Textile 2-piece Suit Recommendations.
#1
Posted 20 April 2011 - 12:51 pm
Anyone suggest any alternatives to HG that are worth looking at? I’ve got a shop selling Rev-it, Richa and Spada kit near to me, so they’re all possible alternatives. Budget is £500 - £600, a lot of dough, but I commute daily, all year, so I want good quality stuff. Anyone know any brands that do a longer version of textile trouser?
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#2
Posted 20 April 2011 - 01:19 pm
http://www.rukka.com...ka/rukkawww.nsf
#3
Posted 20 April 2011 - 02:05 pm
ps. i always take the knee armor out of trousers as it never fits correctly, and just use moto-x knee armor instead
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#4
Posted 20 April 2011 - 02:08 pm
follow the link
http://www.hein-geri...uk/tradeyourkit
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#5
Posted 20 April 2011 - 02:38 pm
http://www.rukka.com...ka/rukkawww.nsf
I bought a Rukka jacket last year after my old HG Master jacket finally fell to bits.
I realise now that I should have stayed with HG. The Rukka jacket is nowhere near as good as the old HG was. It is not as warm, not so comfortable, and while paying about 500 quid. I then had to spend another 100 on a back protector as there isn't one in the Rukka jacket and and not even a pocket to put one in.
Stick with HG. The warrenty is worthwhile, and the Goretex warrenty is 5 years.
#6
Posted 20 April 2011 - 02:50 pm
2002 TDM900 in glorious yellow, NOW SOLD
2012 Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Hyperspeed tourer.
1990 XTZ750 in black, standard apart from Micron silencer. Mechanical restoration complete, cosmetic restoration next on the agenda.. NOW SOLD
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#7
Posted 20 April 2011 - 04:04 pm
They tend to have a load of stock come on every month or so, well worth keeping an eye on if you've got the time, my Master 5 jacket was only a bit over £200, but the last 3 sales have had the matching trousers in either a size too big or a size too small
My previous kit was IXS (I think J&S are thier only retailer) lasted pretty well and I've have no problems buying more of that.
Quite impressed with the Halverssons kit I had a look at at the bike show, ET swears by it but I've not got a retailer near me.
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#8
Posted 20 April 2011 - 06:07 pm
Also got an IXS jacket and trousers (non goretex), had for 3 years and they're still waterproof. The leg length is very generous and fit me OK, if not a little long and i'm 6 ft 1 in (tall not round before anyone starts)
#9
Posted 20 April 2011 - 06:08 pm
Taking a punt on some Halverssons/ Lindstrands GI pants off of Fleabay as I've heard good things and really like the look. Confirmed with seller they'd accept returns cos of fit, but didn't mention I'd probably been hopelessly optimistic ordering that size waiting for 'em to arrive now...
#10
Posted 20 April 2011 - 08:09 pm
I have a lindstrand kit myself, quite happy with it. Fair weather protection, and plenty of openings for ventilation when the weather gets too hot.
The only niggle is that the weatherproof pants going into the textile pants are very low in the crotch area. So all the water running down your chest and belly goes throug the zipper and INSIDE the waterproof pants. A quick fix is a small plastic bag leading the water away.
The detailing is VERY good, solid seams and zippers everywhere. And the pants and jacket zips together wich is a nice safety feature. There's also pockets for back protection, elbows, hips and knees. I got mine in Sweden where the company is based, at a very fair price.
They also make very good boots and gloves, and the best neck buff i've tried so far (wind/waterproof in the front, ventilated in the back, and no seams).
The jacket:
The pants:
#11
Posted 20 April 2011 - 08:13 pm
I realise now that I should have stayed with HG. The Rukka jacket is nowhere near as good as the old HG was. It is not as warm, not so comfortable, and while paying about 500 quid. I then had to spend another 100 on a back protector as there isn't one in the Rukka jacket and and not even a pocket to put one in.
Stick with HG. The warrenty is worthwhile, and the Goretex warrenty is 5 years.
Sorry to hear about Your bad experiences with Rukka. Odd that the jacket didn't have pocket for back protector as all the models I've seen here in Finland includes them and also the protector. Do You remember the model of Your Rukka jacket?
Here in Finland Rukka gives 5 years warranty and of course there is the Goretex specific warranty. I own Rukka's Mika jacket and trousers and I have found them to be an absolute joy. 5 pockets to store random stuff and 100% waterproof. Fits very nicely, so well that I really don't notice them as in they never hinder my moveability. They have removable extra lining which I use during spring and autumm. Downside is that i paid 900euros for them in 2009 August.
The HG Master jacket looks like really good product and the specs are very similar with the more expensive Rukkas. I try to test as many as I could and go for the one that fits well and packs enough in the spec side.
#12
Posted 13 June 2011 - 10:05 am
2002 TDM900 in glorious yellow, NOW SOLD
2012 Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Hyperspeed tourer.
1990 XTZ750 in black, standard apart from Micron silencer. Mechanical restoration complete, cosmetic restoration next on the agenda.. NOW SOLD
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#13
Posted 13 June 2011 - 10:41 am
Centre Stand, Scottoiler,Carbon Cans......really loud, Stainless steel Rad Guard, 12v Accessory socket,
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Posted 13 June 2011 - 03:00 pm
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.
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