Buying gear - discount shopping

[Aaron_newrider]

Hey Guys,

Well, when I started looking for bike gear I thought "jesus christ this stuff is expensive", but then I did some shopping around and managed to get everything for $850

I didn't want just rubbish gear, I wanted Leather with protection and good quality. Here is what I purchased.

My thoughts on getting cheap good gear is to be patient - if you rush out and just go buy you won't get great deals like the below. If you wait - well who knows what you will find.

Gear:

Helmet:
Model: Shark S650
Cost: $170
Shop: Henderson Motorcycles via TradeMe
RRP: $370 (other people on TM selling for this price)

Jacket:
Shift Dyer (Red/Black
Cost: $300
Shop: motorcyclegear.co.nz
RRP: $600

Gloves
Shift M1 (Black)
Cost: $60
Shop: Motorcyclegear.co.nz
RRP: $160

Pants:
1Tonne Leather Sports
Cost: $165
Shop: 1Tonne.co.nz
RRP: $165 (not really able to be judged)

Boots:
Technic Chicane
Cost: $150
Shop: Waikato Yamaha via TradeMe
RRP: $300

All the gear was Brand New - with a warranty - from a dealer/shop.

If you look at RRP vs Cost:

RRP: $1600
Cost: $850

Savings: $750

My advice is anyone is out there looking at buying a bike for the first time and needs everything - start today - buy one bit at a time and shop around ALOT. Really paid off for me and I feel that I got a great deal and will be safe on the road.

:first:

[Usarka]

Fuck yeah it's cool that the dealers are having to cut their margins 'cause they're really struggling!

[GOONR]

Yeah, I got all my gear for under $750, Ixon jacket and gloves, Oxford boots, draggin jeans and a FFM lid. All new, there are some good deals out there if you are prepared to look.

[tri boy]

Fuck yeah it's cool that the dealers are having to cut their margins 'cause they're really struggling!

I do hope that was tongue in cheek:mellow:

[Quasievil]

Fuck yeah it's cool that the dealers are having to cut their margins 'cause they're really struggling!


yeah its awesome thanks:Pokey:

[Katman]

I do hope that was tongue in cheek:mellow:

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that the exclamation mark at the end of the sentence says to me that it's tongue-in-cheek.

[Usarka]

I do hope that was tongue in cheek:mellow:


yeah its awesome thanks:Pokey:


I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that the exclamation mark at the end of the sentence says to me that it's tongue-in-cheek.

Yeah it was, sorry should have used the /sarcasm flag :innocent:

[Bend-it]

Cool... How're the 1tonne pants?

Thick? Stitching? Armour? Comfy?

[Sparky Bills]

Cool... How're the 1tonne pants?

Thick? Stitching? Armour? Comfy?


Cheap shite :Pokey:

[1tonne]

Cheap shite :Pokey:

Aren't you selling much at the moment that you have to diss other peoples apparel.
Shaun Harris saw our gear and he was very impressed. Now thats saying something!

[vifferman]

Yeah, I got all my gear for under $750
Some of my gear cost less than $750. :confused:

[GOONR]

Some of my gear cost less than $750. :confused:

I'd love to be able to spend a decent amount of cash on gear but I was made redundant just before I got my bike so had to keep a close check on the wallet.

I'll upgrade my gear bit by bit when the dollars allow, but it does prove that you can get some basic protection for not a lot of cash.

[vifferman]

I'll upgrade my gear bit by bit when the dollars allow, but it does prove that you can get some basic protection for not a lot of cash.
Yes, there is that. And you effectively have to upgrade gear, because if you're communtering daily, it won't last more'n a few years anyway. That's where leather gear is best, because the leather is pretty durable, and stitching, zips, buckles, velcro, lining, etc. can all be replaced.

[GOONR]

Yes, there is that. And you effectively have to upgrade gear, because if you're communtering daily, it won't last more'n a few years anyway. That's where leather gear is best, because the leather is pretty durable, and stitching, zips, buckles, velcro, lining, etc. can all be replaced.

