Need some clothing!
Discussion
Passed my DA this morning! Lashing down with rain and being blown all over the place but I made it!
Now I need to get some proper kit before jumping on a bike.
Obviously everyone is different shaped and so what is good for one person may be no good for the next in terms of fit. However, what kit do have that you would recommend because you have used it and found it to be better than anything else whether this is due to quality, practicality/features, comfort or value for money?
If you can recommend kit in any of the following categories:
Helmet
Gloves
Textile jacket
Textile trousers
Boots
I'm not after cheap budget stuff that won't do the job but neither do I want to spend a fortune on expensive top of the range stuff. I also do not intend to ride if the weather is anything like it was this morning - on wet days the car comes out!
All advice gratefully received.
T
Now I need to get some proper kit before jumping on a bike.
Obviously everyone is different shaped and so what is good for one person may be no good for the next in terms of fit. However, what kit do have that you would recommend because you have used it and found it to be better than anything else whether this is due to quality, practicality/features, comfort or value for money?
If you can recommend kit in any of the following categories:
Helmet
Gloves
Textile jacket
Textile trousers
Boots
I'm not after cheap budget stuff that won't do the job but neither do I want to spend a fortune on expensive top of the range stuff. I also do not intend to ride if the weather is anything like it was this morning - on wet days the car comes out!
All advice gratefully received.
T
Lid - HJC lids are good, quiet and well prices. Look at J&S shops for good bargins.
Hein Gericke is really good kit, and my year old gore-tex trousers look new. They are very well priced.
Give Hein Gericke a go for most bits, i think you will be happy.
Gloves - Most offer good protection but the fit is always differnet and very important.
Enjoy your new biking life.
Hein Gericke is really good kit, and my year old gore-tex trousers look new. They are very well priced.
Give Hein Gericke a go for most bits, i think you will be happy.
Gloves - Most offer good protection but the fit is always differnet and very important.
Enjoy your new biking life.
I have a Nitro 800 lid. British made that meet the gold standard so you can use it on a track. It was about £90 but feels good. Tried a Aria helmet and couldn't tell the difference apart from weight (but then i havn't been riding for long either)
Alpinestars make the Ride BustBuy boots that are both waterproof, warm and stylish (wish i wating for them)
Not to sure about pants and jacket looking for these myself. HG seem to be the best buy for the moment.
Alpinestars make the Ride BustBuy boots that are both waterproof, warm and stylish (wish i wating for them)
Not to sure about pants and jacket looking for these myself. HG seem to be the best buy for the moment.
http://shop.apexmotorcycles.co.uk/acatalog/Weise_Fusion_Jacket.html
are/were selling weisse fussion jackets blue only for £60 on ebay IIRC
usualy around £80 RRP over £100 suposedly, they look pretty good. I have justordered a red one. Give them a ring see if you can get a blue one for a good price.
Cant vouch if they are any good or not as I havnt received mine yet but look prety good.
>> Edited by pesty on Saturday 18th December 01:44
As before really. J&S and HG offer a great selection and the prices are pretty good. Whatever you buy take your time and make sure it's a good fit or you'll end up looking like the Michelin man at speeds above 30mph. 
If you do buy a lot of kit at the one time don't forget to ask for a discount. If you don't ask, you don't get and many shops would be willing to give a new biker a discount to encourage them to return.
Whatever helmet you go for don't forget to get some earplugs. Hearing loss is gradual but cumulative. You can seriously damage your hearing without plugs but it happens so slowly that you don't notice until it's too late.
If you do buy a lot of kit at the one time don't forget to ask for a discount. If you don't ask, you don't get and many shops would be willing to give a new biker a discount to encourage them to return.
Whatever helmet you go for don't forget to get some earplugs. Hearing loss is gradual but cumulative. You can seriously damage your hearing without plugs but it happens so slowly that you don't notice until it's too late.
Recently bought some Texport defender pro gloves, I'd recommend them as they're comfortable, look extremely well made and have tested out well in previous magazine reviews. Also on my second pair of Daytona boots, again not cheap but good quality and reputation, however since I only seem to have Daytona shaped feet, my choice is pretty limited.
Happy searching,
Steve.
Happy searching,
Steve.
Shoei lid. Dainese leathers, 2pc. Sidi boots.
Well, that's my gear, and some Belstaff race gloves.
Lid is very good though. Heine Gerricke do good deals all year round.
BY the way.... Mr T ! - YHM. Includes my mobile number. I'll resend it incase it got lost.
C
PS COngratulations on passing !!!
Well, that's my gear, and some Belstaff race gloves.
Lid is very good though. Heine Gerricke do good deals all year round.
BY the way.... Mr T ! - YHM. Includes my mobile number. I'll resend it incase it got lost.
C
PS COngratulations on passing !!!
Steve_T said:
Recently bought some Texport defender pro gloves, I'd recommend them as they're comfortable, look extremely well made and have tested out well in previous magazine reviews. Also on my second pair of Daytona boots, again not cheap but good quality and reputation, however since I only seem to have Daytona shaped feet, my choice is pretty limited.
Happy searching,
Steve.
If you've got funny shaped feet, try Altberg, they make to measure.
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