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TripleT said:
Took a look at Bike Gear in Ashton today as it's the only chance I'm going to get before it closes down and have 20% off at the minute. Picked up:

RST Slice Jacket for £99 including discount. Didn't have my size in the jeans so will buy them off the site, no closing down discount for those though unfortunately.

HJC IS-17 Helmet for £110 (Same colour as http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/107061)

RST Adventure Gloves (yer they're winter one's but most of my riding is going to be over winter and I'm sure our Summer is over now :p)

So a decent saving and worth it I think. Need a bike now :p
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I would ditch any notion of buying a HJC and go and spend some proper money on a helmet.

Always research the .gov sharp test results before purchasing a helmet.
 
What's up with HJC then? I have 3 HJC helmets and they are all perfectly fine. Lots of money doesn't actually equate to better safety but then there's plenty of suckers who believe that and pay the price.
 
atpbx said:
I would ditch any notion of buying a HJC and go and spend some proper money on a helmet.

Always research the .gov sharp test results before purchasing a helmet.
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I didn't go out with the intention of "buying a HJC" I've never heard of them personally much like the other brands in the shop apart from the likes of Shoei. I bought based on budget, fit and ventilation (I have a very hot head).

My helmet isn't on Sharp, there's plent of 4 and 5 star HJC's at similar price points of mine. It's rather short-sighted to discount a whole brand unless they're all junk, which they're not evidently.

Anywho, finished up great so all CBT'd up. Just need to order my pants and get a bike now.
 
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ElliorR said:
What's up with HJC then? I have 3 HJC helmets and they are all perfectly fine. Lots of money doesn't actually equate to better safety but then there's plenty of suckers who believe that and pay the price.
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This is true - lots of money does equal a better helmet, but not a safer one. My £400 Schuberth C3 gets 3/5, but my old £100 Caberg V2 gets 5/5. The Schuberth is much plusher and lighter, and generally a much nicer helmet to wear - thats where the money goes.

It does make me laugh when people talk about buying safer helmets and hugely expensive leathers and then ride like idiots though - safest approach is not to crash, then you can ride in shorts and a T-Shirt ;)
 
Deposit put down on a 62 plate Honda CBF125, just under 1700 miles, from a dealer with a top box too. Still got over a year's warranty and breakdown cover.

Pick it up next week, just need to sort insurance. Any suggestions?
 
What's the deal with mce and their mental excesses? Also the offer excess protection, excess is 1450 but they pay it... Suppose it means they're not paying out for small prangs but would you claim for small prangs?

Anyone used it?

Also the bikes going to be in a metal shed, do I put garages in the details. Am I ok with that or do I have to let them know it's a metal shed?

Cheers
 
Got insurance sorted with Carole Nash on their scoot and commute cover.

Collect the bike tomorrow after work! Won't be using it for work until 15th July so going to get some practice in first!
 
One thing in the CBF, don't be scared to adjust the gear lever position to suit your foot, found with mine they set them high and when I first started riding was getting a lot of false neutrals. Which is very scary when you start.

Once I moved it down a few notches it was a lot better.
 
ElliorR said:
What's up with HJC then? I have 3 HJC helmets and they are all perfectly fine. Lots of money doesn't actually equate to better safety but then there's plenty of suckers who believe that and pay the price.
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Based on their extremely poor SHARP test results, I wouldnt put my head in one.

On your second point, there are plenty of suckers who end up dead after following that kind of advice.
 
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