Gear advice for a beginner?

[1tonne]

Looks like a good price for your kit. Only thing I would be wary of is the helmet, I'd go to a bike shop and try them on (they'll help you make sure you have the right fit) instead of buying online. Also, I'd rather get something from a decent brand, you don't know what 1tonne is sending you for something so important.

You will find these are great helmets. Also if it isn't the right size, you can easily exchange. Cheers

[crystalball]

This is what I'm planning on buying:

Helmet:
http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/product...l_face_he.aspx
Gloves:
http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/product...our_glove.aspx

Jacket:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-406512332.htm
Pants:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-406512399.htm

are these okay?

The jacket I would not buy. Its way to stiff and real hot in summer it also bulks up around your chest and uncomfortable. Wore mine a few times then gave it to the guy for free whom brought my zzr. ( also you look like a traffic light)

[otter]

The jacket I would not buy. Its way to stiff and real hot in summer it also bulks up around your chest and uncomfortable. Wore mine a few times then gave it to the guy for free whom brought my zzr. ( also you look like a traffic light)

Interesting, that was one of the jackets I was looking at when I was in the market. What other jackets are you comparing it to?

[Quasievil]

The jacket I would not buy. Its way to stiff and real hot in summer it also bulks up around your chest and uncomfortable. Wore mine a few times then gave it to the guy for free whom brought my zzr. ( also you look like a traffic light)

I doubt skin safe chemicals are used in these, I recall seeing one chap at a trackday with purple skin.............nasty shit is used in leather tanneries, you have to be sure Skin safe chemicals are used, they arent on cheap stuff in my experience.

(to the haters fuck you , sorry I care about my fellow bikers skin)

[baptist]

The jacket I would not buy. Its way to stiff and real hot in summer it also bulks up around your chest and uncomfortable. Wore mine a few times then gave it to the guy for free whom brought my zzr. ( also you look like a traffic light)

Agree about the jacket, I had one, very stiff and mine would ride up my back as well (as far as the zip onto the pants would allow) and yes it was hot in summer, never felt that comfy in it. The pants from Lifestyle however were really comfy, I did like them, a lot. Sadly I grew out of them The Shark Helmet is good value as well, and at least you can try it on.

It's your skin so be sure that you buy the best you can.

[admenk]

The pants from Lifestyle however were really comfy, I did like them, a lot. Sadly I grew out of them

You ate all the pies
you ate all the pies
you fat baptist
you fat baptist
you ate all the pies

Or something like that

(and they're trousers, not pants - what would her Maj say?)

[baptist]

You ate all the pies
you ate all the pies
you fat baptist
you fat baptist
you ate all the pies

Or something like that

(and they're trousers, not pants - what would her Maj say?)

... I thought I had to eat them all to get into the FBMC ... my excuse and I am sticking to it ... Oh and last time I spoke to Maj she was fine with it... as long as I did not sit on the Corgi's

[st00ji]

my recommendation would be to save up some more money and get decent gear, i.e a quality named brand, especially if youre intending to ride in the longer term, cheap gear can be a false economy.

i havent read past page one, but so so much this. i cheaped out all over town when i first got my bike, it feels ok on the shop floor but out on the bike is a different story. i spent enough on gear i never wear anymore to completely replace the one piece in each 'slot' that i ended up being happy with!

being able to sit on a bike is a big plus. imagine doing it for 30 minutes at a time for your commute. anything that feels vaguely annoying or pokey on a first try out is probably going to be driving you mad in a few days of biking.

as for your helmet, you defintely want to try it on first, and going to a store is a great idea - if you dont know much about it, someone there will be able to tell you how it should feel etc.

[nzspokes]

I doubt skin safe chemicals are used in these, I recall seeing one chap at a trackday with purple skin.............nasty shit is used in leather tanneries, you have to be sure Skin safe chemicals are used, they arent on cheap stuff in my experience.

(to the haters fuck you , sorry I care about my fellow bikers skin)

Well im allergic to everything. No bike gear has given me an issue in that regard yet.

[Quasievil]

Well im allergic to everything. No bike gear has given me an issue in that regard yet.

Yeah but you brought a decent Jacket, a shift from memory so you wont have a problem dude.

[nzspokes]

And I got pants from Lifestyle. He had some that fit perfect. Probably the first time in my adult life ive bought something that fit my legs that are to short for my weight.

[Metastable]

To the OP, just from previous stats, and don't ask me to look them up, because I can't remember where I saw it, but basically they say you should dress from the bottom up after getting the helmet. Believe it or not, from a protection standpoint you are much more likely to have serious injury to your feet/lower leg than you are go have a serious injury to your upper body.

Just from seeing friends with serious injuries, this holds true. Get a helmet that fits well and GOOD boots! Then sort the rest out (btw I would never ride without gloves.... but I'm a wimp)

[4AGE]

To the OP, just from previous stats, and don't ask me to look them up, because I can't remember where I saw it, but basically they say you should dress from the bottom up after getting the helmet. Believe it or not, from a protection standpoint you are much more likely to have serious injury to your feet/lower leg than you are go have a serious injury to your upper body.

Just from seeing friends with serious injuries, this holds true. Get a helmet that fits well and GOOD boots! Then sort the rest out (btw I would never ride without gloves.... but I'm a wimp)

Good advice.

I don't know why anyone would ride without gloves.(the amount of scooterists without gloves is mental) Chances are, if you come off you will use your hands to break your fall, cover your face etc. So i would definitely want gloves on.

[Scouse]

To the OP, just from previous stats, and don't ask me to look them up, because I can't remember where I saw it, but basically they say you should dress from the bottom up after getting the helmet. Believe it or not, from a protection standpoint you are much more likely to have serious injury to your feet/lower leg than you are go have a serious injury to your upper body.

Just from seeing friends with serious injuries, this holds true. Get a helmet that fits well and GOOD boots! Then sort the rest out (btw I would never ride without gloves.... but I'm a wimp)

that is sort of right but there are a lot of bikers that fuck there back up in a crash so I disagree with the dress from the bottom up after the helmet theory a back protector should be the next item on the list after a good quality helmet and gloves

[steve_t]

To the OP, just from previous stats, and don't ask me to look them up, because I can't remember where I saw it, but basically they say you should dress from the bottom up after getting the helmet. Believe it or not, from a protection standpoint you are much more likely to have serious injury to your feet/lower leg than you are go have a serious injury to your upper body.

Just from seeing friends with serious injuries, this holds true. Get a helmet that fits well and GOOD boots! Then sort the rest out (btw I would never ride without gloves.... but I'm a wimp)

I wonder if the stats are a bit skewed due to people often buying a helmet, gloves and a jacket and nothing else. Less protection for the lower body means statistically more likelihood for injuries, or are they adjusted for the gear worn?

Nonetheless, good boots are a must