rate your gear

[ron]

looking at some of the threads lately on what gear to wear or buy and thought I would start this thread

its a 5 star rating motorcycling satisfaction survey

tell the rest of the teesidebikers about ,your helmet,your gloves, your boots, your tyres,your tools,your luggage etc...

*****= excellent, no problem buying again
****= good ,does what it says on the tin
***=can't grumble to much
**= poor, don't do what it says on the tin
*=crap, avoid at all cost

and give a small explanation why


so i'll start
I have a shoei helmet xr 1000 i'll give this **** because its does the job the only thing wrong is the pin-lock gets in the line of site sometimes

then I have a frank thomas raptor textile suit i'll give this ***** I would go out tomorrow and buy another no problem the only thing is you have to make a mental note of witch pocket you put your key in


then I have sidi vertigo boots I'll give them *** as they let water in and you can't walk far in them at the other end of your ride

but in black

as I have not been riding long I have nothing compare with so please let me and other teeside bikers no your gear ratings thanks

[David]

Nov 15, 2010 18:09:04 GMT ron said:

I have a shoei helmet xr 1000 I'll give this **** because its does the job the only thing wrong is the pin-lock gets in the line of site sometimes.

Great idea for a thread Ron.
(Perhaps adding photographs may be a good idea.)

If it's any help, I have a Shoei Multitech "Flip Front" lid.

Like you, I found the standard Pinlock insert a problem and have now got the "Extra High Version" which overcomes this issue.

Having recently purchased the Multitech, I would probably give it a **** rating. The quality feels and looks good, easy to use visor changing mechanism, not as quiet as I was hoping for, perhaps I may be asking too much here. It's my first "Flip Front" and I already like the convenience when at filling stations and talking to others whilst still wearing the lid.



(Standard Pinlock)

[David]

Alpinestars Apex GTX Boots, ***** I would definitely have the same again.
They are GORE-TEX, 100% waterproof and comfortable both on and off the bike.

[David]

Frank Thomas AquaPak Suit ***** Bike Magazine also give this product a 5 Star rating.

I know when I'm wearing my AquaPak I will be bone dry.

[nursegladys]

i would give frank thomas xtreme 2 piece suit ****. It is comfortable, waterproof and warm, only niggle was very poor back protection - a thin sheet of foam so had to purchase a better back protector.
However Frank thomas aquastop gloves get *. As waterproof as a sponge and the linings pulled out when taking gloves off and could never get them back in properly.

[ron]

I also have hein gericke touring classic gloves


i'll give****they are ok most of the time but get a bit hot in the summer months

[David]

They look good for Winter gloves, are they waterproof?

[ron]

not a 100% waterproof but kept my hands worm in the snow and sleet when going for my lessons