Complete list of bike gear?

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

My personal preferance when I'm riding is...

-Helmet
-Full leathers
-Spine protector
-carbon knuckle, kevlar gloves
-proper boots

Might seem a bit overkill but i've got a wife and 3 kids, the more there is to keep me alive if I stack it, the better!

[1tonne]

Check out www.1tonne.co.nz

[Steven]

My personal preferance when I'm riding is...

-Helmet
-Full leathers
-Spine protector
-carbon knuckle, kevlar gloves
-proper boots

Might seem a bit overkill but i've got a wife and 3 kids, the more there is to keep me alive if I stack it, the better!

I'll at least get leather gloves then, if not kevlar ones,

What's a spine protector? Should I get one if I'm learning? i.e. not going over 70 kph

[Jantar]

Leather's no good in the rain bro.....:

Leather is just as good in the rain as anything else. It all depends on how well its looked after and treated.

Leather is far better than anything else in the event of a spill.

[FROSTY:Me]

My opinion for you here
1) helmet -Must be new and for a learner rider quite honestly I dont see any advantage in gettting an expensive helmet. If on the spot to reccoment I'd suggest an HJC CL20 -cost about $120-150
2) Gloves-reasonable quality gloves you can buy for around $40-$80 I tend to reccomend light summer gloves for learner riders till they get A FEEL FOR THE CONTROLS.
3)Boots. They can be second (or even third) hand. The important thing with boots IMO is that they must offer protection for the ankle and of couse the foot itself.
4)leg protection -Given a limited budget I reccomend cudura -it offers reasonable crash protection whilst also keeping you dry.
Other than your jacket this is the stuff I'd suggest you need to buy.
I'd also suggest a shower proof over jacket argueably in a dayglo color

BUT--as someone else said the gears only any use if you crash. RIDER TRAINING is the best investment

[sleemanj]

Wear one or the other. Unnecessary to wear cordura at the same time as leather.

Hahah. I meant "over" as in "in preference to", not "wear both at the same time, one over the other. I don't think that would be a good idea, unless you're riding in artactica or something.

[Steven]

My opinion for you here
1) helmet -Must be new and for a learner rider quite honestly I dont see any advantage in gettting an expensive helmet. If on the spot to reccoment I'd suggest an HJC CL20 -cost about $120-150
2) Gloves-reasonable quality gloves you can buy for around $40-$80 I tend to reccomend light summer gloves for learner riders till they get A FEEL FOR THE CONTROLS.
3)Boots. They can be second (or even third) hand. The important thing with boots IMO is that they must offer protection for the ankle and of couse the foot itself.
4)leg protection -Given a limited budget I reccomend cudura -it offers reasonable crash protection whilst also keeping you dry.
Other than your jacket this is the stuff I'd suggest you need to buy.
I'd also suggest a shower proof over jacket argueably in a dayglo color

BUT--as someone else said the gears only any use if you crash. RIDER TRAINING is the best investment

I will be getting training. I'm man enough to admit I'm not the best at everything. Unlike some people I know.

How come a new helmet and not 2nd hand?

And are leather jeans not good enough for protection? Thanks everybody for the help, it's amazing finding a forum that people are nice on and give real advice!

[sleemanj]

How come a new helmet and not 2nd hand?

You don't know the history of it. Helmet are a "one use" thing, and even though it can "look" ok, no real knowing what the actual structure is doing, and the foam inside may have (and probably has) compressed.

Even if it hasn't been hit, the foam in a helmet will "form" around your head after a while, use somebody else's helmet and the fit won't be as good.

And are leather jeans not good enough for protection?

Well, they'd be better than denim.

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

I'll at least get leather gloves then, if not kevlar ones,

What's a spine protector? Should I get one if I'm learning? i.e. not going over 70 kph

Spine protector is literally that. Mine is a Technic one but I don't know the model etc...they are fairly common. Basically it's designed to mold to your spine and bend with the natural curves of it. should prevent your spine bending the wrong way in a crash and breaking.

Re: the 70kph thing...your call. Not many people will actually ride 70kph while on a learners and you'll probably find mixed opinions on here about that..IMHO I think it's more dangerous to do 70kph on a motorway with other traffic sitting on 100-110. In saying this, to be legal I highly recommend focussing on 50-70kph zones to get your confidence up.

You can definately do good gear on a budget (1 tonne, Quasimoto etc) again my honest opinion is don't skimp on things that may save your life...too late to regret it after it's happened.

[steve_t]

...it's amazing finding a forum that people are nice on and give real advice!

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

it's amazing finding a forum that people are nice on and give real advice!

...missed that one...he'll learn!

[Hahn]

You can definately do good gear on a budget (1 tonne, Quasimoto etc) again my honest opinion is don't skimp on things that may save your life...too late to regret it after it's happened.

I reckon, "Do it once and do it right". I got cheap gear when I started riding, then went out and bought new better quality gear within six months. Your most likely going to have it a while as well so make sure your gear is comfortable and will last.

Happy shopping

[p.dath]

What's a spine protector? Should I get one if I'm learning? i.e. not going over 70 kph

The vast majority of road riders do not use spine protectors (I do). They are often required on a track for those that don't have a one piece race suite, and so those who have attended track days are far more likely to have one.

Weather you need one or not is up to you. You need to consider what you consider to be personally the greater risks, and then address them first (with the exception of a Helmet, but you must use by law).

[Steven]

Ok cool. I live in a rural area so there's not too many people who I'll hold up. But yeah thanks to everyone. It's amazing what I do and don't need. I look forward to riding with some of you... As long as I get that far without crashing.

[Quasievil]

I reckon, "Do it once and do it right". I got cheap gear when I started riding, then went out and bought new better quality gear within six months. Your most likely going to have it a while as well so make sure your gear is comfortable and will last.

Happy shopping

Im sure you didnt mean to reference Qmoto as cheap, you will find our specification would almost lead the market.