Gadson stages his ZX-14 with a tire-warming burnout.
Rickey Gadson has become a household name in the motorcycle industry due as much to his huge list of accomplishments as to his charismatic personality. He's presently piloting Kawasaki's ZX-14 and racking up the victories. We caught up with Gadson to have a look at his current gear.
Helmet
Brand: Scorpion (www.scorpionusa.com)
Model: Crackhead
Price: $224.95
Why: "At Scorpion's display (at the Indy Dealer Expo) there were two helmets cut in half, and it showed me that it's a good product. Removable liners and many options and accessories make it a lot of helmet for a little bit of money...and they're really comfortable."
Leathers
Brand: Joe Rocket (www.joerocket.com)
Model: Custom kangaroo suit
Price: N/A
Why: "Kangaroo leather is three to four pounds lighter than cowhide, and it's all perforated. This is Joe Rocket's first ever suit made just for drag racing."
Gloves
Brand: Joe Rocket (www.joerocket.com)
Model: Mercury (2005)
Price: $89.99
Why: "The Mercury glove transmits great feeling from the bars. The palm is slightly tacky and gives solid grip from the launch all the way down the strip, and yet it's extremely tough."
Boots
Brand: Sidi (www.motonation.com)
Model: Drag Racing
Price: $199.00
Why: "When racing without a wheelie bar, you drag your feet until you click into second gear at about 80 mph. The Sidi drag racing boots have replaceable pucks on the inside of the boot that work well."
Bike
Brand: Kawasaki
Model: 2007 ZX-14