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ATGATT Questions

I agree with Mike. I believe it's just plain bad manners to take rude advantage of a small business person's time, facilities and resources while on a quest to save a few dollars

That's not to say I advocate wasting money. Frankly, I can't afford to, so I have bought quite a few items online at advantageous prices. I do, however, do business with my local dealer regularly. My last purchase of riding gear was done at my neighborhood shop, for instance, at prices that were only marginally higher than I could have realized online (about the cost of a decent restaurant meal). I have found that helping to provide an income for the local dealership beyond the VERY occasional purchase of a motorcycle pays off in terms of friendly and efficient service, advantageous pricing at times and just plain good will. It's a nice relationship that I cannot establish by entering credit card numbers on an Internet order form.
 
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Thanks all

Okay, Thanks to all for a lot of good info. Now I have several sites I need to check out and hopefully I can get at the minimum a jacket sooner than later.

Looks like I'm going to have to do some of the dreaded side work, something I despise. I play electrician at work enough without having to do it in my off time.
 
I bought the Olympia hi-viz yellow jacket and Joe Rocket mesh pants with armor. The jacket was bought at the Daytona Bmw dealer during bike week and the pants were ordered over the internet. About $400 for both and in my opinion well spent. Ride Safe.
 
Ok everyone, now just calm down. I use online shopping for some items. some I buy at the dealer. its ok to save a buck without being cheap. but I also agree that you should support your Dealer. BMW motorcycles are expensive compared to the others available. so the cost of the correct gear is also going to be expensive. thats just part of the sport. so cowboy up.... lets have some fun in Gillette and stimulate the economy....:bolt
 
kgadley01 said:
BMW motorcycles are expensive compared to the others available. so the cost of the correct gear is also going to be expensive. thats just part of the sport.
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Uhhmmm, not sure I understand that logic. So if I'd bought a Yamaha, Suzuki or Kawasaki I would have found gear in my budget? I don't think I'm trying to be anymore unsafe than you just because I can't afford top shelf at this time in my life. That's just my opinion though.
 
kf4mat said:
Okay first off I have to say it took me awhile to figure out what atgatt meant. :doh But then it finally hit me. Anyway, while I agree with the sentiment right now I'm having a hard time finding some of it that fits into the current budget.

Take for instance, the Aerostitch Darien motorcycle jacket. I really wouldn't mind getting one in the Hi-Viz color scheme, but honestly I can't drop the $500 they are asking.

Is there anywhere that sells riding gear in the more modest price range?

Tom
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tourmaster....
 
No matter what your budget is that $300 pair of pants will look mighty cheap when the nurse is scrubbing the area with a really stiff bristled brush prepping you for the skin grafts.
 
kreinke said:
No matter what your budget is that $300 pair of pants will look mighty cheap when the nurse is scrubbing the area with a really stiff bristled brush prepping you for the skin grafts.
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Ohhhhh....That leaves a mark in my head.....

I raced bicycles for years and sliding across pavement at 40 mph on a bicycle in LYCRA isn't fun.....

Makes me want to ride the bike with my BIKE gear! :laugh
 
Atgatt

Take a look at Ironpony.com - they have some very attractive close out sale items.
 
crgrbrts said:
I agree with Mike. I believe it's just plain bad manners to take rude advantage of a small business person's time, facilities and resources while on a quest to save a few dollars

That's not to say I advocate wasting money. Frankly, I can't afford to, so I have bought quite a few items online at advantageous prices. I do, however, do business with my local dealer regularly. My last purchase of riding gear was done at my neighborhood shop, for instance, at prices that were only marginally higher than I could have realized online (about the cost of a decent restaurant meal). I have found that helping to provide an income for the local dealership beyond the VERY occasional purchase of a motorcycle pays off in terms of friendly and efficient service, advantageous pricing at times and just plain good will. It's a nice relationship that I cannot establish by entering credit card numbers on an Internet order form.
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I agree with Mike on this as well. Generally what I will do is at least give the dealer a chance to come down a little...for example, I went into the dealer when the new Symax II helmets came out and got the right size...then went back home to see if the price was "fair". There was a good $75 difference in what I could get it for (after shipping even). I went back to the dealer and they split the difference with me. I didn't get as good as I could've online, but I also supported the local dealer.

Anyway...just my 2 cents....
 
My local BMW dealer asked me to always contact him to see if he can match an accessories price, and I opt for him when he does or even if he comes close enough.

By the way, the advrider.com marketplace is a great source. I posted a Wanted ad there for gear, and was very pleased with the responses.

Fred
 
You want hi-viz at a reasonable price(about $150.00) and good quality?
Try the Tourmaster Transition II in yellow. Here is a photo of me in mine.
Can you see me now?
 
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Jeff488 said:
You want hi-viz at a reasonable price(about $150.00) and good quality?
Try the Tourmaster Transition II in yellow. Here is a photo of me in mine.
Can you see me now?
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Heck no I can not see YOU because of all the glare off of your jacket. :laugh :laugh
 
"Local" dealers

Dear friends......keep your "local" dealers in business......my closest is now 240 miles, 2d closest: 250 miles........:blush
 
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