Author Topic: Suggestions? (Read 5003 times)

SmokeyAndTheBandit · « **on:** December 26, 2006, 12:23:10 PM »

Well my mother got me a $100 gift card to my local motorcycle shop for Christmas. I was thinking of maybe picking up a pair of steel jeans and maybe a pair of boots. I was hoping you guys could throw some suggestions my way. What would you guys buy?

Vidrazor · « **Reply #1 on:** December 26, 2006, 01:54:46 PM »

Do you want winter gear or summer? Those jeans are junk, spend your gift $ on something more useful. The boots would probably be a good idea if you need a pair. Gloves? Stuff for the bike?

SmokeyAndTheBandit · « **Reply #2 on:** December 26, 2006, 04:44:59 PM »

It would be summer gear since I have the bike stored for the winter. I just got a good pair of gloves recently. I could probably spend $100 on boots alone. Anyone have any suggestions for a good pair of boots?

Red01 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 26, 2006, 06:16:35 PM »

$100 might cover a pair of low-end boots. A better idea might be to add some of your own $$ to it to get something you like.

What brands of boots does this shop you have the gift certificate for carry?

bikeb4cage · « **Reply #4 on:** December 26, 2006, 06:52:57 PM »

I got a $100 gift cert from work - Amazon.com - was wondering what to get too, until I realized they sell a lot of motorcycle parts/gear through their site. Ordered a Race tech fork springs. Can your local shop order some (assuming you haven't done the mod and want a suspension upgrade)? My $0.02.

SmokeyAndTheBandit · « **Reply #5 on:** December 27, 2006, 01:35:07 AM »

They can pretty much order anything. They have tons of stuff in stock as well. I haven't done any suspension work to the bike yet. I'm not sure if I will since I might upgrade to an fz1 next year. I'm not even sure where I would start if I did do any suspension work.

smooth operator · « **Reply #6 on:** December 27, 2006, 08:37:17 AM »

Don't take me along, I had a $50.00 gift certificate since my birthday in June. I knew it wasn't going to go far,and I didn't use it untill recently,I bought a SV1000!
Dan

SmokeyAndTheBandit · « **Reply #7 on:** December 27, 2006, 11:25:26 AM »

I suppose I could always put it towards a new fz1. But that wouldn't be until next year. How do you like the sv1000 so far? I contemplated buying an sv1000s, but I'm not sure I like clip-ons. I've never rode a bike that had them for a long distance.

smooth operator · « **Reply #8 on:** December 27, 2006, 08:31:50 PM »

Quote from: "SmokeyAndTheBandit"

I suppose I could always put it towards a new fz1. But that wouldn't be until next year. How do you like the sv1000 so far? I contemplated buying an sv1000s, but I'm not sure I like clip-ons. I've never rode a bike that had them for a long distance.

Havn't got to ride it too much yet,but its supposed to get up to a balmy 42-44 degrees yet this week. It doesn't seem to have as much power as my Bandit.I don't mind the clip-ons ,so far I like them. But havn't been on any long rides yet either. I'll know better in time, in the mean time I'm keeping the Bandit.

SmokeyAndTheBandit · « **Reply #9 on:** December 27, 2006, 09:07:59 PM »

Well I looked around today and I decided to order a pair of Icon Super Duty 2 Boots. The one guy that worked there recommended them so I figured I'd give them a try.

06 Greyhound · « **Reply #10 on:** December 27, 2006, 09:48:10 PM »

Quote from: "SmokeyAndTheBandit"

Well I looked around today and I decided to order a pair of Icon Super Duty 2 Boots. The one guy that worked there recommended them so I figured I'd give them a try.

Good choice - My pair have lasted me through 3 bikes and I have worn them in all weather. Mind you I do seem to change bikes a little too often.

Daytona · « **Reply #11 on:** December 27, 2006, 10:08:18 PM »

Unless your dragin knees and need toe sliders! I know these are one heck of a comfy, good wearing, waterproof, easy on & off, wear em in to a nice place to eat boot. and can be had to your door for say about $105.00,
One place i deal with and they help out the Alley is http://www.newenough.com/product_group_boots_alpinestars.htm OR
http://www.ironpony.com

Daytona · « **Reply #12 on:** December 27, 2006, 10:13:39 PM »

I like a bit more ankle protection! $90.00 @ newenough

speedytriple · « **Reply #13 on:** January 01, 2007, 11:00:22 PM »

what shop you looking at? if from ohio also. if i had a 100 bucks to spend on the bike, or on bike gear. i would look into www.newenough.com also. bought lots of stuff from them cheap prices and great service. not real big on icon boots, sorry they look like hiking boots with a strap on them to me? if i was gonna ride in something like that i would go get a pair of hiking boots for like 30 or 40 bucks. look the same to me. +2 on the alpine star boots i have a set with over 30,000 miles on them and they just started leaking this past winter. due to walking to much in them and wearing a hole in the soles. i have a half mile walk at work to get from my bike to my locker. so for three years of riding to work and walking a mile in them and 30000 miles of riding on them they were worth the 119 bucks i paid on new enough. i had the roam waterproof boots. the above pair replaced them i think. good boots are worth the money.
these are 69 bucks on new enough and much better then icon i think?
http://www.newenough.com/joe_rocket_reactor_boot_page.htm

mike

Daytona · « **Reply #14 on:** January 02, 2007, 08:32:57 AM »

Yep they are a steal @ that price! Newenough Rocks!!!