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Offline SaltPeter

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Motorcycle Leathers
« on: November 18, 2012, 06:06:56 PM »
Was there a proposal submitted about amending the Motor Cycle Leather Rules if so what happened?

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Re: Motorcycle Leathers
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2012, 09:46:23 PM »
Yes, it passed. The details I don't know as I'm not a bike guy. I'm sure Dan Warner will be posting all the rule changes very soon so hold just hang on......
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Re: Motorcycle Leathers
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2012, 05:17:41 AM »
2 rules on leathers proposed..... 1 passed the other didnt..... the 1 Van submitted passed
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Re: Motorcycle Leathers
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2012, 07:53:12 AM »
2 rules on leathers proposed..... 1 passed the other didnt..... the 1 Van submitted passed
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So he got something thru then
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Re: Motorcycle Leathers
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2012, 04:57:10 PM »
Do we know what Van's proposal was?
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Re: Motorcycle Leathers
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2012, 07:05:12 PM »
Something like this:

7.C   RIDING APPAREL:
7.C.2   Leathers:
One-piece or two-piece 350 deg. (zipped together) all leather is required and the zipper must be sewn to the leather. Limited perforations and cloth or non-cloth panels are allowed in the armpit and at the back of the knee. No single panel can be larger than a total of 12 square inches each. Fairing (leather or cloth only) on the back of leathers is allowed in partial streamlined classes only.

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Re: Motorcycle Leathers
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2012, 07:18:53 PM »
I'm right in the middle of making supper for Nancy (she gets home from work in a few minutes), but after we're done eating I'll be posting the 2013 rule changes.  Dan Warner just sent 'em to me.  There's one attachment for bikes and one for cars.  Thanks again, Dan.  Last year I got them right around Thanksgiving -- and sure enough, T-day was a few days ago and here they are again.

I'll cook and eat and then get back to you, but I thought you'd like to know that the changes are forthcoming (maybe even fifthcoming).
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Re: Motorcycle Leathers
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2012, 10:53:11 PM »
Thanks for the quick responses Dan and Jon.  I am buying new leathers and wanted to make sure I am in compliance.  It sounds like those changes might allow for a little more comfort in the race suits.
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Re: Motorcycle Leathers
« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2012, 10:36:42 AM »
Vanson leathers are compliant. Just went and looked at mine
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Re: Motorcycle Leathers
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2012, 06:40:44 PM »
Something like this:

7.C   RIDING APPAREL:
7.C.2   Leathers:
One-piece or two-piece 350 deg. (zipped together) all leather is required and the zipper must be sewn to the leather. Limited perforations and cloth or non-cloth panels are allowed in the armpit and at the back of the knee. No single panel can be larger than a total of 12 square inches each. Fairing (leather or cloth only) on the back of leathers is allowed in partial streamlined classes only.

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is synthetic stretch considered 'cloth'?

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Re: Motorcycle Leathers
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2012, 07:17:25 PM »
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Re: Motorcycle Leathers
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2013, 06:08:26 PM »
Is there any information as to why the rule change has been made? Have there been incidents that warranted this rule change? Or personal preference?

Speaking as a design engineer for the Department of Transportation, we replace signalized intersections with round-a-bouts, or interchanges due to a history of injury or fatal accidents. This prompts change.
 
The modern day racing suit is engineered for resisting and protecting us from roadway (asphalt) adhesion.

It now appears that I have 3 racing suits that are now banned.

Someone... please help me understand this rule change.

I would appreciate an explanation based on a history of "mixed material" suit failures

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Re: Motorcycle Leathers
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2013, 06:47:33 PM »
If you have a suit that was/is SCTA legal you are good to go.
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Re: Motorcycle Leathers
« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2013, 06:50:46 PM »
Is there any information as to why the rule change has been made? Have there been incidents that warranted this rule change? Or personal preference?

Speaking as a design engineer for the Department of Transportation, we replace signalized intersections with round-a-bouts, or interchanges due to a history of injury or fatal accidents. This prompts change.
 
The modern day racing suit is engineered for resisting and protecting us from roadway (asphalt) adhesion.

It now appears that I have 3 racing suits that are now banned.

Someone... please help me understand this rule change.

I would appreciate an explanation based on a history of "mixed material" suit failures


Where are you and what organization are you referring to? SCTA has always required all leather. The allowance of non leather panels is if anything a relaxation of the rules.

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Re: Motorcycle Leathers
« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2013, 11:08:19 PM »
Pete,

My mistake! I run at the BUB

Thank you.