Killer deals on motorcycle gear?

[Donzzz]

Hi All

I'm soo close to getting my first Gixxer, I can smell the rubber. But that aside, I really want to get some decent gear without paying a fortune for it. I'm looking around for the right stuff to buy but some advice would be gladly taken.

There are a lot of retail outlets for gear but I'm hoping I can save some $$ by buying online or other such avenues. Anyone know where I could get killer deals?

I'm looking at getting a hybrid jacket, shoei helmet, kevlar jeans with knee guards, gloves and ankle-high riding shoes.

Thanks
Donny

[yachtie10]

Talk to your local dealer about a deal for the lot
Then try cycletreads on barrys point rd

http://www.lifestyle-imports.co.nz is worth a look
I think is value for money (showroom in mercer) They could probably do you a deal on the lot (dont know about shoei) ring Rick and ask

Some like 1tonne but I havent tried it

[Hiflyer]

Cycletreads is having a mean sale at the moment I think? up to 50% off road gear

[Donzzz]

True that. Thanks guys..

[Latte]

Pretty sure Honda on barry's pt rd had $499 XR1000's with graphics. Thats real cheap from memory.

[avgas]

Any particular reason you want those specific types of things?
As much as I jump down Quasimoto here, his gear looks real good. And prices look respectable.
Plus the biggest assholes here use the best gear - so his gear must be pretty mint
haha

[Quasievil]

Talk to your local dealer about a deal for the lot
Then try cycletreads on barrys point rd

http://www.lifestyle-imports.co.nz is worth a look
I think is value for money (showroom in mercer) They could probably do you a deal on the lot (dont know about shoei) ring Rick and ask

Some like 1tonne but I havent tried it

I Got some samples you can have cheap if you like
you will have to come see us tho in the tron, happy to help

[Crazy Steve]

Pretty sure Honda on barry's pt rd had $499 XR1000's with graphics. Thats real cheap from memory.

Try $599 with graphics...XR1000

And $499 Standard colours XR1000

Crazy Steve.

[liljegren]

If you're gonna ride a gixxa in half boots and jeans, you could save heaps by just riding in your undies! Leather, mate, all the gear, all the time. By the way, my new Qmoto gloves are the tits.Matt.

[YellowDog]

If you're gonna ride a gixxa in half boots and jeans, you could save heaps by just riding in your undies! Leather, mate, all the gear, all the time. By the way, my new Qmoto gloves are the tits.Matt.

I'll run with that too. If the protection doesn't stay in place during an off, it's no good to you.

[Ntoxcated]

I have no idea what RJays stuff is like, but I did come across this combo deal today while looking for some other stuff.

http://www.motomail.co.nz/eStore/Style/RJSTARTCOM.aspx

Probably a bit on the cheap side considering you specified quality stuff tho.

[Donzzz]

Thanks for the help everyone!!

Shoei - Coz I've tried on, weighed, seen a few. They seem to be quality. Dont want to compromise on head gear ($499 sounds reasonable)
Hybrid jacket - They are more abrasive resistant than textile, more water resistant than leather. And I cant afford two jackets, 'sides the rev'it' hybrid looks real cool
Kevlar jeans with hip and knee guards / Leather ankle shoes - Both of these because I assumed they offer the same degree of preotection and can be worn when I take the bike around town, going out, whatever, etc (where would I change?) Would my jeans really come off in an off lol..?

The above thinking I hope is a perfect marriage of a generous helping of safety and useful convinience. Tell me if this is going to end in tears...

[Donzzz]

Its a K6/7 Gixxer 600 that I'm looking to get... How that fought off the Ninja, R6 and CBR (the other choices in the same cat) is a different story, an interesting one none-the-less...

[firefighter]

knee guards / Leather ankle shoes - Both of these because I assumed they offer the same degree of preotection and can be worn when I take the bike around town, going out, whatever, etc (where would I change?) Would my jeans really come off in an off lol..?

Your jeans wont come off, but the legs will come up, jeans may come down a bit and expose your hips (i've heard of this quite a few times now) get the armour which straps to your knee, if you get the stuff that goes into the actual jeans, the jeans will move and the armour will be in the wrong place = you may as well have not had the armour in the first pllace and your knees will be gone.

