How does a newbee know.
There is so many brands, styles,leather, non leather, fluro, black. How do you know what to choose?
L-Plate Rider
How does a newbee know.
There is so many brands, styles,leather, non leather, fluro, black. How do you know what to choose?
Smarty pants... since ages ago
Anything branded YAMAHA has to be good...
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
Hardcore Biker
As a fellow newbie myself...i think they same thing, but I personally think it's personal choice. Good luck I am still hunting myself
"The good ole days weren't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems. " Billy Joel
Forum whore
Originally Posted by savedkiwi1
A newbie goes in to lots of places and tries lots of things on.
Doesn't play well with others
Stay away from Quasimoto if you want something that'll last.
Smarty pants... since ages ago
You still on his ignore list... ???
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
Hardcore Biker
...and asks the experts what is best, rather than what looks best.
It's back..."Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."
Doesn't play well with others
Meh, I say it how I see it. I always have and I always will.
If his gear starts falling apart after four months with nothing more than a occasional dousing of rainwater, and one encounter with mud, then it's hardly a investment in decent gear, or something that would reassure me that it would provide any level of protection in a actual crash.
Now where's my thong...
Forum whore
.......and remembers that those 'experts' are just trying to sell them what they already have in the shop.
The majority of bike shops are notoriously lazy - don't be afraid to ask them to go the extra mile if they expect you to hand over your hard-earned.
Smarty pants... since ages ago
As bike gear is usually personal taste, and requirements... at best, we can only say what works for us...or didn't.
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
Forum whore
What did you have that fell apart?
Rest In Peace
I'm guessing that you actually wanted a sensible answer, so I'll try. I think the main thing to consider is armour protection. That seems to mean that the more expensive the better but watch out for brand label premiums. Certified armour is the bees knees. Discuss with teh bike shop and maybe ask to see the certs if you're not sure.
Leather: Good for protecting your skin sliding down the road (if you plan on repeatedly doing that). Reuseable. Not waterproof so you'll need a rainsuit as well. Can be damned cold too unless you have other wind and warmth protection. Some leathers don't have a lot of armour if they're cheap.
Cordura: Waterproof and warm. Will protect you for a one-time slide but will need patching after a minor one. That's not as bad as it sounds though because your helmet is a one-time use after a bin too. Cordura is the most practical all-round gear so is probably the most cost-effective.
Boots: The thickest, strongest boots with the strongest ankle support that you can afford is the way to go. They also have to fit well and no be able to be pulled off your foot in an accident. Road boots are all supposed to be waterproof so after that it comes down to fit, safety and longevity
We (Nasty and I) have purchased some MotoLine gear from ANZA in Palmy that was cheaper than the brand name stuff. It has given us brilliant service. I've ridden 800km in near-zero temps and been warm. It has good armour, lots of layers and seals up to keep the water out. We purchased Rev-It pants from teh same place. It's heavily armoured waterproof and warm as well.
It's not to say these are the brands to buy, just that there is good gear to be had at a fair price. We have bought cheap on Trademe in the past and got what we paid for. We got rid of it, paid a bit more and got very good gear.
You'll get as many opinions on gear here as there is bottoms on bike seats, just take your time and keep asking questions. Good luck, see how you get on.
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I just recently went through the lengthy process of choosing and buying a full set of gear and I don't envy you.
I ended up with buying Strada 'Giro' cordura jacket and pants from TSS in lower hutt. They are cheap enough at 250 for the jacket and 200 for the pants and yet in my opinion seem to be well made and are comfortable, warm and dry.
I picked a helmet from Wellington Motorcycles - a HJC CS-12N and it was very reasonably priced.
I have just recently received a pair of boots from 1Tonne and am pretty happy with them, good service too.
Forum whore
As discused if you have 5 individual rips in your Denium Kevlar Jeans you need to send them back so we can inspect them and discuss the options, coming onto KB and suggesting poor quality about our QUASiMOTO gear in general without us even seeing the jeans is reflective only on your maturity.
but good work on a slander campaign perhaps you should be in politic's ?
Ive run out of fucks to give
Buy the ticket, take the ride
http://www.motoretail.co.nz/product.cfm?ID=4552
http://www.motoretail.co.nz/product.cfm?ID=4233
Had this gear from day one , very happy with the quality which has also proven its protection. Liner in the pants started tearing a few years down the track but im still wearing em. The gear is comfy and fits well. If your thin (60-65kg) but tall the size's are a bit out - m too small, short arms. L slightly to big but arm length just right.
Waterprotection: Light rain and a short heavy bursts no probs, however sustained medium/heavy rain you will get wet to your skin in these areas - arms,crotch,legs and also the outer pockets.
There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die.
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