May 23rd, 2014, 02:23 AM | #1 |
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Name: Michael
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New rider gear
Looking for some gear but I'm on a tight budget. Fixing to move out within this month so I need to have money still left for a security deposit. Looking for a jacket particularly blue and black or just black. y budget is 150 for a jacket and maybe a helmet (black and blue). I'm not too familiar with sites to browse around on but I found a nice icon contra jacket but I want to know if there's something out there that is better.
I live in florida so it gets pretty hot but I'm going to be commuting with my bike daily. I have no car so I will be in all types of weather. What do you suggest or if you have any sites you know about link me to them and I'll check them out
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May 23rd, 2014, 05:53 AM | #2 |
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Sportbiketrackgear is having a huge a*s closeout sell. Awesome steals. Also, I'm fond of what Macna is making, multi-functional, protective gear and not too expensive. Revzilla is another awesome vendor, that gives you cash back when you purchase specific items, to go toward your next purchase. Both Revzilla and Twistedthrottle (Macna) have a point/cash back system, for future purchases.
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May 23rd, 2014, 05:56 AM | #3 |
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Name: A
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Competition Accessory is a good vendor, they have video reviews for many of their products. They have their own house brand that sells for less than comparable products of other brands (either Shadow or Slider, I cant remember).
I think you may be hard-pressed to get a jacket and helmet for that. Maybe $200 will get you a nice mesh jacket and helmet. Don't forget the gloves too. I have a Sliders Carmel that is mesh with 2 removable liners (thermal and waterproof). It works very well for me but I havent used it in the dead of summer here (can approach 100 on really hot days bu tends to be in the low 90s). I've done 80s without the liners and have been comfortable. I've done upper 30s and have been cold but mid-40s I was OK. |
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May 23rd, 2014, 06:04 AM | #4 |
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Name: Garrett
Location: Illinois - Midwest USA
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check craigslist in your area for used gear.. you can get quality stuff pretty cheap from someone getting out of riding or moving to new gear..
for new gear I recommend riders discount (he offers a discount to members of kawasaki ninja 300 forum, sorry competing forum I know) you can get rediculous prices on new gear (my last leather jacket I bought was 100 under msrp).. I also love revzilla, they are IMO the #1 gear retailer online, but you're going to pay MSRP or close to it.. |
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May 23rd, 2014, 06:17 AM | #5 | |
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May 23rd, 2014, 06:48 AM | #6 |
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Name: Lane
Location: Medford, OR
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I have an extra set of A* gloves, size L, but they are orange.
They're yours if you want them. I forget the exact model, but they are racing style gloves (but not the GP model). |
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May 23rd, 2014, 03:11 PM | #7 |
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Welp I just made an order from motorcycle superstore. But I went a tiny bit over my budget, about an extra 150 dollars...lol. EVERYTHING WAS SO SHINY I COULDN'T RESIST! Guess I'll be eating ramen for the next few weeks...xD I'm Korean so its ok, I lived on Ramen my whole life! I bought a cyber us-39 multi black/blue helmet, a joe rocket atomic 4.0 black/blue jacket, and a pair of Alpinestars SMX-2 Air Carbon Gloves and they're coming in on the 29th. Damn I'm fixing to look niiice. The color coordination is TOO REAL!
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May 23rd, 2014, 03:21 PM | #8 |
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May 23rd, 2014, 04:13 PM | #9 |
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I have the A*s SMX-2 Air Carbon gloves for summer riding and I absolutely love them. Good choice!
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May 23rd, 2014, 04:49 PM | #10 |
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May 25th, 2014, 08:59 AM | #11 |
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May 26th, 2014, 10:51 PM | #12 | |
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May 26th, 2014, 10:51 PM | #13 |
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Lol?!?! Is that chian mail on the inside?!?! I'm dieing omfg hahaha!!!
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May 28th, 2014, 07:58 AM | #14 | |
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May 28th, 2014, 08:06 AM | #15 |
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Name: Chris
Location: Kingman, AZ
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I guess I am late to the party, but still going to say it. Leather LEather LEATHER!
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May 29th, 2014, 04:15 AM | #16 |
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I WANTED LEATHER! I didn't get it
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May 29th, 2014, 10:01 AM | #17 |
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That sucks, i have had the same jacket since i started riding, 9 years. I have a second jacket that I have had for 7 years.
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May 29th, 2014, 06:22 PM | #18 |
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Name: Michael
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It just came in today AND I LOVE IT! It's so comfortable and ergonomic! Although I shouldv'e known the alpinestar gloves would be a size smaller due to their sizing options...but whatever they're not that tight and are already worn in! Went riding today with a buddy. Ran into a few girls that rode in the same area and wanted to "ride" with us *wink wink* Going out this weekend!
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May 29th, 2014, 10:05 PM | #19 |
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Name: Nolan
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Well... where are the pictures?
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