REVscene - Vancouver Automotive Forum


Welcome to the REVscene Automotive Forum forums.

Registration is Free!You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.


Go Back   REVscene Automotive Forum > Automotive Chat > The John Norwich Riders Corner

The John Norwich Riders Corner In honour of our fellow moderator: John Norwich R.I.P. September 17th, 2014
Buy, sell, trade bikes and gear, set up bike rallies, meet discussions. #revscenebikes

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 03-18-2011, 12:15 AM   #26
I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 3,691
Thanked 631 Times in 359 Posts
Failed 20 Times in 17 Posts
OP. The owner of Chop Shop (Brad) tends to rub a lot of people the wrong way. But he's a good guy (he's a lot like Kevin from Bayside) No nonsense, no BS. If you grab a deal from him, run down there and cash in on it...don't wait. His prices are fair but he rarely budges on it though(his mentality is, if your not buying it, someone else will) His bikes have always been superb being a rebuilt bike. He has a business to protect, so he wouldn't be selling you a broken bike. He fixes or replaces every single part that is broken or damaged. Looking at Brad, he may look kinda shady, but he is far from it.



Quote:
Originally Posted by dogeatcookie View Post
^

leather suits have all armor under the leather, with the exception of knee pucks and some shoulder protection on certain suits. you should generally make sure that theres enough room inside for a spine protector (knox makes the best ones), as the foam pads that come with leather suits are pretty much useless.
Which 1 piece race suits are these? Everyone I have come across came with pucks and hard armor shoulder pads. But you are right about the foam back pads though.

Quote:
Originally Posted by blackjack101 View Post
I know you have to have a helmet that has to have SNELL sticker.

But my main point is if its ok to buy a helmet from the states and use it in canada?

I think you are mistaken about the SNELL sticker, as it is the DOT sticker that has to be on the helmet.

But, to answer your question, we don't have any federal laws regarding helmets, so the government just follows the DOT regulation which is governed by the USA. Reason being is, we are too small of a market (population vs licensed riders) for manufacturers to spend millions of dollars for the Canadian government to do the required testing to slap a sticker onto helmets to be sold and worn here. This also goes for the coveted "CE-level"
regulation on safety impact gear. Just so you don't get confused, DOT is the USA governing agency that allows a certain helmet to be legal for use and SNELL is the world rating for helmets. North America abides by DOT and SNELL is not required but since a lot of the helmet manufacturers are worldwide, they also have to pass SNELL ratings, especially if they want to sell their helmets in Europe (which abide by SNELL and ECE)

You can buy the helmet from the states and use it up here, as long as the cop sitting behind you in traffic can see the DOT decal on the back of your helmet, you'll be fine.

Hope this helps
Advertisement

Last edited by 6thGear.; 03-18-2011 at 12:26 AM.
6thGear. is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-18-2011, 12:23 AM   #27
My bookmarks are Reddit and REVscene, in that order
 
Culverin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 4,442
Thanked 13,465 Times in 1,814 Posts
Failed 1,625 Times in 307 Posts
fyi, some of the knox stuff and tech comes stock on other brands.
technic and rs taichi.

my rs taichi jacket has a knox back protector, but it's foam, does that make it worse? Cause the lower end model has a hard shell protector, but it's not knox.
__________________
***Sarlo's Awesome Eatery ***
Facebook // Instagram
Culverin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-18-2011, 09:14 AM   #28
Banned (ABWS)
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Kits/Richmond
Posts: 4,409
Thanked 1,105 Times in 540 Posts
Failed 555 Times in 222 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by 6thGear. View Post
Reason being is, we are too small of a market (population vs licensed riders) for manufacturers to spend millions of dollars for the Canadian government to do the required testing to slap a sticker onto helmets to be sold and worn here.
Unfortunately BCCOM thinks otherwise. They put out a press release against helmet standards citing that without standards manufacturers will raise the bar and do better - without realizing most countries have a standard, and a bigger market than Canada, so this just won't happen.

Its a shame they are so hard headed (LOL maybe that's why they don't need helmets!) on this issue cause they've done so much other good for motorcycling in BC.
taylor192 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-19-2011, 12:09 AM   #29
Banned (ABWS)
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Richmond, BC
Posts: 4,694
Thanked 239 Times in 94 Posts
Failed 17 Times in 10 Posts
^Yeah, I really don't understand why they fight the helmet issue so strongly! For that reason alone, it makes me question their values (in spite of all the other good stuff they've done)
Jermyzy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-19-2011, 01:07 AM   #30
I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 3,691
Thanked 631 Times in 359 Posts
Failed 20 Times in 17 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Culverin View Post
fyi, some of the knox stuff and tech comes stock on other brands.
technic and rs taichi.

