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    There is so much bike gear...

    How does a newbee know.
    There is so many brands, styles,leather, non leather, fluro, black. How do you know what to choose?

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    Anything branded YAMAHA has to be good...
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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by savedkiwi1 View Post
    How does a newbee know.

    A newbie goes in to lots of places and tries lots of things on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by savedkiwi1 View Post
    How does a newbee know.
    There is so many brands, styles,leather, non leather, fluro, black. How do you know what to choose?
    Stay away from Quasimoto if you want something that'll last.


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    Quote Originally Posted by PirateJafa View Post
    Stay away from Quasimoto if you want something that'll last.
    You still on his ignore list... ???
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    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    A newbie goes in to lots of places and tries lots of things on.
    ...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."

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    Quote Originally Posted by FJRider View Post
    You still on his ignore list... ???
    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...


    Quote Originally Posted by White trash View Post
    I'm off to shoot a dairy owner and steal a hundred bucks from his till, if he dies, it's the dumb curries fault for not wearing a bullet proof vest.
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    New Zealand, where cows are happy, men are men, sheep are nervous and horses are fast because they heard about the sheep.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Manxman View Post
    ...and asks the experts what is best, rather than what looks best.
    .......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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Manxman View Post
    ...and asks the experts what is best, rather than what looks best.
    As bike gear is usually personal taste, and requirements... at best, we can only say what works for us...or didn't.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PirateJafa View Post
    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...

    What did you have that fell apart?
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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PirateJafa View Post
    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...
    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

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    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.
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