Have I made some newbie mistakes?

[bosslady]

Went stupid this week and spent a fair bit (by my standards anyway) of cash money on bike gear. In my defence I did the best I could, I didn't have any friends to ask for help or advice, read descriptions with a passion and checked sizing over and over again... but I'm worried I've bought the wrong kind of stuff, panicking about the boots in particular cause the descrip says mx? Anyway thoughts appreciated, don't think I'll get the gear for another 2 or 3 weeks:

http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/...X-5-Black-0001

http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/...ar-Jacket-0003

http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/...star-Pant-0002

http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/...men-Glove-0001

http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/...la-Helmet-0001

[Madness]

Those boots aren't motocross boots. You've bought good gear, I just hope you've allowed for GST & stuff when it arrives at Customs.

[bosslady]

Those boots aren't motocross boots. You've bought good gear, I just hope you've allowed for GST & stuff when it arrives at Customs.

Thank freaking goodness, I felt like a tard asking but better safe than sorry. I've put aside a couple hundy in case I get stung, fingers crossed!

[BigAl]

All good stuff there, interesting why you decided to buy off shore when there is some good buys in dealers if you shop around.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Smx boots are nice , waterproof and feel good on and not too heavy ( would wear mine all day if i could ) they are lightier on than my steel caps

[bosslady]

All good stuff there, interesting why you decided to buy off shore when there is some good buys in dealers if you shop around.

Have been reading and it seemed to be the done thing. Also compared their pricing to pricing I've found on nz retailers and seemed quite cheaper. Boots for example... $213 give or take a bit for tax, shipping etc on that website, $460 or so in NZ..

Edited to add... also I don't have a heap of time to shop around inbetween long working hours and kids etc!

[bosslady]

Smx boots are nice , waterproof and feel good on and not too heavy ( would wear mine all day if i could ) they are lightier on than my steel caps

Sounds promising, my own steel caps are pretty light anyway though!

[FJRider]

You will have the answer to your question when the gear arrives.

And it ALL fits ...

[carburator]

the jacket only comes with a foam protector in the back, so get a knox back protector to
go in the jacket, otherwise its all good gear and well priced..

its got CE rated in the elbows and shoulders that id change out later on

[bosslady]

You will have the answer to your question when the gear arrives.

And it ALL fits ...

Too right! I checked and re checked sizing, even watched YouTube videos on some of the gear and compared my height and weight to the models, fingers crossed still though!

the jacket only comes with a foam protector in the back, so get a knox back protector to
go in the jacket, otherwise its all good gear and well priced..

its got CE rated in the elbows and shoulders that id change out later on

Knox... back protector? Google is my friend I guess? What do you mean CE rated? And why would I change them?

[Tryhard]

Went stupid this week and spent a fair bit (by my standards anyway) of cash money on bike gear. In my defence I did the best I could, I didn't have any friends to ask for help or advice, read descriptions with a passion and checked sizing over and over again... but I'm worried I've bought the wrong kind of stuff, panicking about the boots in particular cause the descrip says mx? Anyway thoughts appreciated, don't think I'll get the gear for another 2 or 3 weeks:

http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/...X-5-Black-0001

http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/...ar-Jacket-0003

http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/...star-Pant-0002

http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/...men-Glove-0001

http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/...la-Helmet-0001

Nice looking gear. You should be easy to spot all pimped out on ya gn. Good choice on the boots

[bosslady]

Nice looking gear. You should be easy to spot all pimped out on ya gn. Good choice on the boots

haha yea, nice gear....... crappy learners bike lol

[Maha]

Awesome buying from a great website/company...where in NZ can you buy a Head to Toe newbie starter pack for $673.55?
Even if you are to to pay any GST (which you probably won't) you will still come out better off.
Print out your online receipt, you may at the very least be asked for that.

I bought a HJC helmet locally this week, it alone cost just less than your entire spend...$549.
After querying the difference in prices between the suppliers website and the dealer $598, the supplier sold it to me for $10 less than thier website price .

[BigAl]

Awesome buying from a great website/company...where in NZ can you buy a Head to Toe newbie starter pack for $673.55?

you do realise that the prices are in pounds Mark, the total is more like $1300 + freight.

For example I've picked up pretty good boots for $100, gloves for $70 and helmets for less than $200 not that long ago, local.

Not saying it isn't cheaper to buy abroad, just I'd like to support local stores if the cost is not too disparate.

[Maha]

you do realise that the prices are in pounds Mark, the total is more like $1300 + freight.

For example I've picked up pretty good boots for $100, gloves for $70 and helmets for less than $200 not that long ago, local.

Not saying it isn't cheaper to buy abroad, just I'd like to support local stores if the cost is not too disparate.

I stand corrected, you are absolutely right.
When I buy from FC Moto its in AU$...those boots are AU$198.39.
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf...X-5-Black-0001

Total purchase price is AU$791.14.
To buy my HJC Tapetop is $AU315.96, but I was happy to support local on that this time, ordered it 3.30pm one day and it was here by 9.30am the next day...brilliant service.