my rs taichi jacket has a knox back protector, but it's foam, does that make it worse? Cause the lower end model has a hard shell protector, but it's not knox.
Your jacket with the knox insert is a CE1. I always reccomend an actual stand alone back protector, but for people that only want an insert, I would then suggest a CE one of sorts. The insides of the 824/826 jacket is of the same as the GMX jacket, (Liner, padding, back protecter, etc) so your jacket is still a very nice model. The hard shell protector is RS Taichi's own impact gear AKA "Tough Fics". Those are not CE certified, but RS Taichi feels those protectors don't need to be CE to be safe and they say it's designed to act like a secondary outer bone (exoskeleton) Downside on the hard shell is comfort, or should I say discomfort...doesn't bend, only conforms 1 way and 1 way only VS a softer CE Knox insert that is softer but conforms for comfort.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Jermyzy View Post
^Yeah, I really don't understand why they fight the helmet issue so strongly! For that reason alone, it makes me question their values (in spite of all the other good stuff they've done)
Probably cause they want to keep their Beanies/Skull caps from being banned!
6thGear. is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-09-2011, 04:23 PM   #31
GO FLAMES GO
 
Tegra_Devil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Kamloops
Posts: 4,609
Thanked 2,210 Times in 701 Posts
Failed 807 Times in 194 Posts

need sauce on helmet
__________________
2013 Toyota Tundra CrewMax TRD Offroad *CURRENT*
2005 Nissan Xterra SE *SOLD*
1991 Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-X Widebody *SOLD*
2001 Acura Integra Type-R *SOLD*
Club-Integra.net OG
Your Friendly Neighborhood Firefighter
Tegra_Devil is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-09-2011, 04:41 PM   #32
I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
 
Excelsis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Lala land
Posts: 2,850
Thanked 3,628 Times in 718 Posts
Failed 680 Times in 181 Posts
lol i was trying to find the same one and looked at icon's websites but didn't find anything..
Excelsis is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-09-2011, 10:18 PM   #33
I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
 
parm104's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Surrey
Posts: 2,808
Thanked 2,621 Times in 684 Posts
Failed 238 Times in 102 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alpha v2 View Post
lol i was trying to find the same one and looked at icon's websites but didn't find anything..
That helmet looks like a dirt helmet. I also think he added a few accessories to his Halo 3 helmet to give it the spikes on the back and the iridium shield.

http://rideicon.com/product_details....=3427&id=12187
__________________
Clicky Clicky For my Feedback

Last edited by parm104; 10-09-2011 at 10:24 PM.
parm104 is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 10-10-2011, 07:52 PM   #34
GO FLAMES GO
 
Tegra_Devil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Kamloops
Posts: 4,609
Thanked 2,210 Times in 701 Posts
Failed 807 Times in 194 Posts
looks pretty sick
__________________
2013 Toyota Tundra CrewMax TRD Offroad *CURRENT*
2005 Nissan Xterra SE *SOLD*
1991 Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-X Widebody *SOLD*
2001 Acura Integra Type-R *SOLD*
Club-Integra.net OG
Your Friendly Neighborhood Firefighter
Tegra_Devil is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-08-2011, 12:03 AM   #35
2 Wheelin' Mod
 
Jas29's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Surrey
Posts: 849
Thanked 505 Times in 188 Posts
Failed 18 Times in 10 Posts
hey, I was wondering how much I would have to spend to get some decent gear to start up ie: gloves, boots, jacket, pants, a helmet and anything else I would need. Thanks for the help sorry if this is a question
Jas29 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-08-2011, 11:07 AM   #36
I STILL don't get it
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Yaletown
Posts: 494
Thanked 93 Times in 50 Posts
Failed 10 Times in 3 Posts
I got all my stuff at Modern on commercial.

Shift Textile jacket
Shoei RF1100 hemlet
Apinestar Gloves
think it was around $600-650 for my portion, but both my gf and I bought our gear at the same time so we go a better deal. Didn't need boots as I already had alpinestars boots.

Talk to Aaron and get him to do a 'combo' deal for you.
blum2001 is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 11-08-2011, 01:46 PM   #37
2 Wheelin' Mod
 
Jas29's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Surrey
Posts: 849
Thanked 505 Times in 188 Posts
Failed 18 Times in 10 Posts
sorry for thread jacking but does $5000 seem reasonable for gear, a bike, insurance and the prs course
Jas29 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-08-2011, 02:30 PM   #38
Need my Daily Fix of RS
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: coquitlam
Posts: 290
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts
The cheapest bike you would get without dealing with super old bike is a Honda CBR 125R. 0-115km/hr.

FS: 2008 Honda CBR125R CBR 125 125cc Red with luggage case
Titanium1.8 is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 11-08-2011, 02:34 PM   #39
My bookmarks are Reddit and REVscene, in that order
 
Culverin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 4,442
Thanked 13,465 Times in 1,814 Posts
Failed 1,625 Times in 307 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jas29 View Post
sorry for thread jacking but does $5000 seem reasonable for gear, a bike, insurance and the prs course
Well, it depends on what bike you get.

PRS course is fixed
Ditto with the test, and licensing fees.
I don't think you should be cheaping out on your gear. Pick what fits and what's well built and looks nice. You're not going to regret going to leathers. I'm not. I've only had 1 spill where I went down on my leather jacket, but better you've got it, than to wish you had it later.

