Broke. The best gear I can come up with.

[94ZZR1100]

I am flat broke so I don't have any proper gear at the moment. I don't wanna look like a squid so this is what I managed to put together.

Hi-Vis full covering work jacket ( Fire proof it's a linesman's jacket for working on power lines and stuff ), Jeans ( Yeah I know they last about 2 seconds ), leather steal cap work boots.

Is this enough not be be regarded as a squid? I plan to get some proper gear when I have the money but I still wanna ride light rather then having a full suit I have to get in and out of.

[nosebleed]

Theres a plethora of 'what gear' threads on here, just search

i will say this tho, remember your linemans jacket is branded and I'm very sure the company has strict rules around what can and cannot be done in branded gear.
Whether or not you ride sensibly all the time is not up for debate, but whatever you are seen to be doing can be reported and company branded gear is the worst for irate drivers phoning in.

Just talk to your company's fleet manager about the number of people phoning in incidents just because they are pissed off and see a vehicle with an 0800 on the back.
Now look at the general attitude towards guys on bikes and you've got a real can of worms.

My advice, at least get a textile jacket ASAP before shit starts heading your way.

[94ZZR1100]

Theres a plethora of 'what gear' threads on here, just search

i will say this tho, remember your linemans jacket is branded and I'm very sure the company has strict rules around what can and cannot be done in branded gear.
Whether or not you ride sensibly all the time is not up for debate, but whatever you are seen to be doing can be reported and company branded gear is the worst for irate drivers phoning in.

Just talk to your company's fleet manager about the number of people phoning in incidents just because they are pissed off and see a vehicle with an 0800 on the back.
Now look at the general attitude towards guys on bikes and you've got a real can of worms.

My advice, at least get a textile jacket ASAP before shit starts heading your way.

We have both branded and unbranded ones. I ride with the unbranded one. I been told this already by my company.

[tigertim20]

it's better than shorts and a singlet, and at least you are thinking about it.

But I would suggest getting some better stuff asap, if you are on a budget, look into maybe some second had stuff that's still in good condition, probably the best way to get some quality gear quick and on a budget!

[94ZZR1100]

I sometimes think in the city you be better off in a HI-vis then all black leathers riding a black bike. I am considering keeping the jacket on if I can somehow "scrap" test it. It looks like it would stand up to road rash really well being fire proof and all.

[nosebleed]

Don't become laissez faire about the fire-proofing in that jacket, it only a chemical additive that's why it washes out.
Cotton is also 'fire-proof" thats why you wear it underneath the jacket, as is wool. None of which will fare as well in a slide as leather.

My point is the fire-proof is only good for a flash-over, not motorcycling. Don't rely on it it's only a heavy jacket at the end of the day.

[caseye]

Hum this is the First of April isn't it?
OK if you are for real go read your Pm's and I will arrange for you to come get my textile armoured jacket. It's big and it's waterproofing is shot but it will stop you being rubbed out on the road if you come off..Assuming all the other planets are lined up and you don't hit or get hit by anything else.

[94ZZR1100]

Hum this is the First of April isn't it?

Wait... THANK YOU first.... but this isn't some sort of cruel joke is it.

[Erelyes]

Your local gardening store / warehouse should have some leather gloves to suit you....

[caseye]

You won't know if you don't ring the number.
Most likely have a nearly worn out pair of gloves kicking around here somewhere too.

[Marmoot]

If you are size 52, I have an old 2-piece set AGVSport leather suit (black/red/white) that you can have for $40.

[curly]

Try this thread. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/146102-The-hand-me-down-thread

[Akzle]

get that hi viz bro. that shit will save you.


you're a squid. squiddy as a motherfucker.

[duckonin]

get that hi viz bro. that shit will save you.


you're a squid. squiddy as a motherfucker.

Whuck you are a whucking wanker Akzzzz, be positive man give encouragement !!! At least once in your whucking life....:yes:

[James Deuce]

What size are you? I have a textile jacket and trousers that don't fit (too big). 2XXL Spidi jacket with lots of vents for Summer and a zip out liner for Winter, and a pair of Orina XL trousers with zip out liner for Winter.

[Dogboy900]

Some great offers there. That AGV suit would be a steal at that price.

Plenty of people here trying to stop you looking like this
280829

Well done guys!

[Marmoot]

That AGV suit would be a steal at that price.

Is it? Oh my, I'd better jack up the price quickly then...

[James Deuce]

Is it? Oh my, I'd better jack up the price quickly then...

It's better than helping your uncle jack off a horse.

[Akzle]

aww come on ducky. Just giving the dweeb some shit.
He bought a big boy bike, and "cant afford" to buy big boy gear to save his dweeb ass when he bins it. Just fuken dumb, really.

Btw, i'm hilariously positive given the right topic.

[Berries]

Get some of those gloves from the supermarket for washing the dishes - they are both hi-viz and waterproof so you kill two birds with one stone. If you really want to look cool get some of those metal pot scrubbers at the same time and stick one to each knee, you'll look just like you know what you are doing.

Don't forget, gumboots are 100% waterproof but are useless if you are wearing your Daisy Dukes as you cannot tuck them in.

Finally, helmets are over-rated, particularly if you are already suffering from a head injury as you seem to be.

[kevinator9]

I don't know if I will get slammed for this but you can get a full set of brand new gear for around $600 from 1Tonne. I went and got everything as they were the cheapest by miles but the reviews seem to also state they are of good quality.
I know I am only riding a 225cc bike but I would feel very vulnerable with just a helmet on. On a 1100cc bike without any protective gear? That's a gamble I would not like to make.