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Riding Jacket (Melbourne)
Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 9:01 am
by hidepenny
now, finally i haev decided "again" to buy a proper riding jacket
since last summer, any suggestion or good place for it?
i've looked at few dainese at peter stevens with the thingy behind the neck too, are they any good? but the prices were rocket sky high!
it'd be good if i can use it on track days too with only attaching the pants which i'll buy later on
THANKS
Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:27 am
by FrogZ
There are specials on at the Expo
Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 12:45 pm
by mrmina
look on the internet, or even do a search on ksrc.
some people have imported from uk and usa and its worked out cheaper
Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:54 pm
by ross79
Try these:
http://www.blackroseleathers.com.au/aus.htm
Both Wisc and me bought our leather jackets there about $195 from memory, nothing amazing but good value for money. They're in Port Melbourne.
Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:37 am
by FrogZ
Ross, they look DAMN good for the money.
Good quality ?? (Made in Oz, must be)
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:51 pm
by ross79
frogzx12r wrote:Ross, they look DAMN good for the money.
Good quality ?? (Made in Oz, must be)
The quality isn't bad. I haven't had any stitching come undone or anything break. I wear it everytime I ride, which is nearly every day. Some patches on the leather are starting to get a rough look but I'm not sure if other leather jackets do that as this is my first one. Wisc has the same rough patches coming up on his.
Re: Riding Jacket (Melbourne)
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:14 pm
by Stereo
hidepenny wrote:now, finally i haev decided "again" to buy a proper riding jacket
since last summer, any suggestion or good place for it?
i've looked at few dainese at peter stevens with the thingy behind the neck too, are they any good? but the prices were rocket sky high!
it'd be good if i can use it on track days too with only attaching the pants which i'll buy later on
THANKS
Peter Stevens only seem to stock the more expensive brands...
But that said, how expensive is a skin graft these days?
But yeah, The jacket you wore on that ride we went on would last about 0.002 of a second on the road an you would probably have a lot of surgery to pay for if you ever hit the road and slide.... You can pick up decent jackets quite affordably if you shop around.... For something worthwhile you pay a little more....
I would recommend you avoid buying from the net, because jackets are very individual, if it doesnt fit exactly right, it will sit funny and you will hate wearing it.... (I know because I have a nice leather jacket in my closet but never wear it... not that it fits anymore but still).... Collins leathers seem to be awesome price, great credibility, and awesome quality.... And if it doesnt fit, you can send it back and they will send you a new one....
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:28 pm
by red_dave
Or you could go to Aldi...
They've got Beer, Bourbon and now Motorcycle clothing...
http://aldi.com.au/product_03/index.html
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:35 pm
by Colette
That is just frightening!
What worries me with this, is that learners who may be on a tight budget will buy this crappy gear, which will probably be as good protection as if they were squidding it
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:53 pm
by Duane
Colette wrote:
That is just frightening!
What worries me with this, is that learners who may be on a tight budget will buy this crappy gear, which will probably be as good protection as if they were squidding it
Who says it's crap? might be worth a look to see/compare..
Just because they import it from chezbakwanicoianista doesnt mean it wont protect you
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:32 pm
by Neka79
had a look...that cracks me up...lol
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:40 pm
by BladeBoy
I thought you were taking the piss RED-DAVE, I will never doubt you again
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:27 pm
by red_dave
BladeBoy wrote:I thought you were taking the piss RED-DAVE, I will never doubt you again
All good mate - i normally am...
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:33 pm
by Lainie
BladeBoy wrote:I thought you were taking the piss RED-DAVE, I will never doubt you again
Thay even have tank bags
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 8:12 pm
by Neka79
Lainie wrote:BladeBoy wrote:I thought you were taking the piss RED-DAVE, I will never doubt you again
Thay even have tank bags
if its ne good quality..the price is good...and lets face it...its not protective so...