View Full Version : Where do you shop...
...for cheap online bike goods like helmets, paddock stands, etc, etc. :?:
All over to be honest, however, i brought my 1st paddock satnd from Carnells about oooo 6 years ago, the front from the Gems show about the same time, lids form bike shows, all other stuff, busters and suchlike. Im a bit iffy about having lids delivered. I have seen what couriers, and parcel farce do with boxes no matter whats in them. Id choose J&S as a 1st port of call.
Personally i like J & S and Hein Gericke.
Both have good gear that won't ruin your pocket.
northwind
26-06-06, 09:00 PM
I buy a lot of stuff on Ebay... I prefer to shop locally, but it just doesn't work sometimes.
timwilky
26-06-06, 09:37 PM
Having bought on line I doubt that I ever would again.
Lids have to be tried. simple as that. The same size in two different makes is totally different.
I must be a funny size. I tried my leathers at J&S and bought elsewhere on line. although there was £100 saving. and they fit snuggly in the beer barrel area. I am afraid they lack space for the man bits are threfore extreamly uncomfortable.
Boots were the biggest disappointment. I bought cheapo raven waterproof and whilst great as a back to biking boot. the zip fobs snapped within about 5 weeks. replaced by a bit of welding rod. Then the zips themselves failed after about 14 month.
Biggest issue with online was the strange euro sizing. I work in feet & inches. my neck is the biggest part in that I would take an 18" collar but only a 44 chest so even jackets can be funny.
So I guess it is J&S as first port of call in future
northwind
26-06-06, 10:34 PM
I have to admit, I'm quite guilty of trying stuff in shops or at shows, then buying online. But I'm careful to do it in shops that don't deserve my cash ;)
Having bought on line I doubt that I ever would again.
Lids have to be tried. simple as that. The same size in two different makes is totally different.
I must be a funny size. I tried my leathers at J&S and bought elsewhere on line. although there was £100 saving. and they fit snuggly in the beer barrel area. I am afraid they lack space for the man bits are threfore extreamly uncomfortable.
Boots were the biggest disappointment. I bought cheapo raven waterproof and whilst great as a back to biking boot. the zip fobs snapped within about 5 weeks. replaced by a bit of welding rod. Then the zips themselves failed after about 14 month.
Biggest issue with online was the strange euro sizing. I work in feet & inches. my neck is the biggest part in that I would take an 18" collar but only a 44 chest so even jackets can be funny.
So I guess it is J&S as first port of call in future
Nods ;)
Really though, its not the online experience that is letting you down, just the poor quality products that you are buying ;) But then you are from Yorkshire :lol: (only jesting tim me old mucker)
fizzwheel
27-06-06, 07:33 AM
Local dealer or somewhere I can try stuff on for lids etc etc.
The guys in my local shop are great. Liz's XR1000 was priced at £300 one website and £330 in the shop. Liz tried it on and it was a good fit and the guy I deal matched the price. Also they over charged me for my leather jacket and when he realised what he had done he gave me a refund to the tune of £80.
I buy from these guys (http://www.bfmmotorcycles.co.uk/) but I don't buy online as they're just round the corner from me.
Having bought on line I doubt that I ever would again.
Is that because when you bought your waterproof oversuit the vendor was allowed to choose the colour*? :P
That few bits of kit I've bought have been Ride mag best-buys or recommended stuff but have got 'em off ebay.
*if anyone has a piccy please post it again :wink:
TSM recommended these people.
www.gingerparts.com
I've used them and they were helpful.
I buy from these guys (http://www.bfmmotorcycles.co.uk/) but I don't buy online as they're just round the corner from me.
nice one! :) cheers jase youve just mad my day, didn;t knoiw that was there!!
JUICY LUCY
27-06-06, 10:29 PM
Just got a really sexy girly devily jacket from the US of A online from www.motoemporium.com
Brilliant service, kept me updated with emails when the order was being processed. Great prices too. Jacket arrived today after only 8 days after I placed the order.
It is BETTER than the picture. I LOVE MY NEW JACKET SOOO much took bike out for a mill and nearly got mowed down by a stupid bugger talking on the phone while he was navigating the roundabout :evil:
while he was navigating the roundabout :evil:
that's an interesting way to put it :wink:
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