Then insurance, and bike are truly the only things that are flexible...
__________________
***Sarlo's Awesome Eatery ***
Facebook // Instagram
Culverin is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 11-08-2011, 03:01 PM   #40
2 Wheelin' Mod
 
Jas29's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Surrey
Posts: 849
Thanked 505 Times in 188 Posts
Failed 18 Times in 10 Posts
I will be trying to get the best gear i can not to concerned about the cost would rather be safe when i fall since i probably will seeing as how i have never ridden a motorcycle before.

Just didn't want to be surprised when i actually started looking and it being more expensive then i thought it would be.

thanks for all the help guys hopefully be ridding sometime next year
Jas29 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-09-2011, 01:47 AM   #41
My bookmarks are Reddit and REVscene, in that order
 
Culverin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 4,442
Thanked 13,465 Times in 1,814 Posts
Failed 1,625 Times in 307 Posts
I'm on 2 wheels now, but i'm on a scooter.

Here's how I'm budgeting everything.

$1100 for PRS and License and fees.
??? Insurance

Gearwise, I've probably spent about $1200 (before tax)
But I spent $450 and $200 on my jacket and gloves. Cheaped out with my pants and boots. I think you will be able to gear up properly with high end name brand gear for $1200+tax.

I think you can be $1000 easily pretty quality stuff. Modern offered me some good deals on a leather jacket around the $250 price range. And you could easily make due with $150 race gloves.
__________________
***Sarlo's Awesome Eatery ***
Facebook // Instagram
Culverin is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 11-10-2011, 12:27 AM   #42
14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Your Mom's Box
Posts: 618
Thanked 4,079 Times in 295 Posts
Failed 334 Times in 61 Posts
Some of the best deals can be found on the Clearance racks. Lots of dealers have blowout sales and you can find some great stuff for over 50% off. Just show up early so you have a choice of all the sizes and colours.
socialenemy69 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-10-2011, 12:00 PM   #43
Welcome to Planet Power ///M
 
CharlieH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 1,435
Thanked 2,979 Times in 527 Posts
Failed 167 Times in 59 Posts
or if you wait around january-ish, most online dealers will have blow out sales to clear out the inventory for next season's line up. i bought a new 1 piece last year for $1200 only to find out that a similarly priced alpinestars unit dropped from $1300 to $699 a month later. wanted to kick myself in the ass for that one /facepalm.
CharlieH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2011, 06:04 PM   #44
Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
 
stereo12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: 604
Posts: 1,346
Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts
Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts
Dec-Feb is a great time to buy, most of the 2011 stuff will be on sale as they make room for the 2012.

if Abbotsford isnt too far for you, head on to..

http://www.vancouvermotorcycleshow.ca/

you will find quite a few retailers there and you can try on a bunch of stuff too.

sit on a few bikes and get a good feel for the right type of bike for u.

lotsa chicks there too =)
stereo12 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-15-2011, 04:04 PM   #45
Support Team Mod
 
Gwilo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PoCo
Posts: 2,885
Thanked 307 Times in 154 Posts
Failed 3 Times in 2 Posts
Also go check out Rubber Side Down website ther are some good deals thier.
Posted via RS Mobile
Gwilo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-17-2012, 09:23 PM   #46
Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Richmond
Posts: 878
Thanked 421 Times in 186 Posts
Failed 7 Times in 6 Posts
If anyone's looking for Alpinestar deals, check this out.

Get Your Motorcycle Accessories , Motorcycle Helmets , and Motorcross GEAR at The Iron Pony!

I just bought the GP-X gloves.
BillyBishop is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-23-2012, 09:17 PM   #47
Everyone wants a piece of R S...
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: burnaby
Posts: 390
Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts
Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts
what do you guys think of the icon alliance shakki helmet?
areyez is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-23-2012, 09:40 PM   #48
Rider
 
gdoh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3,269
Thanked 2,081 Times in 532 Posts
Failed 439 Times in 100 Posts
looks and feels good i actually tried one on today while seeing some sizing and how they are supposed to fit. im actually planning on buying that helmet.

check out revzilla for the product review and other reviews as well
gdoh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-23-2012, 09:44 PM   #49
Everyone wants a piece of R S...
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: burnaby
Posts: 390
Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts
Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by gdoh View Post
looks and feels good i actually tried one on today while seeing some sizing and how they are supposed to fit. im actually planning on buying that helmet.

check out revzilla for the product review and other reviews as well
yea i already checked out revzilla...im leaning towards this helmet aswell
areyez is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-23-2012, 10:26 PM   #50
Rider
 
gdoh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3,269
Thanked 2,081 Times in 532 Posts
Failed 439 Times in 100 Posts
go to your local store and check them out in person.
gdoh is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:02 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
SEO by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.
Revscene.net cannot be held accountable for the actions of its members nor does the opinions of the members represent that of Revscene.net