What gear to wear on a Honda Innova?

tawfeeredux

I'm working out a budget for buying my first bike, and I'm just wondering what other Innova drivers use in terms of gear. Should I be budgeting for the full set of helmet, motorbike jacket/trousers & boots, or is enough to get just a helmet?

pa990

buy the best you can afford..
It's as simple as that..

I know it doesn't answer your question fully.. But it's the truth

frodi

The ground is just as unforgiving coming off an Innova as off a race bike. Granted it will probably be slower off an Innova. As above the best you can afford.

Keep an eye out for Lidl & Aldi stuff, it is fairly good value.

pa990

agreed..
Get your hands on the lidl stuff to get started.. Then upgrade whenever you can.
Bear in mind that there is no vat on helmets in the uk

tawfeeredux

Thanks for the replies guys. I did see a nice pair of gloves in Aldi a couple of months ago, sorry now I didn't pick up a pair.

Wossack

feet and legs are quite vulnerable, and quite often an area injured most in an off - thought it worth mentioning, as its usually the last bit of gear to be bought (proper boots/trousers)

jameshayes

tawfeeredux wrote: »

Thanks for the replies guys. I did see a nice pair of gloves in Aldi a couple of months ago, sorry now I didn't pick up a pair.

get yourself onto ebay - you'll find loads of low cost stuff that will get you going, but as said... upgrade as you go on, get the best stuff you can.

ogriofa

Hi ther,
Id take a trip out to cotters.
If you walk in and say you want to fitted out he'll defo give you a decent discount. While the Aldi gear is cheap, it IS rubbish. (certainly the helmet)

Heres a jacket i saw after 10 seconds search,
http://www.cottermc.com/webshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_199_200_17&products_id=1351&zenid=69ad1604b98dbb4d439b467c5d401d3e
He will have lots of other stuff in the back for reasonable price.

tezzy_v2

Yep Cotters is the place to go. There's a map and directions on the website.

Got myself fully kitted out there with good quality gear for €200 - Jacket, Trousers, boots, boots, gloves and helmet. All good quality (and 100% waterproof) Ducchini and Buffalo Gear

redout

I would recommend a good jacket preferably with a back protector like an alpinestar.

All there jackets are capable of taking them

http://www.alpinestars.com/RC_Back_Protector/pd/c/170/np/170/p/650164.html

Legs and arms can heal for the most part but damage your spine and you are ****ed.

Wossack

the built in back protectors arnt worth a feck...

redout

Wossack wrote: »

the built in back protectors arnt worth a feck...

The alpinestar back protector is not built-in it is an optional accessory which is far better than what comes on the standard jacket - that I would say is not worth a ****.

Dorsanty

I absolutely feel naked without my back protector. I have a Dainese Wave but this cheaper example is the kind of coverage you need before you can say you wear back protection IMHO.

Wossack

aye, they need to be firmly strapped to you, there too much movement with the built into jacket ones

a big part of the protection they provide, is to try and reduce over-extention injury (spine bending too far, or the wrong way). Wearable ones from Knox, Dainese, Forcefield etc are what to go for imo

jameshayes

It really funny when ya put on yer jacket without putting on your back protector, i've done it a few times by mistake and it just feels so strange... at least I know i'll never go out without it!

Fabio

I used ride an Innova...loved the thing, never gave me any trouble and was just so so so cheap to run. I thought it was good fun too!

Try not to skimp on the gear, it's the only thing between you and the road. I found myself wearing a jacket with a built-in back protector, gloves, a well-fitted helmet (very important it is correctly fitted, go look that up!) and boots. I used only wear the pants (which I got in Aldi and found to be quite decent up till they ripped at a seam a few months later, no big deal considering the bargain price) on long trips (yes I did some 100 mile days on that Innova!).