What style kit to buy ?
Discussion
After chewing the fat on many many bikes I’ve finally ordered a 900RS Kawasaki.
Question is what kit to wear whilst riding the bike .
My usual ‘attire’ has been full face helmet and full leathers but that’s whilst riding a sports bike.
As the bike will be used for summer local riding in the main I’m tempted to get a leather jacket with light gloves , jeans and light boots and the full on pisspot helmet with some shades as in the bikes promotional video.
I can always have a full face lid in reserve for the longer distance journeys .
Not sure if I’ll end up regretting buying the ‘Cool’ kit rather than the full on full face style get up.
Anyone been down this path ?
Question is what kit to wear whilst riding the bike .
My usual ‘attire’ has been full face helmet and full leathers but that’s whilst riding a sports bike.
As the bike will be used for summer local riding in the main I’m tempted to get a leather jacket with light gloves , jeans and light boots and the full on pisspot helmet with some shades as in the bikes promotional video.
I can always have a full face lid in reserve for the longer distance journeys .
Not sure if I’ll end up regretting buying the ‘Cool’ kit rather than the full on full face style get up.
Anyone been down this path ?
I did the same thing, bought a Hedon open face helmet last summer and can't wait until the temperature warms up to wear it again!
My commute is 18 miles cross country and weather dependant so it's nothing ever than a pleasure. I've got a Shuberth C3 for milder temperatures so I can open up when wanted.
Obviously there will be the folks concerned about safety, but you make your own decisions.
Nice bike by the way!
Edited to add - BMW system 7 carbon helmet has a removable flip up front.
My commute is 18 miles cross country and weather dependant so it's nothing ever than a pleasure. I've got a Shuberth C3 for milder temperatures so I can open up when wanted.
Obviously there will be the folks concerned about safety, but you make your own decisions.
Nice bike by the way!
Edited to add - BMW system 7 carbon helmet has a removable flip up front.
Edited by Nickellese on Monday 29th January 18:29
Check Shirt.
Sorry.
TBH on something like the new Z900, you aren't going down the full hipster look as you didn't build it yourself (or pay someone to build it yourself). There's more stuff in plain black now, coloured stuff getting rare. The bigger problem is finding jeans without knee sliders but it's out there.
My stuff isn't retro but I have black Furygan jacket & jeans (not quite matching) with Alpinestar boots & gloves - again all black. For local journeys or gentle ride outs, I also have a slightly retro Alpinestars jacket - longer at back, Kevlar jeans and Sidi Baseball style boots - again can mix and match as my sports boots fit under my jeans. Also a couple of full face Arai helmets - did try open face but not into it - OK for trail bikes but not road bikes.
Just don't try too hard.
Sorry.
TBH on something like the new Z900, you aren't going down the full hipster look as you didn't build it yourself (or pay someone to build it yourself). There's more stuff in plain black now, coloured stuff getting rare. The bigger problem is finding jeans without knee sliders but it's out there.
My stuff isn't retro but I have black Furygan jacket & jeans (not quite matching) with Alpinestar boots & gloves - again all black. For local journeys or gentle ride outs, I also have a slightly retro Alpinestars jacket - longer at back, Kevlar jeans and Sidi Baseball style boots - again can mix and match as my sports boots fit under my jeans. Also a couple of full face Arai helmets - did try open face but not into it - OK for trail bikes but not road bikes.
Just don't try too hard.
Try https://www.motolegends.com/
Loads of hipster stuff but they also have some good looking gear that would work with your retro.
Loads of hipster stuff but they also have some good looking gear that would work with your retro.
Tks guys and cheers I’ll lol at the website .
Really not sure what to go for so will need to shop around . Don’t wanna go out looking a total b3llend and find the open face just doesn’t work . Have always had full face helmets .
Make sense to have two options I suppose so will gauge it when I get the bike in March .
Definitely think jeans and not leathers but leather jacket , obviously with Fonze white tee shirt underneath :-)
Really not sure what to go for so will need to shop around . Don’t wanna go out looking a total b3llend and find the open face just doesn’t work . Have always had full face helmets .
Make sense to have two options I suppose so will gauge it when I get the bike in March .
Definitely think jeans and not leathers but leather jacket , obviously with Fonze white tee shirt underneath :-)
How about decent kevlar jeans, going over the top of proper boots. A bike specific leather jacket in a more retro style with a single colour full face if you want to tone it down a bit but still having the proper protection. For gloves I'm sure you can get full on gloves in plain black or brown.
