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Started by roma258, April 18, 2005, 10:25:52 AM

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roma258

Hey, so now that I have my GS I'm looking to buy some gear. Any suggestion where to look for quality motorcycle gear at a decent price? I know it's probably wrong to try to do it on the cheap, but I don't want to go broke ether. Any help is appreciated.

jiggersplat

whatever you decide to get, get it from http://www.newenough.com
2003 suzuki sv1000s

callmelenny

I'll second newenough, they are good people.

I have had good luck with Ebay and  Craigslist too.

Dealers occasionly have stuff on sale, but they make a lot of money off accessories and their prices aren't usually the best.
Larry Boles o
'79 GS850  /-_         
______(o)>(o)
'92 Honda V45 Sabre
'98 GS 500 SOLD ...

Jake D

Newenough.com has stuff listed on E-bay for really good prices.  They have the best customer service in the business.
2003 Honda VTR1000F Super Hawk 996

Many of the ancients believe that Jake D was made of solid stone.

raylarrabee

newenough is great.  Excellent prices and excellent customer service.

I got Fieldsheer gear when I bought my bike.  They seemed to offer good armor (dual-density and "GP-style" armor) in their jackets and pants at low prices.   I haven't had a get-off (yet) so, thankfully, I can't comment on it's real-world efficacy.
Yellow 2000 Honda VFR800fi

scratch

If you need to try stuff on to see if it fits, try looking in the phone book for motorcycle shops near you, just to try stuff on, then you'll know what size to order from newenough.
The motorcycle is no longer the hobby, the skill has become the hobby.

Power does not compare to skill.  What good is power without the skill to use it?

QuoteOriginally posted by Wintermute on BayAreaRidersForum.com
good judgement trumps good skills every time.

roma258

Great stuff guys, I already knew about newenough.com, but this gives me confidence to actually order from them. btw I think I found my new jacket.... http://www.newenough.com/teknic_lightning_jacket_page.htm

Jake D

That looks pretty cool.  

I got a Joe Rocket Ballistic textile jacket fromt here.  I think it looks good and seems to be well made (though others may disagree).  It would be a good option if you want to go a little cheaper.
2003 Honda VTR1000F Super Hawk 996

Many of the ancients believe that Jake D was made of solid stone.

Blingmasta

Yes, Newenough owns. I bought all my gear there and, while I can't vouch for the durability of textile, since I haven't crashed yet, I chose textile over leathers (Joe Rocket Nova jacket) over leathers because during the summer I thought (rightly so) that leathers would get hot and give me an excuse not  to wear them. So I bought textile so it would be cooler in the summer and help make sure I would wear it. But whatever you want to buy, buy it through Newenough.


1995 GS500E
2001 Yamaha TTR225 - Sold
1994 Suzuki DR125
1995 Dodge Dakota 4X4 V8 on 31" All Terrains.

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