Leather suit requirements

[Supafrog]

Hey guys & girls.. I'm looking to buy some new riding gear..

ie: leathers for the first time to do some decent long distance riding.

But before I do, can anyone advise what the minimum requirements are in terms of protetction to be able to do track days at eastern creek etc? Can it be a 2 piece zip off suit? or does it need to be single piece? and does it require armour inserts?

Can anyone recommend a great place to buy/have one made in sydney? I am after all black... or black with a few green bits

Thanks!

[dave#3]

The requirements for trackdays are a minimum of 2 piece leathers that zip together. I've got a set of Collins leathers and think they're pretty good for the price (they're about $700 from memory). A lot of people complain about the all-black trousers, but if you want all black that won't worry you! Cath got a set of DBT leathers custom made (lots of $$) but they're so soft, supple, light, etc that they still represent great value.

There's quite a few bike shops in Parramatta, and a wander between them will give you an opportunity to try on lots of different 'off-the-shelf' sets.

[Supafrog]

Thanks Dave, your input is appreciated )

I'll make a hike out to Parra next weekend.. as I'm kinda after a new set before start of march.

is there a website i can look at the collins gear on?

[dave#3]

Kind of ... but it's not been updated since 2005 (and the prices are way higher than current prices) but you get an idea of the stuff they make at http://www.collinsleathers.com/.

[Supafrog]

Thanks Dave.

That gave me an idea... Now I just need to find them in shops.. 'cause i'm not going to qld to try on!

[Wattie]

Thanks Dave.

That gave me an idea... Now I just need to find them in shops.. 'cause i'm not going to qld to try on!

they post it to you, if its wrong, you send it back and they send you right stuff.

you wont find collins in the shops, they only do online.

[Supafrog]

In that case....

an ordering I shall do now

Thanks Wattie.. you saved me wandering around looking for something I would never be able to find!

[dave#3]

Thanks Dave.

That gave me an idea... Now I just need to find them in shops.. 'cause i'm not going to qld to try on!

they post it to you, if its wrong, you send it back and they send you right stuff.

you wont find collins in the shops, they only do online.

Yes they do. Bikebiz has some 1 piece suits in stock, and I got mine from the Helmet Warehouse.

EDIT: Having said that, I'd order them direct if I wanted another set.

[Supafrog]

I found them listed on the bikebiz website!

yay!