My thinking is you will have most of the cool retro look you are going for but without compromising on protection.
My thinking is you will have most of the cool retro look you are going for but without compromising on protection.
Chainsaw Rebuild said:
How about decent kevlar jeans, going over the top of proper boots. A bike specific leather jacket in a more retro style with a single colour full face if you want to tone it down a bit but still having the proper protection. For gloves I'm sure you can get full on gloves in plain black or brown.
My thinking is you will have most of the cool retro look you are going for but without compromising on protection.
Yes this is more along the lines I'm now thinking . My thinking is you will have most of the cool retro look you are going for but without compromising on protection.
I've a dealer close by so will pop in and take a look and I've spotted a nice brown distressed like leather jacket that'll work well.
Question is what style boots ?
Will get an open helmet too with some mirror shades :-)
I've got several helmets including an open face pisspot for when I ride the old classics. I have to say, safety aside, it's a revelation. It is SO nice riding with your face in the breeze and able to see everything about you. Right time, right place, they are great.
Nice bike too. These are really growing on me but I haven't got space or a use for one (I couldn't commute on it, the twunts would have it away before I put the side stand down).
Nice bike too. These are really growing on me but I haven't got space or a use for one (I couldn't commute on it, the twunts would have it away before I put the side stand down).
full face lid with leather jacket or Belstaff style 3/4 wax jacket for autumn days , Bullit Kevlar sr6 jeans, vintage style boots, retro gloves.
Like this :
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/hj...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/bu...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...
Most of this I already have ( helmet, wax jacket, jeans and similar TCX boots ) the Leather Jacket I am considering and am waiting to try some gloves not sure if I want more knuckle protection like I have at the moment . And yes I do like Oxford stuff especially the new clothing ranges I saw at recent shows brilliant for the price and a good no quibble warranty unlike some manufacturers (Furygan boots for instance) Bullit jeans are superb, my find of 2017, and totally showerproof, the water beads and runs off and feel better on than the Halvarssons I had before. HJC lid is brilliant loads of airflow and built in drop down sun visor removes the need for a tinted visor.
Like this :
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/hj...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/bu...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...
Most of this I already have ( helmet, wax jacket, jeans and similar TCX boots ) the Leather Jacket I am considering and am waiting to try some gloves not sure if I want more knuckle protection like I have at the moment . And yes I do like Oxford stuff especially the new clothing ranges I saw at recent shows brilliant for the price and a good no quibble warranty unlike some manufacturers (Furygan boots for instance) Bullit jeans are superb, my find of 2017, and totally showerproof, the water beads and runs off and feel better on than the Halvarssons I had before. HJC lid is brilliant loads of airflow and built in drop down sun visor removes the need for a tinted visor.
CAPP0 said:
I've got several helmets including an open face pisspot for when I ride the old classics. I have to say, safety aside, it's a revelation. It is SO nice riding with your face in the breeze and able to see everything about you. Right time, right place, they are great.
Nice bike too. These are really growing on me but I haven't got space or a use for one (I couldn't commute on it, the twunts would have it away before I put the side stand down).
Funny enough it comes with immobiliser but not an alarm . Nice bike too. These are really growing on me but I haven't got space or a use for one (I couldn't commute on it, the twunts would have it away before I put the side stand down).
Looling into the cool retro kit now !
mad4amanda said:
full face lid with leather jacket or Belstaff style 3/4 wax jacket for autumn days , Bullit Kevlar sr6 jeans, vintage style boots, retro gloves.
Like this :
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/hj...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/bu...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...
Most of this I already have ( helmet, wax jacket, jeans and similar TCX boots ) the Leather Jacket I am considering and am waiting to try some gloves not sure if I want more knuckle protection like I have at the moment . And yes I do like Oxford stuff especially the new clothing ranges I saw at recent shows brilliant for the price and a good no quibble warranty unlike some manufacturers (Furygan boots for instance) Bullit jeans are superb, my find of 2017, and totally showerproof, the water beads and runs off and feel better on than the Halvarssons I had before. HJC lid is brilliant loads of airflow and built in drop down sun visor removes the need for a tinted visor.
Super kind looking now Tks Like this :
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/hj...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/bu...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/ox...
