[Mixup]

Hi all,

Just thinking about new helmet/gloves and jackets and came across this brand. Looks good and available in the UK. Has anyone had dealings with this brand, is the quality excellent/good/average.

 

[Kitersi]

Hi Mixup,
No attachment to your post. I like the Ducati gear but I think matching your clothing/ helmet etc to your bike is like walking down the street in the same clothes as your wife/husband is wearing.

 

[Mixup]

Hi all,

Just thinking about new helmet/gloves and jackets and came across this brand. Looks good and available in the UK. Has anyone had dealings with this brand, is the quality excellent/good/average.

Sorry got carried away try this.
Motorcycle Parts And Riding Gear - Roland Sands Design

Thanks by the way Kitersi

 

[Nick the Greek]

Hi Mixup,
No attachment to your post. I like the Ducati gear but I think matching your clothing/ helmet etc to your bike is like walking down the street in the same clothes as your wife/husband is wearing.

Mr and Mrs Mixup already do!

 

[Mixup]

Hi Mixup,
No attachment to your post. I like the Ducati gear but I think matching your clothing/ helmet etc to your bike is like walking down the street in the same clothes as your wife/husband is wearing.

Agreed thats why I am looking at alternatives to the Ducati brand.

 

[Bestia]

I'm quite set on the Bell Bullit helmet. The jacket is a little trickier, contemplating a belstaff...

 

[Sweet Tooth]

Looks like there are plenty of great options there. No idea about quality, but it looks pretty good. Are you looking at one of their jackets in particular?

 

[Mixup]

Looks like there are plenty of great options there. No idea about quality, but it looks pretty good. Are you looking at one of their jackets in particular?

Quite like this one as will not get the bike until May. Roland Sands Design Hesher II Jacket - Khaki | Motorcycle Jackets | FREE UK delivery - The Cafe Racer

 

[pacman]

I like the RS Tracker:
TRACKER JACKET RANGER - riding gear - Roland Sands Design

I'm in the market for a new jacket, too.

I also like the Rev'It Elysee:
REV'IT! - Jacket Elysee

 

[JWA]

RSD's stuff is top notch. He's quite the bike designer too. I wouldn't be surprised to see an RSD customized Scrambler some time soon. Possibly even commissioned by Ducati themselves.

 

[DenverDuc]

I'm kinda liking the Pagnol M1, but I'll probably end up sticking with the Astars and Dainese stuff I already have with Forcefield armor.

 

[Mixup]

I like the RS Tracker:
TRACKER JACKET RANGER - riding gear - Roland Sands Design

I'm in the market for a new jacket, too.

I also like the Rev'It Elysee:
REV'IT! - Jacket Elysee

I like them both, I will be in trouble soon with the wife for spending so much.

 

[Bestia]

This is my debate...

BELSTAFF CLASSIC TRIALMASTER TOURIST TROPHY

Or

BARBOUR INTERNATIONAL

Both will take D30 elbow, shoulder and back armour as well!

Although these don't have to be the BRANDS, I'm simply interested in a TT style jacket with a sprinkling of protection at least...

Now boots, I'll get back to you, and gloves, AHHHH...>>>>

 

[Bestia]

Oh this is going to get pricey now...

Lewis Leathers Road Race Boot

YES!!!!

And they make a lovely TT style jacket as well, no armour though

Or perhaps instead of waxed cotton the leather roadmaster?

Such dilemmas, how does one spend their money

 

[AnotherHobby]

Since I got rid of my riding gear when I got rid of my last bike, I'll need to get completely re-outfitted. I have no intention of buying any of the Ducati Scrambler apparel though. It looks like really nice stuff and all, but no thanks.

Like Bestia I'm probably going to get the Bell Bullitt helmet, even though it's quite spendy. I am also thinking of the Bell Custom 500 3/4 with some 100% goggles (which happens to be what the Scrambler branded gear is), but I would prefer full face protection.

For jackets, whatever I end up will have shoulder, elbow, and back protection. Otherwise I just don't see the point. I'm not planning on leather, even though it's advantages are obvious. I still have a few months to figure that out. Here is a list of some of the jackets I'm considering:

Roland Sands Tracker Jacket
Roland Sands Vandal Jacket
REV'IT! Windsor Jacket
Speed and Strength Dogs Of War Textile Jacket
Speed and Strength Stars and Stripes Jacket
Roland Sands HESHER II KHAKI
Rust And Redemption™Jacket| Speed and Strength
Icon 1000 Oildale Jacket

I still haven't figured out the pants situation, or if I'll just risk the lower half of my body with jeans.

For boots I'm bouncing between real motorcycle boots, some Red Wings, or Corcoran Jump Boots.

 

[DenverDuc]

For boots I'm bouncing between real motorcycle boots, some Red Wings, or Corcoran Jump Boots.

Not to preach to anyone, but considering how common lower leg injuries are in wrecks and how difficult it is to repair feet and ankles, I'd highly suggest legit motorcycle boots with lots of protection. Dainese boots are extremely comfortable and easily fit underneath jeans without looking too Storm Trooper-ish. Alpinestars makes several boots that are low profile and do not look silly for cruising around town. I took a screenshot from one of my videos since I don't have any actual pictures of them with jeans instead of a suit, and as you can see they don't stand out at all under a pair of jeans.


These are the ones I'm wearing here: Dainese Torque RS Out Air Boots - RevZilla

Here are some other ones (Alpinestars) I have that are more ATV/dirtbike usage but actually work surprisingly well for street and are very comfortable. I picked these up off craiglist for $40 and they were new

 

[Sweet Tooth]

I like the Barbour International jacket better than the first one. I think with the longer style it looks better not in leather.

 

[DenverDuc]

This is my debate...

BELSTAFF CLASSIC TRIALMASTER TOURIST TROPHY

Or

BARBOUR INTERNATIONAL

Both will take D30 elbow, shoulder and back armour as well!

Although these don't have to be the BRANDS, I'm simply interested in a TT style jacket with a sprinkling of protection at least...

Now boots, I'll get back to you, and gloves, AHHHH...>>>>

Not sure if this is one you're interested in, but on another forum I frequent I saw this second hand Belstaff for what seems to be a decent price:

Belstaff Discovery Jacket - Expedition Portal

 

[_scramble_]

Not bad at all for $150. Good opportunity to get one for a good price.
Maybe he'll get it

 

[Bestia]

Not sure if this is one you're interested in, but on another forum I frequent I saw this second hand Belstaff for what seems to be a decent price:

Belstaff Discovery Jacket - Expedition Portal

Thats not bad... seems a bit more ADV then what I was going for, but I welcome the suggestion. If it comes in black it may be a viable option Cheers!