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Title: Of boots, bikes and bits... Post by: Fireypete on December 15, 2010, 10,23:32 AM Righty oh, the epic adventures of getting gear continues.
I have successfully ordered some gear (a while ago) off the net at great prices. Pity the gloves are a size too small. The top fits great, but probably not over armour! Ah the things you learn. But not to be deterred I tried on some boots and armour on at a few shops and found what fits. Then comes the question... do I shop local and get back up or do I shop on line, save money and get a better product? Well to keep things on budget I ordered some Gaerne boots and a Fox titan top from riders discount in McAmerica. Watch these pages for some cheap gear if it doesn't fit... Bike wise there has been a few bargains on e bay of all places. Virtually brand new DRZ for 6k, but again the budget it set lower than that, so one that is a lil older with a few scratches was bought, it also has all the "bike armour" fitted which is a fair cost saving. And as a new rider the few scratches the bike does have will be the least of its problems! So its a bit of a wait for the gear to come in but with Christmas around the corner riding time would be rare any way. Oh, I pick up the slighlty used/scratched DRZ400 this Sunday. Title: Re: Of boots, bikes and bits... Post by: 2t4me on December 15, 2010, 10,30:20 AM congrats on the purchase - keep us posted with your epic adventure!!!
Title: Re: Of boots, bikes and bits... Post by: Fireypete on December 16, 2010, 01,45:13 AM Well the grand import plan was going oh so well until I received an e mail that the gear in USA is back ordered until 20th January. :(
Bugger that, canceled the lot, went to the local shop and bought from there. will have it in next week. The boots and armour will set me back an extra $95 AUD. BUT I will build a rapport with the local guy and be able to get a bit of a discount on future items, so it probably works out better in the long run. Title: Re: Of boots, bikes and bits... Post by: OZinUS on December 16, 2010, 02,07:57 AM Well the grand import plan was going oh so well until I received an e mail that the gear in USA is back ordered until 20th January. :( Bugger that, canceled the lot, went to the local shop and bought from there. will have it in next week. The boots and armour will set me back an extra $95 AUD. BUT I will build a rapport with the local guy and be able to get a bit of a discount on future items, so it probably works out better in the long run. Good thinking, always helps to have someone local as a backup.. I have two friends with motorcycle stores and a KTM dealer just a few miles from home. I try to spend with all of them to some extent. If I get stuck and need something at the last moment I can usually find that one of them can help me out. Always keep your eyes open for bargains of course, if you are saving big bucks then buy it wherever. |