Complete list of bike gear?

[Hahn]

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

Haha, no I did not. Sorry for any offence if that's what you read.

I picked up a cheap jacket and helmet on a sale from the local bike shop thinking I would save up and get better gear later. In hind sight I'd go straight for the good stuff, twisted my mates arm to do that too and he's happy.

As a matter of fact I have been looking at your gear. I'm in the market for some leather as it happens. I would love to see your store.

[Quasievil]

Haha, no I did not. Sorry for any offence if that's what you read.

I picked up a cheap jacket and helmet on a sale from the local bike shop thinking I would save up and get better gear later. In hind sight I'd go straight for the good stuff, twisted my mates arm to do that too and he's happy.

As a matter of fact I have been looking at your gear. I'm in the market for some leather as it happens. I would love to see your store.

lol, all good, drop down and see us dude, got a few special deals I can do at the moment.

anytime is a good time after hours is sweet!

cheers

[FROSTY:Me]

How come a new helmet and not 2nd hand?
Its the one item you need to KNOW hasnt been dropped/dammaged so new sorts it -The side affect too is you will get a brand new unscratched visor--allways a good thing

And are leather jeans not good enough for protection?
The point with cudura is that its shower/rain proof which is a bonus

You'll find some good advice here so keep asking

[p.dath]

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!

You need gear purpose designed for motorcycling.

For example, what do you think happens to a metal dome (or metal zip) on jeans as you slide along tar seal at 100km/h? They get super hot. What do you think happens when you metal zipper in your pants heats to red heat?

Also the stitching in motorcycle gear is very particular. If you slide along on a seam, and it wears though, you gear will simply fall off.

Consider this. For every second you slide at 100km/h with no protection you will loose 5mm of flesh. There are a lot of areas on your body where you don't have that much flesh to loose.

I also highly recommend you check the ACC (yes ACC!) web site, especial the Gear Up section, which explains it all.
http://www.rideforever.co.nz/

[Scotty595]

Good advice I was given is buy your gear before the bike and whatever you have left is what you can afford to spend on a bike.

Get gear that fits you right rather than what is cheapest. If it means a cheaper bike then so be it.

[skinman]

I would also add that if you intend to ride on anything but the hottest days a good set of gear will keep you nice & warm. 2nd the comment about boots that cover your ankles as apart from the protection they also stop wind & water. PS the shifter will wreck standard footware, bike boots are built for it.

[Quasievil]

Also the stitching in motorcycle gear is very particular. If you slide along on a seam, and it wears though, you gear will simply fall off.

Good point, our spec

Qrace jackets n pants
we use two rows of Kevlar and one bonded nylon (nylon for the colour match on the outside)

Qrace one piece race
we use three rows kevlar and one bonded nylon

Qstreet
Three rows of bonded nylon

I think thats important, interestingly most makers brands everywhere say "multiple stitched" whatever that means