Affordable Gore-Tex gear

[OV Lander]

Have finally managed to find some 'affordable' Gore-Tex motorcycle gear, but with just one snag!.

The Teknic Monsoon Jacket:
Cordura, Gore-Tex, Vents, Knox Armour, 3/4 length, etc...etc...

Price? US$ 99.99

And there in lies the snag - they are in the US!
http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydirect/product.asp/ImageName/TEKNIC-MONSOON-JACKET-PETR.jpg/Brand/TEKNIC/Class2/Jackets%20and%20Vests/Class3/Textile%20Jackets/Class1/

I've ordered one via a mates father who is over there, but thought I'd share the tip with you all in case they might be of interest.

OV

[dino3310]

thats a bloody good price even after the exchange rate and postage.

[Quasievil]

thats a bloody good price even after the exchange rate and postage.

yes assuming you dont need any after sales service or have a sizing or quality issue, then youre fucked

[NordieBoy]

yes assuming you dont need any after sales service or have a sizing or quality issue, then youre fucked

Yeah but apart from all that.

[dino3310]

yes assuming you dont need any after sales service or have a sizing or quality issue, then youre fucked

if the size is out then chuck it on terdme you'll get ya $$ back,
as for quality issue's that's definately a risk, sometimes you do get what you pay for, and sometimes you get a good deal.

[OV Lander]

They were US$349 originally, and Boyd Honda had a couple in. They were selling their last one for $279 on TMe, a couple of weeks ago, but was the wrong size for me.

Bought some matching GoreTex pants from the UK for $250 delivered, not quite the same bargain, but still decent value and yes, they were well constructed pants.... ...if just a little large! Better than a little small though, seems I've no problems 'growing' into things!!!

Anyway, my jacket arrives in a week or so, so I'll let you know about the quality.

[_Shrek_]

Have finally managed to find some 'affordable' Gore-Tex motorcycle gear, but with just one snag!.

The Teknic Monsoon Jacket:
Cordura, Gore-Tex, Vents, Knox Armour, 3/4 length, etc...etc...

Price? US$ 99.99

And there in lies the snag - they are in the US!
http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydirect/product.asp/ImageName/TEKNIC-MONSOON-JACKET-PETR.jpg/Brand/TEKNIC/Class2/Jackets%20and%20Vests/Class3/Textile%20Jackets/Class1/

I've ordered one via a mates father who is over there, but thought I'd share the tip with you all in case they might be of interest.

OV

I brought a pair of Teknic-Goretex pants with armour, back plate & braces on special from Rolling Thunder CHCH for $319 down from $600
as I do a few K's per week they are the best bike paints i've owned & have never let any water in, it's nice to arrive some where with dry gonads :laugh:

if its the same gear as what you can get from States its worth risking if the size is wrong you're bound to get your $$$ back even selling on here

[OV Lander]

yes assuming you dont need any after sales service or have a sizing or quality issue, then youre fucked
Am yet to get any service from any Wellington dealership yet... so we're not risking much hey?!

[Sparky Bills]

Am yet to get any service from any Wellington dealership yet... so we're not risking much hey?!

Oh boo hoo! not another cry baby...:oi-grr:

[OV Lander]

Oh boo hoo! not another cry baby...:oi-grr:

I said Wgtn, not Kapiti - no issues out there!

But hey, if you're happy to pay over inflated prices, wait 3 weeks for a WoF, tolerate lost service orders, non-delivery of parts and positively false servicing recommendations from 'technicians' who ask "What is an iridium tip spark plug?" then fine.... ....Often wondered who was keeping them in business - but I guess we know now!

No wonder they get away with it!

[OV Lander]

Anyway, my jacket arrives in a week or so, so I'll let you know about the quality.

I said I'd let you know about the quality... ...well, I'm bloody pleased with it! Zips and stitching are all solid and the cordura has a quality finish too. Some nice design features such as the zip on/off extended collar to keep the neck warm right up to the helmet line in the cooler months, and an extra internal zip for putting in a fleece in addition to the normally quilted liner (included).

Heaps of adjustment too e.g.:
- dome adjuster on upper and lower arms
- velcro waist ties
- velcro upper leg ties (bottom edge of jacket)

and vents that can operated whilst riding (tho I might make the thumb grips bigger/easier to find).

Not been out in the rain yet, but should be good given it's gore-tex and the weather baffles look good: RECOMMENDED... ...if there are still some left?

[dino3310]

nice one bro good score, cheers for letting us know

[OV Lander]

Boyd's still have their last one available on Tr.Me if the Hamilton guys wanted to check it out...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Leathers-jackets/auction-161657062.htm

...but for NZ$279

[dino3310]

nice jacket it certainaly has all the good bits, tempted to go get it but the coin i've got is for the bike.