FIM Leathers question.

[stay`tee]

I will be bringing my Kawasaki ZX12 over from Australia to run for a FIM record at the BUB event this year. In the FIM rules on protective clothing 2.11.1  it states that riders shall wear a complete leather suit,,, ok, this tells me that the suit must be made from leather, not a problem. My question is, can you use "2 piece" leathers (360 securly fastened) at FIM events   or do thay only allow "1 piece" leathers

[bak189]

Zip together leathers are O.K........One piece leather have NOT been required in the past.....I don't see this changing for 2009............................
However, will keep you informed............................

[bak189]

As a follow-up to my last post................................
AMA Racing Supplemental Regulations..............
2.L.....Leather suits may be one-piece design or joined together with a full circumference zipper at the waist..................................................................

The above noted rule has been used for AMA and FIM entrees..........................................................

[firemanjim]

Hey Ronnie, Bubs allows 2 piece and does not have the "all cow" rule,though if you want to run SCTA you need an all leather suit with very minimal perforations. See you there.

[Bobby c]

Stay'Tee
As one of the volunteers that gets to help put on the BUB meet every year i am am in total awe of your devotion to the sport.
The one piece leather rule is like the "do not spit into the wind rule".
In the event of a crash, 2 piece leathers can ride up , or down, and expose your body to the 80 grit, made of salt, sand paper that is Bonneville.
Jason M got off his bike last year at top speed and walked away.
If he was not wearing top of the line, one piece leatheres and other protection I feel the out come that day may have been different if not for his personal equipment.
Setting a land speed record is not something to be taken lightly or not fully prepaired.
Wishing you the very best of luck!
Bob

[stay`tee]

Thankyou for the replys, much appricated . 

Jim, if my helmet dosent pass, i know were there is one that will fit ,,,,

[bak189]

Regarding helmets for the BUB..................................
2.L (III) Helmets must be certified by the manufacturer and have a sticker affixed stating it exceeds Dot standards ....Snell and or FIM SFI approved certs.