The Protective Gear Poll

**SPman** · 11th May 2004, 19:54

Originally Posted by Coldkiwi

Oh, and in case any of you cordura users were wondering why some people persist with leather, Noriyuki Haga provides a good explanation!!

"Nitro Nori" living up to his moniker!

**Storm** · 22nd August 2004, 12:49

I have only three words of wisdom - safe is good

**Mongoose** · 22nd August 2004, 14:57

Always a minimum of leather jacket, gloves and solid footwear. Any trip further than work and leather pants get added to the list. And yes, I too have doscoverd that leather shrinks, especially if its left hangin in the wardrobe too long, females will prolly relate to clothes that do that

As one bike salesman was overheard to say once "Aint it amazing that guys will spend 25k on a bike and $50 on their head."

**aff-man** · 22nd August 2004, 15:33

Always wear riding boots,helmet,gloves and jacket (usually the KBC sport cordura one but will wear leather on accation)and jeans when riding around here. When i go for big rides it's the KBC cordura pants,boots gloves,helmet,armour and leather jacket. Looking at getting a 1 or 2 piece leather suit but don't really have the funds.

**DebK** · 22nd August 2004, 21:28

Just purchased some Joe Rocket padded/armoured pants from TradeMe. Cost me $87.00 delivered! Hardly worn & fit well. Was budgeting for $200+ so well chuffed.

So now I have the armoured jacket (ladies Alpinestars), race/road boot (Sidi Vertebrae II - also purchased off TradeMe for $350... not worn), pants, gloves (not armoured though).

Okay okay, so I'm on a scoot. But with doing motorway speeds I'm gonna break bones & peel skin like a bike rider at the same speed. Long gone are me wearing a skirt & stilletto's on the scoot to work.

My husband doesn't ring me as soon as he gets to work now. We joke about it.. I ring him & say "You didn't call me to see if I made it to work okay!" his reponse is "I rang around all the hospitals & they say you're not there so I know you're okay". He's a keeper...

**Sensei** · 22nd August 2004, 22:00

Use it or lose it !! eg skin !! Sensei

**Dodgyiti** · 23rd August 2004, 10:35

I always wear full gear, even up to the dairy. You just never know. 15 years ago when I met my future wife I made her get ALL the gears before she was even allowed to go on the back. And this weekend I was going to take her for a ride and she wouldn't go because her pants are in need of repairs to the zip. So the message is, start right the first time, too late is always too late. Habits should be good ones, the AA should enforce it when they do the learners/restricted testing.
Does anyone know a leather repairer out west Ak? we cant find anyone to fix 'er pants up? PM me if you do

**Blakamin** · 23rd August 2004, 11:19

Rjays Pants and jacket of the armoured and waterproof variety $300
FFM helmet $200
some kevlar/thinsulate/hipora gloves $70
steel capped blundstones $supplied by Kenworth when i worked there

Budget safety or what?
would love to be able to afford more but when you only have 1 1/2 wages and a baby you have to be very careful

**Gasman** · 23rd August 2004, 12:03

Orina Cordura jacket with back protector etc, leather calf boots, Neo cordura pants with protection (these are brilliant for keeping warm and dry, but are not top notch as far as long slides are concerned (not speaking from experiance I'm pleased to say), but that's an investment I still need to make. I also will need to buys ome 'real' M/C boots. Full face helmet.
I'm interested in getting some Draggin Jeans for summer - anyone got some?

**Grumpy** · 23rd August 2004, 19:05

The cost of gear these days it would be a crime to leave it in the cupboard.

I moved to the Hawkes bay at the beginning of last summer and was amazed at the number of bikers out in shorts and tshirts. It was the first thing that I commented on to the mrs .... once I had peeled off my sweaty gear and dried myself down.

**Bob** · 6th November 2004, 04:27

Full gear at all times. Helps I have a range of kit to cope with different conditions.

Bering jacket and trousers for colder/wetter weather (though I wear the jacket as often as possible)
Bering gloves - all weathers
Rayven jacket in Summer (it is much thinner and lighter than the Bering)
Hood jeans (similar to Draggin' - heavy denim, reinforced with Kevlar) for Spring, Summer, Autumn or if it is looking like it might rain
Hein Gericke boots - all weathers.
Arai RV helmet (Compulsory here as well, so might as well own a good one)

I want to replace the Rayven jacket with a proper specially made Summer jacket at some stage. But not a real rush. I'd like a Hood jacket (again heavy duty denim with Kevalar lining), but they don't come cheap (£120 - so NZ$320 roughly)

I've also got an HJC CL-14 lid as a backup - but it wasn't as comfortable as the Arai so it doesn't get worn. Nice to have one there if I need it though!

**Zapf** · 6th November 2004, 12:02

Originally Posted by Bob

Full gear at all times. Helps I have a range of kit to cope with different conditions.

Bering jacket and trousers for colder/wetter weather (though I wear the jacket as often as possible)
Bering gloves - all weathers
Rayven jacket in Summer (it is much thinner and lighter than the Bering)
Hood jeans (similar to Draggin' - heavy denim, reinforced with Kevlar) for Spring, Summer, Autumn or if it is looking like it might rain
Hein Gericke boots - all weathers.
Arai RV helmet (Compulsory here as well, so might as well own a good one)

I want to replace the Rayven jacket with a proper specially made Summer jacket at some stage. But not a real rush. I'd like a Hood jacket (again heavy duty denim with Kevalar lining), but they don't come cheap (£120 - so NZ$320 roughly)

I've also got an HJC CL-14 lid as a backup - but it wasn't as comfortable as the Arai so it doesn't get worn. Nice to have one there if I need it though!

Hay Bob, seeing you in the UK and might have seen more BMW riding gear than us. Have you heard good / bad things about BMW leathers?

tkns

**JohnBoy** · 7th November 2004, 08:44

for me it depends on how far i am going, if just up the road nothing. if going into hamilton leather jacket, if going to welly for the weekend full gear. if on the track, full gear (i borrow my mates spike leather pants, dont know if i can now cause i crashed in them last time

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if i am going for a trash dosen't matter how far i wear full gear.