Protective gear on a budget??

[gstanfield]

OK, due to missing lots of work thanks to an incredibly painful work-comp burning accident that killed my summer (2 months, no riding, now limited to non-daylight riding) I find myself facing another year without proper duds, and worse, no money really. I have a leather jacket and chaps that I wear on my VTX, but would like something a little better for the ST, especially at the highly aggresive level I tend to ride while lacking experoience and skill to do so :eek: I was wondering if anyone had some good sugestions for riding gear that has good protection, but doesn't cost a grand just for pants and jacket. If I had the money for full professional gear I would have it, but I don't. Just trying to give myself a little extra protection to help avoid the consumption of hospital food ;)

Items needed:
Riding jacket (with pads and such)
Protective pants
Gloves? (now I ride with thin leather driving gloves)
Boots (anything is better than the cowboy boots I wear anytime I leave the house right?)
what else? (I have a good helmet or three)

[dond]

Geo..Our very own STony G has a FirST Gear Kili for sale at a very good price..Don't know the size but...

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/member.php?u=1874

[STeve1300]

I was tipped off to this vendor by someone on this site. I have been pleased w/ their service and prices. You can get on their email list for sales. New Enough (http://www.newenough.com/index2.htm)

[dond]

This'll help you get STarted too..

http://www.newenough.com/product_group_mens_tourmaster_private.htm

[texxter]

Check out http://newenough.com - they have some nice items on clearance. For example the Joe Rocket Atomic
Textile Sport Jacket (http://newenough.com/joe_rocket_atomic_jacket_page.htm) for $69.

http://newenough.com/photogallery/photo00019093/red_front.jpg

You can pick up gloves for $20-$25 and boots for $95.

While this may not be top-of-the-line gear, the price is right and the protection reasonable.

[Ken]

Check out www.motoemporium.com too. I've purchased a mesh jacket and a helmet there - best prices I can find - and free shipping on orders over $100 unitl Labor Day.

[Mellow]

Also, www.motorcyclecloseouts.com has some good prices.

[gstanfield]

Thanks for all the links and quick replies. I'll definately check these places out, can't buy everything right now, but I can at least start shopping and buy stuff as I get the money. Man I can't wait to go back to work :o:

George

[kingprawnokay]

Check out www.motoemporium.com too. I've purchased a mesh jacket and a helmet there - best prices I can find - and free shipping on orders over $100 unitl Labor Day.

I have also bought gear from motoemporium. Very nice people and also the lowest prices I have found. Good selection of quality, desireable gear.

[crp5]

Keep an eye on eBay for deals on Tour Master Cortech pants/jackets. I have found a 3/4 Advanced jacket for $50, an Advanced Sport jacket for $45 and pants for $35 in the past several months. All have been new with tags still on them. Jackets come with a zip in/out liner for colder weather and vented for hotter days. Also serve as rain gear.

NewEnough also has several pair of Cruiserworks boots listed on eBay with a starting bid of $1. (Limited sizes)

[ALANT]

George,
You might want to check these guys out http://www.cycledepot.net/ . The website is cheesy and they haven't got any mfg info and choices are limited but the prices are great. I got my First Gear Trekker (2004 model) jacket from them for $71 plus shipping, MSRP is $299. This jacket is textile with padding in the shoulders and elbows but no hard armor. It also has a liner with full length sleeves. I can ride in it up to about 75-80 degrees F before it gets too warm.

AlanT :04biker:

[Horst]

That Joe Rocket Atomic is a good jacket ... has all the armor too !

Did you mention a helmet ? ... get a good lid, HJC CL-14 at least ...

[gstanfield]

I have a HJC CL-MAX helmet, and I like it pretty good, it's maybe a tad noisy, but I can live with it. I also have a Beiffe, but can't remember what model number and I wear it on occasion as it's not a flip up and so it's a lot quieter. A good helmet was my first concern when I bought my VTX back in Feb. I had been a few years without riding and so I bought a new bike and ordered a good helmet at the same time.

thanks for hte tips on places and what to buy guys, I have been browsing around, found some good deals on a few things, have several items I'm debating on, just waitin to see how a few things turn out so I know how much I can spend.

Thanks,
George

[STony G]

Thanks Don,

George,
I do have a jacket and pants for sale.

The pants are Field sheer Max-something I'll find a picture, the size states 42,but, they are really 44. Never worn.

the Jacket FG XXL too hot for me.
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/member.php?u=1874

Send a message here or PM

[Erik]

Here's a DEAL on a great jacket. Dainese Pegaso they used to be about $400.00 price has been dropped many times now $100.00 http://www.motorace.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=M&Category_Code=APPJTDP

[mcrides]

If you're looking to buy now, I'd suggest taking a tour of motorcycle dealers around your area. You might find some incredible deals ie jackets, gloves ect at 50% off.




Bruno
Montreal, Canada
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[BadgerMan]

What size do you wear, jackets, pants, glove size? Maybe we can donate some gear. Let's clean out our closets and see what we can come up with.