Riding Gear
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Rainy day...about 5 or 6 years ago bought a pair of expensive Alpinestars Goretex gloves which I carry on tour but also had in mind to be winter go-to's. But it turned out I've probably worn them twice. The reason? Beneath the leather they are TRIPLE-lined with Goretex, Primaloft and micro fibre. They are the most uncomfortable over-padded gloves I have ever worn. Zero feel on the bars, my fingers can barely move and so despite the Primaloft lining for warmth my fingers would actually freeze. My hands would be aching after a short time as I tried to wrap my fingers around the grips while fighting against four layers of material (including the leather). It was difficult to make a fist with so much material bunched up underneath. Absolutely ridiculous - I do not understand why motorcycle rain gloves need thick wooly padding on the palms and inside of the fingers. On the outside, yes, but on the inside it's just too much. The thin micro fibre lining provides enough warmth.
So today at last I decided to DUCATImodify them. (Hmmm, this has been a weekend for surgery.*) I took a razor knife, made a 3" slit in the black micro fibre lining along the top of the inside gauntlet and pulled out the glove inards. Then cut away the Primaloft following the stitched seams on the inside of the fingers, palm and gauntlet, leaving it in place on the outside surfaces. The goretex is the inner most layer and I didn't touch that.
The result...MUCH better feel. And a little more room which is good. I should get much more use out of these now as we head into our coolest months. Just look at how much lining came out of the two gloves - this is from just the palm-side. I left the Primaloft in place on the outside of the gloves.
* My other project this weekend is dear to many of you track riders, I know. WEIGHT reduction and TITANIUM!!! although not something I'd recommend unless you're a real die hard weight-wheeny. I had my gall bladder removed and a titanium clamp inserted. So right now feeling a bit sore and sorry for myself really looking forward to my next ride with my "new" gloves and latest titanium bling.
So today at last I decided to DUCATImodify them. (Hmmm, this has been a weekend for surgery.*) I took a razor knife, made a 3" slit in the black micro fibre lining along the top of the inside gauntlet and pulled out the glove inards. Then cut away the Primaloft following the stitched seams on the inside of the fingers, palm and gauntlet, leaving it in place on the outside surfaces. The goretex is the inner most layer and I didn't touch that.
The result...MUCH better feel. And a little more room which is good. I should get much more use out of these now as we head into our coolest months. Just look at how much lining came out of the two gloves - this is from just the palm-side. I left the Primaloft in place on the outside of the gloves.
* My other project this weekend is dear to many of you track riders, I know. WEIGHT reduction and TITANIUM!!! although not something I'd recommend unless you're a real die hard weight-wheeny. I had my gall bladder removed and a titanium clamp inserted. So right now feeling a bit sore and sorry for myself really looking forward to my next ride with my "new" gloves and latest titanium bling.
Hi Pete,
Great creative modification to your gloves, but most importantly, I hope you will recover and feel better soon
Great creative modification to your gloves, but most importantly, I hope you will recover and feel better soon
Just finishing this glove mod...I had sliced the micro fibre lining along the very edge of the gauntlet leaving a 3" gash where the liner is just flapping around. I could leave it like that but it would quickly get tatty. I have a spray can of 3M Super 77 that I had used to glue a nylon liner material over the top of my gel seat insert. So used that to bond the micro fibre liner of my gloves to the goretex layer beneath.
First step put painters tape over everything that shouldn't be sprayed.
Next spray both materials lightly with glue. Wait for it to go tacky - a minute or two - and then press together. This is a bit difficult because the micro fibre is stretchy. So using your third and fourth hands stretch the gauntlet out wide as much as possible before pressing the liner down. Start from the middle to divide the large 3" segment into two separate smaller jobs and then distribute the black liner evenly as best as you can across the two halves. A bit of massaging is possible but can get messy.
Give it an hour before removing the tape.
And if any white goretex or primaloft is visible you can touch it up with a black Sharpie pen.
First step put painters tape over everything that shouldn't be sprayed.
Next spray both materials lightly with glue. Wait for it to go tacky - a minute or two - and then press together. This is a bit difficult because the micro fibre is stretchy. So using your third and fourth hands stretch the gauntlet out wide as much as possible before pressing the liner down. Start from the middle to divide the large 3" segment into two separate smaller jobs and then distribute the black liner evenly as best as you can across the two halves. A bit of massaging is possible but can get messy.
Give it an hour before removing the tape.
And if any white goretex or primaloft is visible you can touch it up with a black Sharpie pen.
Andy
That is a bargain. I know an old post I am just reading now but a great looking jacket. I noticed it a few nights ago when reading one of your threads and you were wearing it filling your bike at a fuel stop. I have a similar one in the Dainese version Rossi replica I got back in 2013. I like that they are bright and I think it makes it a bit safer that the tin top drivers see you maybe a little better.
I saw an advertisement for the new Alpine stars airbags with hip leg protection. Sent an email to Astars AUS and they said about $1500 available around Sept October
I couldn't miss out on that bargain - been trying to sell my dainese 2 piece leathers since I bought the Misano suit but I'll be holding onto that replica jacket as its the 2019 season (the year I first bought a Ducati haha). Now if i can get Dovi to sign it later in the year
Hopefully with the Tech Air 10 being released the previous model might come down in price a bit. Will be handy having a backup airbag & I think A
offer the option of street & track in the same unit, plus a bit better service then Dainese..
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AGV Pista Helmet
Alpinestars One Piece Leathers
Alpinestars Supertech Boots
Alpinestars GP Pro R3 Gloves
Dianese Wave Back Protector
- The gear has been super solid over the last 10 years but have changed helmets and gloves plus a few knee sliders. Would like to upgrade the suit at some point but still holding up well.