I regularly check my bike prior to riding as it makes good safe sense.
I have had my leather jeans (with armour) and leather jacket (with armour) for about 11 months.
I have never checked my armour before (I do check seems and stitching).
Today when I was getting my leather jacket on I decided to use my mesh jacket instead. I took the back plate out and noticed that the bottom third was starting to split from one side to the other (I use the back plate in both jackets).
I have caused a stress fracture in the back plate by keeping the trousers and jacket zipped together when I get into them. My leather jacket is fairly heavy and as it hangs down it was bending the lower third. I have only been "zipping in" for the last two months.
So guys / girls check your armour. I will "zip in" onceI am wearing both items now.
Nelly
I have had my leather jeans (with armour) and leather jacket (with armour) for about 11 months.
I have never checked my armour before (I do check seems and stitching).
Today when I was getting my leather jacket on I decided to use my mesh jacket instead. I took the back plate out and noticed that the bottom third was starting to split from one side to the other (I use the back plate in both jackets).
I have caused a stress fracture in the back plate by keeping the trousers and jacket zipped together when I get into them. My leather jacket is fairly heavy and as it hangs down it was bending the lower third. I have only been "zipping in" for the last two months.
So guys / girls check your armour. I will "zip in" onceI am wearing both items now.
Nelly