riding gear

**bikerboy** · 10th July 2003, 21:02

I've got a bmw leather suit. Beautifully made, soft well armoured and totally waterproof.

If price is no object, definately worth a consideration. They also have one of the most comprehensive size ranges I've ever seen.

They also look more low key so there is no risk of some people condeming you for wearing a flashy race suit if you're not up to Haga-esque riding abilities.

( mine was a gift)

**Dave** · 11th July 2003, 19:09

Had a call today from someone selling a set of foggy replica dianese leathers for $1500.
Anyone interested pm me.

**scumdog** · 12th July 2003, 01:39

My 2-cents worth, I wear leather 90% of the time, hope never to test its road-rash proof however it is comfortable and reasonably weather-proof - if you keep it "dressed" with you favourite stuff (I use Dubbin, - but only 'cause I got a big tin free), when the rain is steady and/or heavy I put on "Warehouse" water -proof leggings, (elastic at waist and cuffs) also put on rubber overboots and a recoated old "Drizabone" type coat I got off a dead guy, this combo has kept me real dry for at least 2hrs plus of driving heavy rain. Hope this helps, Scumdog

**Peter Walden** · 15th July 2003, 20:33

Lots of opinions to choose from here. I've always used leathers but recently saw the light.... The new synthetic suits are the only way to go for winter riding..
Mt Eden M/c have just started selling a new range of suits from europe(?) called Fieldsheer(?) They look really good and Mike will see you right...( He's not a bad guy for a bastard motorcycle shop owner! )
Go an see Mike, He will do you a good deal on this gear or Spool brand gear or some old stock KBC suits he has..

Motormail has a very good range but I feel their good gear is normally at TOP prices.. just a personal opinion

**SPman** · 15th July 2003, 23:40

Originally posted by scumdog
.....and a recoated old "Drizabone" type coat I got off a dead guy,

Was he alive at the time?

**What?** · 16th July 2003, 06:47

It's cold and it's wet and I am going to Hamilton. It is (apparently) international Ride To Work day. So I will wear my riding gear. ALL of it

**wkid_one** · 16th July 2003, 08:11

I am much the same as everyone. Having lived in Auckland - I had the luxury of being able to wear leathers the majority of the year - however now being back down in Wellington I love my synthetic gear at this time of year. I find it easier to chcuk the syn's on than leathers as you don't need to worry about thermals under the gear like you do in Wellington in winter. I truely feel sorry for winter riders further south....

Having had a good off in synthetic gear March last year (Technic Jacket, Spidi Trou), I can attest to both the impact and abrasion qualities of them. Had I not been wearing the trou (Spidi news' plastic cup knee armour), I would have busted my knee rather than just bruised it, and had I not been wearing the jacket, I would have come off a lot worse than a dislocated shoulder.

Haven't yet tested the leathers like that, and quite frankly don't intend to. I do feel tho, if you are going to be spending extended time on the track (open days/track time) or really pushing on the road - leathers are best - if not just for the freedom of movement than the 'skid' factors....winter synthetic gear can be a bit cumbersome.

**bgd** · 17th July 2003, 22:29

I have a set of perforated leathers (Wolf) which I wear all year round (130km round trip commute). They can get a bit warm in our current weather (30s) if I'm not moving, but it's no too bad. In the wet I just pull on some cheap waterproofs (not always in time). Over the winter I have a heated jacket which keeps me as warm as toast.

Went down the leather route because I wanted all the protection I could get.

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**fergie** · 18th July 2003, 10:52

wow! 130 k round trip, that's dedication!.

my riding gear purchase fund has just taken a pounding due to the purchase of a new front tyre and a speedo cable, but i'll get there eventually.

**Duke of Rogan** · 18th July 2003, 11:03

I am hoping to purchase some new gear fesh off the boat, from an outfit called "Fieldsheer".
I am told this brand is new to NZ.

checkout:
http://www.fieldsheer.com/

stay tuned, I'll let you know how it is...

**fergie** · 18th July 2003, 11:15

nice stuff, are they mail order or will they have a kiwi agent?

i liked the look of the mach 2 jacket.

keep us informed

thanks

ferg

**Duke of Rogan** · 18th July 2003, 11:21

there will be a NZ agent in Auckland for it very soon, and they have promised to let me be the first guy if I want it.

I will probabably go for the synthetic stuff (technical outerwear), specifically the X-Pack Jacket (zip off back-pack) and XP Tech pants.

stay tuned, hope to get it today!

**Duke of Rogan** · 18th July 2003, 17:05

dammit!

the bloody importer only brought in sizes medium and larger of the FieldSheer gear, and I require S or even XS, so there ends that plan (unless I buy online - which I won't)

anyway, Mt Eden m/c's has in stock a few of the Field Sheer XP-Tech jacket and pants, and he will be getting in the X-Pack jacket and some lighter pants (only in medium or larger ocs of stupid importer)

Mike there says the retail price for jacket will be $449 and pants $369, and he will do a package deal (I was going to get kitted for about $720 as a special deal

)

so, looks like I'll settle for whatever I get that fits... (and I'm not buying ladies stuff thanks)

**Duke of Rogan** · 21st July 2003, 14:38

3rd post in a row in the same thread! am I talking to myself?

anyway, I bought a Spidi "Ergo" jacket from Motomail.
was on their "reduced to clear" rack, and I got another $100 off just by asking nicely. (was $995 down to $695!)

if you've read my latest thread, I got it dirty on its first ride

now I'll probably need to sell it to pay for bike repairs

Fergie, if yor are a not-so-big bloke like myself, Motomail have another Spidi synthetic jacket on the end-of-line rack, size S. same price, although you may have to ask for the extra $100 off.