FRHornet Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) Im wanting to change my summer gear soon - leathers and gloves and a new helmet to match. Originally I didn't want to spend loads, I was thinking of RST Rift 2 piece leathers/gloves and an AGV Stealth helmet so I went to the Rocket Centre to have a look. The AGV was a horrible fit, felt too tight so I tried a Shoei XR1000 which felt perfect. Better than the RX7 Corsair I have (going to keep that for winter use with textiles). So does anyone have experience with the Shoei? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v178/berryyar/p17_artifact20tc-1_b.jpgLeathers, I want black 2 piece. Tried the RSTs on which felt good but then the GF pointed out these Dainese Laguna Seca (2 pc in black) which looked and felt mint! But they cost a bit more than what I originally wanted to pay. Are Dainese worth the extra money over RST? For some reason i've got into my head that Dainese are bought by people my dad's age (really old) Is this accurate? Obviously not according to the photo...http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v178/berryyar/T_Laguna-Seca_div.jpgI could do with some recommendations for gloves - leather, black and long cuffs. Around £60.Cheers Edited March 22, 2009 by FRHornet Quote
Korben Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 Helmet...... Awesome!!! I have yet to find a better one than the XR1000 and I have tried A LOT on!!Leathers.... RST are a good make, but Dianese are really good!! I would spend the extra cash if you can!!Gloves.... No idea mate.... Got 2 pairs of Alpinestars and love em. Both pairs cost over £100 though... Quote
Guest philgale Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 my mate got Dianese 1 piece, been off on track a few times and they dont show any signs of damage, they are expensive he paid about a grand for his.my next suit is either a arlen ness one i seen or i want kanagroo leather, much lighter compared to cowi have had 2 shoei lids now, one raid 2 and one xr1000, love them.... Quote
MtotheJ Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 I have the xr1000 after the extremely bad decision of getting an AGV k3 which felt like there was no padding in at all. Love the shoei, extremely comfortable and the extra room around the ears is excellent as your hears don't get flattened! Quote
Korben Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 I have the xr1000 after the extremely bad decision of getting an AGV k3 which felt like there was no padding in at all. Love the shoei, extremely comfortable and the extra room around the ears is excellent as your hears don't get flattened! Unless like me you have big ears... Then the rub on the lid and get really sore!!!! Thin cotton balaclava solved that problem though!! Quote
Guest Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 I very nearly bought the XR1000, very nice lid and you can't go wrong with it Quote
FRHornet Posted March 22, 2009 Author Posted March 22, 2009 Right so thats the lid sorted then... Does £245 posted sound like a good price for the one pictured? Quote
bigsisterbiker Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 i'm on my second xr1000 and have dainese leathers xr1000 is brilliant - wind noise could be better but overall fit and all day comfort is spot onleathers feel so comfy and fit very welland i'm not as old as your dad!!! 245 for shoei with graphics good price - plain colours 240 ish usually Quote
Guest philgale Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 i paid 180 for my shoei NEC show tho Quote
FRHornet Posted March 22, 2009 Author Posted March 22, 2009 lol Found some gloves im interested in, the Aplinestars SP-1. Now i've got some of these in red/white (which im selling) but they must have changed them recently because they look different. Anyway, they seem a good price at £56 so i'll find somewhere to try them to get the size right, then order.Still not made my mind up about the leathers yet.Thanks for the replies! Quote
Korben Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 Gloves look good mate!! I would get a pair of them. Quote
bigsisterbiker Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 i paid 180 for my shoei NEC show tho you're soooooooooooooo annoying! Quote
FRHornet Posted March 22, 2009 Author Posted March 22, 2009 Yeah it is a nice one that. Like the idea of mosly black with bits of red. Quote
Guest Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 lol Found some gloves im interested in, the Aplinestars SP-1. Now i've got some of these in red/white (which im selling) but they must have changed them recently because they look different. Anyway, they seem a good price at £56 so i'll find somewhere to try them to get the size right, then order.Still not made my mind up about the leathers yet.Thanks for the replies! Seems like a good price... do they do them in all black? Quote
FRHornet Posted March 22, 2009 Author Posted March 22, 2009 Think so! https://www.jsaccessories.co.uk/view_de ... -1%20Glove Quote
FRHornet Posted March 31, 2009 Author Posted March 31, 2009 Helmet... Check. (Iffy photo from phone)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v178/berryyar/31032009344.jpgIts every bit as good as everyone on here said. Comparing it with my Arai RX7 Corsair; its lighter, fits my bonce better, quieter and looks better. And it cost £199 of the net.I'm happy! Quote
Ratser Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Very nice mate.I treated myself the other week and got a nice Arlen Ness NJ-3296 jacket in black and white and Forcefield back protector.Also recently got hold of an Arai Viper GT Sinister lid. Quote
Mk5Centurion Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Nice looking gloves.Its all down to the fit...i used to have an AGV Q3 (Alex Criville rep - ask your dad/uncle) and that was a great fit. I think the quality of AGV lids has lessened over the years, I used to work for J&S 1997 - 2000 and then Hein Gericke about 4 years ago and i really noticed the difference. I never owned a shoei but there fitted ok - currently using an Arai Astro which i'm very happy with.Dainese kit is nice although i'm not a fan of the gloves - they used to be a bit thin - i had a nice Daytona retro jacket but i used it very sparingly and then sold when i got a bit porky!Have recently bought a nice Furgan leather jacket that seems pretty bombpoof! Quote
FRHornet Posted April 1, 2009 Author Posted April 1, 2009 Arlen Ness do some nice stuff but you do pay for it. I was looking at the Sinister lid in a shop the other day and the graphics did look smart. I've tried the Dainese leathers on that I posted on the previous page and they felt alright, but I didn't like the way they looked at all! Also tried an RST 2 piece on and found it quite comfy and it looked good aswell, so will be purchasing a set in black. (and saving £300 or so over the Dainese!). If they fit, think i'll get some matching RST gloves. Cant find those SP-1s in black and dont want them in red anymore. Quote
nigelwood1 Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 I bought my Shoei XR1000 from http://www.racevisors.co.ukAt the time they were about the cheapest and you got a free 2nd visor with it..I got a dark tint visor with mine and both were pinlock ready.... Quote
FRHornet Posted April 7, 2009 Author Posted April 7, 2009 Racevisors weren't quite as cheap as Helmet City, even with the free visor. I got the my tinted visor from RV though! Quote
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