Killer deals on motorcycle gear?

**Donzzz** · 29th April 2010, 12:08

Hi All

I'm soo close to getting my first Gixxer, I can smell the rubber. But that aside, I really want to get some decent gear without paying a fortune for it. I'm looking around for the right stuff to buy but some advice would be gladly taken.

There are a lot of retail outlets for gear but I'm hoping I can save some $$ by buying online or other such avenues. Anyone know where I could get killer deals?

I'm looking at getting a hybrid jacket, shoei helmet, kevlar jeans with knee guards, gloves and ankle-high riding shoes.

Thanks
Donny

**yachtie10** · 29th April 2010, 12:19

Talk to your local dealer about a deal for the lot
Then try cycletreads on barrys point rd

http://www.lifestyle-imports.co.nz is worth a look
I think is value for money (showroom in mercer) They could probably do you a deal on the lot (dont know about shoei) ring Rick and ask

Some like 1tonne but I havent tried it

**Hiflyer** · 29th April 2010, 13:50

Cycletreads is having a mean sale at the moment I think? up to 50% off road gear

**Donzzz** · 29th April 2010, 15:01

True that. Thanks guys..

**Latte** · 29th April 2010, 16:00

Pretty sure Honda on barry's pt rd had $499 XR1000's with graphics. Thats real cheap from memory.

**avgas** · 29th April 2010, 16:10

Any particular reason you want those specific types of things?
As much as I jump down Quasimoto here, his gear looks real good. And prices look respectable.
Plus the biggest assholes here use the best gear - so his gear must be pretty mint
haha

**Quasievil** · 29th April 2010, 18:58

Originally Posted by yachtie10

Talk to your local dealer about a deal for the lot
Then try cycletreads on barrys point rd

http://www.lifestyle-imports.co.nz is worth a look
I think is value for money (showroom in mercer) They could probably do you a deal on the lot (dont know about shoei) ring Rick and ask

Some like 1tonne but I havent tried it

I Got some samples you can have cheap if you like
you will have to come see us tho in the tron, happy to help

**Crazy Steve** · 29th April 2010, 19:15

Originally Posted by hiss

Pretty sure Honda on barry's pt rd had $499 XR1000's with graphics. Thats real cheap from memory.

Try $599 with graphics...XR1000

And $499 Standard colours XR1000

Crazy Steve.

**liljegren** · 29th April 2010, 20:45

If you're gonna ride a gixxa in half boots and jeans, you could save heaps by just riding in your undies! Leather, mate, all the gear, all the time. By the way, my new Qmoto gloves are the tits.Matt.

**YellowDog** · 29th April 2010, 20:55

Originally Posted by liljegren

If you're gonna ride a gixxa in half boots and jeans, you could save heaps by just riding in your undies! Leather, mate, all the gear, all the time. By the way, my new Qmoto gloves are the tits.Matt.

I'll run with that too. If the protection doesn't stay in place during an off, it's no good to you.

**Ntoxcated** · 29th April 2010, 21:01

I have no idea what RJays stuff is like, but I did come across this combo deal today while looking for some other stuff.

http://www.motomail.co.nz/eStore/Style/RJSTARTCOM.aspx

Probably a bit on the cheap side considering you specified quality stuff tho.

**Donzzz** · 29th April 2010, 23:03

Thanks for the help everyone!!

Shoei - Coz I've tried on, weighed, seen a few. They seem to be quality. Dont want to compromise on head gear ($499 sounds reasonable)
Hybrid jacket - They are more abrasive resistant than textile, more water resistant than leather. And I cant afford two jackets, 'sides the rev'it' hybrid looks real cool
Kevlar jeans with hip and knee guards / Leather ankle shoes - Both of these because I assumed they offer the same degree of preotection and can be worn when I take the bike around town, going out, whatever, etc (where would I change?) Would my jeans really come off in an off lol..?

The above thinking I hope is a perfect marriage of a generous helping of safety and useful convinience. Tell me if this is going to end in tears...

**Donzzz** · 29th April 2010, 23:06

Its a K6/7 Gixxer 600 that I'm looking to get... How that fought off the Ninja, R6 and CBR (the other choices in the same cat) is a different story, an interesting one none-the-less...

**firefighter** · 29th April 2010, 23:22

Originally Posted by Donzzz

knee guards / Leather ankle shoes - Both of these because I assumed they offer the same degree of preotection and can be worn when I take the bike around town, going out, whatever, etc (where would I change?) Would my jeans really come off in an off lol..?

Your jeans wont come off, but the legs will come up, jeans may come down a bit and expose your hips (i've heard of this quite a few times now) get the armour which straps to your knee, if you get the stuff that goes into the actual jeans, the jeans will move and the armour will be in the wrong place = you may as well have not had the armour in the first pllace and your knees will be gone.

As for the riding shoes, i'd only wear them to the shop just up the road, they offer no shin protection, so no not the same protection as boots. Broken shin bones = pain. You can get pretty discrete boots, you do'nt need the latest $800 alpinestars racing boot, I wear mine at Uni all day and you would'nt even know. (All black commuter boots fro Uni/expensive boots for weekend rides)