timmythecop Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 In a few days, the UPS man will bring me a set of AGV Sport Forza leathers. I know I just got my old ones back, but they are as some of youse guys noted 10-15 years old. So without my own full consent :biggrin: , I clicked when I should have maybe counted to 10. They look ok, and luckily I didnt pay a whole lot, but I dont know much about AGV stuff. My last AGV product was a Kenny Roberts Yellow and Black eagle helmet in the 80's. What am I in for? At least they are not purple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightwad Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 They sure look snazzy....what'd those beers set you back? I don't drink. I shop impulsively. I can't imagine what would happen if I mixed the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 I don't drink. I shop impulsively. I can't imagine what would happen if I mixed the two. Thats the silver lining, 200 bones shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CrazyInNYC Posted June 12, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2009 They sure look snazzy....what'd those beers set you back?I don't drink. I shop impulsively. I can't imagine what would happen if I mixed the two. I drink and shop impulsively, but don't ever feel the urge to combine the two. Maybe I should drink more. :beer: Kneedragger has some reviews, if these are the samw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vanion2 Posted June 12, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2009 Better than riding around naked. :beer: :goofy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Burns Posted June 12, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2009 Better than riding around naked. :fing02: I'm pretty sure I can speak for anyone who's met Timmy... no one wants to see him do that. good score Timmy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 thats about 213 dollors cheeper than i have seen them at any online retailer. So I would say you did very well drunk shoping. Lets get a review of those things as I have been eying those and the next step up at 449.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CrazyInNYC Posted June 12, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2009 thats about 213 dollors cheeper than i have seen them at any online retailer. So I would say you did very well drunk shoping. Lets get a review of those things as I have been eying those and the next step up at 449.00. Kneedraggers currently has the one-piece Forza for $349 and the two-piece for $325. Definitely a good deal.... Kneedraggers AGV suits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I think AGV still related to Prexport, that's been around for many years already. They basically cover the middle and lower sector of the bike apparel industry, coming from Europe, but mostly sourcing/assembling their products in countries like Pakistan. Never had any of their leathers, but I do have an old "Canyon" curdura jacket. I did look at AGV/Prexport products closely, many times I have been looking for leathers. I just did not end up buying from them for some reason. Real good value for the price most of their stuff is, but you have to choose towards their higher line of their products to make sure you have adequate quality cause I've seen bad stuff from them too, mostly in their lowest price models. Theyu are similar to Tekniks in many ways with Tekniks generally just slightly higher in quality these days, IMO. Prexport does not seem to have as big a presence in the US as they did about a decade ago, but I think the present AGV models, like the one in your pic looks to be very well made and detailed. Just make sure it's not not the ones worn by the Geico cavemen, I think those in the commercial look a bit thin and cheaply made. Beck 95 VFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4 Rosso Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 They basically cover the middle and lower sector of the bike apparel industry Me say AGV is very OK!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Been wearing mine for 5 seasons now...I think. I spent about $300 on mine, terrific leathers for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 They basically cover the middle and lower sector of the bike apparel industry Me say AGV is very OK!! I have a suspiscion that most all WSK and MotoGP types have their leathers and helmets constructed by one company (or the company of their choosing) and then they just put the patch or stickers on for sponsorship reasons. My brother was telling me that when he was teching bikes for Formula USA, every single bike had an RK cvhain on it regardless of the Regina ,DID, or whatever sticker was on the swingarm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Whats up with the boomerangs on the thighs? you think I could dyw them black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Just wear them while changing the oil and cleaning the chain... they will blend in to the rest of the gear in no time flat.. or better yet remind yourself how much money you saved by purchasing those insted of the $2500 A-stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer leanit Posted June 13, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted June 13, 2009 I don't drink. I shop impulsively. I can't imagine what would happen if I mixed the two. Thats the silver lining, 200 bones shipped. Good deal! Did they have any others? Thanks, JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I have a pair of thier leather pants..nice stuff IMO..for a great price...even thought the big $$$ brands flow more air ( if your going the prefferated route)....if you dont lke them you cn send them to me!!!! :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WERA910 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I'm currently on my third set of AGV leathers... out of four set's I've had. My current set is just like yours. If I were to buy another set, I'd probably get them again. That's the best endorsement I know of. The Forza one piece has a strange piece of shin armor, you may find it uncomfortable under your boot, or just above your boot... especially off the bike. It's very protective though. You can swap it out for regular knee armor, or cut the one you have down if you want. I've just gotten used to mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 If I were to buy another set, I'd probably get them again. That's the best endorsement I know of. Thanks, that makes me feel better about the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I currently wear the Palomar suit ( http://www.agvsport.com/Two-Piece-Racing-Suits/Palomar/Palomar.php). it's very hard-wearing and It was not so expensive. I am not disappointed about it. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dude Posted April 14, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted April 14, 2010 Hell you got a 2 piece leather suit for 200 bucks AND drank??? A case of beer in the great white is almost 200 bucks :lobby: You know universal healthcare and all :pissed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marid2apterbilt Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Nice deal you got Timmy, I have the same suit (2pc), Been wearing for 2 years.. Held up good so far.. Only Cons I can say are. Jacket zipper pull broke off last summer so I use a zip tie to pull it up. Leather is a little stiff compared to my New Fs Flex 1pc. to get the right length they were a bit big in the waist.. No crash review as I never went down in them but I have seen other suits that had and they held up well.. Gap Trash has Asphalt luged his several times and no problems that I know of.. I paid 299.00 for mine 2 years ago and if I could have found them for the same price I would have gotten AGV again. Although I am VERY glad I went with the FS flex suit now that I have it and it was a bit more $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDO-VFR Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Is it just me or does that suit look really wide...?... :goofy: Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightbulboff Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I've been wearing AGV Leathers for about 3 years now and am impressed. I bought my two piece leather suit for 80 bucks used and have gotten every penny worth out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Yeah, $200 is a great price. I had a used AGV 1pc for a track day and it fit great. I would recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 3 or 4 trips with 8 to 12 hours a day in these leathers and I really have very few complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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