Weekend cruiser
Guys,
Went to the shop looking for some gear and was wondering how RJays stands up to Rev'it, AlpineStar, Dainese, etc? Will it give me the protection if I were to crash and slide, fall off, etc? What should I look for when buying gear? Where is the best place to buy good gear at a decent price in Auckland?
Don't forget to bring a towel
The main thing you should look for in gear is if it fits properly. Even the best gear is useless if it slides off your body as you're taking an impromptu date with the tarmac at 200kmh.Originally Posted by overworkedmonkey
Leather is best. This is because some synthetic gear tends to melt from the heat of the friction as you are sliding down the road at warp 9 factor.
Make sure your gear has plenty of padding in it - around the knees, ass and thighs in pants, and shoulders, elbows and back in a jacket. It goes without saying that you should also get proper motorbike boots, leather gloves and a full face helmet.
I recommend good synthetic gear if you're just starting off, good quality leather jackets and pants are very expensive.
could catch a monkey
Rjays is ok as long as it fits you.
It's more of a budget product, IMO.
snot crasher
i've got an Rjays helmet and mesh jacket, helmet's 2 years old and the foam compacted so much, it's at least 1 size bigger now than when i bought it, leather creacked after 6 mths too. linning on the jacket totaly disintergrated within a month. maybe i just had bad luck with their gear, but wont be buying anymore
Hardcore Biker
Mrs Berg had Rjays jacket and pants and they were OK. The thing I didn't like about them was they didn't zip together. She has now gone Teknics and while more expensive she finds it much better.
If you are what you eat, then I'm fast, cheap and easy
I have a gas axe and a welder! What do you mean "it won't fit"?
Deus ex ukulele
Hasn't RJay's rebranded as San Remo, or is that change just for its bike luggage and accoutrements rather than biker clothing?
"Standing on your mother's corpse you told me that you'd wait forever." [Bryan Adams: Summer of 69]
Weapons of Mass Acceleration
Not to mention that if new leather is fitted correctly - it feels so tight you could be mistaken for a dick inside a size too small condom....
Weekend cruiser
Leather it seems is the way to go with the appropriate fitting. Anyone know of a warehouse or outlet that sells them for a reasonably price in Auckland?
Weekend cruiser
What are your thoughts on http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/product...ure_suit.aspx?
Forum whore
Bet I could do you a better $$ deal and a better Specification than Rjays dude
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Forum whore
Thats a Stone Guard for a Motorcross rider to wear under a light shirt. Not for a Road bike.
Buy Leather and get what you need to carry you forward with your future riding.
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Weekend cruiser
Can you do me a deal for a leather jacket and pants? Wouldn't mind shoes either.
Forum whore
Yes no problems.
do you have your sizes ?
Jeans size and Chest measurement and height is all I need
Weekend cruiser
Sorry don't have a measuring tape at the moment but here are my approximate details.
Height - 179cm
Waist - between 32 - 34 depending on jeans type
Chest - Not sure. Usually wear a medium to large depending again on tee-shirt type
Forum whore
Ok
Tell me what you ride and if your planning to go on the track for trackdays and or Race in the next few years
or if you like drop me a line 07 8550784 or text me your number and I will ring you
0275 430 329
cheers
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