Bike Gear

need4speed · Derestricted Danger Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Karma :

hi i was just wondering if anyone could reccomend any good makes of bike gear to buy and any cheap shops in the kent area to buy it from? thanks

Barney · Spanner Monkey Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Karma :

Hi. My first bike gear was a textile jacket and trousers made by Weise. They were dead cheap and extremely tough as i wore them on the dry ski slope from time to time. They also had removable armour.

Not familiar with the Kent area though dude.
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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

What are you after? Leathers? Textiles?

What sort of riding will you be doing? Any trackdays? Commuting?

Steve H · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Oct 2003 Karma :

Hein Gericke are always a good starting point. They do basic textiles up to full leathers and have a wide range to suit most needs.

Check out the link to see if they have a store near you Thumbs Up

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need4speed · Derestricted Danger Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Karma :

Thanks for the address steve but there isnt one near me, i'm looking for something cheap im only looking for the jacket (preferably textile), the gloves and a helmet because im getting a smaller dirt bike or CG125 to practice on first.

biker-dj · Spanner Monkey Joined: 10 Apr 2005 Karma :

Hi, I see you are from Sandwich - I am from Dover, the best place to get bike gear from is Alford Brothers in Folkestone, I always get a bit of discount there if I pay cash. You have also got Honda garage on the A2, but they are a bit expensive and they also got a Honda branch in Margate but again can be a bit expensive. Imo you can't beat Alford Brothers Thumbs Up

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ISLAND GIRL · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Karma :

Have you thought about buying online?? There are lots of biker sites out there you know equipped with just about everything and often cheaper than buying in the shops.
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Adam.I · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Karma :

The problem with buying online though ISLAND GIRL, is the fit. Different companies class sizes differently. So whilst you may think your a snugg medium, it may end up being too tight or too lose. Someone was saying the tried on four or so of the same helmets and each one fitted differently. All the same size too. You could go to the shop to try on and then order online but kind of defeats the object, lol.
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Adam.I · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Karma :

My nearest store is a good 17 miles away.
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biker-dj · Spanner Monkey Joined: 10 Apr 2005 Karma :

Just remembered 2 more Coombe Valley Motorcycles in Dover and DHR racing at Whitfield nr Dover Thumbs Up

I know Coombe Valley do a lot of Moto X typr stuff etc.
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ISLAND GIRL · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Karma :

You guys are lucky, we dont have much here. Yea we have a few odds and sods in the dealers but what we need is just a shop full of motorcycle accessories, if anyone opened up a place like that here they would probably make a killing in trade. Are there any good shops like this in Southampton, could always pop over there one day for a scan about ??
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need4speed · Derestricted Danger Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Karma :

Thanks i thought about buying online but then realised that i couldn't guarantee that it would fit, cheers biker-dj i will have a look and see if i can find anything in those shops, the prices of the equipment and bikes in the honda shop on the A2 are massive loll.

biker-dj · Spanner Monkey Joined: 10 Apr 2005 Karma :

I think Alford brothers is your best bet, a lot of their textile bike clothes are Akito which I have been very happy with. Also if you do go over there just mention Channel Riding School in Cheriton - just say they told you to go there - that should get you a bit of a discount. Thumbs Up

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FURBS ZXR · L Plate Warrior Joined: 23 Feb 2006 Karma :

Im jus about too get my first bike n was wonderin, leather or goretex, or a bit o both

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HerbalDayZ · Banned Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Karma :

i know a bloody hell of alot of shops in your area .I lived in ramsgate for 15 years now in ashford so pretty big area .

You got :
Alexandra motorcycles i think this is the canterbury road in margate .if you know margate its as your leaving towards westgate .go along the beach in margate past the station then near the old sea bathing hospital just befor the bridge on your left.

Also
Kent motorcycles
Northdown road cliftonville theres also 2 scooter shops on the same long road .

dave fox motorcycles
King street ramsgate

powerhouse in ashford .
Not sure of address its about 5 mins from my house but you would need to drive .Its pretty far from the station but has alot to offer .

Theres more but its 6am an brain is dead

IMO go to Dave fox in ramsgate on king street near boundary road traffic lights
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Kaben · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Mar 2005 Karma :

In Maidstone you have a Hein Gerricke and Laguna Motorcycles.

Laguna are pretty good and have lots of sales. If you buy a few items together they will give a pretty decent discount. They are a registered Arai dealership too if you want an Arai helmet. They currently have a (i beleive it goes on until april..) sale on Dainesse 1 and 2 piece leathers as well as some Alpine stars textiles.

The Heine Gericke seems pretty shit tbh. Theres lots of floor space but very few racks of clothing. i dont really understand it.

Hope this helps in some way.

Kaben
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alec_h · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Feb 2006 Karma :

id wait for a bike show or something similar if you already have kit. can pick up some really good bargains. if you dont have kit.....then listen to those guys lol

HerbalDayZ · Banned Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Karma :

Kaben are these good ?
Laguna Motorcycles.

I got my NSR from maidstone an the bikes recent MOT's have been done there i noticed they faild for exsesive drive chain an back tyre .They sorted this then passed the bike in Oct for 28 quid

Was going to carry on using them as they must know my bike an what condition its in

Laguna motorcycles
hart street maidstone ? that the one
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on_one · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Karma :

allbikes in folkstone have abit of clothing

ive found hein gerike in maidstone good

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

i recommend finding your size by trying stuff on in a bike shop then buying stuff second hand on ebay

i like the quality of dianese and its afforadable on ebay
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