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pt cruiser
10-02-2006, 00:13
Hi, i wonder if anyone can tell me were the best place to look for helmets and clothing in Florida, my 50 year old hubby who is just entering his teenage years!!!! .when we first met 35 years ago he said you will never get me on one of those things, no way!! Now he has bought himself one and now he's taking lessons. Men i will they ever grow up?
Teresa
LiesaAnna
10-02-2006, 00:18
Harley Davidson shops all over florida, but very expensive!!
http://www.cyclegear.com/stores/location_fl.cfm
have found this one, have a look[msnwink]
I don't know about men growning up but I learnt to ride a motorbike in my thirties and passed my test when I was 3 months pregnant!!! I then keep stealing hubby Yamaha 750 Genesis[msnwink]
My hubby is the same, he used to compete throughout the world in motorcycle sports and becomes a kid again when it comes to bikes. I don't really think that stuff is any cheaper in the states re: jackets and leathers, not sufficiently so, to be carting helmet etc back.
Like Liesa said, the Harley shops are expensive.
ALR
Big Harley shop in the middle of Kissimmee just up from where Watermania was, or loads and loads of shops in Daytona Beach which is the biking centre round here.
LiesaAnna
10-02-2006, 01:17
we went into the big one off of International Drive (?) its ok if you wanna buy stuff out of season!! we spent a fortune the first holiday in florida, sweatshirts, Tshirts, braces for his leather trousers, wallet, key fobs, those were just the silly things, but lots of interesting items, baby clothes!! to die for!! little babygros with harley on them!!! look around just for your leisure theyre lovely people!!!
I bought a helmet from The Helmet Shop in Daytona saved over £150 compared to price here in the UK, they are on the net.
Best bet is big bike meets here in the UK were dealers sell off last years stock, their is a name for one particular meet were everything is very cheap, the name escapes me at the moment, I'll add it when it comes to me.
Alan got leathers from a shop on International Drive, up towards Belz. Sorry I can't remember the name of it, but it's on the left before the last set of lights before Belz. It is specialist bike gear shop.
You could also try Wilson's Leather. There are several in Orlando - one at Premium Outlets, one at the Factory Stores on the 535, and one at Florida Mall too.
andrewandcarole
10-02-2006, 11:31
Teresa
Bit off topic - but don't forget to go down to Old Town (on the 192) on a Thurs evening for Biker Night. Your husband will be in heaven! Even as non-bikers we're fascinated by the wonderful bikes there.
Carole
gail and david roberts
10-02-2006, 12:10
we have a R1 Yamaha
and have look all over the place for leathers
we have found some shops up the OBT have started stocking some clothes this January
and Helmets but remember there not British standard , so we wouldnt buy them
we did notice in Jan 06 that a lot of bikers wearing helmet , we asked a American Friend about this and she said they had a Law passed Last year that you had Insurance over $10,000
you don't need to wear a helmet
wish my McManager would have had one on
her and her New husband of three months
where kill on there bike last Jan both not wearing helmets
[msnscared][msnsad]
David has Had a bike since he was 16 now 42 and wouldn't hire a bike in Florida
as my American friend said , lots of car drivers
in a place they have never been before
Driving on the wrong side of the road
in a car with the wheel on the wrong side , and looking round at all the sites ,Nightmare
[msneek][msneek]
I would be very careful about buying a crash helmet in the USA, for a start it will not comply with BS standards and should (God forbid) anything happen you may have problems with insurance etc.
I am a motorcyclist and to be honest the prices are not very different, if you need new leathers go to a motorcycle show or a meet in the UK. dealers often sell at way below recommended retail price.
Not worth risking your life for...
gail and david roberts
10-02-2006, 13:06
I agree NEC is a great show in Oct I think!!!
when we where there in Jan
we drove to clear-water and on the way back some young Kids on Race bikes came passed us on one wheel they only look about 16 same age as my son all with young girls on the back
no helmets and no Leathers just shorts and t-shirts
our heart stop
we all felt sick ,
fear of them coming off in front of us on the I4 [msneek]
Mmmmmmmm Bikes.
I've had a few Suzuki GSXR's 600 & 750's and a Kawasaki 600 Ninja. I really fancy another one, but I know it scares Mrs Macka when I'm out on one even though She's a great pillion passanger so I've made a decision not to get another[msnsad].
On topic, I agree, you can't gurantee safety specification so get your stuff here Teresa.
It is real hard to locate leathers in Florida.
The sort of shops they have (Harley) are more than likely not the sort of bike leathers most would want.
Most of the riders who have big bikes normally don't ride in them as the weather is so hot.
Daytona has some good bike shops, so that might be a look.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Badger
I would be very careful about buying a crash helmet in the USA, for a start it will not comply with BS standards and should (God forbid) anything happen you may have problems with insurance etc.
I am a motorcyclist and to be honest the prices are not very different, if you need new leathers go to a motorcycle show or a meet in the UK. dealers often sell at way below recommended retail price.
Not worth risking your life for...
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Beg to differ with regard to prices, I bought a ARAI quantum f, tear-off's and spare visor for around £150 less than here in the uk from The Helmet Shop in Daytona.
I have to agree they do not have the gold bs standard sticker on them but I very much doubt that they would make an inferior helmet just for the states.
Hi Mick,
Regarding the purchase and use of a motorcycle crash helmet from the USA I would suggest that you may be interested in the following information:
The Road Traffic Act 1988 Sections 16(1) 17(1) and 18(1) explain that it is an offence to use a crash helmet in this country that does not comply with the standards laid down.
The standards are ECE 22-05 or the older BS6658. The US standards are DOT which is not acceptable in this country. So, basically if you wear a helmet bought in the USA your technically breaking the law.
I agree that they are hardly going to produce an inferior product for use in the USA but quite simply they do not comply with the law in the UK. I know that if all goes well there will never be a problem, but believe me, I work as an accident investigator for insurance companies and if the worse should happen they will use every trick in the book to get out of liability.
pt cruiser
13-02-2006, 14:51
Thanks for the info everyone,he has bought his helmet here, he want's to see what the leathers and other jackets are avalible over there. he's got his test tomorrow, fingers crossed.[msneek]
Hi to all
I too, have a Harley-Davidson and I have found that, for the most part, purchasing all of these items above at bike show is a better buy. With regards to safety items and how they comply with governmental rules, I would be concern with those that apply with those that apply to the locale I would live or reside in. As far as other items, with regards to motorcyclist, I have found JC Whitney to be a good place to purchase such items,as well as on EBay. Take this as an example! I needed two new tires on my Harley badly, I drove to Daytona on ‘Bike Week’ and purchase them, at a great price and had them installed for free. Also purchased leather gloves and jacket less than halve price. Just about at every corner, they all sell the same items and for the most part they, the vendors, undersell each other. I don’t know how are ‘Bike Shows’ at UK, but I’m sure there are good deals to be had. Good luck.
LAG
As an ex-despatch rider who always wore top quality leathers, I would respectfully suggest buying your leathers in the UK. They will be designed for our climate, can be made to measure and you can take them back for refitting when required.
My husband has an R1 and bought some titanium pipes for his bike on our last trip they were considerably cheaper overthere plus other bits and bobs for his bike.Carn't remember name of shop but it is on the hyw 50. He spent over an hour in the shop and assistant was full of good information. I guess we will be calling in on our next visit.
Wend
chrizzy100
20-03-2007, 16:01
Talking of bikes...we have a Lowrider custom..10th anniversary..its about 20 years old.....it needs dropping off for major repairs when we get to FL....any idea where to go...we live in Davenport...
There is a large Harley shop on 27 just north of Legends Golf Course.