stockysnail Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 New owner of the cool Yamaha FZ-07, which shouldn't be a surprise on this forum. Trying to figure out what gear (aside from helmet) that I want to get. I'm thinking leather Dainese but I'm worried it won't breath enough in 80+ weather. I don't want to pass out while riding from heat stroke. Pic Here This is my 3rd bike. I haven't owned a bike for about 8 years. Previously I had a 96 Honda CBR 600 and a 01 Yamaha R1. Both had too aggressive of a riding style so I'm happy the naked bikes caught on so I'd have something cool to ride. I almost got a Ducati Monster 696 instead but this is better value and more reliable, and still looks and sounds cool (with exhaust change). Any opinions on an exhaust that's not too loud (I don't want to need ear plugs when I ride up a hill) but has a nice deep growl to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted August 25, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted August 25, 2014 Another Pacific Northwesterner! Welcome. I have a textile Joe Rocket jacket that is pretty good in the heat with the vents open (at least is is as long as I am moving). I like the stock exhaust myself. I think the sound is great, although I know a lot of guys seem to think it is not loud or deep enough. I definitely cannot see spending almost $1,000 to change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afjbyers Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 http://www.revzilla.com/product/joe-rocket-recon-military-spec-jacket This is the jacket I have, it's a Joe Rocket textile just like mjh937, but it has the option to have the reflective vest as well. It's really nice, there is a zipper in the back that the vest tucks into when I am not using it. I am in the military and I have to wear the reflective vest at night, but even if I wasn't it's still a good idea. I know I light up really well at night. It gets up to 100 plus degrees here and it stays somewhat cool compared to other jackets I have owned! Welcome to the FZ family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hobbs Posted August 25, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted August 25, 2014 Welcome to the forums, glad to have a new member - nice FZ. I just picked up a Tourmaster Air Intake 3 for warm weather and I think.it's a solid jacket. Removable rain liner and an insulated one too.. I'll probably use it mostly year round. Everything went braap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted August 25, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted August 25, 2014 Welcome stocky snail, glad to have you on board. There is lots of info here about the importance of gear and we even have a jacket thread. I use different jackets, depending on the weather. I just bought a and I like it a lot. The exhaust is a hot item on this bike too. I wouldn't mind a little beefier sound. But spending over $1k for it, I don't think so. Stock is fine for for now. I have the feeling the the sound has changed a bit (in a positive way) after a couple of 1000 miles but that could be me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hippiebikerchick Posted August 25, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted August 25, 2014 Welcome stockysnail! Nice lookin' bike! There's definitely a need for multiple jackets when riding motorcycles. I have a vented leather jacket with warm removable liner and an air jacket with wind and waterproof liner. There are quite a few discussions and lots of info regarding exhaust going on in this section. Illegitimi non carborundum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockysnail Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Cool. Thanks for the info guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoomin4u Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Nice to see local people getting fz07. Im still saving my money hope early next year to purchase same model you have (blue wheels). jess vancouver wa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigity Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hey, SS. Just checking in with you from Portland. Nice to see a local on here. I haven't regretted a single day riding in this jacket for two years. Massive amounts of air flow!http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-air-frame-textile-jacket I have a separate waterproof jacket for wet or cooler weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockysnail Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Here's what I'd like to get but I don't have enough money for it unless I open a Bill Me Later PayPal account. I'm trying to get out of debt, so it's probably a bad idea. I have expensive taste it seems but I want maximum protection. I tried on the jacket and pants at Motocorsa and they fit great, look great, and seem to be top notch. Dainese Avro C2 Leather Jackethttp://www.revzilla.com/product/dainese-avro-c2-leather-jacket Dainese Manis G Back Protector Inserthttp://www.revzilla.com/product/dainese-manis-g-back-protector-insert Dainese Pony C2 Perforated Leather Pantshttp://www.revzilla.com/product/dainese-pony-c2-perforated-leather-pants Dainese Carbon Cover ST Gloveshttp://www.revzilla.com/product/dainese-carbon-cover-st-gloves Dainese Giro-ST Bootshttp://www.revzilla.com/product/dainese-giro-st-boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmucat Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Picked up the joe rocket atomic 4.0 jacket' runs $145 from most vendors. Used two days in Oh (90F//90%h) and airflow is pretty good. Oh and great choice on color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted August 29, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted August 29, 2014 I have been very happy with the Atomic 4.0 jacket. Airflow is great and I like the fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmaldo616 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Textile joe rocket jacket here too and love it kids think its a rocket racoon jacket from guardians of the galaxy haha which gives it a couple cool points too factor in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockysnail Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Well I ended up buying this stuff today after spending hours trying stuff on at MotoCorsa to make sure I got what fit well and comfortable. Got the gloves and shoes at MotoCorsa and the rest at Revzilla after trying them on at MotoCorsa, which didn't have the jacket in a 46. Found the 48 just a little too big in the chest. This stuff is even good for MotoCorsa track days, which I think I'll need to wait until next year to do as the next one is in only 2 weeks. I'm already doing a track day at ORP with my car and don't think I can do that and the bike day after buying all this gear. Dainese Avro C2 Leather Jacket www.revzilla.com/product/dainese-avro-c2-leather-jacket Dainese Manis G Back Protector Insert www.revzilla.com/product/dainese-manis-g-back-protector-insert Dainese Pony C2 Perforated Leather Pants www.revzilla.com/product/dainese-pony-c2-perforated-leather-pants Dainese Carbon Cover ST Gloves www.revzilla.com/product/dainese-carbon-cover-st-gloves Dainese TR-Course Out D-WP Bootshttp://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-tr-course-out-d-wp-boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member crazycracka501 Posted August 30, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted August 30, 2014 New owner of the cool Yamaha FZ-07, which shouldn't be a surprise on this forum. Trying to figure out what gear (aside from helmet) that I want to get. I'm thinking leather Dainese but I'm worried it won't breath enough in 80+ weather. I don't want to pass out while riding from heat stroke. Pic Here This is my 3rd bike. I haven't owned a bike for about 8 years. Previously I had a 96 Honda CBR 600 and a 01 Yamaha R1. Both had too aggressive of a riding style so I'm happy the naked bikes caught on so I'd have something cool to ride. I almost got a Ducati Monster 696 instead but this is better value and more reliable, and still looks and sounds cool (with exhaust change). Any opinions on an exhaust that's not too loud (I don't want to need ear plugs when I ride up a hill) but has a nice deep growl to it? Hey Stockysnail, you came to the right forum. I think it has been established that a textile jacket is the way to go in summer but you might want to be a little more picky with glove style depending on your riding style. I totally agree with you on riding style and the FZ-07 is a perfect compromise for ride, look and power! Make it stop!....Now make it go faster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockysnail Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Another thing about the Ducati Monster 696 that I rode aside from the price was the jerky throttle. Throttle is much smoother on the FZ-07 and it's even a cable throttle, not electric. The Monster sounds a little better but I think the FZ-07 has a similar sound. It just needs a slightly more open exhaust sound to be as cool or even cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted August 30, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted August 30, 2014 I did not ride the Monster 696 but I did sit on one. I found it was too small for me. I like the look of it though, but could not see paying so much more even if it did fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockysnail Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 I agree it was just a little too small. The 796 was a little bigger but that's only because the seat is different at 1" taller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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