Yeah, if I was still working then it would have been a decent set of leathers etc all the way from the start.

As a side note, I'm not that pleased that I got the Draggin Jean's. Not cause of the quality or anything like that but I feel like I may as well just be wearing any old jeans when I put them on.. Hope I never get to find out if they are any better or not.

[1tonne]

Yeah, if I was still working then it would have been a decent set of leathers etc all the way from the start.

As a side note, I'm not that pleased that I got the Draggin Jean's. Not cause of the quality or anything like that but I feel like I may as well just be wearing any old jeans when I put them on.. Hope I never get to find out if they are any better or not.

I would agree with you there. I sell Kevlar jeans myself and I normally tell the customer that they would be better off with other motorcycle pants as they have no impact protection. You hit something hard and bones are going to shatter. In saying this a lot of people like them because they are not so hot in the summer.
Cheers

[Sparky Bills]

Aren't you selling much at the moment that you have to diss other peoples apparel.
Shaune Harris saw our gear and he was very impressed. Now thats saying something!


We are selling plenty actually.
By the way, if your going to make a comment like that you might want to make sure you spell the name correct. Its not a good look and shows you dont really know or understand who he is.

[prettybillie]

yeah its awesome thanks:Pokey:

Nah you need to put the prices of your gear up Quasi cause IT ROCKS!

[Quasievil]

Nah you need to put the prices of your gear up Quasi cause IT ROCKS!

ok seen as the customer is always right:rolleyes:

[Crazy Steve]

Hey Guys,

Well, when I started looking for bike gear I thought "jesus christ this stuff is expensive", but then I did some shopping around and managed to get everything for $850

I didn't want just rubbish gear, I wanted Leather with protection and good quality. Here is what I purchased.

My thoughts on getting cheap good gear is to be patient - if you rush out and just go buy you won't get great deals like the below. If you wait - well who knows what you will find.

Gear:

Helmet:
Model: Shark S650
Cost: $170
Shop: Henderson Motorcycles via TradeMe
RRP: $370 (other people on TM selling for this price)

Jacket:
Shift Dyer (Red/Black
Cost: $300
Shop: motorcyclegear.co.nz
RRP: $600

Gloves
Shift M1 (Black)
Cost: $60
Shop: Motorcyclegear.co.nz
RRP: $160

Pants:
1Tonne Leather Sports
Cost: $165
Shop: 1Tonne.co.nz
RRP: $165 (not really able to be judged)

Boots:
Technic Chicane
Cost: $150
Shop: Waikato Yamaha via TradeMe
RRP: $300

All the gear was Brand New - with a warranty - from a dealer/shop.

If you look at RRP vs Cost:

RRP: $1600
Cost: $850

Savings: $750

My advice is anyone is out there looking at buying a bike for the first time and needs everything - start today - buy one bit at a time and shop around ALOT. Really paid off for me and I feel that I got a great deal and will be safe on the road.

:first:

Yeah a $170 helmet.....Good luck with that :baby:

The lining will be falling out within 6mths......And the Visor will fail to function properly in 2mths..

With your $850 you spent on that riding gear....You should of brought a Cheap car and kepted that Hottie you were blah blah blahing about....

You would have been warm and Dry...With cheaper tyres cheaper rego....And a fck load safer !!!!!!!!!

Crazy Steve.

[Jonno.]

I'm look at a new set of cordura from one tonne. Some of it's very good looking and their feed back is good.

[ducatilover]

I have 1tonne boots. They are a strange mishap and I have now been informed that other 1tonne products are not the same. But they are warm.
My dririder boots have been better to me over 4 years vs the 1 year with 1tonne boots.
I got dri-rider pants/jacket/gloves for those wet days, they are pretty damn good! Breathable too. I have lighter gloves [better quality too, but not very warm] and leather jacket/pants for the nice sunny days.
Don't be a jew, buy good gear, I can vouch for the protection of both sets of gear I have

1tonne do offer very good customer service =D

[1tonne]

Hi. I am sorry to hear about this. This is the first case that we have heard that is like this. Our boots are normally exceptional quality. Sorry once again.

