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blearyeyedboy
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 Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 5:50 pm Post subject: How much does it cost for all the kit that goes with a motorbike? |
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| I live in England. I'm trying to figure out how much to budget for safety gear and kit that isn't part of a motorbike or moped.If I do this, I'm not prepared to do the basic legal minimum. I'd like a helmet (of course), leathers, boots, gloves, and armour. I'm thinking £600-700, does that sound about right?I'm not interested in racing 600cc bikes at silly speeds- I want to travel in a city centre or occasional link roads at 40-50mph. Traffic is too thick for a car to work, and I'm an on call doctor so public transport and walking are out.Yes, motorbikes/mopeds are riskier than cars. But it's less risky than being on a less weighty bicycle (which is what I do now). Motorbikes can absorb impact better than bicycles, can accelerate out of danger and I'd have proper safety clothes and a better helmet than when I cycle. Please don't post stuff about the dangers. I used to work in A&E so I know full well. I'd just like polite answers to my question please. |
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Eamz
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| Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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| I think your right. |
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Big D
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| Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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| I live in US so im dont know if it will help but here is estemate in US dollarsHelmet- 100-150$ for a full face helmet (brain buckets are a lil cheaper)gloves- 30-50$Jacket with pads(armour i guess)- i got mine for $125 but some cost up to $400+boots- any boot that goes past your ankles into your pants will be safe so what ever you prefer im sure you know the prices for boots.Leather pants are pretty much unessciary if you are not going fast i mean they could always help but jeans would be sufficant for speeds 40-50mph but leather pants are pretty expensive, they also make riding jeans with hard pads to slide on the ground for about $100hope that helps |
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Zoe R
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| Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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| £600-700 is right in the market to get you started. As you go along, you'll buy more for each season. Being in sunny olde England, you'll want something that keeps you dry as well as safe. If you shop around, you can get a full set of gear that will do the trick. For your budget, leather jacket and pants are out of range, but the textile stuff is actually better suited to a commuter, anyway. You can wear it over your work clothes.A quick search online found these prices...Helmet: Full face, ACU & ECE 22-05 approved.Example: Nolan N62 Classic - Black - £98.99Other good brands - HJCJacket: At least 600 denier Nylon, waterproof liner, CE-armour.Example: Joe Rocket Ballistic 6.0 Jacket - £140.00Pants: Textile overpants, with waterproof liner + armorExample: Joe Rocket Ballistic 5.0 Pants - £98.99Gloves: Leather, waterproof, with knuckle armorExample: Alpinestars SR-3 Drystar Gloves - £34.95Boots: leather, over the ankle, waterproof, with ankle bone protectionExample: Gaerne Explorer - £152.99 |
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boglin
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| Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 4:12 am Post subject: |
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| HI ,new or used? A good textile/leather or just textile jacket £100 ,boots £150 ,denims/textile trousers £100 ,good quality helmet £200/300 more for the comfort/ventilation than a cheaper model ,are you trying to use them all year round? |
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Cyclops
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| Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:25 am Post subject: |
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| Sounds ok, check e-bay |
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philipscown
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| Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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| the amount you suggest is about right. Assuming you want reasonable quality.....Helmet about 200 - 250leathers about 300gloves 50boots 50 - 120waterproofs: jacket 40, trousers 30 |
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