Just bought my first bike.....now what?!

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Originally Posted by MontrealMike

am i really better off spending the extra 300-400$ for an ARAI or SHOEI?

Yes and make sure it fits your head properly

Hi Mike,

Nice to see another Montréaler on the site.

Suit wise, 2 piece is the way to go. I swear by alpinestars myself (after hitting the pavement at 40kph) but it's also a question of comfort/fit...a bit the same for the helmets. My first one was a KBC which is only ok. It is about the same qualiti as a Icon. I went into a store decided to invest on a Arai but after trying almost all of them, ended-up buying a Shoei RF1000. The difference(compared to the KBC) is, IMO, worht the price tag.

Don't forget the Boots. Sidi make very nice ones but the price is steep.

I was going to suggest buying them from www.motorcycle-superstore.com (Oregon, USA) but I recently found a store of the same name in Toronto (no web site yet) that has even better deals. (180$ for a Alpinestars cordura coat for my girlfriend)
I need to find that business card tonight...I'll post the phone no later.


Oh...almost forgot the exhaust (or can ). The very next thing to buy after your gear.

Nice, another Montrealer! I just ordered myself the Joe Rocket GPX 2 two-piece suit, got myself teknic gloves, I want to order the Shoe RYU TC-2 helmet but so far have not been able to find it.

-Mike

Originally Posted by Mr. Ju

Hi Mike,

Nice to see another Montréaler on the site.

Suit wise, 2 piece is the way to go. I swear by alpinestars myself (after hitting the pavement at 40kph) but it's also a question of comfort/fit...a bit the same for the helmets. My first one was a KBC which is only ok. It is about the same qualiti as a Icon. I went into a store decided to invest on a Arai but after trying almost all of them, ended-up buying a Shoei RF1000. The difference(compared to the KBC) is, IMO, worht the price tag.

Don't forget the Boots. Sidi make very nice ones but the price is steep.

I was going to suggest buying them from www.motorcycle-superstore.com (Oregon, USA) but I recently found a store of the same name in Toronto (no web site yet) that has even better deals. (180$ for a Alpinestars cordura coat for my girlfriend)
I need to find that business card tonight...I'll post the phone no later.


Oh...almost forgot the exhaust (or can ). The very next thing to buy after your gear.

Well too little too late for the phone # obvioulsy, but here it is anyways: 416-364-8889 (Ask for Scott).

They come to the Salon de la moto every year anyway.

Great pic for the leathers BTW.

Originally Posted by MontrealMike

I am now a proud new owner of a Blue SV650SK5. It is completly SOLD out here in Montreal, I have already ordered it and will be receiving it hopefully next week. What should I prepare myself with? What kind of gear should I buy (what brand...i dont mind spending a bit more for higher quality gear). Do I need Sliders or Dampers. Anything else I should know?

Thanks
-Mike

Read the site mate

Originally Posted by Mr. Ju

Hi Mike,

Nice to see another Montréaler on the site.

Suit wise, 2 piece is the way to go. I swear by alpinestars myself (after hitting the pavement at 40kph) but it's also a question of comfort/fit...a bit the same for the helmets. My first one was a KBC which is only ok. It is about the same qualiti as a Icon. I went into a store decided to invest on a Arai but after trying almost all of them, ended-up buying a Shoei RF1000. The difference(compared to the KBC) is, IMO, worht the price tag.

Don't forget the Boots. Sidi make very nice ones but the price is steep.

I was going to suggest buying them from www.motorcycle-superstore.com (Oregon, USA) but I recently found a store of the same name in Toronto (no web site yet) that has even better deals. (180$ for a Alpinestars cordura coat for my girlfriend)
I need to find that business card tonight...I'll post the phone no later.


Oh...almost forgot the exhaust (or can ). The very next thing to buy after your gear.

BTW What year/color SV do you ride