What gear you got?
21-12-2008, 10:30 PM
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What gear you got?
Well whats everyone got protection wise?
I`ve got a 2 piece suit that was a friends, he gave me it just to let me get out on my bike as i needed to save for my own, i`ve got a bit put by now and im ready to purchase but waiting for the january sales
I got my dainese tourqe boots the other week, and im going for the dainese laguna seca suit in red or black. i`ve had my eyes on it for ages but its dropped in price a couple of times, if it doesnt move in january i`ll just buy it
Helmet wise i have an AGV ti tech im sure in red with black, im going for the agv dream time rossi number after crimbo tho
Cant wait to get it all, and use it for that matter
So what you got??????
I`ve got a 2 piece suit that was a friends, he gave me it just to let me get out on my bike as i needed to save for my own, i`ve got a bit put by now and im ready to purchase but waiting for the january sales
I got my dainese tourqe boots the other week, and im going for the dainese laguna seca suit in red or black. i`ve had my eyes on it for ages but its dropped in price a couple of times, if it doesnt move in january i`ll just buy it
Helmet wise i have an AGV ti tech im sure in red with black, im going for the agv dream time rossi number after crimbo tho
Cant wait to get it all, and use it for that matter
So what you got??????
21-12-2008, 11:22 PM
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I have a one piece technic chicane suit in black and gunmetal, forma F1 race boots, and a toseland LE suomy vandal, amongst a few others as spares or for a change.
The leathers retailed at £300-£400 when i got mine, i got them for £50 brand new with free knee sliders!
The boots retailed at around £120, i got them for £30.
The toseland LE i got from the USA when the exchange rate was all good and it came £100 cheaper than here in the UK and i got a free black visor with it!!!!
Also have an agv ti-tech that i got from the show for £150 when they were retailing at around £250-£300.
I love a good bargain!!!!!
Id hold on to the next BMF show mate if you can. Ridiculously cheap if you look around well and get there early enough.
I got around a grands worth of gear for about £300. 
The leathers retailed at £300-£400 when i got mine, i got them for £50 brand new with free knee sliders!
The boots retailed at around £120, i got them for £30.
The toseland LE i got from the USA when the exchange rate was all good and it came £100 cheaper than here in the UK and i got a free black visor with it!!!!
Also have an agv ti-tech that i got from the show for £150 when they were retailing at around £250-£300.
I love a good bargain!!!!!
Id hold on to the next BMF show mate if you can. Ridiculously cheap if you look around well and get there early enough.
I got around a grands worth of gear for about £300.
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22-12-2008, 10:28 AM
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I have a one piece technic chicane suit in black and gunmetal, forma F1 race boots, and a toseland LE suomy vandal, amongst a few others as spares or for a change.
The leathers retailed at £300-£400 when i got mine, i got them for £50 brand new with free knee sliders!
The boots retailed at around £120, i got them for £30.
The toseland LE i got from the USA when the exchange rate was all good and it came £100 cheaper than here in the UK and i got a free black visor with it!!!!
Also have an agv ti-tech that i got from the show for £150 when they were retailing at around £250-£300.
I love a good bargain!!!!!
Id hold on to the next BMF show mate if you can. Ridiculously cheap if you look around well and get there early enough. I got around a grands worth of gear for about £300.
The leathers retailed at £300-£400 when i got mine, i got them for £50 brand new with free knee sliders!
The boots retailed at around £120, i got them for £30.
The toseland LE i got from the USA when the exchange rate was all good and it came £100 cheaper than here in the UK and i got a free black visor with it!!!!
Also have an agv ti-tech that i got from the show for £150 when they were retailing at around £250-£300.
I love a good bargain!!!!!
Id hold on to the next BMF show mate if you can. Ridiculously cheap if you look around well and get there early enough.
I got around a grands worth of gear for about £300. Is that not september?
Dont no if i can hold on that long
22-12-2008, 01:04 PM
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My stuff is mainly cheapo stuff...got a Teknic (or is it Tecnik) one peice suit, wiz slider's, Nitro helmet (tbh though it seems just about the same as my old aria quantum shwantz replica), Dainese boots, cant remember what make my gloves are.
22-12-2008, 05:58 PM
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I have a Mick Doohan replica Arai lid.
A Wolf suit made from kangaroo hyde.
Sidi Vertebre boots.
Im on the look out for a decent pair of gloves ready for the summer, and also possibly a pair of Alpine Stars boots.
A Wolf suit made from kangaroo hyde.
Sidi Vertebre boots.
Im on the look out for a decent pair of gloves ready for the summer, and also possibly a pair of Alpine Stars boots.
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arai helmets always custom painted,alpinestars i got from sponsership when i raced and im never without rs taichi gloves.ive crashed in them on road and race track for years and i swear by them,their not not cheap but you cant put a price on your hands can you
22-12-2008, 08:53 PM
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22-12-2008, 09:54 PM
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Next BMF is 16th and 17th of May i think mate. Its in peterborough though so its a fair way for you to travel. Its obviously pot luck on the day though. Ive been to 3 or 4 now and the bargains do vary each time.
23-12-2008, 12:46 PM
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I've got tons of gear laying around! But at the moment I'm using:
Black AGV Airtech lid
Rhino GP1 Keprotec Carbon gloves/Frank Thomas winter gloves for wet weather
Berik Moto GP 1 piece suit
Sidi Vertigo boots
Alpinestars Tech Race back protector
Extreme racing undersuit (a must at this time of year!)
