Fully decked out

[RobertR]

Well im going to my local motorbike store to get fully decked out in my protective gear... any brands I should keep and eye out for? Budget of about $700.

[Duane]

as much leather as you can get for 700 probably better to try on different brand names, get sizes and shop online.

You'll atleast get a full suit of leather for 700 online

[Smitty]

as Mr D sez

as much leather as you can
but
always get good gloves and boots if you do

also shop online..and check out our sponsors here
they will do you good leather jackets and pants
maybe ½ the shop price
service is good too
(I have bought on line from these guys)
(do an eBay search of our sponsors)

FYI
Dainese and Alpinestar are at the dearer end of the market
RJays and Spidi middle range



hth

[RobertR]

Ok thankyou

[Pabs]

Don"t forget our sponsors when shopping around.

[Neka79]

maybe boots, gloves and draggins and a leather jacket for that kinda $$??

if u do that, get a jacket which can have pants zipped to it later.....

[RobertR]

maybe boots, gloves and draggins and a leather jacket for that kinda $$??

if u do that, get a jacket which can have pants zipped to it later.....

Yeh im thinking about buying a pair of draggin jeans... camo pair for $209

[ttc]

Skip the neons and spend more on your gear

what are you going to be using your bike for? is it a toy or commuting?

[mohawk miss]

Buy the best you can afford.

If the best you can afford currently is Draggins, textile jacket and good gloves then get them. That is preferable to say, a $600 leather jacket and normal jeans and crap/no gloves.

I still dont have leathers, but hopefully this year.....

[red_dave]

MCAS in Parramatta had RJays 2 piece suits from $500 last time I was in there...

That and a good pair of gloves, and your almost set.

[RobertR]

Skip the neons and spend more on your gear

what are you going to be using your bike for? is it a toy or commuting?

Its both... need a way around and I love my bikes Yeh Im going to skip the neons I think.

[Che]

Yes leather is good....I carry a leather wallet in each of my jeans back pockets now...

[ttc]

OK..
With your jacket I'd go either the Dri rider climate control, the ixon sismic or the rjays tour x
All 3 are mesh jackets with CE armour, a waterproof and a winter liner, prices between 280 and 300. The tour x is a longer jacket, and has the bonus of a 1.5l water bladder. Leather gives you more protection, but hot as hell and not as waterproof as one of those. Textile jackets don't stretch, so make sure you have wiggle room, pull all the liners out and try it on, you don't want it too tight with them in, but if it's too loose without them the wind will use it to beat the crap out of you Make sure its a snug fit around the waist too.

subtotal 300

helmet, that depends on how big your head is to what brand you buy, if you have a boof head, look at the HJC's, they start at $270 (prob find some cl-14's discounted somewhere)
Smaller heads, the KBC's are very good, if you want a good helmet without spending a lot, the VR1-x at RRP $250 is a good deal, if you want something cheaper the tk-8's at $199 are also very good with lots of ventilation.

subtotal 550

gloves, ideally you'd have two pairs, a summer pair with good protection and a winter waterproof pair. At the moment I'd just buy the summer ones, and if its raining wear latex gloves underneath to keep your hands dry.
When checking fit, make sure you don't have to much excess on your left thumb, too much excess makes indicating a pain. If they fit, the dri rider dri mesh at $70 are a good deal

subtotal 620

Boots
Now this is where you need to spend more. If you're riding your bike in the rain as a commuter, the Gaerne Gsp1 or the forma pro both $299 rrp and waterproof are something to look at. If you won't be riding in the rain, a cheaper boot would suffice, just remember you do get what you pay for. The gsp1 has quite good ankle protection for the price.

subtotal 919

Draggin jeans, very good, but boots are more important. Draggins protects your skin which can pretty much grow back, but boots protect your ankles.

subtotal 1129

then hit em up for a discount

There are obviously different things you could buy, these are just suggestions

Remember with helmets, the rule is buy the smallest that DOES NOT hurt.. leave it on, talk to people.. after about 5 min the helmet will either start to hurt or you'll be used to it. Don't buy a helmet that doesn't fit cos even you like the graphics, you'll end up hating it.

Gloves, remember tight, but not restrictive tight.. they will stretch. If something is comfortable when you first put it on it is probably too big

[RobertR]

Thanks Tanya, that is really quite helpful, thanks mate. I'll keep in mind that helmet advice too. Ive only ever had a moto cross helemt so I will leave it on for a while before I decide.

[mohawk miss]

Not a plug, but Bikebiz's web shop has Dririder RallyX jackets atm for (I think) $190. If I didnt need another jacket I'd be sorely tempted. Even comes in camo.