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Postby HemiDuty » Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:59 pm

Went into Midtown yesterday just to check out some 7R part prices (I was in the area), and asked about leathers. One of the guys there had this Dainese 1pce suit for sale. Went back today to check it out. It's a bit big, but will be ok and I really need something for the trackday on the 18th so I got it. Getting some Oxstar boots with it too.

The guys at the parts/acc counter were really cool, gave me a discount on some Motul 5100 oil for the 7, and I was telling them about us. I hung out there for a while and chatted away whilst we checked out piccies on the net n stuff (one of the guys there had a cool Motard stack pic of himself on the desktop). I think it is possible to get a KSRC discount, at least from the guys I was talking to anyway.

I know everyone has different experiences with bike shops etc., but I can certainly recommend the Parts & Acc section from my last couple of visits there.

Anyway hopefully I might get my knee down at the trackday, but either way I will feel a lot safer anyway. Just got to get a back protector now, I think I will go for one of the hard style ones that locks together to stop ya back bending backwards if I can find one cheap enough.

Pity about the suit colour....
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re: Leathers at Midtown

Postby Neka79 » Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:26 pm

not bad mate...how much is he asking??
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Postby RG » Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:26 pm

When I was there in March to get an insurance quote, nobody gives a fark about my existance. It was my third time there and I had that kind of 'We pretend not to see u standing there' respond. And I thought to myself 'Allright, 3 strikes, I'm not coming back here again.'

Out of desperation, I was there again in early May, to get clutch cable, and the guy over the counter was really helpful.

I was there on Monday(2 days ago) to get quote for my repair, realised they have a few new salesgirls, not bad...

Seems like the retail/parts section had put in some effort in improving their customer service.

I shall go back more often and ogle at the salesgirls. :twisted:
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Postby KLR » Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:57 pm

Yeah the part guys are really good especially Steve Douglas. He actually rides the Orange Midtown ZX10 in the ASC in the C/D class.

Seen him on TV a couple of times.
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Postby mile636 » Wed Jun 08, 2005 10:09 pm

I agree,

Steve is a top bloke

He always looks after me when it comes to advice as well as price.

The girl with the short hair in the same department is also cool.

The others... don't know... don't care...

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Postby greenmeanie » Wed Jun 08, 2005 10:14 pm

nobikeatall wrote:Yeah the part guys are really good especially Steve Douglas. He actually rides the Orange Midtown ZX10 in the ASC in the C/D class.

Seen him on TV a couple of times.


Bloody quick bugger too. :shock:
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Postby Zombie » Wed Jun 08, 2005 10:17 pm

Is this part of the baggy arse look or is this a tear? Just curious.
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Postby HemiDuty » Wed Jun 08, 2005 10:29 pm

Hahahaha yeah it's a tear I have to fix. I mean get the Missus to fix.
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Postby Yankee » Thu Jun 09, 2005 8:15 am

yep, i was gunna say Steve is prolly the guy you are refferring to! he is awesome (on the bike and behind the counter) I got heaps off when I did the K&N/oil change thingo a few months back..... he knows his shit (obviously racing a 10R)
mid-town are lucky to have him, don't know about anyone else there....
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Postby red_dave » Thu Jun 09, 2005 9:58 am

Hemi... They kinda look a little too baggy for my liking... :? Just from lookin' at the pics.

You wouldn't want them to puff up like a parachute when your tearin' round Darlington park would you?
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Postby Barrabob » Thu Jun 09, 2005 1:46 pm

Look ok too me by the time you add a back plate and sit/crouch on the bike they will either look pretty or save a lot of skin. :D

I would prefer a bit of baggy to the other side of things which is cut you in half tightness....I wont be there on the 18th but have fun. :D
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re: Leathers at Midtown

Postby RG » Fri Jun 17, 2005 12:28 am

I was back at Midtown again today, to get the engine oil window.
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Postby Ment » Fri Jun 17, 2005 12:31 am

RG wrote:I was back at Midtown again today, to get the engine oil window.
Oh man.... the chick is cute. :rolleyes: tongue3.gif


how about a picture then?
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Postby RG » Fri Jun 17, 2005 12:33 am

Ment wrote:how about a picture then?

Havn't got one (yet). :tonqe:
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Postby seraph » Sun Jun 19, 2005 4:01 pm

RG do you mean the short haired lass with the dreamy eyes? Her name is Carlie, and she's very taken. Sorry, man...
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