Most of this I already have ( helmet, wax jacket, jeans and similar TCX boots ) the Leather Jacket I am considering and am waiting to try some gloves not sure if I want more knuckle protection like I have at the moment . And yes I do like Oxford stuff especially the new clothing ranges I saw at recent shows brilliant for the price and a good no quibble warranty unlike some manufacturers (Furygan boots for instance) Bullit jeans are superb, my find of 2017, and totally showerproof, the water beads and runs off and feel better on than the Halvarssons I had before. HJC lid is brilliant loads of airflow and built in drop down sun visor removes the need for a tinted visor.
You are very welcome, I took 6 years away from bikes and cannot believe how good the bikes are, the kit is and the tyres are now!
Great choice of bike too , went and saw one locally last week in the 70s brown/red lovely bike even got the exhaust shape right just needs a decat link pipe and it will howl like an old Z1 . I was lucky enough to go to Milan last year and saw the faired one apparently they are all sold out and I am not surprised at all.
Had loads of Kwackers back in my youth and the Z900rs is so tempting......
Great choice of bike too , went and saw one locally last week in the 70s brown/red lovely bike even got the exhaust shape right just needs a decat link pipe and it will howl like an old Z1 . I was lucky enough to go to Milan last year and saw the faired one apparently they are all sold out and I am not surprised at all.
Had loads of Kwackers back in my youth and the Z900rs is so tempting......
For jeans I have a pair of Hood Jeans and can't recommend them enough. Well made in Britain (round the corner from me in Attlebrough) proper Kevlar* lining, not just some knee patches, and optional D3O armour.
* I mean K-tech para-aramid or whatever the non-trademarked name is, obviously.
* I mean K-tech para-aramid or whatever the non-trademarked name is, obviously.
mad4amanda said:
You are very welcome, I took 6 years away from bikes and cannot believe how good the bikes are, the kit is and the tyres are now!
Great choice of bike too , went and saw one locally last week in the 70s brown/red lovely bike even got the exhaust shape right just needs a decat link pipe and it will howl like an old Z1 . I was lucky enough to go to Milan last year and saw the faired one apparently they are all sold out and I am not surprised at all.
Had loads of Kwackers back in my youth and the Z900rs is so tempting......
Tks mate .Great choice of bike too , went and saw one locally last week in the 70s brown/red lovely bike even got the exhaust shape right just needs a decat link pipe and it will howl like an old Z1 . I was lucky enough to go to Milan last year and saw the faired one apparently they are all sold out and I am not surprised at all.
Had loads of Kwackers back in my youth and the Z900rs is so tempting......
I had bikes for years then got into cars when the kids were very young . My last bike I had in 2006 but only got to ride it occasionally . I’ve had blades , Ducati’s , 600’s , trail bikes the lot .
My lad turning 16 this year and doing his CBT has got me back into them.
Don’t need mad speed bikes anymore just want to cruise and enjoy the scenery and not through a tinted race screen !
I went full circle looking originally at Trials from 250’s to the 690’s then some of the new Norton trial bikes but nothing felt or looked right . I nearly gave up on the idea. Then I spotted the RS. I’d always loved the Z1, it was the bike I drooled over at the age of 15 when some 6th former used to race past the school at lunchtimes so this ticked all the boxes .
I don’t want to spend 20 minutes getting full race gear on anymore just pretty much hop on and ride in comfort.
I was nervous at spending the cash until whilst sitting on one I got talking to a guy in the shop who’d bought two bikes last year . Turns out he’s 55 and threw caution to the wind as a few of his mates had died of illness at no age . At that point i thought stuff it sell the car ( that i rarely use) and get back into bikes .
Have to say the bike looks the nuts. I didn’t go for the cafe racer version just because I wanted the more sit up retro bike.
Amazing now these bikes have ABS and TC
crofty1984 said:
For jeans I have a pair of Hood Jeans and can't recommend them enough. Well made in Britain (round the corner from me in Attlebrough) proper Kevlar* lining, not just some knee patches, and optional D3O armour.
* I mean K-tech para-aramid or whatever the non-trademarked name is, obviously.
Tks mate I’ll look them up * I mean K-tech para-aramid or whatever the non-trademarked name is, obviously.
CAPP0 said:
It seems that your choice of jacket (and gloves) is very straightforward!
Yes nice jacket that pricey though .Was looking on Ebay at alternatives last night.
Am going for a look around at the weekend to see some in the flesh and see how they fit too.
Need to look at boots too . Nothing too heavy as I’ll be riding if in summer mainly
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