Upgraded my bike and wanting to get 2 piece leathers in Christchurch

[hammer nz]

Hi guys!

Upgraded from my little 250 finally to a VTR 1000 and am wanting to shed the Gortex gear and get some leathers! problem being I see plenty online but really want to try some one first! anyone know any stores in Christchurch that have a good selection or am I really just best to take all my measurements and order online?

Cheers!

[ellipsis]

...Don at Pitlane out at Darfield has always been a good place to get your gear...nice ride out to check his gear also...

[hammer nz]

...Don at Pitlane out at Darfield has always been a good place to get your gear...nice ride out to check his gear also...

Awesome will stop in and check the gear out! cheers

[HenryDorsetCase]

Awesome will stop in and check the gear out! cheers

Avon City suzuki had a lot of gear last time I was there. Good stuff too: alpinestars etc. Also some decent special prices.

[hammer nz]

Avon City suzuki had a lot of gear last time I was there. Good stuff too: alpinestars etc. Also some decent special prices.

Went and check it out today some awesome specials on clear out gear but nothing in my size sadly. at least I know my sizing after trying on heaps of gear!!

[hayd3n]

leather direct

[Milts]

International name brand leathers certainly look nicest. If I had the money, I would love some dianese or alpinestars gear. However, NZ gear bought online is much better value for money. You can get a complete leather 2piece from 1tonne for what, $600, whereas you could spend much more than that on just a brand name jacket.

Depending on your budget I would strongly suggest considering 1Tonne or Qmoto, which are the two best known local brands, which have been crash tested by many a member on this site and come out OK. There are other, even cheaper brands, but I know less about those and so wouldn't feel comfortable recommending them.

That said, if you have the money to spend.... dianese gear looks sexy as fuck.

[1tonne]

Check out this. A picture of me in a race suit. What is sexier than that?
http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?page=listingDetails&prodid=21&sco=&categoryid=4

[angle]

International name brand leathers certainly look nicest.
To continue improving the local brands do need (local) customer support though.


Check out this. A picture of me in a race suit. What is sexier than that?
http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?page=listingDetails&prodid=21&sco=&categoryid=4

Hmm, a blonde twenty something chick with a slim waist and large bosoms?

[Milts]

To continue improving the local brands do need (local) customer support though.


Check out this. A picture of me in a race suit. What is sexier than that?
http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?page=listingDetails&prodid=21&sco=&categoryid=4

Both very valid points.

I do feel that the largest distinguishing feature between the most expensive name brand items, and gear from suppliers such as 1tonne or qmoto, is the amount of money which has gone into the design/style process and presumably testing rider opinion on a range of different styles, and then producing the style which is most popular.

I think they are both excellent quality, but if money were no object I think I would buy the more expensive stuff.

[mulletman]

I bought some 'old' but brand new 2 piece Spyke leathers off Don earlier this year - all good :Punk:

Was at Melbourne GP last weekend :bleh: and Peter Stevens had a wicked sale on, RST 2 piece leathers AUS $200 alpinestar 1 piece $100, named cordura gear $40-$60, helmets, glubs, kevlar jeans,moto x stuff,boots , you name it plus FREE shipping over here !:eek:

[hammer nz]

I bought some 'old' but brand new 2 piece Spyke leathers off Don earlier this year - all good :Punk:

Was at Melbourne GP last weekend :bleh: and Peter Stevens had a wicked sale on, RST 2 piece leathers AUS $200 alpinestar 1 piece $100, named cordura gear $40-$60, helmets, glubs, kevlar jeans,moto x stuff,boots , you name it plus FREE shipping over here !:eek:

I am a sales rep and heard this from one of the guys in a workshop who went over for! He said basically everyone he was with 10 or so guys bought a ton of gear and shipping it back here was free!! Must get myself to the GP next time!