Question about Kit....

jonboy22 · Crazy Courier Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

Well more than one question really and they may be a little silly so bear with me.

Firstly, you know those leather jackets you see hanging up in rather naff jacket shops along Oxford Street. No? Well they seem to be replica race jackets and range from the Fila Ducati jacket to the Suzuki Lucky strike one, well I was wondering, whats wrong with them? They retail at about 70 squid I think, which is quite a bit cheaper that real rep leathers, so whats the catch? They even come with budget armour in the right places.

Secondly, related to the above question actually. I like stickers, badges, decals, transfers etc..anything that adds individuality. Why is it that you cant buy a set of leathers with any sponsors on at all, replicas essentially. And how come on pro leathers, all the badges and patches seem to be covered in plastic?

Thirdly, anyone rate Oxtar TCS evo boots, I know thats not the right model name but the white ones basically?

And finally, kevlar draggin jeans? Cool brezzy escape from sticky leathers this summer? or recipe for gravel rash and mucho mucho pain?

Cheers all...

cagiva gezzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Karma :

Cheap jackets split when you take a tumble. The seams just burst.
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jonboy22 · Crazy Courier Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Better off buying a second hand 'proper' bike jacket than a new (cheap) fashion bike jacket.

Have a look on ebay, many used bargains to be had.

jay_666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jan 2006 Karma :

cagiva gezzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Karma :

https://www.hein-gericke.com/uk/images/prodpics/127003-2.jpg

Proper hein gerickle jackets are only £140 new.

I spy a full suit on ebay for £125...
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kn76cbr · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 28 May 2006 Karma :

First off i have one of them jackets (the black/silver Nokia one) had a nasty off last year and the only thing to burst was my right lung and i am still useing the jacket now two good things to do are 1 throw away the back protector an buy a good one. 2 buy something better when funds allow(I'm waiting for my 2pc Spidi suit to turn up).
Secondly, boots, go and try some on i liked the stylin of the Oxtars and when i tried them on they only have a half zip so i got a/star super techs instead.

jonboy22 · Crazy Courier Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

bigdave666 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 16 Nov 2005 Karma :

cant really say much about the jacket. spend some extra and get a pukka one it makes sense!

but i can rate the boots , not only do they look the nuts they are mega comftable i can walk around all day in mine only prob is they squeek !! as do most race rep boots ive heard.
and they got titanium sliders!! sparks are cool.!!
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