[Aaron_newrider]

Yeah a $170 helmet.....Good luck with that :baby:

The lining will be falling out within 6mths......And the Visor will fail to function properly in 2mths..

With your $850 you spent on that riding gear....You should of brought a Cheap car and kepted that Hottie you were blah blah blahing about....

You would have been warm and Dry...With cheaper tyres cheaper rego....And a fck load safer !!!!!!!!!

Crazy Steve.


Crazy Steve - did you read what kind of helmet it was or did you just look at the price?

It's a Shark S650, which I feel is actually a quite decent helmet, good quality and by that european saftey standard is rated 4 stars. It's actually a $300-$380 helmet, which is more than sufficient. It also has a 5-year warranty.

I put this up alittle early, got everything bar the pants but that's what i'm going to buy in 2 weeks and i feel that i'll be very happy with them. From what i hear everyone who doesn't have the 1tonne gear bags the shit out of it, and everyone who does says "good gear at a good price".

Did you not have a good day at work or something? Go have a ride mate you're in a shitty mood or something.... No need to be a dick.

[ducatilover]

Hi. I am sorry to hear about this. This is the first case that we have heard that is like this. Our boots are normally exceptional quality. Sorry once again.

Perhaps it is a once off problem? Either way I don't use them now. I am not blaming the supplier, but the manufacturer. I got them for a reasonable price new though, what more can I expect?

[Crazy Steve]

Crazy Steve - did you read what kind of helmet it was or did you just look at the price?

It's a Shark S650, which I feel is actually a quite decent helmet, good quality and by that european saftey standard is rated 4 stars. It's actually a $300-$380 helmet, which is more than sufficient. It also has a 5-year warranty.

I put this up alittle early, got everything bar the pants but that's what i'm going to buy in 2 weeks and i feel that i'll be very happy with them. From what i hear everyone who doesn't have the 1tonne gear bags the shit out of it, and everyone who does says "good gear at a good price".

Did you not have a good day at work or something? Go have a ride mate you're in a shitty mood or something.... No need to be a dick.

Of course I saw it was a Shark....And shark are crap ! ! !

Fck ive almost had one of each fcking Lids available..Don't believe the star rating either..Shark are Crap..Sorry

Yeah I know what your gonna say next and don't bother....:baby:

Crazy Steve...

[Aaron_newrider]

Of course I saw it was a Shark....And shark are crap ! ! !

Fck ive almost had one of each fcking Lids available..Don't believe the star rating either..Shark are Crap..Sorry

Yeah I know what your gonna say next and don't bother....:baby:

Crazy Steve...

Thanks for your opinion :) I do think though that other people would beg to differ.

[Crazy Steve]

Yeah I know what your gonna say next and don't bother....:baby:

Crazy Steve...[/QUOTE]


Thanks for your opinion :) I do think though that other people would beg to differ.

Yeah goooo hard....

Theres always other people saying all types of shit.....Even they don't know what the fck they are talking about either...

Crazy Steve.

[1tonne]

Perhaps it is a once off problem? Either way I don't use them now. I am not blaming the supplier, but the manufacturer. I got them for a reasonable price new though, what more can I expect?

Please email me as I would like to replace them. I like to look after my customers and do not like to hear of problems like this. We have had a very good responce from the customers of these boots. We normally give a 3 month warranty with our products (as some people do thrash them) but in certain circumstances I extend this. Look forward to hearing from you.
Also, regarding our boots. In 2-3 months we have a shipment arriving from one of the wolrds top boot manufacturers. These boots will be awesome!

