Online Shops or not?

[petrolnut]

Is there alot of price diffrence between online shops and shops in town?
I need to buy everything as im just starting and not sure what brands are good and if to get them online or not
I was thinking of finding the brands i want on the internet, then going into a shop and trying them on to find the size, then come home and order them
Thats if their cheaper online

Any advice?

thanks

[Pie-Roe]

Generally this is perceived to be the best plan, however I personally found that the stuff I was buying was only ~£30 difference overall, and I much preferred having the help of experienced staff in a shop to get the right helmet fit and that. You can do then go and buy online, but if everyone does this, then soon there won't be any shops left

The other thing is returning an item to a shop is a hella lot easier than sending it back to an internet supplier and telling them about it.

When I bought my first lid, the first time I pushed the visor up the whole way whilst at speed, it cracked. If I'd had to send it back to a manufacturer and that on the internet, it would have taken ages. I just stopped in at the shop I bought it from later that day, got a new one and that was that.

Pyro
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[petrolnut]

o right thanks

have you bought anything of any sites? if so what sites where they?

and how much do you think i should be spending on helmet ect.

thanks

[Nebzor]

[NexusDragon]

I bought my textiles and lid from my local Yamaha/Honda dealer -

Got a good, decently padded Bering jacket for £100 reduced, was originally £145. My lid is a silver Shark RSF2 which was RRP £180 but I got mine for £90 on clearance as they are a bit out of season.

You could probably find some deals at your local place, aslong as they have a good selection of stuff they'll always have a bargain bin area for things they want to clear.

I'm happy with my equipment although once I get a bigger bike I'll probably be looking at investing in leathers and atleast £300+ for a better helmet... All in good time. I would always buy a helmet from a dealer though, so I can ensure its a good fit and the staff are happy to help (naturally).
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[petrolnut]

well im at college at the minute but i am going to a bike shop that is next to my training school at dinner time and say i need all my kit....help

and ill wright down prices and the kit, then post it back on here and if you lot could, tell me if their good or not, i know nothing about kit and i dont wnat to get ripped off

thanks

[petrolnut]

well i went at dinner and to be honest cant remember names of things too big of shops

but a lass that works at one of them helped me out and said what was in her words 'shit' and what was good ,does this sound right:

£300 on leather (reduced from £400)
£100 - £160 on hemlet (reduced from £200 - £250-ish)
£80 on boots
(dont know about gloves)

also are the people that work there on commision thats what this lad said at college, but hes likes to make things up alot

thanks

[NexusDragon]

If you think the quality of the product is worth the price, why not buy it! Obviously cheaper is better but I've always noticed that the savings aren't always that great if you buy it online. Sometimes just getting it in a shop is more convenient, aslong as your happy with what your buying!

I'm on a Ybr125 so textiles are fine for that, I think I'd look a bit silly in leathers.
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[Pie-Roe]

[petrolnut]

im getting a Suzuki SV 650

i wonder if the lass was just trying to make me spend more money....

[Rowey]

To be honest, leathers aren't great for this time of year. They will not offer much protection against rain and if you wear anything underneath them they will stretch and lose their protection. Leathers need to be skin tight.

If you gonna be using your bike for commuting, I would recommend some textiles, like Frank Thomas or Hien Gerrick, you can get a two piece for a bit less than £300 which will be more versatile.

If its just for summer hoons then a two or one piece leather may be better.

Choose a lid to fit, don't go for most expensive, best brand or nicest decals.

Gloves and very important, cold hands will kill you, and boots will protect your ankles and shins from the tarmac and or hot engine/exhaust, if you drop the bike.
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