gear brands?

[videoman333]

can you guys help me and tell me witch are the the best motorcycle brands that you like the most because they are a lot on the market and since i am new i dont now witch one to chose ?

jacket- i now dainese is a good one ?
boots?
helmets- i dont now at all?
gloves?
pants?
thanx

[Makaveli_Rydah]

Lids - can't go wrong with Shoei or Arai
Boots - Sidi's
Jackets and pants - just make sure they have adequate protection and they fit snugly
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[stinkwheel]

My bellstaff leathers have served me well. Had the jeans 10 years now. Crashed in them twice (once at high speed) and they are still serviceable, althought the lining is starting to disintegrate.
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[BorderHooner]

forget looks and go for gear that's safe on a budget.
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[dainesefreak]

Hein Gericke are worth a look, decent kit at a reasonable price https://www.hein-gericke.com/uk/ find your nearest store and try loads of stuff on.

As for helmets, set yourself a decent budget and try everything on and buy the best fit.

Clothing/leathers should be fairly tight fitting but not restrictive when you are on the bike and should allow full movement. A tightish fit is best to keep armour/padding in place in the event of a crash.

A lot of manufacturers gear is made in the same factories in the far east/Asia. So bear in mind that you might be buying something carrying a top brand name, that you could buy the equivalent of for a lot less with a lesser known brand. Check out the build quality of seems, zips, buttons, etc and the quality of the materials and compare a good few. Don't get rushed/pressured into things by pressuring sales staff. I actually find buying kit quite enjoyable, if you couldn't tell.

[king kong]

Buffalo jacket and gloves
Nitro helmet
Streetfighter boots
biike Suzuki

These ar'nt any old makes, these are M&S

[Villers]

Would have to agree with the Hein Gericke reccomendation. I would also mention Richa, good quality and a good price.

Fitment and quality are important. If it has a good name then thats a bonus!
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[Dazbo666]

Hein Gericke for textiles and/or leathers, pretty much all good quality kit, even on a budget - or Dainese/Alpinestars/Richa if you can afford them (and as long as they fit properly).
Arai or Shoei lid if you can afford it - or AGV for a quality lid that won't cost the earth.
Sidi, Alpinestars or Oxtar boots..
Gloves from Hein Gericke, Alpinestars

The main, most important consideration is to make sure that everything fits properly, and if you're buying from a reputable shop or dealer, there should be some staff available to give you some help and advice.


Personally I'd advise against buying bike clothing etc by mail order, IMO there's just no substitute to trying the kit on for yourself.
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[veeeffarr]

Sorry,

Hein Gericke Textiles are utter shit.

Waterproof and warm though, don't think they'd hold up in a crash though, I've had them 10 months and broken 2 zips, and they've come apart at the seams.

[Caz3064]

Alpine stars...
I love my alpine stars waterproof boots & winter waterproof gloves too

My Jacket is an Aussie brand...dririder, not sure if you can get them in the UK though.

Draggin kevlar lined jeans..a must!
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