crazyshad1
stranger
Reged: 09/12/2007
Posts: 13
Loc: York/Selby
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Hi, i'm 24 and live near York. I've just put a deposit down on a 03 cbr600rr, i've got a good deal from a friend. I've got my cbt on wednesay and am hoping to pass my test by the end of jan. I'm just looking at getting myself kitted out with leathers, boots and a helmet. Any recomendations? 
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BigHam
old hand
Reged: 12/11/2006
Posts: 1126
Loc: Letchworth, UK
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The best you can afford that fits properly.
Any kit is useless unless the fit is bang on.
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chappers
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 31/12/2006
Posts: 5189
Loc: Mind your own business
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Go try the gear on and buy what fits, there is a lot of cheap shit out there so beware.
My oppinion of one particular make called Nitro is to stay well clear but that is only my oppinion.
If you are on a budget I'd spend as much as you can afford on a decent well fitting helmet, Fit being far more important than looks or paint job.
Then try some different kit on and go scour eBay a decent quality SH two piece should set you back £100-£150 decent quality makes are Alpinestar, Spyke, Wolf, Furygan, Dianese Spidi, Teknic the list goes on, my preferance has been Wolf and Furygan altho I did buy some Swift leathers last year brand new for £150 they were cheap IMO tho.
Boots can be picked up cheaply my preference is for SIDI Oxtar or Alpinestar.
Gloves try to stay away from Cheapies with metal studs in the palm, metal heats up very hot when sliding on tarmac.
Get a decent Back protector I currently use a CE approved one, Knox are regared as the best on the market one of these and helmet could make the difference should the worst happen.
If you do buy SH kit then check to see if the armour is CE approved if not change it, if the leathers have scuffs change it too. Best not to buy scuffed leathers.
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If you Believe you will achieve,init.
Dizzee Rascal 2008.
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crazyshad1
stranger
Reged: 09/12/2007
Posts: 13
Loc: York/Selby
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cheers for the replys, i've got a max of 1k put aside for kit. Hoping 2 spend 700 on leathers, boots, gloves and the rest on a helmet. I like the look of the Bell carbonfiber helmet (£280 in a shop near me) os it ne good?
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chappers
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 31/12/2006
Posts: 5189
Loc: Mind your own business
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Bell have been in the market for a long time and have a good rep £280 should see you get a decent lid but as I said before fit is more important than form. this time of year will throw up many bargains. I got my Wolf leathers brand spanking new for £350 and they are Kangaroo leather (very light and strong), paid £120 for my Alpinestar SMX+ boots from a mates shop, £90 for my gloves again Wolf Kangaroo and just over £200 for my lid, end of line Arai Astro R.
the highest rated back protector is the Knox contour at CE level 2 for £99 new or you can pick up a level 1 for £30 up
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If you Believe you will achieve,init.
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crazyshad1
stranger
Reged: 09/12/2007
Posts: 13
Loc: York/Selby
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Where did you get the wolf leathers from? I tried on a set at cusworths £500 in the sale (black and blue tho), the kangeroo leathers with the titanium badges were £700. I'd get a apir at that price tho
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chappers
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 31/12/2006
Posts: 5189
Loc: Mind your own business
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Got them from JW Groombridges March 06
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If you Believe you will achieve,init.
Dizzee Rascal 2008.
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chappers
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 31/12/2006
Posts: 5189
Loc: Mind your own business
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Check these people out they can also make a one off custom set in cowhide for off the peg money.
http://www.harpersraceshop.co.uk/cat13_1.htm
whilst I was checking the site for leathers I found this
http://www.harpersraceshop.co.uk/cat41_1.htm
my Mrs piped up you ain't buying it it will leak the zip will break and the seams will come apart which i found Funny as I used to own a Ducati and guess what!
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If you Believe you will achieve,init.
Dizzee Rascal 2008.
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crazyshad1
stranger
Reged: 09/12/2007
Posts: 13
Loc: York/Selby
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Cheers for that link, they'd be ideal. Just been to infinity in york to see what they've got, the recomended a two piece. I tried on a 40, the top was to small and the bottoms to long. Custom made may be the way forward for me.
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ihaveahornet
enthusiast
Reged: 19/08/2007
Posts: 218
Loc: ireland
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iv mostly richa gear an i love them. richa jacket gloves an pants. an diadora boots which i think are the best ever
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Hopefully R6 next, love them
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