Cheers Nathan

[ducatilover]

Please email me as I would like to replace them. I like to look after my customers and do not like to hear of problems like this. We have had a very good responce from the customers of these boots. We normally give a 3 month warranty with our products (as some people do thrash them) but in certain circumstances I extend this. Look forward to hearing from you.
Also, regarding our boots. In 2-3 months we have a shipment arriving from one of the wolrds top boot manufacturers. These boots will be awesome!

Cheers Nathan
Have sent you an email. :cool:

[Lurch]

I bought a pair of 1 Tonne 'race' boots a year ago and they've done around 14,000ks and are still in good condition. :2thumbsup

[ducatilover]

I bought a pair of 1 Tonne 'race' boots a year ago and they've done around 14,000ks and are still in good condition. :2thumbsup

Same as the ones I have brought

[1tonne]

I bought a pair of 1 Tonne 'race' boots a year ago and they've done around 14,000ks and are still in good condition. :2thumbsup

Cheers for the feedback.

[Quasievil]

Have sent you an email. :cool:

Frankly You should have done that in the first place rather than drag it out here.

[1tonne]

Cheers Quassi

[ducatilover]

Frankly You should have done that in the first place rather than drag it out here.

Yes, very good point. I will edit the post as not to put anybody off buying 1tonne products, assuming they are all great quality and my boots were a random mishap......:rolleyes: I think there may be a serious safety issue if that is not the scenario.

[Jonno.]

Fck ive almost had one of each fcking Lids available..Don't believe the star rating either..Shark are Crap..Sorry

Crazy Steve...

What helmet do you wear?

[sil3nt]

I'm look at a new set of cordura from one tonne. Some of it's very good looking and their feed back is good.The sport pants and touring jacket are awesome value for money! Nice and warm as well.

[Sparky Bills]

What helmet do you wear?



Nazi Army helmet....? :dodge:

Shark make a good helmet. Some very good saftey features.

[Jonno.]

Yeah got me an s800 it's awesome.

[racerhead]

Cheap shite :Pokey:

Have you used One tonne gear before or is this just your "opinion"?

Ive been using their one piece leathers and gloves now for the past few months and
have found them super comfy and the quality of stitching and materials second to
none. So personally Im happy in their gear and will continue using it in the future with
no problems:Punk:

[marine0089]

Jacket:
Shift Dyer (Red/Black
Cost: $300
Shop: motorcyclegear.co.nz
RRP: $600


Am looking at grabbing this myself.
Not sure if the "small" will be small enough tho..

How is the jacket anyway?

[Aaron_newrider]

Really like the jacket, CE shoulder/elbow and the shoulder armour does 1/2 way down to your wrist so it feels like you could actually fall on your arm. The rib padding looks like it would help, and there are some good straps on the side to keep it tight.

Nice and warm with the inner that's removable also.
Really small jackets compared to the label, the lady who runs www.motorcyclegear.co.nz is really awesome so just ask if you can return it.

:)

[Markw336]

thanks for this im in this area at the moment as im about to get my bike licence and will need to buy some gear thats not only warm but safe:scooter:

[idleidolidyll]

It's a Shark S650, which I feel is actually a quite decent helmet, good quality and by that european saftey standard is rated 4 stars. It's actually a $300-$380 helmet, which is more than sufficient. It also has a 5-year warranty.

I bought a Shark about 6 months ago: the lining in the chin has lifted and the foam underneath has disintegrated. I'm not impressed.

[Aaron_newrider]

I bought a Shark about 6 months ago: the lining in the chin has lifted and the foam underneath has disintegrated. I'm not impressed.

Did it last a reasonable period of time for what you paid? If not, take it back to the shop mate...

[Insanity_rules]

yeah its awesome thanks:Pokey:

Yeah but Quasi, your stuff is better quality that most innit? You'd be the more serious end of the market, not the budget conscious.

[Quasievil]

Yeah but Quasi, your stuff is better quality that most innit? You'd be the more serious end of the market, not the budget conscious.

Yes thats is correct, backed up by performance in a bin.............many examples

Im not interested in budget, I like bikers to much lol