Motomail Winter warmup [Archive]

Sensei

23rd June 2005, 20:07

Hi has anyone else gotten the latest Motomail bargins for Winter ???????
There is a Full Dririder Thermal suit which was for $299 down to $99 .Suit fully waterproof & thermal lined with Knee , elbow & shoulder armour . Had to have one so Paid up my $99 & will wait for my new Suit to arrive then post a review :Punk:

crashe

23rd June 2005, 20:17

Yep I got mine as well.............. :ride:

I will go and look at the DriRider trousers ....
as I need some to wear, when I get back on the bike in two weeks time...
as I cant get back into my jeans yet... :no: :oi-grr:

I need some really cheap...

Its damn hard to find any bike trousers to fit me...

Motu

23rd June 2005, 21:33

Got mine today - it's already in the bin.....

Big Dave

24th June 2005, 00:05

Got mine today - it's already in the bin.....

What does that mean?

Oh - now i get it - my artwork, whew, i thought you meant the dri rider kit.

you can't offend me mate - I make enough disposable art to keep me riding cool motorcycles. :ride:

gav

24th June 2005, 07:26

Anyone got that Spool kit advertised? The jacket/trou combo for $269.95 looks OK, anyone used it? Any good?

Motu

24th June 2005, 08:38

What does that mean?

Oh - now i get it - my artwork, whew, i thought you meant the dri rider kit.

you can't offend me mate - I make enough disposable art to keep me riding cool motorcycles. :ride:

To tell the truth,I spent a long time just gazing at the artwork and layout,letting my subconcious mind absorb the perfection,my fingers feeling the quality of the paper - I passed it around,and I tell you,the guys were just dumbstruck with awe...the pictures,the way the words flow,from red to black,the subtle change in sizing,the discrete pricing - we judged it best flyer of the month.

Then I chucked it in the bin.

Ixion

24th June 2005, 09:03

To tell the truth,I spent a long time just gazing at the artwork and layout,letting my subconcious mind absorb the perfection,my fingers feeling the quality of the paper - I passed it around,and I tell you,the guys were just dumbstruck with awe...the pictures,the way the words flow,from red to black,the subtle change in sizing,the discrete pricing - we judged it best flyer of the month.

Then I chucked it in the bin.

Didn't ah, bother to, sort of , like, READ it then.

Big Dave

24th June 2005, 09:07

Anyone got that Spool kit advertised? The jacket/trou combo for $269.95 looks OK, anyone used it? Any good?

Not used it - but it does look very good. Was impressed with the style when we photographed it.

placidfemme

24th June 2005, 09:34

*sulks because all the sales happen when I need to pay for bike servicing and stuff* :(

Motomail should have a sale just for me! hehe

Lou Girardin

24th June 2005, 10:27

To tell the truth,I spent a long time just gazing at the artwork and layout,letting my subconcious mind absorb the perfection,my fingers feeling the quality of the paper - I passed it around,and I tell you,the guys were just dumbstruck with awe...the pictures,the way the words flow,from red to black,the subtle change in sizing,the discrete pricing - we judged it best flyer of the month.

Then I chucked it in the bin.

I find it just a tad slippery, I think I'll stick to newsprint. Although it does leave a black ring.

Big Dave

24th June 2005, 12:01

I find it just a tad slippery, I think I'll stick to newsprint. Although it does leave a black ring.

Matches the ones under your eyes.

Lou Girardin

24th June 2005, 12:06

Matches the ones under your eyes.

You mean I'm losing my looks!!!!???

Big Dave

24th June 2005, 14:35

You mean I'm losing my looks!!!!???

welcome to my nightmare

thehollowmen

24th June 2005, 14:42

how do us south island people get ahold of this?

I've been asking them to send me thier catalog for a year now...

justsomeguy

24th June 2005, 14:52

So anyone who buy that 1 piece - is it any good??

And can't the people compile a pdf of the catalog and post it here or something...

Don't get the catalogue where I live..........................................must be too poor an area....

Big Dave

24th June 2005, 15:21

The guys at motomail are working diligently to get an e-commerce facility up and running on their web site.
they are quite close to operational with it.

