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Bubuuh Two Stroke Sniffer
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Posted: 17:54 - 20 Aug 2017 Post subject: Safest and Best gear for a beginner? |
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Recently passed my A2 motorcycle license (I'am 22, 6'0, 17stone) and about to buy a motorcycle but a little worried about what gear i should buy. So before buying anything i thought i should ask you guys for some help and insight on what's the best gear out there for all year riding in North Wales.
While i was doing my motorcycle license in a different country where my parents are originally from (cheaper than doing it in UK) i wasn't so worried about the safety and quality of the gear so i bought a cheap Ozone motorcycle helmet, pair of leather Shima gloves and pair of Rebelhorn boots but no pants or jacket yet.. as i knew i would buy that later when i have passed. This is just temporary gear that i have now and obviously can still be used later.. except the helmet.. ill keep that for a pillion passenger as i want a new one for myself.
As for the new gear that I want to buy.. I want something that is safe but at the same time looks good and and can be used throughout the winter. My budget i would say is around 1000£ pounds for now.. but exceeding it wouldn't be a problem. If you guys could give me some help on the brands of the clothing/helmets or just tell me about what gear do you ride in summer and winter would be highly appreciated. Also what brands i should stay away from.. pro's con's..
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Unless it is gore-tex, then take any claims to be waterproof with a pinch of salt, regardless of how expensive it is.
Either budget for gore-tex or think about getting some waterproofs to go on top for the Welsh winter. Personally I wear a reasonable quality textile jacket (Furygan) that claims to be waterproof (but isn't in really heavy rain) with an old walking jacket on top in poor weather - the multiple layers work well and keep me warm.
Textiles are probably better for winter, and don't forget waterproof boots. My favourites are alt-berg, but there is plenty of choice. Again, take waterproof claims with a pinch of salt.
Otherwise, as long as what you buy has decent armour and is not ultra-budget you should be fine. It is worth going into shops and trying stuff on - both of my main jackets were chosen because they were the ones that fitted perfectly and I didn't want to take off, whereas others that looked nicer and I thought I'd prefer weren't quite as comfy. You're (hopefully) going to spend more time wearing them than sliding down the road in them, so make sure they fit right!
And, of course, be prepared to change your mind and buy something else when you find that what you bought doesn't quite work right for you. |
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recman wrote: | Do you want to spend a grand on a jacket and trousers?
If so I'd say anything at that price will be superb in terms of weather protection and maybe longevity but it will do no more to protect you from an impact than Lidl gear.
If you need to look good, get what you think looks good.
The vast majority on here won't have spent anywhere near that much on a jacket and trousers, most spending around half, if that.
J&S do an Alpinestars Andes Drystar jacket for £190 which to me looks and feels great. |
I mean, not just jacket and trousers.. i need gloves, helmet, preferably another pair of riding shoes, jacket and trousers... most decent helmets ive seen are around 250-300.. on top of that the rest of the clothing price.. i think a grand is pretty reasonable..
bamt wrote: | Unless it is gore-tex, then take any claims to be waterproof with a pinch of salt, regardless of how expensive it is.
Either budget for gore-tex or think about getting some waterproofs to go on top for the Welsh winter. Personally I wear a reasonable quality textile jacket (Furygan) that claims to be waterproof (but isn't in really heavy rain) with an old walking jacket on top in poor weather - the multiple layers work well and keep me warm.
Textiles are probably better for winter, and don't forget waterproof boots. My favourites are alt-berg, but there is plenty of choice. Again, take waterproof claims with a pinch of salt.
Otherwise, as long as what you buy has decent armour and is not ultra-budget you should be fine. It is worth going into shops and trying stuff on - both of my main jackets were chosen because they were the ones that fitted perfectly and I didn't want to take off, whereas others that looked nicer and I thought I'd prefer weren't quite as comfy. You're (hopefully) going to spend more time wearing them than sliding down the road in them, so make sure they fit right!
And, of course, be prepared to change your mind and buy something else when you find that what you bought doesn't quite work right for you. |
Thanks for the info, i read about the gore-tex.. most said its very good for waterproof.. My current boots are waterproof but haven't really tested them out yet in rain.. every time i was riding it was sunny.. will look out for stuff.. Thanks |
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From my limited experience (riding for about 5 months), I would say avoid any of the Frank Thomas stuff. I bought The textile FT Glasgow £140 jacket and £100 trousers about 3 months ago.
The jacket is advertised as waterproof, but is far from it. The zip that connects to the trousers has ripped off, and the inside pocket stitching has come away under normal use.
The trousers have split, and some seams are beginning to come apart.
I can thoroughly recommend the Prexport Passo boots though . These are proper waterproof, and so comfy that I don't usually take them off when I get home. Comfier than most trainers I have owned. I haven't had a spill yet so I don't know about protection, but they are very sturdy. https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/206486 ____________________ CBT passed 02/02/17, Theory passed 21/02/17, Mod 1 passed 10/07/17, Mod 2 passed 14/07/17
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If you're going to be riding in the rain regularly, gore-tex, full stop.
After the head (so get a well fitting helmet that has good ventilation - again, important in the rain) the feet/ankles/shins are the next most frequency damaged part in a crash, so get some decent boots. Next up is hands, so don't skimp on gloves, either. Look for gore-tex boots and gloves, too!
Then consider your jacket and trousers. Buying booth from the same maker will usually mean they can easily be zipped together, but if you don't, some will come with the "other half" of the zip they need and you can sew it onto the other item of clothing. The zips on textiles are really more a comfort thing than definitely stopping the jacket sliding up in a crash although it should help; full zips on leathers are much stronger.
Bonded gore-tex, where the outer layer of the item is the waterproof layer is much nicer than a waterproof lining IMO as the outer layer on a textile-with-WP-lining can get seriously wet and 'orrible even if your clothes don't, and it will still be wet and damp all through at home time, too
Having said that, I have a bonded jacket and lined trousers - I don't find the legs get such a hard time of it.
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