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Leather v textile

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by prigma, May 7, 2010.

  1. prigma

    prigma New Member

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    Hi everyone, I just got the green light from the wife to get my first motorbike. I need some help in deciding if i should get leather or textile clothing. I wana be very safe given i have never been on a bike before. any suggestions would be great. Thanks
    prigma, May 7, 2010
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    First & formost Take a riders safty course , & ride safe you want to come home the the little woman , leathers can be cool looking & keep your skin on it you fall down , Not sure on the textile stuff
    cowboy, May 7, 2010
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Take the safety course first like Cowboy said and go down to a local motorcycle shop and have them help you with the proper riding gear.
    FLHTbiker, May 7, 2010
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    Better hope cardboard doesn't hear you say full leathers. Seems he has something against them. :roflmao:
    JohnnyBiker, May 7, 2010
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    What kind of Bike do you have or are you getting?
    JohnnyBiker, May 7, 2010
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    ol' cardboard is into the frog togg stuff........never catch him without it!!!!!!!! lol lol and only one t shirt.....he actually turns it inside out when it gets a bit "gamey"...........
    chucktx, May 7, 2010
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    :roflmao::eek:
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    It all depends on what you want to spend. The best textile Kevlar-armored stuff is unbeatable, but otherwise leather has proven effective since about 1903 for riders...and a whole lot longer for cowboys and cows. Cheap textile stuff is what cows leave behind, so go go expensive or go leather.
    Red Rider, May 8, 2010
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  10. prigma

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    looking to get a Honda VT250 custom cruiser. Not very powerful but given i have not been on a bike before, i don't want to much power to start with. I will definetly do the course before i get my L plates but just a little worried about coming off the bike. We get alot of rain and I will be riding 5 days a week to work (30k each way) so I have plenty of opportunities to come off the bike. I think I will check out the top of the range textile. Looks better i think. Thanks to everyone how replied.

    Check out the bike via the following link.
    Used HONDA VT250C Motorcycles For Sale - bikesales.com.au
    prigma, May 8, 2010
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    Looks like the bike should work, Honda makes a good ride. Never thought about Australia having much rain. :)
    FLHTbiker, May 9, 2010
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