looking for a good place to buy/try gear in nh

[G21forme]

The title says it all, I have gear but after doing some research realized that I need better gear. If you couldn't tell I'm new to riding and wear: full face, gloves, leather jacket, reinforced jeans, and boots. However I'm looking to get some real gear not racing gear or crap that looks good and matches my bike but has no protection. I was thinking a textile jacket and pants, riding boots and better leather gloves. Any advice would be much appreciated, also I'm 5'10" and 155# size eleven if anyone has any deals on some like new gear they might be willing to let go


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[ThisBitch]

I would say that MOM's in Manchester has a pretty decent selection if you like Icon... try shit on there and buy it online cheaper

[G21forme]

I would say that MOM's in Manchester has a pretty decent selection if you like Icon... try shit on there and buy it online cheaper

cool thanks, I'm not really brand specific just looking for some good gear at a reasonable price. Not really looking to spend 7 bills on a jacket

[ThisBitch]

Actually, you'll probably get the best deals if you head up to Laconia this week. I've always gotten awesome deals on gear at Bike Week.

[G21forme]

That's not a bad idea, I have been trying to figure out a way to go up for at least one day.

[ThisBitch]

Well if it rains Sunday I may drive up. I think some others said the same, if you want to carpool I'm down for that

[G21forme]

Well if it rains Sunday I may drive up. I think some others said the same, if you want to carpool I'm down for that

sounds good, I'm free sunday and this will be my first trip to bike week

[R1]

Seacoast in derry.

dont go anywhere else. trust me, they will spend the time to go through everything with you and make sure that it fits and you are happy with what your getting. the only shop i will ever go to from now on.

[G21forme]

Seacoast in derry.

dont go anywhere else. trust me, they will spend the time to go through everything with you and make sure that it fits and you are happy with what your getting. the only shop i will ever go to from now on.

That's just a few miles from me, just checked there site and it looks like I need to spend a hell of a lot more on gear than I expected. I guess I didn't realize how expensive proper gear goes for

[ThisBitch]

STFU. l3itch.

[R1]

Listen to buddha! dont listen to jnnnnmmmmm9898989898989blahblahblah

spend the money and buy the right stuff now and it will not only last you longer, but will stand up better in the event of the unspeakable.

[G21forme]

Thanks for the advice everyone, can't wait to go on a group ride that is of course if you'll let a noob with a gsxr tag along.

[R1]

Next ride i have your welcome to join. medium paced rides as long as you dont show up wearing any icon gear.

[G21forme]

Next ride i have your welcome to join. medium paced rides as long as you dont show up wearing any icon gear.

Of course not, a friend of mine told me you ride a sport bike with shorts and nikes with a wife beater so the ladies can see your tats. I'm getting my bike registered on monday so I'm down for some rides next week and while I'm still a noob I'm really having to keep an eye on the speedo to keep it under 10 over the limit.

[ThisBitch]

Next ride i have your welcome to join. medium paced rides as long as you dont show up wearing any icon gear.

I love my Icon gear :

[DucDave]

While you're at it, consider joining us this Sunday for a ride to the races! Leaves Seacoast Sunday at 9:00am sharp. Check my website for any last minute changes.

BatMan Home

and here...

http://www.batmanmoto.com/Docs/2008%20Summary3.pdf

...for details and other rides!

Look forward to meeting you out there sometime. I'm in Litchfield which is close...but I'm a slow old fuck so you probably won't have much fun riding with me!!!

[RandyO]

Whitehorse Gear in Conway

[G21forme]

While you're at it, consider joining us this Sunday for a ride to the races! Leaves Seacoast Sunday at 9:00am sharp. Check my website for any last minute changes.

BatMan Home

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I would if I could, just bought my bike yesterday and couldn't get out of work to get it registered today but I put my old bikes plate on and could not resist taking it out for a few miles. I kept to the back roads by my house in case I got pulled because I'm not sure what they would do to an unregistered bike/rider if I got caught.

[Brian675]

STFU. l3itch.

+1 to Seacoast, quality gear.

[ThisBitch]

I would if I could, just bought my bike yesterday and couldn't get out of work to get it registered today but I put my old bikes plate on and could not resist taking it out for a few miles. I kept to the back roads by my house in case I got pulled because I'm not sure what they would do to an unregistered bike/rider if I got caught.

Don't want em to catch you riding dirrrty? Its about a $50 ticket for uninspected and I think about $100 for unregistered. Probably cheaper to wait til Monday

[ssg]

spend the money and buy the right stuff now and it will not only last you longer, but will stand up better in the event of the unspeakable.

I believe the correct phrase is "buy the good stuff and you only cry once".

[catch2otwo]

another on seacoast. friendly and helpful staff. i love my icon jacket though. ftw!!!

[KillBill]

I love my Icon gear :

Icon is good gear if you want to replace each and every year.
It is better than no gear, but I would recommend doing
what Buddah suggested.

As the old adage says "You get what you pay for"

[G21forme]

As the old adage says "You get what you pay for"

I hear you, I don't mind spending the money as it's worth it I just wonder sometimes if a 700$ jacket is really that much better than one at 400$. if that makes any sense

[KillBill]

I paid about 350/400 for my jacket --- this is my third season with it.
I had an Icon jacket for one season before all the zippers starting coming off
along with the belt-loop hooks.

If you spend 3 to 4 hundred on a jacket you'll be in good shape.
The mesh jackets are much cheaper but offer less protection.
And don't chince on a lid either, Shoei, Arai, etc..