Textiles

[gmercer1]

Looking to buy some new textiles and a waterproof suit.

Any ideas on decent shops around the NW?

Thanks

[Occams Razor]

Race leathers in Darwen, check out the Halvarssons and Lindstrands gear. And the breasts.

[Pacuk]

Looking to buy some new textiles and a waterproof suit.

Any ideas on decent shops around the NW?

Thanks

You could always go to the nec show in a few weeks.. Normally recuduced compared to shop proce


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[Clarkey]

Looking to buy some new textiles and a waterproof suit.

Any ideas on decent shops around the NW?

Thanks

You could always go to the nec show in a few weeks.. Normally recuduced compared to shop proce


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That always used to be the case for sure but have you not found that as the years go on the bargains there seem to be getting less?

I think internet suppliers have brought prices more in line maybe?

To answer the original post I'd (as always) recommend Shorrocks in Preston. They've got a reasonable selection, very helpful staff and will always do a deal if you ask

Can't say the same about their mechanics from my experience, I only had a tyre fitted there and they balls‘d it up, but for parts and kit they're my first choice

[Dave]

depends how much you want to spend !

Dainese are top quality stuff along with Alpine stars , These are at the Rocket in Blackburn .
As Phil says Halvarssons at Race Leathers Darwen .
As clarky says Shorrocks have a mixture of all above and cheaper makes
Real cheap gear can be had at Ghostbikes in Preston
Theres also a huge selection at J and S in Cheshire

[Andrew Bloomer]

BMW Streetguard clothing are the dogs bo**ox, albeit expensive.

Can get from BMW Williams on Chester Road in Manchester.

[Clarkey]

BMW Streetguard clothing are the dogs bo**ox, albeit expensive.

Can get from BMW Williams on Chester Road in Manchester.

You do have the massive disadvantage of having to wear a BMW badge then though... I think I'd rather just risk it and grow my skin back, lol

Jokes aside, how do you know it's the dogs danglies for sure, have you been unfortunate enough to have an accident wearing some? (Or if it's good kit perhaps fortunately, but you know what I mean)

[Clarkey]

depends how much you want to spend !

Dainese are top quality stuff along with Alpine stars , These are at the Rocket in Blackburn .
As Phil says Halvarssons at Race Leathers Darwen .
As clarky says Shorrocks have a mixture of all above and cheaper makes
Real cheap gear can be had at Ghostbikes in Preston
Theres also a huge selection at J and S in Cheshire

I looked at alpine stars stuff as that's what I'd always wanted, but the mid race / everyday stuff didn't seen as substantial as I was expecting, and seemed fairly on par quality wise with RST, though obviously you can't really tell when you're stood in a shop feeling it

Furygan seemed good, well made and quite substantial, but again you can never really tell how good something is until you come to test it, and protective stuff is something you buy hoping to never really use!

Don't buy Frank Thomas, lots of it cheap in J&S and at bike shows, but it's scarily bad quality

[gmercer1]

Cheers for the responses all. I'll be out and about this weekend spending some money! Just don't tell the wife

[Andrew Bloomer]

BMW Streetguard clothing are the dogs bo**ox, albeit expensive.

Can get from BMW Williams on Chester Road in Manchester.

You do have the massive disadvantage of having to wear a BMW badge then though... I think I'd rather just risk it and grow my skin back, lol

Jokes aside, how do you know it's the dogs danglies for sure, have you been unfortunate enough to have an accident wearing some? (Or if it's good kit perhaps fortunately, but you know what I mean)

I'm 6'4" tall and they are the best fitting kit I've ever had and keep you warm in the winter without having to wear lots of layers. Never fallen off so can't tell you what they are like in an accident (let's hope this remains the case)!!!

I did have a problem with them after I'd had them for about 18mths after a ride out in very heavy rain - I called BMW and they replaced them without any questions asked, so customer service was also excellent!

As I said - expensive (best part of £1K for trousers & jacket) but I'm very happy with them.