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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: tunnie on 27 December 2008, 16:26:05
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Just spent £650 in a motorcycle shop, was only going to get some boots, and maybe some gloves, ended up getting boots, gloves, wind protector, helmet and a jacket.
Was pleased with the boots, waterproof and non chavvy looking for £115
Got a craking deal on a Shoei helmet, was £399, cause it was last years graphics £199, plus they had 10% off, so £180.
Got Dainese jacket and some super warm gloves, again last years style so cheaper. Went outside in it all, did not feel a thing, felt the same as inside the house.
Got my DAS next week, and i thought its its going to be this cold i need the propper gear!
A mug shot for the records....
(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii177/tunnie_84/CIMG1256_edit.jpg)
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Cool. Got to get some new gear myself but have yet to sober up sufficiently to drive the car into town!
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come out there trumps, good when you get a knock down deal. lot of the youngens leave there price tags on as well. ;D ;D :y :y
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think it would look better if you took the tags off :y
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think it would look better if you took the tags off :y
Think it would look better if he left them on ;D ;D They could blow in the wind ;)
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will keep you warm and safe..so worth it.. :y
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You will appreciate spending that money when:
- its cold
- you're sliding down the road after some tit in a tin can does something stupid due to no concept of whats going on around them.
Treat the helmet like glass, and it will serve you well. knock it around a bit, and you can never be sure it will do its job :y
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You will appreciate spending that money when:
- its cold
- you're sliding down the road after some tit in a tin can does something stupid due to no concept of whats going on around them.
Treat the helmet like glass, and it will serve you well. knock it around a bit, and you can never be sure it will do its job :y
Wise words TB :y Yep you need good protection from Arses & the elements.
Remember, respect your helmet & polish it on a regular basis ::) :D
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You will appreciate spending that money when:
- its cold
- you're sliding down the road after some tit in a tin can does something stupid due to no concept of whats going on around them.
Treat the helmet like glass, and it will serve you well. knock it around a bit, and you can never be sure it will do its job :y
Wise words TB :y Yep you need good protection from Arses & the elements.
Remember, respect your helmet & polish it on a regular basis ::) :D
first thing in the morning and last thing at night ;D ;D :y :y
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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We have a Power Ranger member :o ;D ;D
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You will appreciate spending that money when:
- its cold
- you're sliding down the road after some tit in a tin can does something stupid due to no concept of whats going on around them.
Treat the helmet like glass, and it will serve you well. knock it around a bit, and you can never be sure it will do its job :y
Wise words TB :y Yep you need good protection from Arses & the elements.
Remember, respect your helmet & polish it on a regular basis ::) :D
first thing in the morning and last thing at night ;D ;D :y :y
That goes for both Helmets ! ;D :D
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Cheers all, tags are now removed ;)
Just making sure it all fitted well before removing them.
I did see some helmets there for £79.99 but a brand i never heard. The £400 helmets where a bit scary, but when he brought out ones the same make for half the price i was sold, not fussed about the graphics, and even my dad said Shoei was a good make.
The weather was part of the reason i bought all the gear, the jacket and helmet on the CBT where a little ill fitting, so i thought it would be good to get my own stuff.
Besides rental stuff prob had loads of people sweating away in it ::)
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Most people either buy market leaders Shoei and Arai, they usually either fit one or the other, rarely both. Provided it fits and has acu gold sticker and the relevent eu stamps it will be fine. The rest is paint and air vents, although visor mechanism is very important. Had Shoeis myself and only issue i had was they did away with the clip/seat belt style buckle, which i found much easier than the D rings with cold hands. It should have a pin lock visor insert and breath guard to stop it misting which works well. Make sure you know how the vents and visor mechanism works before you ride. I bought an Arai once and wore it straight from the shop. Visor misted within 50 yards and couldnt open it. Aaaah.
Oh and cover that gap between your gloves and sleeve or your hands will fall off with the cold, or the gloves will fill with water if it rains. Not nice.
Never scrimp on gear and tires. Your plastic tire theory for cars will get you in trouble on a bike.
