mga kapatid,
i want to buy second hand protective gears.... please advice naman po ako what i need to buy... and their estimated prices... thanks!! and have a happy new year!!!:)

-----===ala_eh_rider===-----

racing is a sport...fitted only to extraordinary humans.......:*

Originally posted by ala_eh_rider
i want to buy......cheap...protective gears...

No such thing as cheap protective gear. I'm sure you mean "affordable" since you CAN'T be refering to the "quality" of your protective gear...

Anyhow:

1. Helmet (Certified) - I recommend Full-Face
2. Motorcycle-Specific Jacket
3. Motorcycle-Specific Gloves

Optional:
1. Motorcycle-Specific Boots/Leather Pants

This **** is expensive man. Even the stuff coming out of Korea/Pakistan/China costs $. I personally like Vanson and Dainese... but I have a Teknic Racing Suit w/c works just fine (2 crashes @ the track already!).

Note: If you have a $10 head, get a $10 helmet... or go to Ebay and find a deal! :)

Rick T,
thanks for the advice man... i mean affordable not cheap... i stand corrected man.... can you give me a estimated prices??? i have to know it to make sure that my budget will not be shorted. hehehehe!!! second hand can do... talagang malaking pera kailangan ko kapag brand new ang bibilihin ko....

thanks!!!
-----===ala_eh_rider===-----

racing is a sport...fitted only to extraordinary humas.......:*

ala_eh_rider,
I would agree with Rick... protective gear doesnt go out cheap but it is a must that you should get them. If you are on a budget, the least you could do is look for 2nd hand items at this (http://www.motorcyclephilippines.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=18) thread.

Ryan at Action Hobbies located at Petron EDSA greenhills has very good cheap Komine products. Try to PM him or much better if you would visit his shop.

A list of the minimum protective wear you should get are as follows:
(1) Helmet - should be DOT and or SNELL certified. cheap ones are HJC available at JTTriumph in Caloocan or ZEUS available at Ryan's shop. Cheapest HJC brand new is around P3,500.

(2) Jacket - the best suited ones for our climate are the mesh jacket types. Check out www.joerocket.com and www.fieldsheer.com and of course, Ryan has cheaper alternative Komine items too. Joe Rocket and Fieldsheer kinds are around P7,500 brand new.

(3) Knee-Shin Protectors - I have seen crashes... and I'd say you wouldn't want to hurt your knee and shin who are one of the most hit areas when you crash. I'd say Komine is good. I don't have one myself but I've seen those of my fellow bikers and they are much better than what I have. I got mine at P1,200, Fox brand (don't get it).

(4) Gloves - This is very important too. When you fall, your instinct is to break your fall with your hands. You wouldn't want your palm skin to be peeled off. Get motorcycle bike specific ones. Good brands that I know of from first hand experience are Joe Rocket, Spidi, AGV, and Komine. Joe Rocket cheapest model is P3,000, brand new.

(5) Boots - There are motorbike specific ones for this too. I am using Gaerne Tempest and I'm so contented with it. It's my first italian made shoes! I got mine at P4,200, brand new.

Once again, it is a must you you should invest in protection wear. You wouldn't want to drop without them.

Off topic: Do you know the Landicho's in Batangas CIty?

lilbadboy,
thanks!!! yah!! i know landicho's... why???? siguro more or less kailangan may 20k akong budget for may protective gears.... kapatid salamat!!!

-----===ala_eh_rider===-----
racing is a sport...fitted only to extraordinary humans.......:*

:rolleyes:Biking is a very expensive habit!!:rolleyes:
I think I'll give up, take up knitting instead:O:I

botchix,
:f =b

Originally posted by ala_eh_rider
lilbadboy,
thanks!!! yah!! i know landicho's... why???? siguro more or less kailangan may 20k akong budget for may protective gears.... kapatid salamat!!!

-----===ala_eh_rider===-----
i guess 20k would be enough. it would be much less if you would get your stuff at Ryan's. baka mapagkasya mo pa ang biker pants para kumpleto na!

would you know iris landicho? he's my barkada. i think his older brother is a biker too.

lilbadboy,
thanks ulit!!! now i have an idea... sa 20k... makabili rin kaya ako ng body armor??? hehehe!!!
i dont know ur barkada iris... but i know ryan landicho... may tindahan sila ng mga sapatos dito...

san ba location mo bro???

-----===ala_eh_rider===-----
racing is a sport...fitted only to extraordinary humans.......:*

Originally posted by ala_eh_rider
lilbadboy,
thanks ulit!!! now i have an idea... sa 20k... makabili rin kaya ako ng body armor??? hehehe!!!
i dont know ur barkada iris... but i know ryan landicho... may tindahan sila ng mga sapatos dito...

san ba location mo bro???

-----===ala_eh_rider===-----
not sure kung kasya pa for body armor. but if you have the mesh jacket, you wouldn't need it anymore. the jackets have built in body armor already. besides, the body armor wouldn't give you needed protection for your skin against sliding which would give you road rashes.

i am in quezon city.

kapatid na badboy,
salamat sayo!! nag-karon ako ng idea bout safe ride.....
ur advice help a lot to improve my knowledge bout riding a bike.... once again thanks!!!!

---=====ala_eh_rider===-----
racing is a sport...fitted only to extraordinary humans.......

P20,000 is still cheaper than the cheapest skin graft and titanium rods for your bones, not to mention the pain and agony that goes with a crash!!!:D

Remember that your gearing up for the crash and not the ride, so buy the most protection you can get for your money.

Ride safe!

Ala eh,

I got alot of used glove and stil in very good condition, but donno if it gonna fit ya, beside it might cuz more to ship.

Call Ronan 532-5985 landline, for Joe Rocket Jackets and boots and Shoei helmets.

Originally posted by ala_eh_rider
mga kapatid,
i want to buy second hand protective gears.... please advice naman po ako what i need to buy... and their estimated prices... thanks!! and have a happy new year!!!:)

-----===ala_eh_rider===-----

racing is a sport...fitted only to extraordinary humans.......:*