Complete list of bike gear?

[Steven]

Hello to all, I've been scouring your wicked site but cant find a list of gears I should buy. I am a learner about to get my licence and already own a leather jacket, but what else do I NEED. I won't be going over 70 and I will things slowly, as ever since my car crash I have been a cautious person when learning anything but I know I have the very real possibility of falling off. I know I need a bike lol, and a jacket, but what else? And what materials should I get and how much would it cost second hand? Cheers!

[zahria]

I'd reccomend a helmet, gloves, boots, and some leather pants/ armoured pants.
And a Bike.

[sleemanj]

Jacket.
Pants.
Boots.
Gloves.
Helmet.

That about covers you.

Cordura (a nylon fabric with high abrasion and water resistance) over leather given you are road riding is my personal opinion.

TradeMe is a good place to find all this stuff, new.

Boots, I'd just get some good ol steel cap work boots from The Warehouse.

Leather vs Textile and Work Bots vs Motorcycle Boots is religous war territory.

[FJRider]

Jacket.
Pants.
Boots.
Gloves.
Helmet.

That about covers you.

Cordura (a nylon fabric with high abrasion and water resistance) over leather given you are road riding is my personal opinion.

TradeMe is a good place to find all this stuff, new.

Boots, I'd just get some good ol steel cap work boots from The Warehouse.

Leather vs Textile and Work Bots vs Motorcycle Boots is religous war territory.

What he said ,but get what you can afford ... when you can afford it.

[Futura]

Would seriously recommend doing a handling course. Ride Right Ride Safe do a great course, you can get the links from the BRONZ site. This will teach you skills to stay upright, alive and also give you confidence out there too. All the best, and safe riding.

[p.dath]

What he said ,but get what you can afford ... when you can afford it.

Negative. If you can't afford to buy the above list, wait till you can before getting on a bike.

Plenty of accidents you can read about on here from people who did it half arsed and ended up with serious injuries.

[FJRider]

Negative. If you can't afford to buy the above list, wait till you can before getting on a bike.

Plenty of accidents you can read about on here from people who did it half arsed and ended up with serious injuries.

I meant there is NEW (expensive) high-quality Known-Name stuff, which he may not afford.... Or ... cheaper good quality second-hand stuff.

I never suggested NOT wearing gear... if I was thought to say that ... my apologies...

[Quasievil]

Hello to all, I've been scouring your wicked site but cant find a list of gears I should buy. I am a learner about to get my licence and already own a leather jacket, but what else do I NEED. I won't be going over 70 and I will things slowly, as ever since my car crash I have been a cautious person when learning anything but I know I have the very real possibility of falling off. I know I need a bike lol, and a jacket, but what else? And what materials should I get and how much would it cost second hand? Cheers!

Mate your about 20 mins from us so drop me a line on 0275430329 (text) and come and see what I can do, will do you a nice little package for nicks !
Got lots of options

Cheers

[Steven]

Yeah I will make sure I get all I can read and a real good course. I've ridden offroad and have mates who do MX but I know I'm no expert. Nor am I invincible. And ATM I have...

Leather Jacket,
Leather Pants,
MX Gloves,
Plenty of boots,
MX Armour (should I wear this?)
Need a helmet.

Does anyone wear any reflector vests? I've heard mixed results about their effectivness. Might also get a white helmet or spray paint a helmet and bike bright green or red. Thanks for the help guys

[Laxi]

I would buy a decent pair of leather gloves, dont know how well MX gloves hold up to sliding on tar seal, your hands need good protection, in a bin its only naural for them to be the 1st thing that goes out

[p.dath]

Does anyone wear any reflector vests? I've heard mixed results about their effectivness. Might also get a white helmet or spray paint a helmet and bike bright green or red. Thanks for the help guys

I do sometimes. Especially at night or if it is pissing down. Basically whenever visibility is reduced.

Otherwise I don't tend to worry about it so much.

EDIT: Don't spray paint a helmet unless you know what your doing! The chemicals in the paint can destroy the energy absorbing layer in the helmet. Do a search on helmet painting, and you'll see what I mean.

[phill-k]

Bought all my gear on trade me = 1tonne hes on here as well, great gear well made but without the "prada" pricing, check them out, they also have a website as well.
enjoy

[davebullet]

Cordura (a nylon fabric with high abrasion and water resistance) over leather given you are road riding is my personal opinion.

Wear one or the other. Unnecessary to wear cordura at the same time as leather.

[nallac]

Wear one or the other. Unnecessary to wear cordura at the same time as leather.

unless its raining.

[BikerDazz]

Leather's no good in the rain bro.
Hey, I'm no expert either, but I think it's worth getting boots that at least cover your ankles, and decent gloves.
I've had me a few wines so if this sounds shit ....