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Leathers & helmet
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:19 pm
by DarrenR
im after a new set of leathers, mine are looking a bit worse for wear now and i think i should get a new helmet also. not sure if the helmet took a hit as theres no scratches etc on it but id rather be sure
anyone recommend anywhere online that sell leathers/helmets? im after either wolf or alpinestars as both my other sets fitted me very well. when i was in shirlaws Arai helemts seem to fit the best so would be after another one of them also.
cheers!
Re: Leathers & helmet
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:37 pm
by RK6
DarrenR wrote:im after a new set of leathers, mine are looking a bit worse for wear now and i think i should get a new helmet also. not sure if the helmet took a hit as theres no scratches etc on it but id rather be sure
anyone recommend anywhere online that sell leathers/helmets? im after either wolf or alpinestars as both my other sets fitted me very well. when i was in Shirlaws Arai helemts seem to fit the best so would be after another one of them also.
cheers!
I've mentioned this site before and ill mention it again . . .
http://www.kneedraggers.com they are an American site but they will ship to the UK nd they'll help you dodge the customs charges by marking the goods as a "gift"
Superb service awesome range and unbeatable prices (even if you include the customs malarky) delivery time is less than a week too
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:55 am
by Backs 400
Dare I say it, but arnt Shirlaws the local Wolf leather sellers? I am sure they would be able to match internet prices (certainly have for me) and at least you get to try on the stuff and make sure it fits.
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:06 am
by RK6
Backs 400 wrote:Dare I say it, but arnt Shirlaws the local Wolf leather sellers? I am sure they would be able to match internet prices (certainly have for me) and at least you get to try on the stuff and make sure it fits.
There's no way shirlaws would be able to match US online prices. . .
Try the gear on for sizing in shirlaws then order from kneedragers for the best of both worlds
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 10:07 am
by McWullie
I got my Arai from this place:-
http://www.gearchangeonline.com
Got a Viper GT for £280 thats £120 bucks less than Shirlaws though I had to spend another £35 in Shirlaws getting the correct size of Cheek Piece's but even then still saved a lot of pennies!!
They do Alpinestar leathers too but no checked up on the price of them to see how much you can save.
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:04 am
by Backs 400
RK6 wrote:There's no way Shirlaws would be able to match US online prices. . .
Ok..ok..I can't believe it's not butter!..UK prices then!
However, a yanky small is a UK XXXXL
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:57 am
by Zathos
Nice new avitar Backs
Gone but never forgotten
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:35 pm
by CBRXX
Darren you do know that most house insurance policies will cover your leathers helmet and gloves.
Check it out before you blow a fortune of your own wedge
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:01 pm
by Coddy
Ive bought leathers in the past from MCA in Leicester
http://www.mcaleicester.co.uk/ , and just last week from Bikestop
http://www.bikestop.co.uk/.
Both offered to exchange the item (leathers) if they didnt fit. Both also often sell leathers that were previous years designs with large discounts.
As for helmets, i have an Arai RX7 Corsair, AGV Ti-Tech and a Shoei XV1000. The Arai is most expensive and lightest, AGV the cheapest of the 3 but fits the best, quietest and visor less prone to scatches.
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:49 pm
by Backs 400
Zathos wrote:Nice new avitar Backs
Gone but never forgotten
Cheers! My old regiment before I was "amalgamated". I was at the amalgamation on Spean Bridge and there is a video of me (and the rest of the regiment
) in the Gordons Museum marching across the bridge
Bit off subject though
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:16 pm
by Jubei
http://www.harpersraceshop.co.uk/cat12_1.htm
just check the prices. dont know how they compare now. personally I saved a fortune. sshhhh...
kangaroo for the price of cow if i remember... great service also. goodluck mate
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 5:16 pm
by brooner
B*gger - I paid £425 from thevisorshop.com for my RX-7 at the Scottish Bike Show.
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:30 pm
by raymie
Their prices are good but customer service sucks, I reported that the Arai I got had a broken pinlock and they never bothered to reply or sort the matter.
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:19 am
by McWullie
Thats a pity Raymie I never had a problem with them but being so cheap I suppose they should have a couple of bad points!