Leathers...again....

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 6:44 pm

ok so weve covered this a few times...and ive done a quick search but havent found the info i was after (tho it would be cool if using this new site we can keep this kinda thread listed in a helpful kinda way??)..plus stuff is changing all the time...including our sponsors (which im abt to have a look at)

anyway i want new leathers, its time to do it. Im not gunna be stingy this time (tho i got abt 8yrs out of my cheap Bikers Club gear- if i wasnt so fat id still have it)... so i wanna kno the best deals.... do people still think buying off ebay/net is better?? id much rather buy in a store cos that how i am, but if i can save $100 or so..well..its my $$ isnt it...

also does ne1 have ne serious recomendations?? im thinking in the "up to $1200" price range, tho if i can get gloves in that as well as a deal, that would be tops... here are the mobs im considering...

TigerAngel (emailed them for approx quote)
Collins (around the $900 mark i believe??)
Joe Rocket
Ixon (ne1 have ne reviews??)
Spyke (dunno the price??)

Spidi, Dianese & Alpinestars would all come into consideration if i can find em at those kinda prices...

neway thanks for ne help...

Colette · Post by **Colette** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 6:53 pm

My last leather jacket and boots were bought through a US ebay shop and I highly recommend using this method for a few reasons:

- they have a better selection and size range
- it works out several hundred cheaper
- delivery is quick

Hope this helps..

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 7:19 pm

thanks Col.... i wanted opinions as i always buy over the counter to support local..but i dont wanna be ripped either...

plus i thought we had sponsors but i can find them...

hidepenny · Post by **hidepenny** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 7:51 pm

i got mine thru collins, and it's been alrite as it's my first leather, i don't have much exp. with them at all, but it looks great all my friends said especially with the neck thing on the back too!

but i reckon they are quite cheap, also there's a new brand coming out they are in the same price range, i'll get the name for ya

Plaz · Post by **Plaz** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 8:21 pm

Mate I have heard nothing but good reviews about Ixon, do the tour, try them on and find your size and then check out the online stores when you know what you want.

another one to consider is a local mob called Traxion their gear looks good, very good actually and they will tailor a one or two piece to fit you for about $700-$900. linky link

nahima · Post by **nahima** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:16 pm

Personally, I love Dainese and Joe Rocket I own both and both have survived a crash without a scratch (mustn't be doing it right I figure). The Tiger Angel stuff is the ultimate though and comes highly recommended by those who are fotunate enough to own it.

Ultimately, fit, comfort and peace of mind will win over $$$

Post by **Wattie** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:22 pm

Glen did some dealing with Collins leathers, and they seem to be excellent...

i wouldnt go past them for the money.

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:07 pm

You could always buy a 2nd race suit for that "bling" factor.
Some even come pre road rashed for extra "street cred"

Ive been told you dont want any exposed seams any where (like the bum) where you will hit in a stack but mine do and they seem to have held up pretty well... just a thought.

hoffy · Post by **hoffy** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:18 pm

Glens Collins leathers look ace, look really well made, good value too and Aussie Made.

Nafz750 · Post by **Nafz750** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 2:07 am

My Ixon leather pants took a 90-100km/h flip with no damage, I think I paid $400 for them, ill be wearing them when I ride from now on.

Stereo · Post by **Stereo** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 6:03 am

I wore Joe Rocket stuff at my last trackday... comfy as all hell

MrStompy · Post by **MrStompy** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 8:28 am

if you decide to go alpinestars check out
http://stores.ebay.com/Flyin-Brians-Deals

you will pay about half than here including delivery.

it takes about 4 - 5 days to arrive.

i know we should try to support local business etc but its time local business went back to their distributers and got better prices that they can pass onto us.

If the different in price was like $100 i would buy local but when its $300 saving on a jacket and $200 saving on pants - im buying off ebay.

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 8:32 am

Neka79 wrote:thanks Col.... i wanted opinions as i always buy over the counter to support local..but i dont wanna be ripped either...

plus i thought we had sponsors but i can find them...

Nath

have a look here-
http://www.ksrc-au.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=319

and quite a few of these are very good value

hims also good-
http://stores.ebay.com.au/AUSTSALES-DIRECT
(a sponsor too)

hth

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 12:18 pm

Plasma Blue 636 wrote:Mate I have heard nothing but good reviews about Ixon, do the tour, try them on and find your size and then check out the online stores when you know what you want.

another one to consider is a local mob called Traxion their gear looks good, very good actually and they will tailor a one or two piece to fit you for about $700-$900. linky link

cool..thats the kinda stuff i wanna hear..oh and Traxion are just around the corner..might go see em...

MrStompy wrote:if you decide to go alpinestars check out
http://stores.ebay.com/Flyin-Brians-Deals

you will pay about half than here including delivery.

yea..thats the one i was after... thanks..and i agree with u mate...

Smitty wrote:
Neka79 wrote:thanks Col.... i wanted opinions as i always buy over the counter to support local..but i dont wanna be ripped either...

plus i thought we had sponsors but i can find them...
Nath

have a look here-
http://www.ksrc-au.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=319

and quite a few of these are very good value

hims also good-
http://stores.ebay.com.au/AUSTSALES-DIRECT
(a sponsor too)

hth

and just for sumthing completely different..Smitty chimes in with usefull info (sense the sarcasm???) ...thanks mate, thats exactly what i was after...

now..maybe we can condense the usefull parts of this post and keep em sumwhere safe for the next person who asks?? tho things do change..

my cheap suit lasted well, took on 4 crashes & is still in a good state...so its more abt treating myself to sumthin nice...

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 1:19 pm

well after a long discussion about why i need leathers, it has come to my attention to re-think this...

why do i want leathers??
*cant go on tracks without them
*touring
*winter warmth
*hills scratching

however..i dont get to the track as often as i want....i only tour 2-3 times a year, and maybe i can do that in Draggins??....I can always go Hills scratching in Draggins too- as i dont ride that hard on the road... and as a bit of a soft cock, no1 here rides much in winter, so i dont go out if its that cold neway....

so now im 2nd guessing myself..do i get a jacket and draggins?? do i get a cheap shit suit for use 3 times a year...do i wear the bloody suit more often??

bloody hell ...im turning into ratmick...which bike should i buy??

but i really want a nice suit...which fits good, is comfy,looks nice...i wanna be a princess!!