U.S accessory shop

[bigk]

No offence taken as I didn't read any harsh words Brad. I was responding more to the reply's to the post which seem to indicate that quite a few members shop offshore regularly, which is their perogative to do so. Love to sell you the helmet, how long can you wait? Understand your dilemma and know that these days, shop or brand loyalty is only as good as the next best deal. Just saying if you have a good rapport with your local shop, and they are generally happy to help, keep it that way. It'll be better for everyone in the long run.
Cheers,
K

[090]

Mate i can handle 2-3 weeks , but not 6-8. I have a pet hate of missmatching gear, it has to accentuate my blue eyes (lol) . I have bought new riding gear and want a helmet to match. Wanting it before cd5 is the aim.

[bigk]

Your new gear must look something like the white & gold outfit with the gold tassles that Michael Jackson wore a few years back in one of his video clips . Are you only going to wear one glove?
Cheers,
K

[VMX Andrew]

just beat it, beat it....yer

[firko]

 have a feeling this thread is about to change direction
The late, great Ray Ryans pet hate was modern riding gear on old bikes. He said that the plethora of colours and corporate branding took away from the look and feel of what our sport is about. I couldn't have agreed more. I have the usual (Moose) modern riding gear for when I'm riding my modern bike but I've gone out of my way to find safe yet era sympathetic gear for when I ride the old stuff.

I've been on a diet and my old gear doesn't fit any more so I bought a new pair of Metro Maico race pants for less than $100, an almost new pair of plain grey Sidii boots for $30 and have been buying all sorts of period Maico Jerseys for piss money. While I was at it I got a pair of Italian made plain black race pants that are far better quality than any of the American (Chinese) stuff you can buy. I got a Metro Martini jersey like Joel Robert used to wear and a Metro Ducati jersey. Helmets are a no compromise item though. I bought a new Bell Moto7 with Polaris snowmobile graphics for less than $200 and a Shoey open faced trials helmet for a similar price.

Its easy to look retro without sacrificing any safety if you shop carefully.

[Rossvickicampbell]

BigK and Bahnsy - dont read too much into one comment.  I get whatever I can from my local bike shop - work done on the bike, tyres, tubes, oils, plugs and then plastics etc from here in OZ.  I get all my engine parts from the guy that does my overhauls so I have a very clean conscience when it comes to buying overseas.  I recently purchased some jerseys and pants from Dennis Kirk - why - because the Australian Fox distributor said he wasn't going to bring them in, I have just bought 2 Motion pro throttles from Dennis Kirk because I couldn't find somebody who wanted to sell them to me in Oz (and they had to match what I had already) and when bought originally throttle and cable setup was $50 as opposed to $140 from OZ quoted at the time.  I can go on and tell you of an Australian importer who said he could chase a sleeve for a YZ360B for me but I would have to wait until the next order went in (months) and it would be around $400 or something (his words) - got one from the States in 8 days for $150.  I think if we check over a number of threads we all support the local guy - and I buy from Les and Red Devil - but sometimes it just aint going to happen because of availability or price.  Geez I think I have shares in my local bike shop so dont cane me for getting what I want sometimes elsewhere (and thats said tongue in cheek )

cheers

Rossco

[090]

I do agree Firko. As you know i have been buying retro ( even pink) gear but i do have issues with some of it. First i feel naked if i dont wear my knee braces. I have a set of JT period pants but they dont allow for the braces. I also have some M Robert boots but i dont feel confident with them as they are flimsey and offer little support. I could buy those retro Alpine Star/Highpoints,so there are options. I also have a late model Arai open face made to look retro as well but again i feel a bit vulnerable and will wear it while riding a 125 and not a big bore( still a big risk i feel but its the price you pay to look cool! ). Jerseys and gloves are the easiest items and i have heaps of those. Another item on my 'to buy' list is a neck brace. Will look funny on a vintage but hey, ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Plus at the end of the day i am a bit of a showbag as well(i stole that off bigk). So i have both but as i am still fairly serious with my racing, i do want/ need good protection.

[Rossvickicampbell]

I also agree with Firko and make an effort to get retro where I can - even if modern made.  There are a few around the club that disagree with me but I think I am a dead ringer for Marty Smith when on my Honda - although maybe it is the slight difference between Marty and I around the middle that the other guys are refering to?

Rossco

[Wombat]

Fashion goes in cycles (thank f*ck).
I'm looking forward to the passing of the 'thousand splashes of colour' apparel.

I was chatting with a young bike accessories salesman and he explained his choice of modern 'grafitti style' race gear:
"I want to get noticed out there on the track".
I replied "Mate, try wearing a single colour shirt with no logos for a change - you'll be the only one and people will see you for f*ckin' miles."
But each to their own...

The modern safety gear is a great improvement and I won't ride without the modern kick-arse knee braces.
But trying to find a single or double coloured pair of pants to go over them? FAAARRK :'(! 

Hey Firko, those black Italian pants sound OK. Can I get a lead on where to find them pls?

[yzhilly]

I'm lookin forward to the Fashion parade at CD5.

[paul]

brad i just had a look at the helmet your getting ( ELVIS IS NOT DEAD AFTER ALL) LONG LIVE THE KING

[BAHNZY]

Brad,
The single biggest problems that effects forums such as this is that it takes the body language out of the communication and the change of tone from your voice. If you believe that i was having a go at you, then i profusely apologize. I understand your comment re: wholesalers and see where you are coming from. I guess the red mist took over 

Now can i interst you in some pastel colored TRT riding gear with pink highlight panels. If i scratch around enough i might be able to add some YOKO gloves and a Belstaff helmet 

Bahnsy

[bigk]

Brad (090), I CAN help you with a Leatt neckbrace at the right price if you are interested.
Cheers,
K

[YSS]

Firkos new boots for CD 5   Just joking , whose are they ?
They won a world championship in 87 .

[090]

Hey YSS i want those boots! They will go with my pink JT mouth trap and JT armour. Bahnsy, i am interested in the Yoko gloves and maybe the helmet. Dont know about the pastels though!
While we are on the subject, i am always on the lookout for old riding gear so PM me with what you have and we can go from there.
Shoot me a pm with the dollars please Michael.
AND Paul, what can i say....thank you very much. I hope it doesn't mess up my hair man!