules Link To Us Legal Privacy Sitemap
Top

Copyright © 2006 FireBlades.org. All Rights Reserved. FireBlades.org is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by, any motorcycle manufacturers.
Best viewed at a resolution of 1024x768 or higher. SEO by vBSEO ©2007, Crawlability, Inc. All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:29 PM.

FireBlades.org RSS2 Feed   Add to Google   Add to My Yahoo!   Add to My MSN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85

Powered by vBulletin. Copyright ©2000 - 2007, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.