Their focus has been more on promotions like the ones attached than the full 200+ pager.

There has been no new catalogue for a while - Chris says perhaps later in the year for the next one.

Send an email to sales@motomail.co.nz and say that 'big dave' said 'put me on the database or there will be trouble.' and I'll follow it up.

justsomeguy

24th June 2005, 15:25

Thanks big fella :niceone:

By the way what new fangled rocketship are you thrashing *cough* testing now??

Big Dave

24th June 2005, 15:42

Thanks big fella :niceone:

By the way what new fangled rocketship are you thrashing *cough* testing now??

That is a reasonably rare pleasure, unfortunately.
Just on my Tbird at the moment.

Trophy is in bits for its 80,000km refurbishment. I've ridden it twice today - dig that dri rider stuff.

We still haven't done the Sprint ST photo shoot so I'll have that baby again for a day soon. Apart from that I'll scrounge.

Was talking to honda about their upcoming CB1300R retro and doing a comparo with an original CB1000R, but we haven't been able to find the latter in good nick.
I did an article comparing the CB900 hornet and a '73 CB750 last year. And old and new Bonneviles

Groins_NZ

24th June 2005, 16:36

That is a reasonably rare pleasure, unfortunately.
Just on my Tbird at the moment.

Trophy is in bits for its 80,000km refurbishment. I've ridden it twice today - dig that dri rider stuff.

We still haven't done the Sprint ST photo shoot so I'll have that baby again for a day soon. Apart from that I'll scrounge.

Was talking to honda about their upcoming CB1300R retro and doing a comparo with an original CB1000R, but we haven't been able to find the latter in good nick.
I did an article comparing the CB900 hornet and a '73 CB750 last year. Nad old and new Bonneviles

Have you still got that article stashed away somewhere Big Dave - I'd be keen for a read, if possible.

Cheers,
G.

***

Big Dave

24th June 2005, 17:02

Have you still got that article stashed away somewhere Big Dave - I'd be keen for a read, if possible.

Cheers,
G.

***

My pleasure - started a new thread - 2 hondas article.

sefer

24th June 2005, 21:30

Anyone got that Spool kit advertised? The jacket/trou combo for $269.95 looks OK, anyone used it? Any good?

I'd be interested to know about this too. Looks good for the price :)

2_SL0

24th June 2005, 22:40

That is a reasonably rare pleasure, unfortunately.
Just on my Tbird at the moment.

Trophy is in bits for its 80,000km refurbishment. I've ridden it twice today - dig that dri rider stuff.

We still haven't done the Sprint ST photo shoot so I'll have that baby again for a day soon. Apart from that I'll scrounge.

Was talking to honda about their upcoming CB1300R retro and doing a comparo with an original CB1000R, but we haven't been able to find the latter in good nick.
I did an article comparing the CB900 hornet and a '73 CB750 last year. And old and new Bonneviles

I thought Mr D man would have one stashed in his collection. :whistle:

Big Dave

24th June 2005, 22:48

I thought Mr D man

I understand now - Some people call me that too.

Holy Roller

25th June 2005, 22:04

I ordered the Dririder Everest suit on Thursday.
Got to be a bargin at that price. Just waiting for it to be delivered.

Bonez

25th June 2005, 22:22

I ordered the Dririder Everest suit on Thursday.
Got to be a bargin at that price. Just waiting for it to be delivered.Let me know if it's as good as Para Rubber yellows will ya? :whistle:

justsomeguy

25th June 2005, 23:09

Ok people - go out and buy that $99 1 piece......

It's effin awesome and warm and comfy........

At around $1.60 on the motorway it felt as warm as it did standing still....... lovely thing...... fully waterproof too:yes:

And for us guys the zip goes pretty low - or low enough - so we can go to the toilet without and serious contortions.....

Only thing is they have L, XL and XXL - but they're a bit on the smaller scale - cos the L fits me perfectly

I'm stoked with it, it feels just as good as my stupid cordura jacket and pant which cost nearly ten times that........:mad: .........:no:

crashe

25th June 2005, 23:30

justsomeguy

25th June 2005, 23:39

But they are no good for short people.... lol.

Yeah - but it's only $99 - so buy it and take it to Kerry at K'Rd or sit down at a sewing machine yourself......

Or not...... I dunno......must go to sleep ............got this awesome ride tomorrow......

Sensei

26th June 2005, 00:04

Mine here on monday just in time for the Mid Winter ride :Punk:

Aiolos

26th June 2005, 15:20

I might just have to buy something to replace my ill-fitting/holes innit leather jacket now. Is the teknic kit worth the extra $250 over the dririder?

sefer

26th June 2005, 16:55

Ok people - go out and buy that $99 1 piece......

Only thing is they have L, XL and XXL - but they're a bit on the smaller scale - cos the L fits me perfectly

Ok...when you say smaller scale how much smaller are we talking? :)

Ok probably never going to fit me since I come between a small and Medium, but worth asking.

justsomeguy

27th June 2005, 11:56

Ok...when you say smaller scale how much smaller are we talking? :)

Ok probably never going to fit me since I come between a small and Medium, but worth asking.

I'm 5"10 and bout 75 - 35-36 inch waist......large fits me fine

sefer

27th June 2005, 14:58

Pity, probably a little to big for me. Any adjustments?

justsomeguy

27th June 2005, 16:29

Pity, probably a little to big for me. Any adjustments?

Not really - except a belt with a clip/latch buckle

....... it's a simple affair .......although it's on special for 99 which makes it a good buy - I don't think it's worth much more either.....so basically you are getting what you pay for ..... a cheap suit --- but one that does it's job and meets the minimum requirements.

Holy Roller

27th June 2005, 17:34

Courier left a calling card in the letter box today didn't even come up to the door, just thought no one was at home. :mad:
Should get it tomorrow I hope.

Sensei

27th June 2005, 18:27

Mine here tomorrow to Hope its going to rain soon LOL

crashe

27th June 2005, 18:36

Mine here tomorrow to Hope its going to rain soon LOL

As long it dont rain on Friday ok.... :ride:

sefer

27th June 2005, 20:11

Not really - except a belt with a clip/latch buckle

....... it's a simple affair .......although it's on special for 99 which makes it a good buy - I don't think it's worth much more either.....so basically you are getting what you pay for ..... a cheap suit --- but one that does it's job and meets the minimum requirements.

Cool chears. I was really only considering it since it looks like it'd be easy enough to slip over my day clothes, really should get a deceint jacket/pants.

Guess I'll give it a miss then. Still it is tempting to get one anyway and hopefully sell it on if it didn't fit at all..

Sensei

28th June 2005, 17:08

Well suit turned up today & its Minta glad I got an XXL as they are small sizing as the Dude there told me . Tried it on Excellent fit & length . Will have to try it out tomorrow as its my Sons 2nd Birthday today . Put pics up so ya can check it out :Punk:

Holy Roller

28th June 2005, 20:43

Got mine today also.
Went for a short ride after work just to try it out in the cooler part of the day... :Punk:
Warm as toast :ride:
Found it a bit slippery on the seat must be the waterproofing.
Should be another frost tomorrow will see what its like then.
The suit is a bit of a squeeze getting into it across my shoulders, but once on fits like a glove.
First time I have had any form of armour in my riding gear.
Arm length is good my gloves cover the cuffs though the length of the leg could be a bit longer but I find that problem with most trou

The guy at Motormail said that the sizing was generous when I asked over the phone, I'd hate to have a meal at his place

Sensei

29th June 2005, 21:05

Went for a 5am ride today to try new gear out EXCELLENT .then went round the Mountian after work . Should have brought one years ago . Grab one if theres any left . :yes:

Paul in NZ

6th July 2005, 14:54

Anyone know anything about the Spool gear for sale on the site??

Does Spool have a website?

Cheers

Kickaha

6th July 2005, 18:20

Anyone know anything about the Spool gear for sale on the site??

Does Spool have a website?

Cheers

They used to, it no longer seems to work and I can't find another

Dangerous has Spool gear if you want to ask know a bit more about it