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SHinNH · 03-15-2008, 10:09 PM

I am looking into getting the Cortech FSX Jacket. Anyone have any opinions or comments/suggestions/recommendations.

also, as far as color goes... is it standard to get a color that matches your bike and helmet. I am leaning that way, but I havent seen my bike yet in person (08 cobalt Blue on order) and the blue gear I am seeing doesnt appear to be the right blue. should I just play it safe and get black..

Scott

**FZ6inNH** · 03-15-2008, 10:48 PM

Scott, as you know I've ordered the same color. My '05 was Galaxy Blue and my helmet and jackets all have blue in them. Rainsuit is also half blue. Pants, boots and gloves are all black. None of my blue gear will match the Cobalt since it is so dark a color but I'm OK with shades of blue.

Remember, you WANT to be seen out there. All black isn't a great choice unless it incorporates reflective stripes throughout. You're invisible to all drivers so do what you can to stand out.

**reiobard** · 03-16-2008, 07:46 AM

the blue doesn't have to match, just being blue will be close enough, i think the trick is that if you have a blue bike not to get red gear.

dankatz · 03-16-2008, 09:13 AM

I gave up. I have a silver/black cortech jacket and black motogp pants with black boots. My helmet is the same color as my green ninja right now. I ordered a silver and black helmet to match my cloths rather then my bike since I don't want to necessarily be changing helmets every time I change a bike. Though, now that I ordered the FZ6 I hope not to change bikes for a while.

Dani

**reiobard** · 03-16-2008, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dankatz

I gave up. I have a silver/black cortech jacket and black motogp pants with black boots. My helmet is the same color as my green ninja right now. I ordered a silver and black helmet to match my cloths rather then my bike since I don't want to necessarily be changing helmets every time I change a bike. Though, now that I ordered the FZ6 I hope not to change bikes for a while.

Dani

That is probably the "smart" route, good thing nobody ever accused me of thinking things through...

03-15-2008, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
SHinNH Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hampton, NH Bike: Had 08 FZ6.. Til I got hit.. now waiting on Insurance company. Posts: 51 Rep Power: 4 Member #1379	New Gear ?'s I am looking into getting the Cortech FSX Jacket. Anyone have any opinions or comments/suggestions/recommendations. also, as far as color goes... is it standard to get a color that matches your bike and helmet. I am leaning that way, but I havent seen my bike yet in person (08 cobalt Blue on order) and the blue gear I am seeing doesnt appear to be the right blue. should I just play it safe and get black.. Scott

03-15-2008, 10:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,167 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: New Gear ?'s Scott, as you know I've ordered the same color. My '05 was Galaxy Blue and my helmet and jackets all have blue in them. Rainsuit is also half blue. Pants, boots and gloves are all black. None of my blue gear will match the Cobalt since it is so dark a color but I'm OK with shades of blue. Remember, you WANT to be seen out there. All black isn't a great choice unless it incorporates reflective stripes throughout. You're invisible to all drivers so do what you can to stand out. __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

03-16-2008, 07:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,403 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	Re: New Gear ?'s the blue doesn't have to match, just being blue will be close enough, i think the trick is that if you have a blue bike not to get red gear.

03-16-2008, 09:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
dankatz Commuter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston Bike: 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 Posts: 334 Rep Power: 7 Member #1154	Re: New Gear ?'s I gave up. I have a silver/black cortech jacket and black motogp pants with black boots. My helmet is the same color as my green ninja right now. I ordered a silver and black helmet to match my cloths rather then my bike since I don't want to necessarily be changing helmets every time I change a bike. Though, now that I ordered the FZ6 I hope not to change bikes for a while. Dani

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