Results 1 to 16 of 16

Thread: Back Protector

  1. #1
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    D'troit
    Posts
    3,148

    Back Protector

    I'm looking to pick up a CE back protector for track days, and I'll probably end up wearing it in the canyons as well.

    Anybody have any particularly good experiences with any brands, or for that matter anybody have any experience with brands that I should steer clear of, as far as fit, comfort and quality go?

    Thanks!

  2. #2
    Senior Member Tipys's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Dirty South
    Posts
    4,930

    Re: Back Protector

    I love my Astars on the track havnt tested it dont plan on doing it either. But for the street I like my icon field vest cause of how it fits
    R.I.P. Lahela 10/12/1986-08/01/2008

    Want to become a super hero? http://www.donoralliance.org/info-page-1

    "I don't fail I just succeed at finding ways that don't work."
    Chris Titus



    CSC Spelling Bee Champ 2008 and 2009

  3. #3
    Member SLVRSURFR's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Gestapo Shangri-La
    Posts
    148

    Re: Back Protector

    Quote Originally Posted by Tipys View Post
    I love my Astars on the track havnt tested it dont plan on doing it either. But for the street I like my icon field vest cause of how it fits
    I have the Icon field vest as well... Totally satisfied!(But, I just ride street) It adjusts on the sides, as well as at the shoulders.. I wear it over my riding leather for added protection..
    Every man dies..
    Not every man really Lives...

    www.myspace.com/5thdynasty


  4. #4
    Senior Member Tipys's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Dirty South
    Posts
    4,930

    Re: Back Protector

    Over?
    R.I.P. Lahela 10/12/1986-08/01/2008

    Want to become a super hero? http://www.donoralliance.org/info-page-1

    "I don't fail I just succeed at finding ways that don't work."
    Chris Titus



    CSC Spelling Bee Champ 2008 and 2009

  5. #5
    Senior Member PsychoMike's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Fort Collins
    Posts
    708

    Re: Back Protector

    t-pro force field. i personally tested it.

  6. #6
    Member SLVRSURFR's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Gestapo Shangri-La
    Posts
    148

    Re: Back Protector

    Quote Originally Posted by Tipys View Post
    Over?
    Yeah! My riding jacket is black, and isn't bulky on me(its very form-fitting), and i'm a slender guy at that.. helps with insulation since i ride up to The Springs 3 mornings out of the week..
    Every man dies..
    Not every man really Lives...

    www.myspace.com/5thdynasty


  7. #7
    Member SLVRSURFR's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Gestapo Shangri-La
    Posts
    148

    Re: Back Protector

    Quote Originally Posted by PsychoMike View Post
    t-pro force field. i personally tested it.
    Tested it?!! What happened?
    Every man dies..
    Not every man really Lives...

    www.myspace.com/5thdynasty


  8. #8
    Senior Member Tipys's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Dirty South
    Posts
    4,930

    Re: Back Protector

    Quote Originally Posted by SLVRSURFR View Post
    Yeah! My riding jacket is black, and isn't bulky on me(its very form-fitting), and i'm a slender guy at that.. helps with insulation since i ride up to The Springs 3 mornings out of the week..

    Oh cause I where my under my jacket and have joked about wearing it on the outside
    R.I.P. Lahela 10/12/1986-08/01/2008

    Want to become a super hero? http://www.donoralliance.org/info-page-1

    "I don't fail I just succeed at finding ways that don't work."
    Chris Titus



    CSC Spelling Bee Champ 2008 and 2009

  9. #9
    Senior Member PsychoMike's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Fort Collins
    Posts
    708

    Re: Back Protector

    Quote Originally Posted by SLVRSURFR View Post
    Tested it?!! What happened?
    wicked highside

  10. #10
    Senior Member eklew's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Novato, CA
    Posts
    1,024

    Re: Back Protector

    I have a generic CE back protector and was hit by PsychoMike's R6 in the back when we both had to force a lowside so as not to take another rider out. Needless to say, I was not hurt. Something is better than nothing!!!!!
    Elden (The Superchink) MRA #415 / AFM #102

    Do you want to take your riding to the next level?
    http://chicanetrackdays.com/

    Unique Track Day event to benefit children!!!
    http://www.racing2savelives.org/

  11. #11
    Member SLVRSURFR's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Gestapo Shangri-La
    Posts
    148

    Re: Back Protector

    Quote Originally Posted by Tipys View Post
    Oh cause I where my under my jacket and have joked about wearing it on the outside
    i've wore it both ways, now that i think of it... I'm just wearing it on the outside at this point in time.. If you see someone riding with it on that way, you'll know its me!
    Every man dies..
    Not every man really Lives...

    www.myspace.com/5thdynasty


  12. #12
    Senior Member PsychoMike's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Fort Collins
    Posts
    708

    Re: Back Protector

    Quote Originally Posted by eklew View Post
    I have a generic CE back protector and was hit by PsychoMike's R6 in the back when we both had to force a lowside so as not to take another rider out. Needless to say, I was not hurt. Something is better than nothing!!!!!

    haha that was funny.

  13. #13
    Senior Member eklew's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Novato, CA
    Posts
    1,024

    Re: Back Protector

    Quote Originally Posted by PsychoMike View Post
    haha that was funny.
    Yeah, good times. Thank god neither one of us were hurt. Always great to come out of a crash and laugh about it.
    Elden (The Superchink) MRA #415 / AFM #102

    Do you want to take your riding to the next level?
    http://chicanetrackdays.com/

    Unique Track Day event to benefit children!!!
    http://www.racing2savelives.org/

  14. #14
    Senior Member PsychoMike's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Fort Collins
    Posts
    708

    Re: Back Protector

    very true

  15. #15
    Member irdave's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Location
    Ft Collins
    Posts
    388

    Re: Back Protector

    This is my next back protector... http://www.helimot.com/shopexd.asp?id=142 It's nice when someone can actually think a little about what would help instead of just a little foam and plastic.
    dave.
    "Helping motorcycles live up to their potential."
    www.STMSuspension.com


  16. #16
    Senior Member hcr25's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2002
    Location
    Denver
    Posts
    1,047

    Re: Back Protector

    Quote Originally Posted by irdave View Post
    This is my next back protector... http://www.helimot.com/shopexd.asp?id=142 It's nice when someone can actually think a little about what would help instead of just a little foam and plastic.
    We have those in stock at Faster. It is a very nice, thought out product for sure.
    mike
    No doubt about the future, No regrets about the past!


Similar Threads

  1. Coyotes in my back yard
    By Scribbler in forum Non-Bike Discussion
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: Tue Oct 7th, 2008, 08:15 AM
  2. Forums back online. Please read!
    By rforsythe in forum The Archives
    Replies: 35
    Last Post: Mon Oct 3rd, 2005, 01:10 PM
  3. Back Protectors
    By Boy Scout in forum Gear & Accessories
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: Wed Jan 21st, 2004, 08:01 PM
  4. Whats a good back protector?
    By haywood jablome in forum Gear & Accessories
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: Mon Sep 29th, 2003, 02:28 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •