$450 to get me helmet, gloves and jacket?

[kurzed]

Hi,
New biker starting out
i have about $450 to get me a Helmet Gloves and a Jacket
any suggestions on what i should get? or tips on what i should be looking for in these items?

Cheers,
Will

[blackdog]

$450 really only gets you a helmet. Or a jacket.

[GingerMidget]

Expand the budget.

[SMOKEU]

I got a HJC helmet new for $225 and it's pretty decent. I've worn it doing over 200kmh and it sits on my head very nicely. $80 will get you decent gloves, and $200 should get you an entry level jacket.

If you want to save more money then buy a second hand jacket off Trademe.

[FJRider]

$100 for gloves new ... $250 for a new helmet (a cheap one) $100 for a cheap second hand jacket on trademe ..

[Madness]

Guys you do realise the OP rides an Intruder.

http://www.1tonne.co.nz/content/1/ $450 gets you the lid, jacket & gloves.

I've read many posts on here from satisfied 1-tonne customers. Besides, the stuff is endorsed by Shaun Harris :second:

[mossy1200]

I have a leather jacket size large for $100 in Wellington.Only selling due to arms being a bit short for me.Its custom style.

[FJRider]

I got a HJC helmet new for $225 and it's pretty decent. I've worn it doing over 200kmh and it sits on my head very nicely. $80 will get you decent gloves, and $200 should get you an entry level jacket.



I've worn mine at almost 500 km/hr ... but the Air New Zealand cabin crew made me take it off ...

[iYRe]

1tonne is good.. also CNELL (look them up on trademe)

The nerve cordura gear is as good as anything. I'd get the jacket and pants from them (no leakey around the crutch), and the helmet and gloves from 1tonne (the helmets are good, for 140, and the gloves are seriously good)

[mossy1200]

I have a leather jacket size large for $100 in Wellington.Only selling due to arms being a bit short for me.Its custom style.


Idd say mossy has the best deal.Better than you would get on trade me.Its a very good jacket cruiser style.

[JATZ]

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/202-full_face/4405-ls2_ff35075_upside_full_face_h.aspx

I like mine :D


The leather jacket sounds like good value and that still leaves 2 hundy for the gloves...:D

[zmlam]

if you haven't already, pop into your local dealers and see what they have too. I'm not big-sized, and sometimes they have old stock on sale, esp for those smaller sized outfits. I got my helmet on half-price at $300, synthetic entry level jacket at about just over 100 (same with pants at another shop), and gloves at $80.

So that's close to your budget. Sure you can find something cheaper second-hand too! Just wouldn't recommend any second-hand helmets!

[p.dath]

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/202-full_face/4405-ls2_ff35075_upside_full_face_h.aspx

I like mine :D


The leather jacket sounds like good value and that still leaves 2 hundy for the gloves...:D

+1 to the LS2 for a low cost helmet.

[zmlam]

Just re-reading your post, what to look out for:

helmet - arguably most of your budget should be devoted here. There's a few threads here posting about ratings, and what you may look for safety-wise. I based my purchase on Sharp ratings - and bought a high-as-i-can star rating. Have a try on some of them, cos different brand helmets fit your head differently. Ask the dealer for help on how to select the right size, fitting etc. Should be firm, and as long as its tight but doesn't give you headaches..

Jackets - from what I was told, difference between them in price is the comfort, warmth, design. As long as it has good armor, its fine to start off with the entry-level stuff. Then there's the leather vs synthetic, which I think with your budget.. don't think you'll get any leathers unless its a second hand?

Gloves - not sure on this one.. though there are two types, the well padded ones, or the thinner that you can 'feel' more with. You probably want to try them on before you purchase.

Hope that helps!

[GingerMidget]

Oh I forgot about ls2! Definitly check out trademe for jackets, but please don't buy a second hand helmet. Even a cheap brand new one is better than a higher level second hand one. After all, if you come off, it has to protect some precious cargo!

[Subike]

I suggest opp shops for the jacket.
A near new set of wet weather gear was bought in Leeston opp shop for $10.
A double breasted Roger Davison leather riding jacket from the same shop for a mere $50
And a pair of Rossie boots for $5
Pawn shops also can be a source of Cheap leathers,
But The helmet, buy a new one, and it should be the biggest ticket item you buy

[GrayWolf]

Hi,
New biker starting out
i have about $450 to get me a Helmet Gloves and a Jacket
any suggestions on what i should get? or tips on what i should be looking for in these items?

Cheers,
Will

Depending on your body size and helmet size, we have some spare helmets here that are free to a good home, Medium. grex flip front, nolan flip front, open face HJC (I think) and a large open face jet helmet....
I have a new 4xl leather jacket that is actually too big for me and I will sell it for $200...
The helmets are all in good condition we were using them till they were replaced by Nolan's (newer model's) ... I do have a spare XL flip front Nolan but want $350 for it,,, it is in fantastic condition.

If you just want one of the 'freebie' lids... PM me.... they are not crash damaged, bashed about or poor condition linings.

[GrayWolf]

Oh I forgot about ls2! Definitly check out trademe for jackets, but please don't buy a second hand helmet. Even a cheap brand new one is better than a higher level second hand one. After all, if you come off, it has to protect some precious cargo!

sorry babe, I dont agree with the reference about cheap lids being better than higher level ones S/hand... those helmets we are giving away were simply replaced with newer models, and were the ones used to protect our heads!

[GingerMidget]

sorry babe, I dont agree with the reference about cheap lids being better than higher level ones S/hand... those helmets we are giving away were simply replaced with newer models, and were the ones used to protect our heads!

I'm not knocking your ones :love:

What I mean, A brand new lid can be better because you know its history, as opposed to buying what was a fairly expensive helmet in its day, cheaply off trademe and trusting that it hasn't been dropped or something similar.

[mossy1200]

Dont look at jackets on tard me till you have seen the one I have.......You can try it on aswell for no extra charge.If this doesnt work ill need photo that bad boy I guess.

[GrayWolf]

I'm not knocking your ones :love:

What I mean, A brand new lid can be better because you know its history, as opposed to buying what was a fairly expensive helmet in its day, cheaply off trademe and trusting that it hasn't been dropped or something similar.

furry muff, babe

[kurzed]

awesome thanks for replies,
i will have a look around to see what i like/can afford

[actungbaby]

u chould get second hand jacket of trademe i did as long you get right size for you

helmet look at hjc i find them great in the wind compared to ls2 too brand i also tryed

always buy new helmet , you can get perfectly safe helmet in 200-300 range most brands have that range

I tryed on agv and found large size fitted me where other brands i needed xl .

With more money spent can get you more features that u may want . talk to good bike shop they should give you

right choices for you , even you spend the total of 450.00 on helmet you protecting the vital area your brain

see they seem to be selling bell helmets here there good brand also alot of history making good lids

What you chould say is look i got x money what deal can you do me i buy everthing here

they may be able to do discount of to get you biz even ifs it 10 % of it be worth it



Hi,
New biker starting out
i have about $450 to get me a Helmet Gloves and a Jacket
any suggestions on what i should get? or tips on what i should be looking for in these items?

Cheers,
Will

[actungbaby]

u chould get second hand jacket of trademe i did as long you get right size for you

helmet look at hjc i find them great in the wind compared to ls2 too brand i also tryed

always buy new helmet , you can get perfectly safe helmet in 200-300 range most brands have that range

I tryed on agv and found large size fitted me where other brands i needed xl .

With more money spent can get you more features that u may want . talk to good bike shop they should give you

right choices for you , even you spend the total of 450.00 on helmet you protecting the vital area your brain

see they seem to be selling bell helmets here there good brand also alot of history making good lids

What you chould say is look i got x money what deal can you do me i buy everthing here

they may be able to do discount of to get you biz even ifs it 10 % of it be worth it

You can have my hjc large when i get my other helmet dude let me know

[GingerMidget]

Dude. Don't quote your whole post, and please for the love of the internet, learn english! Grammar and punctuation aren't just words ya know!

[mossy1200]

Dude. Don't quote your whole post, and please for the love of the internet, learn english! Grammar and punctuation aren't just words ya know!


HaHa. 'Learn' him some english using a foreign language.I see a lammergeier circling.Did something die in this thread?

[blackdog]

Dude. Don't quote your whole post, and please for the love of the internet, learn english! Grammar and punctuation aren't just words ya know!

All too ready to jump in feet first with the criticisms aye.

[Madness]

You can have my hjc large when i get my other helmet dude let me know

You're a GC Patrick :niceone:

[actungbaby]

Thanks mate after week getting negitive at work wel and silence its nice to get postive

just trying to help alot good people on here too i apreciate help i got from guys in auckland


You're a GC Patrick :niceone:

[sleemanj]

Cycletreads currently has the Oxford SZ-1 flip helmet with internal visor on sale

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/425-flip_front/4572-oxford_sz_1_flip_face_helmet.aspx

[JATZ]

Just thinking.....What size feet are you ? I have some road boots in the shed I won't wear again. They're not tooo scruffy and the zips/velcro work, I think they'd be an 11 or 12. Lemme know if they'd be any use :sunny:

[actungbaby]

Oh I forgot about ls2! Definitly check out trademe for jackets, but please don't buy a second hand helmet. Even a cheap brand new one is better than a higher level second hand one. After all, if you come off, it has to protect some precious cargo!

yes and peace of mind and confidence is what its all about . relax and enjoy your bike and just learn and learn as you

get more kms on your bike lifes good .

[GrayWolf]

Your short of cash, I dont understand why you aren't ripping peoples arms off in the hand me down thread.. there is some good quality gear free to a good home in it...