The Challenger motorcycle road racing leather suit was designed by Komodo Gear with these economic times in mind. We all know that motorcycle racing is more than a sport….it is really an addiction! Motorcycle racers tend to make it to the track whether they can afford it or not. Because Komodo Gear has had such a “track side” presence over the past five plus years, we have seen that the equipment that tends to get neglected when funds are tight is racing leathers and boots! The mindset is: “hey, I’m probably not going to crash this weekend anyway, so my leathers will be “good enough” for one more race”. Problem is, at the last race of the season you are still saying the same thing…right?
The Challenger Motorcycle Road Racing Suit costs $700.00 and is “Komodo Gear” quality. Granted…$700.00 is not cheap, but a $5,000.00 skin graft is not either! The Challenger Race Suit is constructed of premium quality 1.3mm full grain leather. It is held together with triple stitched seams, and is reinforced in the impact areas. Where you see an accordion stretch panel there is a separate layer of 1.3mm full grain leather beneath. Only genuine C.E. rated armor is used.
You can buy racing leathers for $300.00, on-line or from you buddy. But don’t you owe it to yourself and your families to spend a little bit more and get protection you can trust? We’re talking $400.00. The race season runs about 10 months. That’s only $40.00 a month. All of us waste at least $40.00 a month. “Conserve to get the protection you deserve!!”
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The Challenger Motorcycle Road Racing Leather Suit
Motorcycle Leather Tanning-are we there yet?
Motorcycle Leather Tanning
When we were kids on a road trip with our parents, it seemed we would never “get there”!! So I am sure my readers are having the same feelings concerning “the tanning of leather”. But, that is why all leather race suits are not alike! Attention to detail is what sets Komodo Gear (www.komodogear.com) apart from other manufactories of racing leathers.
So, let’s continue on with the final chapter in the transformation of hide into Komodo Gear quality leather. Chromium (III) sulfate ([Cr (H2O) 6]2(SO4)3) has long been regarded as the most efficient and effective tanning agent. Chromium(III) sulfate dissolves to give the hexaaquachromium(III) cation, [Cr(H2O)6]3+, which at higher pH undergoes processes called olation to give polychromium(III) compounds that are active in tanning, being the cross-linking of the collagen subunits. Some ligands include the sulfate anion, the collagen’s carboxyl groups, amine groups from the side chains of the amino acids, as well as “masking agents.” Masking agents are carboxylic acids, such as acetic acid, used to suppress formation of polychromium(III) chains. Masking agents allow the tanner to further increase the pH to increase collagen’s reactivity without inhibiting the penetration of the chromium (III) complexes. Depending on the finish desired, the hide may be waxed, rolled, lubricated, injected with oil, split, shaved and, of course, dyed.
The first stage is the preparation for tanning. The second stage is the actual tanning and other chemical treatment. The third stage, known as retanning, applies retanning agents and dyes to the material to provide the physical strength and properties desired depending on the end product. The fourth and final stage, known as finishing, is used to apply finishing material to the surface or finish the surface without the application of any chemicals if so desired.
Whew! We are finally “there”. “We got leather”! By making sure each step in leather making is carried out properly, Komodo Gear assures that the foundation of our race suits is sound. The quality of our leather is reflected in the safety and durability of ever motorcycle leather race suit we produce!
March 2011 – Facebook Contest Winner Announced!
Joel Sadua is this month’s Komodo Gear winner!
Joel has a number of aftermarket improvements on this track ready RC51: Two Brothers full race exhaust with carbon canisters, Michelin Power One race tires, reworked forks with Race Tech springs/internals, Hot Body raceplastics, EBC HH race pads, Steel Braided brake lines front and rear, 520 chain conversion and after market gearing by Renthal. » Read more..
