[mjolnir85]

I need to buy a full set of apparel as a new rider
Helmet, Gloves, Boots, Leather Jacket and Pants.
I may even get some armor as well depending on how they fit and
whether i can wear jackets over them.

Anybody around the Vancouver area who could give me some pointers on where
I can go for cheap prices/good selection?

I can only go by bus, so anywhere too far will be difficult to access.

[briderdt]

NewEnough.com — got my jacket there ($79).

Leatherup.com — got my boots there ($80).

Motorcyclesuperstore.com — got my helmet and gloves there ($116 and 20, respectively).

Pants have been a bit of a problem though. I got some at New Enough, and they were a pretty good price ($75), but having bought them sight-unseen, turned out they were a bit short (if you’re about 5’6-7″ with a 34″ waist, I’ve got a good deal for you). I bought another pair of A* pants from some one on the SVrider.com site, and they’re long enough, but their 34″ is a bit bigger… So I’m still looking for that “right” fit.

[Matt]

Try it on in a store!

It’ll save a big headache, if something doesn’t fit, and it’ll let you compare the fits of various brands.

I don’t know the vancouver area at all, but I’d try all the big bike dealerships (as opposed to shops that “also sell bikes”), they tend to have a good selection of gear to try on. Also, if you plan on buying a bike (new or used) from a dealership, they’ll usually give you a discount on the gear if you buy it when you buy the bike. The discount tends to be about 15%, so it may still be cheaper to buy online. But there is something to be said for building a relationship with a good dealer.

[Clay Dowling]

On what they carry, they tend to have the best price. They’re also cool about returns if stuff doesn’t fit.

[Dagger]

I’ve gotten most of my gear from Leatherup.com and have been pretty happy with everything so far.. Would have liked a little more neck room and sleeve length in my jacket.. But it’s a nice snug fit in the body.. May go one size larger next time I buy a jacket though just to see if it’s too loose…

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