You look the very image of Steve Plater. Which is a good start. Bit taller maybe. Best of luck tunnie. Look out for them, they wont look out for you. ;)
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Luke i am your father!!!!!.....cue imperial march music.... :o :o :o Plus i used dainese and shoei and arai lids for many years when i worked as courier kept me warm and safe all through the winter even when i came off at 30mph on wolvo ring road cause of a fuel spill i put a hole in my sleeve of my jacket still 100% waterproof cause of the way dainese design their kit and the body armour did its job...... 8-)
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How much were the red contact-lenses? ;D
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Bread bags - 4 off
Put one inside out inside another - waterproof and cold proof outer gloves, I used to get laughed at but I had warm dry hands ;D
Water will always find a way in wet crotch is horrid.
In snow warm feet and hands more important.
Yes I have ridden in 1 foot deep snow
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You look the very image of Steve Plater
More like Steve Davis :y
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Bread bags - 4 off
Put one inside out inside another - waterproof and cold proof outer gloves, I used to get laughed at but I had warm dry hands ;D
Water will always find a way in wet crotch is horrid.
In snow warm feet and hands more important.
Yes I have ridden in 1 foot deep snow
Seen Rossi with rubber pvc surgeons style gloves under his normal gloves.
Speaking of which is there room for leathers under those water proof/all weather things Tunnie?
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Seen Rossi with rubber pvc surgeons style gloves under his normal gloves.
The Missus blagged me a box from her work for working on the cars- after 5-10 minutes - hands are soaked in sweat :'(
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Where's the bike ?
sorry could'nt resist that one :o
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Seen Rossi with rubber pvc surgeons style gloves under his normal gloves.
The Missus blagged me a box from her work for working on the cars- after 5-10 minutes - hands are soaked in sweat :'(
Me too, warm(er) hands though. Never tried it on a bike myself. Dont think sweat will be too much of a problem sat still on a bike in this weather, but maybe something to try once the test is done.
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Seen Rossi with rubber pvc surgeons style gloves under his normal gloves.
The Missus blagged me a box from her work for working on the cars- after 5-10 minutes - hands are soaked in sweat :'(
That's what I have found, the idea is great, but............ ::)
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Seen Rossi with rubber pvc surgeons style gloves under his normal gloves.
The Missus blagged me a box from her work for working on the cars- after 5-10 minutes - hands are soaked in sweat :'(
That's what I have found, the idea is great, but............ ::)
Chop a tiny little bit off each finger tip to let the glove breath at both ends. The holes wont make that much difference.
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At least will let the sweat run out. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Bread bags - 4 off
Put one inside out inside another - waterproof and cold proof outer gloves, I used to get laughed at but I had warm dry hands ;D
Water will always find a way in wet crotch is horrid.
In snow warm feet and hands more important.
Yes I have ridden in 1 foot deep snow
Pretty sure sign your gear is getting tired and needs renewing (or respraying in some cases).
I used to travel to Cirencester from here in the tipping rain, maybe a bit damp arounf collar, and around cuffs, nothing worse
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Bread bags - 4 off
Put one inside out inside another - waterproof and cold proof outer gloves, I used to get laughed at but I had warm dry hands ;D
Water will always find a way in wet crotch is horrid.
In snow warm feet and hands more important.
Yes I have ridden in 1 foot deep snow
Seen Rossi with rubber pvc surgeons style gloves under his normal gloves.
Speaking of which is there room for leathers under those water proof/all weather things Tunnie?
Yeah i should think so, the inner glove feels very soft but plenty of space in there. They are supposed to be water proof and at £80 they better bloody be or i am taking them back!
Bike errr yes, not got that bit yet! ::)
Basically i have my DAS starting on Saturday, and the rental gear did not fit me that well. So i got all the gear, was only meant to be the boots but decided to get the rest.
Boots actually were almost a big problem, he said he does not normally carry stuff my size :o
It was a nice shop with a huge range, but he said he normally only carrys sizes 9/10, and my size 12's could be an issue.
Lucky he had a few pairs in different styles, i settled for the more comfy ones, don't care on the looks.