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UrMyStlkAl
07-02-2005, 04:47 PM
I was looking around at ExImport at there gear earlier and I think I've decided on the AlpineStars T-Stunt Air Flow jacket, Joe Rocket Super Moto gloves, and the Shoei RF1000 Badge helmet.

Do you all think I should go w/ a Arai over the Shoei, I really like the look of the Shoei I found but the guy was trying to talk me into the Arai plus they didn't have any Shoeis for me to try on (I need a XS or a S). I'm gonna go to Cycle gear tomorrow to try on the Shoei.
Patrick
07-03-2005, 02:00 PM
Arai, Shoei, and Suomy are all excellent helmets. Buy what fits best.


Patrick
UrMyStlkAl
07-10-2005, 10:24 PM
Still haven't gotten gear yet. Anywhere else I can try out gear besides ExImport that's around that area? I'm in Missouri City/Sugarland
Challen
07-10-2005, 10:43 PM
Cycle Gear and Motorcycles Unlimited are both good places to try gear. And I agree with Patrick, buy what fits best.

Challen

PS
Did you sign up for the MSF yet? If you signed with us, DON'T buy your gear yet.....we give 15% off to both Motorcycles Unlimited AND CycleGear AND another coupon to Honda of Houston starting next week.
UrMyStlkAl
07-11-2005, 05:35 AM
No I signed up Spring Branch, that was closer to me (even though both are far). I'm in the Sugarland/Missouri City area. Sure coulda used the coupon though. I actually get 10% off at Cycle Gear though for fire fighting :icon_thumright:

Ebay is still cheaper though, except for gloves. Those are pretty much the same price everywhere.
arturo3rd
07-11-2005, 01:18 PM
there is a MSF at Ft. Bend County fairgrounds in Richmond.
tbone16
07-12-2005, 09:57 AM
I like my alpine stars T stunt. Durable, and it flows for those summer days, although some of these 100+ degree days I ride with it open, but only on country roads. Good choice for gear though.
UrMyStlkAl
07-12-2005, 05:56 PM
Will it still protect good against road rash or is it just for falling and leather is for road rash?
tbone16
07-12-2005, 06:05 PM
When I went down, a hole was punched in mine, but it realy did hold up well. I had a SMALL scratch, and it probally wouldnt have ripped if it was properly cuffed. I wasnt exactly going slow either (rear brake lock on the highway). I would recomend it for its protection, but it is a bit pricey.
UrMyStlkAl
07-12-2005, 06:57 PM
It's not that pricey. Can be found for less than $200 on ebay, it's $209 at the stores. I just didn't think that the mesh would hold up that good but I guess you have first hand experience, lol.
tbone16
07-12-2005, 08:03 PM
You can find quite a few jackets on par for 150. The mesh is pretty good because you dont have a reason not to wear your jacket.
mswistak14
07-12-2005, 08:05 PM
You can find quite a few jackets on par for 150.* The mesh is pretty good because you dont have a reason not to wear your jacket.*


+1.......mesh looks pretty cool too, the colors and stuff that is
UrMyStlkAl
07-12-2005, 08:14 PM
Main concern is will the mesh protect good enough though for street riding or if I should I spring the extra cash and get a leather.

I like the looks of the T-stunt though so I'll probably go with that one if I get the Mesh.

I really like the Alpinestars SMX jacket (I think thats what it is) It's bad ass but $700
tbone16
07-13-2005, 03:15 PM
Main reason I purchased mine was for visability reasons. As cool as black is, I like people to know Im there (light bar on front, loud slash cut pipes, reflective piping backpack). I have the black white and grey scheme, wich is neutral enough to wear on any bike, and still pretty visable/
UrMyStlkAl
07-13-2005, 05:27 PM
Yeah that's another thing, I want something that is very visible.
mswistak14
07-13-2005, 08:36 PM
YELLOW!!!!
KalmarJoe
07-14-2005, 08:05 AM
DTM Safety Orange..... same color as traffic cones.
UrMyStlkAl
07-14-2005, 08:07 AM
w/ the amount of those I see laying over I think that's the color I want to stay away from :laughing6:
Capafool
07-21-2005, 07:28 PM
Try stuff on at various locations... and then go on the net and get it from there! I dont think you'll find apparel any cheaper than what u see it on the net, sometimes the net just cant be beat :icon_thumright: . U can find the Suomy, Arai helmets that are usually $400+-$500+ from the net for about $300 or someone even may cut u a deal. There was this Suomy helmet thats about $350 go for $175 on ebay... BRAND NEW :icon_thumright:

Just look around man!
UrMyStlkAl
07-21-2005, 10:34 PM
yeah i have been. Helmets are hard to try on locally. I can't compare because no one carries them all in a small. Some places will have 1 small shoei but no arais then opposite at other places. Hard to compare helmets like that. Sucks having a small head :(
Capafool
07-23-2005, 02:09 AM
<In a Butt-head voice> you said small head... :laughing6:



JK .. lol
UrMyStlkAl
07-23-2005, 10:08 AM
he he, yeah that was cool <butthead>
petetlr
07-23-2005, 12:46 PM
yeah i have been.* Helmets are hard to try on locally.* I can't compare because no one carries them all in a small.* Some places will have 1 small shoei but no arais then opposite at other places.* Hard to compare helmets like that.* Sucks having a small head :(
one thing to keep in mind is that if you buy on the WEB if it doesn't fit you're screw. you got to send it back that is you buy from a dealer, but if you buy from a individual you're really screw. all I'm trying to say is that you may pay a little more in town, but you can always take it back and get something different.
Robopath
08-02-2005, 01:43 PM
might try this http://www.newenough.com they have great deals! :biggthumpup: