Leathers question

Post by **Wattie** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 4:28 pm

i found some leathers on ebay, well they actually no on there anymore, but i was thinkin of emailing the bloke and askin if he still has them
just some questions...
they are my size and all...
-is one piece good or bad? i would only be wearing on track days...

- they dont have knee sliders, is it hard to get some velcro stitched onto them for sliders?? (maybe its wishfull thinking that i will ever get a knee down...)

-and whats a good price? they like new, only worn a few times, no marks, just back and white quin leathers.

- and they dont seem to have any knee braces or padding in them, is this normal??

cheers

kermitzx9r · Post by **kermitzx9r** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 4:42 pm

sounds like a low budget set but most leather places can modify them and put in padding and velcro for knee sliders, email the bloke and see what he sez

diesel · Post by **diesel** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:21 pm

i prefer zip together cos u get hot at the track and havin the top half hangin would be really annoying.

i wouldn't pay more than 100 bucks, if that, for what u've said.

hoffy · Post by **hoffy** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:48 pm

track day, just wear your undies.......she'll be right mate.

Barrabob · Post by **Barrabob** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:15 pm

Therres a bit to a set of leathers and you dont ride the best if they have you by the balls.

I asume in melbourne if your doing trackdays it wont be too hot of if it does get hot its okay because you will be cold again in 10 minutes anyway.

You need to be able to fit you and a all the armour inside them then be able to perform yoga in them, well a back protector takes up a bit of space anyway.

Pabs · Post by **Pabs** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:22 pm

Dont forget our discount thread Wattie

Matt can get you just about most styles& colors &1 piece or two
top quality leather two with approved amour

http://stores.ebay.com.au/AUSTSALES-DIRECT

pabs

SenNey · Post by **SenNey** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:37 pm

I think new leathers are the way to go.
You can then wear them in to fit your shape.
Give a bit here and there.
It's hard trying to get them to mould to your shape, after they have moulded to someone elses.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:53 pm

mate id give em a pass...considering u can get a 2 piece (better IMHO) brand new with all the race type set up for abt $400 these days, id go that way....

Post by **Wattie** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:24 am

cheers for the tips, i think i will go option 79 -get new ones

Johnnie5 · Post by **Johnnie5** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:48 am

where are you buying new suts for $400 and in reality is a $400 suit any good ?

remember if you are looking at 1 pieces that you need 1 size larger than the 2 piece

but really have a look on ebay , cheap 2 piece dainese pop up on a semi reg basis at cheap prices

photomike666 · Post by **photomike666** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:53 am

Good call, I got a new 2 piece set for $450, padding, sliders etc from a guy who has an e-bay shop based in Dandenong...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/race-suit-brand- ... dZViewItem

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:10 am

Me thinks i'll have to invest sometime soon, $400 is bloody good value.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:46 pm

one of the local grumpy blokes sells cheap suits here..see Tape, he knows a guy who sells Collins leathers (nice too) for abt $600 or sumthin, but ive seen others from $400

SocialSecurity · Post by **SocialSecurity** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:30 pm

photomike666 wrote:Good call, I got a new 2 piece set for $450, padding, sliders etc from a guy who has an e-bay shop based in Dandenong...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/race-suit-brand- ... dZViewItem

the guys actually in narre warren

but close enough

i have one of those suits in red... feel like a power ranger every time i put it on! great value for money, got it in november 04 and its seen plenty of every day use and 2 track days... and two stacks

held up fine both times, tho admittedly i never hit the tarmac... just kitty litter

Kishy · Post by **Kishy** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:49 am

photomike666 wrote:Good call, I got a new 2 piece set for $450, padding, sliders etc from a guy who has an e-bay shop based in Dandenong...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/race-suit-brand- ... dZViewItem

Hes not in Dandenong. We work next to each other & lives in Narre Warren. His shop is in his garage.

I've had no probs with my suit Ive bought off him. Have come off numerours times & apart from scuff
marks on elbows, its still fine. Suits were $550 when I got mine, so good to see its even cheaper now.

I'd stay away from his gloves & boots tho (unless ya strapped for cash). He sells alot more than he advertises.

Chk out his track bike if U ever go there