As for the riding shoes, i'd only wear them to the shop just up the road, they offer no shin protection, so no not the same protection as boots. Broken shin bones = pain. You can get pretty discrete boots, you do'nt need the latest $800 alpinestars racing boot, I wear mine at Uni all day and you would'nt even know. (All black commuter boots fro Uni/expensive boots for weekend rides)

[Donzzz]

get the armour which straps to your knee,
So this armour just straps on to the knee from outside the jeans, correct?


You can get pretty discrete boots, I wear mine at Uni all day and you would'nt even know.
How are these to walk in? If I have to waddle around to save my shins then I will, but is it like that.

Thanks for the insight

[Chrislost]

If you're gonna ride a gixxa in half boots and jeans, you could save heaps by just riding in your undies! Leather, mate, all the gear, all the time. By the way, my new Qmoto gloves are the tits.Matt.

Its a road bike i assume, meaning the crashes will alwaye be 110 or less...
kevlar jeans and REAL boots are sweet, id go for a drcent leather jacket cos leather will last a crash or 4 and be repairable, whereas textile will be stuffed after coming off the luge cart.

[firefighter]

So this armour just straps on to the knee from outside the jeans, correct?

Nope on the inside http://www.motomail.co.nz/eStore/Style/DJARKNEEG.aspx


How are these to walk in? If I have to waddle around to save my shins then I will, but is it like that.

Thanks for the insight

Lol, wut?! Ever worn gumboots? I've never had to waddle in gumboots with full kit on and B.A on my back! They are'nt stillettos bro!

They are just slightly less comfortable than shoes. I've been wearing boots all day at work for the last 9 years....so I find them actually pretty comfortable. Under jeans they just look likeshoes, kinda. They are'nt as comfortable as shoes but not far off really. Just make sure you get more of a commuter boot if you plan to wear them all day. They are'nt as protective as full-on road race boots but they are more protective than the riding shoes, yet still practical.

[simonnn]

Go to Cycletreads they have it all

[Gubb]

Tell me if this is going to end in tears...

this is going to end in tears.

Leathers all the way, and proper Boots. No compromise. Unless you want cheap tattoo removal.

[chasio]

AMPS have got some Bell helmets for about $330. The specs are good (5* SHARP, composites etc) and I got shown one today (OutforaDuck's): it looks good and and he reckons the ventilation is brilliant. If I was helmet shopping right now I'd be up there trying one on.

HTH - Chasio

Edit: found a link to what looks like the one I had a look at here (http://www.bell-motohelmets.com/eng/m1.asp).

[Donzzz]

Thats Great! Thanks for all the help fellas. I get the gist of it now...

This is my first bike in NZee and there's lots to take in. I've been riding for years in India with not a stitch of protective clothing on. Never fell in spite of the ridiculous traffic, but there definitely needs to be more focus on safety there... Some day maybe.

happy riding :)

[HenryDorsetCase]

Thanks for the help everyone!!

Shoei - Coz I've tried on, weighed, seen a few. They seem to be quality. Dont want to compromise on head gear ($499 sounds reasonable)
Hybrid jacket - They are more abrasive resistant than textile, more water resistant than leather. And I cant afford two jackets, 'sides the rev'it' hybrid looks real cool
Kevlar jeans with hip and knee guards / Leather ankle shoes - Both of these because I assumed they offer the same degree of preotection and can be worn when I take the bike around town, going out, whatever, etc (where would I change?) Would my jeans really come off in an off lol..?

The above thinking I hope is a perfect marriage of a generous helping of safety and useful convinience. Tell me if this is going to end in tears...

on a "Gixxer"? do you mean a 1000cc K9, or a fucked 22 year old 250?

[Donzzz]

K7-600cc, why..

[Shaun]

K7-600cc, why..


Try here mate

www.1tonne.co.nz ask for Nathan, tell him I advised you to contact him.

I took a look through his retail outlet over the weekend, and was very impressed with quality as well as stock on hand, NOT to mention the great prices for this product