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 helmet & apparel
cliffy's 1999 yzf-r6
 

i think the title says it all!  :)





HELMETS
 

arai quantum/e quartz-2  w/blue iridium lens
cost:   ~$500                         purchased from:   momentum motorcycles, inc   (888) 221-0718
notes:   this is, by far, the best helmet i have every tried.  if you are gonna spend the money, get an arai.  if you can afford it, get the rx7.  the quantum/e is a great helmet though.  the extendable chin spoiler, breath guard, and vents are all phenomenal features.  the interior is plush and form fitting.  though only the cheek pads are removable/replaceable, that is still more than most helmets.  the iridium lens is tops as well.  it is not just a single color lens like other companies (read: shoei).  it actually reflects different colors depending on the angle (blue, purple, green, yellow, orange, etc).  finally, the graphics are top notch with the stickers applied beneath the clear coating.

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shoei rf-800 trump (ace)  w/blue iridium lens
cost:   ~$400                         purchased from:   momentum motorcycles, inc   (888) 221-0718
notes:   this was my first helmet that got replaced after my crash. it was a very good quality helmet with good vents and cool graphics.  but then i got my arai and couldn't believe how inferior shoei's popular high end helmet was.  no chin spoiler, optional
 
TOPS
tourmaster cortech cordura  sport jacket   (blue/black)
cost:  $180                                     purchased from:   motorcycle accessory depot   (877) 668-6337
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BOTTOMS
tourmaster cortech cordura pants (black)
cost:  $150                                     purchased from:   motorcycle accessory depot   (877) 668-6337
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crash pads (black)
cost:  $60                                                                purchased from:   a friend bought them for me
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FOOTWEAR
corcoran mach boots (used to us
cost:  $55                                             purchased from:   uniform replacement at davis-monthan afb
notes:  i used to use hi-tec magnums.  i haven't fully broken the corcoran's in yet, but i think the hi-tecs were more comfortable.  the corcorans look much better though.  they do not look as funny when you wear them with normal pants (jeans, cords, etc)
MISCELLANEOUS
tourmaster elite two-piece rain suit   (blue/white/black)
cost:  $60                                     purchased from:   motorcycle accessory depot   (877) 668-6337
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"remove before flight" keychain
cost:  $7                                                             purchased from:   mcclellan afb, ca  (sacramento)
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