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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:56 pm
by Tenoq
Bit of both.
Weekdays for the commute it's a leather jacket and Draggins.
Weekends for fun it's the 2-piece.
Outfit doesn't change depending on the weather... but if it's bucketing down I'll put on a rainsuit. No such thing as too hot for the right gear!
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:00 pm
by Neka79
dude..u already own em...bring em....
mate at work just came over & brought all his gear - except lid...
send em over if u need...
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:50 am
by FrogZ
(almost) always full leathers
AGV Sports and two piece Texports, but have Draggins and a ol brando.
Textile wet weather gear (that goes OVER the leathers)
NEVER shorts and joggers
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:57 am
by Saki
Have a Shoei XR-1000 with Textile DriRider + draggins and alpine* bootys
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:03 pm
by mrmina
i dont know what it is, but i feel safer with full leathers.
when i go for a small spin in jeans and my texile jacket, it doesnt feel right.
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:11 pm
by Rossi
As a POM who moved here 2 years ago to Melbourne - Pin back ya lug 'oles
Bring as much as ya can.........sweaters too, anything here that resembles winter warmth costs an arm and a leg, and not just m/c gear, good tools are very expensive and if you're a tradesman bring some quality overalls with you, again pricey here, treat the missis to some new underwear as the quality here is not as good unless you want to get a second mortgage (trip to Marks and Sparks
) so load up your container with as much as ya can.
Watch the bastards when they load the container, we had to leave before they finished and half of our bleeding stuff has disappeared and the insurance isn't worth the paper it's written on !
If you want to know anything else there's a few expats on here to help
And before you whinging Aussies start.............Yes it's still worth the move
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:13 pm
by Daisy
I've just been shopping for my new gear. Ended up with a textile jacket, because it fits best (and was cheaper) and leather pants, because they were only another $80. Oh, and a pair of nice Italian boots.
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:36 pm
by IAMSARANTOS
BECAUSE I LEAVE HOME EARLY USUALLY AROUND 4.30 AM LEATHERS ARE THE NORM DUE TO DIFFERENT MORNING TEMPS AND USUALLY FINISH LATE SO IVE GOTTEN USED TO RIDING IN LEATHERS ALL THE TIME DOES GET HOT IN SUMMER BUT THAT COLD BEER AT HOME SOON FIXS THAT
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:36 pm
by half_empty1
Barrabob wrote:
I know some poms consider 28 degrees a heatwave.
people die over here when it get that hot
thanks for all your opinions.
im gonna try and sell what i have here in the uk and just buy a new textile jacket and helmet when i get there.
my gears 3-4 years old now and i dont like the colours and pattern that much anymore and they prob wont match the black blackbird im gonna get
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 10:34 pm
by Neka79
up to u..but stuff here is dearer than o/s (hence why every1 imports off ebay etc ) ...if i already owned it, id just take it with me... its already worn in, and u can never have too many bike riding clothes...
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:10 pm
by RG
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 9:35 pm
by Neka79
u didnt pay attn to his other thread i see??
