Firebird requirements??

RavenR1 · 09-29-2009, 10:23 PM

I'm just about done breaking in the motor on my R1 and want to run a few passes at Firebird once I'm past the recommended mile requirement. What does Firebird require to run the quarter on a stock bike? Do I need a full set of leathers and race boots or can I get by with just my leather/textile jacket, a pair of jeans and regular shoes? Anything else I need to know?

Thanks,
Chris

R1DON · 09-29-2009, 10:29 PM

chris, you will need full leathers if you run over 120 mph(which your bike will), also a snell 2000 or better helmet and leather boots that cover your ankles

loopy · 09-29-2009, 10:36 PM

and once you have all of that get ready for a good time !!!

Scout16 · 09-29-2009, 11:01 PM

Loopy and stubby make it a real drag. Make sure u bring a some food to sacrifice to the drag veterans. Haha it's a generaly good time unless ur bike doesn't run the way u want but that possibly only happens to me. Next time though next tear it's all about the E.T. Since I'm not worried about the 120 club anymore.

RavenR1 · 09-29-2009, 11:13 PM

Thanks guys. I will swing by Cycle Gear tomorrow at lunch and see if I'm going to have to mortgage the house and sell my first born.

stubby · 09-29-2009, 11:18 PM

how big are you? You might be able to pick up a suit from somebody on this site

RavenR1 · 09-30-2009, 10:02 PM

Stubby - I hooked up with Waldo this morning and tried on a set of size 46 leathers he had for sale. They were in good condition and seemed to fit OK in most places, but were a little too tight in the shoulder area. I'm 5'10", around 180 and wear a size 10 shoe if anyone else has something similar for sale.

R1Don or Loopy - Do I actually need a one piece suit or can I get away with a two piece? If two piece, do both pieces need to be full leather (no textile inserts) and are there any other special considerations (i.e., do they need to be able to zip together, etc.)?

Pimpit · 09-30-2009, 10:07 PM

if a 2 peice then it has to zip together

stubby · 09-30-2009, 10:19 PM

Yes you can wear a 2 piece, but they do need to zip together. Also don't mix textile with leather. If you stay under 120, I guess you won't need to worry but why shut your 1k down... thats what 2nd gear?

If you make it to Firebird, have fun.

Coturi had a suit for sale, but I don't know if he still does. You are about the same height as us, but just weigh more. It might fit, but then again it might not. Guess it never hurts to try though.

R1DON · 09-30-2009, 11:18 PM

as tubby said, no textile whatsoever. just get a "cheap" frank thomas suit and you will do just fine. i have a pair of joe rocket boots size 12, but that doesnt help you much

Scout16 · 10-01-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RavenR1

Stubby - I hooked up with Waldo this morning and tried on a set of size 46 leathers he had for sale. They were in good condition and seemed to fit OK in most places, but were a little too tight in the shoulder area. I'm 5'10", around 180 and wear a size 10 shoe if anyone else has something similar for sale.

R1Don or Loopy - Do I actually need a one piece suit or can I get away with a two piece? If two piece, do both pieces need to be full leather (no textile inserts) and are there any other special considerations (i.e., do they need to be able to zip together, etc.)?

im only 5lbs lighter than you but same hight same shoe size and i wear a size 42 one piece from bks.

09-29-2009, 10:23 PM	#1
RavenR1 Member Joined: Aug 2009 From: Boise, Idaho Posts: 73 I Ride: 2009 Yamaha R1 & 2004 Yamaha YZ450F	Firebird requirements?? I'm just about done breaking in the motor on my R1 and want to run a few passes at Firebird once I'm past the recommended mile requirement. What does Firebird require to run the quarter on a stock bike? Do I need a full set of leathers and race boots or can I get by with just my leather/textile jacket, a pair of jeans and regular shoes? Anything else I need to know? Thanks, Chris

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09-29-2009, 10:29 PM	#2
R1DON Senior Member Joined: Oct 2006 From: Nampa Posts: 1,957 I Ride: 08 zx10	chris, you will need full leathers if you run over 120 mph(which your bike will), also a snell 2000 or better helmet and leather boots that cover your ankles

09-29-2009, 10:36 PM	#3
loopy Senior Member Joined: Dec 2007 From: nampa Posts: 1,094 I Ride: 07 cbr 600rr	and once you have all of that get ready for a good time !!!

09-29-2009, 11:01 PM	#4
Scout16 Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009 From: Where i lay my head is home Posts: 1,877 I Ride: 2006 ZX10R "The Big Snake"	Loopy and stubby make it a real drag. Make sure u bring a some food to sacrifice to the drag veterans. Haha it's a generaly good time unless ur bike doesn't run the way u want but that possibly only happens to me. Next time though next tear it's all about the E.T. Since I'm not worried about the 120 club anymore.

09-29-2009, 11:13 PM	#5
RavenR1 Member Joined: Aug 2009 From: Boise, Idaho Posts: 73 I Ride: 2009 Yamaha R1 & 2004 Yamaha YZ450F	Thanks guys. I will swing by Cycle Gear tomorrow at lunch and see if I'm going to have to mortgage the house and sell my first born.

09-29-2009, 11:18 PM	#6
stubby Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 From: A boring place without any tracks Posts: 4,843 I Ride: 08 GSXR1000 street 08 GSXR600 race bike 99 TZ125 Smoker 07 KTM 250xcw dirt xr50 pit bike 49cc Pocket bike	how big are you? You might be able to pick up a suit from somebody on this site

09-30-2009, 10:02 PM	#7
RavenR1 Member Joined: Aug 2009 From: Boise, Idaho Posts: 73 I Ride: 2009 Yamaha R1 & 2004 Yamaha YZ450F	Stubby - I hooked up with Waldo this morning and tried on a set of size 46 leathers he had for sale. They were in good condition and seemed to fit OK in most places, but were a little too tight in the shoulder area. I'm 5'10", around 180 and wear a size 10 shoe if anyone else has something similar for sale. R1Don or Loopy - Do I actually need a one piece suit or can I get away with a two piece? If two piece, do both pieces need to be full leather (no textile inserts) and are there any other special considerations (i.e., do they need to be able to zip together, etc.)?

09-30-2009, 10:07 PM	#8
Pimpit Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: Nampa, Id Posts: 3,825 I Ride: 06 GSX-R1000, 01 Yammy V-Turd 650, and 1979 Honda CM 185 Twin Star putt putt project	if a 2 peice then it has to zip together

09-30-2009, 10:19 PM	#9
stubby Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 From: A boring place without any tracks Posts: 4,843 I Ride: 08 GSXR1000 street 08 GSXR600 race bike 99 TZ125 Smoker 07 KTM 250xcw dirt xr50 pit bike 49cc Pocket bike	Yes you can wear a 2 piece, but they do need to zip together. Also don't mix textile with leather. If you stay under 120, I guess you won't need to worry but why shut your 1k down... thats what 2nd gear? If you make it to Firebird, have fun. Coturi had a suit for sale, but I don't know if he still does. You are about the same height as us, but just weigh more. It might fit, but then again it might not. Guess it never hurts to try though.

09-30-2009, 11:18 PM	#10
R1DON Senior Member Joined: Oct 2006 From: Nampa Posts: 1,957 I Ride: 08 zx10	as tubby said, no textile whatsoever. just get a "cheap" frank thomas suit and you will do just fine. i have a pair of joe rocket boots size 12, but that doesnt help you much