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only from what i've read, Held seem to be a very good brand, and consistently get good reviews!

take a look at the RST range of textile trousers, good value for money in my opinion. Plus most of them come with a 360 degree zip to attach to your jacket (just make sure the jacket has a 360 degree zip that fits sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_cat/976/%285;product_price;ASC;0-0;m40%29

forgot to mention, i wear some knox cross lite knee pads under my kevlar jeans. Just doesn't feel right without some knee protection like my other bike trousers and leathers. my personal opinon, but i don't think much of putting knee protectors on the inside of the kevlar jeans.. most of the jeans will be quite baggy, and the knee protectors probably won't stay put if you happen to have a spill... unless you're in to those skinny jeans much better to wear something like the knox cross lite pads (in my opinion)

twowheel.co.uk/rst-moto-pilot-textile-sport-jacket-blue.html twowheel.co.uk/rst-pro-series-ventilator-ii-4-season-sport-jeans.html (sorry i can't put the direct links in - forum rules) total £215, bit over budget, but all year round textiles, that zip together with a full 360 degree zip, and it's all new! i wear RST gear, and think it's really good value for money (i have the moto pilot jacket myself).

i think that pair of jeans are completely covered inside with kevlar, whereas most other pairs of kevlar jeans have patches of kevlar on the impact areas only. They're much more expensive because of this. i've got a pair of Sartso kevlar jeans, really good!

it's still a bit of a lottery when buying second hand, even if you do get the "correct" size, and i'm talking from experience.

sounds a lot better than what it currently is! but surely the 'controlled stop' can be done at a walking pace? if so, what's the point? they say the following: # circuit bend and controlled stop carried out between 30 km/h and 50 km/h (about 20 mph to 30 mph) followed by a controlled stop in the area marked by the four blue cones; speed not measured but at the end, say the speed is not measured...

some good info in this thread... http://www.themotorbikeforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=34725&hilit=fogging

nice one! cheers for the link! i spent about £15 on my polar buff a few months back

if you want a cheap, reliable, sturdy rucksack, then google 'army rucksacks'. Plenty of different shapes/sizes, and very good value for money. i've got one by Highlander, and its really good. Comes with raincover, lots of built in loops on the bag (so you can attach to the bike securely with straps), and serveral pockets on the outside of the bag. Cost me £20. only downside is they come in camouflage colours, without any reflective stickers or bright colours. But i'm guessing this bag will last me years!

i'm sure they will do the job! i have some gloves by Spada, and have been impressed with them so far. Good value for money brand Spada.

A far better price than the Almax 2m solution (£175 - excluding delivery!) - they must've made it cheaper because last i checked the prices were very comparable. If i remember correctly this chain also guarantees to be hand bolt cropper proof? Yes they guarantee this! And the lock is highly rated also. I'm very impressed with it.

got the Protector 16mm chain, and the untouchable lock 2 metres for £117 including delivery the thing is massive! http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa453/dimmers/2011-01-21212550.jpg

just don't forget to take it off!

Almax does look very good, always hear good things about those chains.

Yep, i'm looking at the 16mm protector chain with the untouchable lock (2 metre length chain) for £109

would just like to mention a web site i came across recently that i think is very good. a google search for 'torc-anchors' will take you to it. i'm just about to purchase a second chain/padlock and have found a very good deal here, so thought i would share for anyone else who hasn't come across them before. cheers edit: whilst searching for a new chain and padlock, i came across an interesting tip, and that was to buy a small padlock and lock it to the (drive) chain of your bike... anyone tries to ride of with it will be in for a surprise! Anyone else do this? I think its a good idea, but worry i'd forget it was on there one day.

Lol I know. Going to feel like a bit of a charley but hey ho. You could always wear a pair of baggy jeans over your leathers if you're bothered about what people think!

don't wear leathers, but i do have an Arai helmet. Out of all the helmets i've tried, the Arai was the most comfortable. At £169 for that Chaser helmet, i'm tempted to get one myself, very good find!!

doesn't look like any of the current Arai range of helmets in my opinion

for the best protection possible, a separate back protector will be best. i've just recently (last week) bought a forcefield pro sub 4, and its very comfortable, and provides a lot of protection. only thing i would say if you go with a separate back protector, is to try them on in the shop before you buy, as some of them are quite thick and might not fit under your one piece.

Agreed! especially seeming as though i spent the time to write a rather lengthy complaint letter (which was purely factual, i didn't get angry). I think i might write a letter to Knoxx, as their reply is a complete cop out. I know a lot of people will think i'm going on a bit here, but we pay so much for our bike gear you'd expect it to perform for many years to come. It's suppose to protect you in the event of a crash, how is it going to do that if it falls apart after 3 months of use?

Just in case anyone was interested, here is the email i received from Knoxx in reply to the complaint i sent them. luckily the shop i bought it from offered very good customer service.

Got a response from the company i bought the back protector from. They have offered me a full refund! No response direct from Knoxx yet, but i'm hoping to hear what they have to say. Will be buying a forcefield back protector now. edit: i did take pictures, and included them in my email

Agreed!