Topshot racing Ducati winter overcoat
EDZ base layer gloves
Targa waterproof trousers
Black AGV Airtech lid
Rhino GP1 Keprotec Carbon gloves/Frank Thomas winter gloves for wet weather
Berik Moto GP 1 piece suit
Sidi Vertigo boots
Alpinestars Tech Race back protector
Extreme racing undersuit (a must at this time of year!)
Topshot racing Ducati winter overcoat
EDZ base layer gloves
Targa waterproof trousers
01-01-2009, 09:28 PM
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oxtar boots.
rst 2piece suitsx2
suzuki gsxr textile siuits
astars gp gloves
coldkillers
arai viper gt in white
arai rx7 corseir
lots more
and all dainese next month to hopefully go with the new gixxer thou
rst 2piece suitsx2
suzuki gsxr textile siuits
astars gp gloves
coldkillers
arai viper gt in white
arai rx7 corseir
lots more
and all dainese next month to hopefully go with the new gixxer thou
03-01-2009, 12:08 PM
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03-01-2009, 12:49 PM
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they weigh next to nothing too, nic cut outs for your ears so there not squashed.
am jsut scared to use mine incase i mark it lol
thats my carbon one, and my daily bitch when i had a bike....
HJC lids are good value i think, so comfortable but the cheaper ones are a bit heavy. not the end of the world though.
am jsut scared to use mine incase i mark it lol
thats my carbon one, and my daily bitch when i had a bike....
HJC lids are good value i think, so comfortable but the cheaper ones are a bit heavy. not the end of the world though.
03-01-2009, 01:27 PM
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Got an Alpinestars 2 peice which i used to wear when i went out with my dad. Wont fit me any more. Lol.
Got an Arai helmet aswell, only lid to have i reckon.
Got an Arai helmet aswell, only lid to have i reckon.
06-01-2009, 08:58 PM
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well as i was told when I was buying my helmet.ten dollar helmet for a ten dollar head.when it comes to protection U cant cut corners.proper helmet and gloves are crucial,as if god for bit u come off Ur bike its either Ur head hitting the ground first or u do the natural thing and go to put Ur hands down to break Ur fall
10-01-2009, 05:58 PM
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i don't wanna mark it, LOOK AT THE WEAVE!!! lol
10-01-2009, 11:22 PM
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Mines a HJC FS10 Carbon, i really like it, as said before weighs nothing and its really comfy, used mine everyday this year and its been fine, i paid £235 for mine back in 2007 but i really do rate it. Looks awesome in summer when the suns shining!!
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Im probably going to shock you here (and many others), but arai actually only score 2 out of 5 in the saftey tests, lower than many cheaper helmets too. Quite suprising really as many people seem/seemed to think arai are/were 'the best'.
Bottom line is, most of the helmets on the market will do the job, but i always prefer to spend that little bit more for piece of mind really. Comfort and fit should be the main concern really, as if it doesnt fit well, then generally speaking the helmet wont be as effective. Cheap helmets feel cheap, more expensive ones feel better in my opinion.
This is the lid im using at the moment, very comfy, if a little noisy. Its a toseland limited edition made to celebrate his 2007 WSB championship victory. I actually have 2, one is unused in the box, and i got it signed by toseland 2 days before the 2008 donnington moto gp.
Bottom line is, most of the helmets on the market will do the job, but i always prefer to spend that little bit more for piece of mind really. Comfort and fit should be the main concern really, as if it doesnt fit well, then generally speaking the helmet wont be as effective. Cheap helmets feel cheap, more expensive ones feel better in my opinion.
This is the lid im using at the moment, very comfy, if a little noisy. Its a toseland limited edition made to celebrate his 2007 WSB championship victory. I actually have 2, one is unused in the box, and i got it signed by toseland 2 days before the 2008 donnington moto gp.
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2 piece Alpinestars leathers
Arlen Ness 2 piece lethers
Arlen Ness Textiles
Alpinestars GP pro Gloves
Alpinestars GP Tech Gloves
Puma Hypersports 1000 boots
Alpinestars SMX boots
Arai RX7 GP
AGV Rossi Face
Arlen Ness 2 piece lethers
Arlen Ness Textiles
Alpinestars GP pro Gloves
Alpinestars GP Tech Gloves
Puma Hypersports 1000 boots
Alpinestars SMX boots
Arai RX7 GP
AGV Rossi Face
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15-01-2009, 05:16 PM
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alpinestars 2-piece leathers
alpinestars sp1 gloves
sidi vertigo boots
knox 8-plate back protector
arai rx7 corsair edwards valencia helmet
alpinestars t-dyno textile jacket
worth twice what my bike is..
alpinestars sp1 gloves
sidi vertigo boots
knox 8-plate back protector
arai rx7 corsair edwards valencia helmet
alpinestars t-dyno textile jacket
worth twice what my bike is..
15-01-2009, 05:53 PM
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Its mad aint it, some of the prices you can end up paying for stuff is mental, i dont really mind tho as i like to look good and be well protected and you cant put a price on that.
One of the other main reasons i bought a bike too, i lost more money on my cossie in a year than i paid for my bike
A grand is fuck all to a cossie, where as you would get a good suit and boots for that, which will last you for years.
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ive just got a plain black 2 peice... she bought me an alpinestars jacket for xmas..red with the speed hump on the back... i think it looks to cheesy so its goin on ebay
25-01-2009, 08:10 PM
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Im not a huge fan of them but i couldnt not buy a suit just because of it.
Mine has it but its not as big as i thought they were
