Hey guys
It's been a while since my last big purchase of bike gear (AGV Leathers) back in the day when I had my TLR.
The zips and stuff are starting to perish and It's about time I'm due for a new set. I've been looking at the Tractech RST 2 peice suit.
Anyone had any experience with RST gear? It seems well priced, wondering if theres any quality issues?
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Re: RST Leathers
by aardvark » Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:52 am
Duane wrote:wondering if theres any quality issues?
The issue of quality is directly proportional to the issue of price.
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Re: RST Leathers
by Richo » Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:31 am
Im not sure if you are asking about their intended usage or how they wear in the day to day stuff . .
I have an RST two piece (unsure of the model no
) and over the past couple of years has shown no sign of anything major . . . Was a bit stiff to start with, but quickly moulded and is now very comfortable . .if not a little snug from too many coffees and pies 
Oh, I forgot . . the zips for the top and bottom didnt quite match and had to send it down to their Melbourne office for a quick change and was done in days and without fuss.
Havnt crashed in 17yrs so cant comment on its intended use. (touch wood)
Would I buy em again? . .. Definately.
I have an RST two piece (unsure of the model no
) and over the past couple of years has shown no sign of anything major . . . Was a bit stiff to start with, but quickly moulded and is now very comfortable . .if not a little snug from too many coffees and pies Oh, I forgot . . the zips for the top and bottom didnt quite match and had to send it down to their Melbourne office for a quick change and was done in days and without fuss.Havnt crashed in 17yrs so cant comment on its intended use. (touch wood)
Would I buy em again? . .. Definately.
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And on the seventh day Richo ended his work which he had made. Decided resting was for soft cox, straddled the REX and headed up the old road.
And it was good
And on the seventh day Richo ended his work which he had made. Decided resting was for soft cox, straddled the REX and headed up the old road.
And it was good
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Re: RST Leathers
by robracer » Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:08 am
I have crashed 3 times in my RST's they did need a bit of patching up with he last one but I would buy another set.... = value for the $
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Re: RST Leathers
by Strika » Sun Mar 27, 2011 1:30 pm
The RST's are probably fine. I looked at them when I bought new leathers last year. But, the shop offered me a deal on the Astars which was close enough to make the price value equation. Glad I did, it's nice gear.
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Re: RST Leathers
by ZORDO » Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:07 pm
i have RST Rift jacket & pants. Very comfortable & good value for money
I would but them again.
Cheers
I would but them again.
Cheers
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Re: RST Leathers
by 6maniac » Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:30 pm
I've spent over 40 years of my life riding bikes .... the rest of it, I wasted ..
If it's got wheels or tits, it's gonna give you trouble !
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Re: RST Leathers
by philbo » Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:41 pm
i have rst and have no dramas either except the zips dont match up to allow me to join jacket and pants
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Re: RST Leathers
by triway » Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:20 pm
Well tested as hire gear at PI and EC ride days. They're no Alpinestars but pretty good value for money I reckon.
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Re: RST Leathers
by Richo » Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:16 pm
philbo wrote:i have rst and have no dramas either except the zips dont match up to allow me to join jacket and pants
Same thing happened with me Philbo. Contact Rst in Melbourne and they should fix it up for ya
2004 ZRX1200R
And on the seventh day Richo ended his work which he had made. Decided resting was for soft cox, straddled the REX and headed up the old road.
And it was good
And on the seventh day Richo ended his work which he had made. Decided resting was for soft cox, straddled the REX and headed up the old road.
And it was good
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Re: RST Leathers
by philbo » Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:51 pm
sweet cheers richo
KEEPIN'IT REAL ON THE WESS SIDE
DONT LET FEAR HOLD YOU BACK
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