1pc suits with humps - SV650.org

lukemillar · 23-07-06, 06:32 PM

I have been out riding so much over the past few months for fun and have track days booked, that I have been pondering buying a 1pc leather suit. I intend to go to a shop and try on a load to get a good fit, but what I am more curious about is race humps.

Are these things designed to:

A: replace separate back protectors (since none of the moto GP guys wear them)
B: compliment a separate back protector, as most non-pro suits will still need back protection.

Having a separate back protector is obviously a good idea, but if A is true then it seems quite a nice idea to spend the extra, and have it all built in.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Mods - I know there is a section for this, but if most people on here are like me, then I doubt it will get many views! However if needs be, feel free to move it.

Thanks
Luke

23-07-06, 06:35 PM

The hump thing?

That is for air flow I think. Makes the rider more aerodynamic. I am not sure if it has a safety use.

23-07-06, 06:35 PM

It's there as an aerodynamic mod.

23-07-06, 06:37 PM

Some riders store liquid in it like a camel.

Yeah I know a camels hump is not full of water.

lukemillar · 23-07-06, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigApe

It's there as an aerodynamic mod.

Ah - That was going to be my C:!

So I guess for an average road/some track riding, they are somewhat unessential!

Thanks gents
Luke

Biker Biggles · 23-07-06, 09:06 PM

Forget about the hump,but a back protector is a good idea.Make sure you leave room for it when you get your leathers.

23-07-06, 10:02 PM

i read an article a while ago about certain items of protective clothing designed for the road being bad for you on a track, and vice versia, not sure how much truth there was in it though.

23-07-06, 10:50 PM

Apologies to anyone that might have a set of leathers with the "hump" but I think they look an absolute joke anywhere except on the track.

Interestingly not only have most riders now taken to having a drinks container fitted inside the hump but there are some that have a whole range of electronic monitoring kit inside them also.

TSM · 23-07-06, 10:52 PM

Oh and the SV goes so fast that if you have one of thoes humps it 'may' i stress 'may' make you go 0.000001mph faster

tigersaw · 23-07-06, 11:05 PM

designed to make you look a muppet when you walk around

23-07-06, 06:32 PM	#1
lukemillar Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 2,460	1pc suits with humps I have been out riding so much over the past few months for fun and have track days booked, that I have been pondering buying a 1pc leather suit. I intend to go to a shop and try on a load to get a good fit, but what I am more curious about is race humps. Are these things designed to: A: replace separate back protectors (since none of the moto GP guys wear them) B: compliment a separate back protector, as most non-pro suits will still need back protection. Having a separate back protector is obviously a good idea, but if A is true then it seems quite a nice idea to spend the extra, and have it all built in. Any thoughts appreciated. Mods - I know there is a section for this, but if most people on here are like me, then I doubt it will get many views! However if needs be, feel free to move it. Thanks Luke __________________ #24 - Honda VFR400R NC30

23-07-06, 09:06 PM	#6
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,069	Forget about the hump,but a back protector is a good idea.Make sure you leave room for it when you get your leathers. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

23-07-06, 10:52 PM	#9
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Oh and the SV goes so fast that if you have one of thoes humps it 'may' i stress 'may' make you go 0.000001mph faster __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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23-07-06, 06:35 PM	#2
The Basket Guest Posts: n/a	The hump thing? That is for air flow I think. Makes the rider more aerodynamic. I am not sure if it has a safety use.

23-07-06, 06:35 PM	#3
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	It's there as an aerodynamic mod.

23-07-06, 06:37 PM	#4
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	Some riders store liquid in it like a camel. Yeah I know a camels hump is not full of water.

23-07-06, 10:02 PM	#7
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	i read an article a while ago about certain items of protective clothing designed for the road being bad for you on a track, and vice versia, not sure how much truth there was in it though.

23-07-06, 10:50 PM	#8
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Apologies to anyone that might have a set of leathers with the "hump" but I think they look an absolute joke anywhere except on the track. Interestingly not only have most riders now taken to having a drinks container fitted inside the hump but there are some that have a whole range of electronic monitoring kit inside them also.

23-07-06, 11:05 PM	#10
tigersaw Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Llanwrtyd Wells Powys Posts: 1,146	designed to make you look a muppet when you walk around