Alpinestar leathers...

**cammo** · 15th April 2005, 18:31

Now im sure ther was a thread abouyt this a little while ago!, but i couldnt see it anywhere.

Anyways, i was wondering where i can buy alpinestar leathers from, perferably lower noth island but what evers going for now.

Im looking at geting a 2 piece suit, after seeing a few at the track day i really liked what i sore, just the leathers tho guys...haha. im looking at either the TZ-1 2pc of the stage 2pc. im hoping they will be around $1000-1300.??

so yeah nay help would be great thanx.

Cammo

**Two Smoker** · 15th April 2005, 18:35

Originally Posted by cammo

haha. im looking at either the TZ-1 2pc of the stage 2pc. im hoping they will be around $1000-1300.??

so yeah nay help would be great thanx.

Cammo

think $2000+

**cammo** · 15th April 2005, 18:48

no way!!! dammm!! that Sucks!!! looks like ill be importing them then. i found the 2pc stage suit for $1200 NZ on a uk site, just add shipping and ur away...hopfully.

**Bartman10** · 16th April 2005, 17:04

I've just imported 2 sets of leathers and it's WAY cheaper than buying them here. Include the word closeout in your Google searches - that's the American word for sale. Just remember to add 12.5% GST to the final price, and, if you import from the UK, you should subtract 17.5% VAT (UK GST). Make sure you tell the seller in the UK to take 17.5% off, otherwise he'll be making a very tidy profit at your expense. If you're in a hurry it will cost about 80 pounds to ship. If you're not in a hurry it'll cost 30-50 pounds depending on the level of service you want. My advice is to get gloves boots and a back protector while you're at it. They seem cheaper in the UK too, and the shipping won't be much more than just the leathers. The're are some real bargins out there if you're willng to look around. All the best.

**NinjaBoy** · 16th April 2005, 17:17

Originally Posted by cammo

no way!!! dammm!! that Sucks!!! looks like ill be importing them then. i found the 2pc stage suit for $1200 NZ on a uk site, just add shipping and ur away...hopfully.

Just imported a 2-pc TZ-1 from www.motostrano.com. It came to just over $NZ1200 (including freight and GST). There is an exemption code for the duty otherwise its classed as apparel. (14%??)

They also have some closeout items as well.

**Suney** · 17th April 2005, 10:12

What was the shipping time from motostrano?

**Bartman10** · 17th April 2005, 12:31

Originally Posted by NinjaBoy

Just imported a 2-pc TZ-1 from www.motostrano.com. It came to just over $NZ1200 (including freight and GST). There is an exemption code for the duty otherwise its classed as apparel. (14%??).

That's right - if your leathers have armour and stuff in them you can say they are for race use

and it will save you about 15% in duty that normally applies to leather apparel. Cool

**wildcat_lgf** · 17th April 2005, 13:56

Originally Posted by Bartman10

That's right - if your leathers have armour and stuff in them you can say they are for race use

and it will save you about 15% in duty that normally applies to leather apparel. Cool

Just be careful (it may depend whos the customs agent on the day) with duty...1-piece leathers don't get charged duty but 2-piece do as they are classed as seperate items...1-piece are classed as protective wear but it seems that 2-piece aren't...Add the 14% to your budget to be sure

**Zapf** · 17th April 2005, 19:03

Originally Posted by cammo

no way!!! dammm!! that Sucks!!! looks like ill be importing them then. i found the 2pc stage suit for $1200 NZ on a uk site, just add shipping and ur away...hopfully.

cammo,
both Ninjaboy, Paparizzie and me bought ours from www.motostrano.com if you are going to buy them I'll see if I can haggle / setup a KB discount. As we have bought a fair few things from them now collectively...

and 2 pcs leathers with hard internal armor can get the duty excemption.

Cheers
Zapf

**cammo** · 17th April 2005, 23:00

Originally Posted by Zapf

cammo,
both Ninjaboy, Paparizzie and me bought ours from www.motostrano.com if you are going to buy them I'll see if I can haggle / setup a KB discount. As we have bought a fair few things from them now collectively...

and 2 pcs leathers with hard internal armor can get the duty excemption.

Cheers
Zapf

hey, thanks all for your help.
how do you guys find the tz-1 2pc suit? whats the armor and and general feel of the leathers like. $1200 was just around what i wanted to spend, if all goes to plan.

will keep you informed.

cheers

**DebK** · 18th April 2005, 20:40

Originally Posted by NinjaBoy

Just imported a 2-pc TZ-1 from www.motostrano.com. It came to just over $NZ1200 (including freight and GST). There is an exemption code for the duty otherwise its classed as apparel. (14%??)

They also have some closeout items as well.

Cheers for the info. I've just emailed Motostrano asking for detailed measurements on the V4 2-piece they have on sale for US$420.00... fingers crossed a pair will fit me 'cause that makes them a bloody deal, even when converted to NZ dollars.

How much was freight on your leathers and do you know how I go about ensuring that GST is or isn't charged correctly at this end?

**Bartman10** · 21st April 2005, 18:39

Originally Posted by DebK

Cheers for the info. I've just emailed Motostrano asking for detailed measurements on the V4 2-piece they have on sale for US$420.00... fingers crossed a pair will fit me 'cause that makes them a bloody deal, even when converted to NZ dollars.

How much was freight on your leathers and do you know how I go about ensuring that GST is or isn't charged correctly at this end?

Quite simple about the GST. Ring customs or have a look at their website and get a form that you have to fill out regarding importing one off goods. I have forgotten what it's called. On the form say what the goods are and what you are going to use them for (racing, of course) and send them a photocopy of your drivers licence too. They'll then give you a number. When the courier rings you to ask about customs clearance tell them your customs number and credit card number and you'll be laughing. Fraggle was asking about the V-4 too but they only had blue in size 44. Which is about 150-160 cm tall and about 55-65 kg. IE bloody small. They might have some others now though. Best to ring. In the end she got some dainese leathers from a very nice chap called mike at www.daineseclothing.com in the UK for 810 NZ dollars plus shipping and GST. If you send your sizes to www.dainese.com they'll recomend a size. I think you need to registrer on their site first.

**NinjaBoy** · 27th April 2005, 23:24

Originally Posted by DebK

Cheers for the info. I've just emailed Motostrano asking for detailed measurements on the V4 2-piece they have on sale for US$420.00... fingers crossed a pair will fit me 'cause that makes them a bloody deal, even when converted to NZ dollars.

How much was freight on your leathers and do you know how I go about ensuring that GST is or isn't charged correctly at this end?

Actually with Motostrano it was even easier that what Bartman detailed. With Motostrano the freight for a single suit came to $US85 shipped UPS international expidited. When it get here ( approx 3 days from when they actually ship ) UPS in NZ (or their agent) gives you a ring for payment of the GST. GST payable on anything over $NZ400. But quote exemption code 987531L chapter 4203 for the duty and they ask you to fax something to prove that the suit is armoured etc... eg. web page. Then pay for the GST with credit card.