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« on: February 09, 2010, 05:41:12 AM » |
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I'm in the Triangle area and currently looking to buy some new pants for commuting. I've been to a couple of the local dealerships (Team Powersports in Garner, the Ducat place out by the farmers market). Neither of these places had a decent selection of pants in stock. I know they can order whatever, but I really need to try a few things on before actually order anything. Does anyone know of a place that will have a decent stock that I can take a look at?
Also, I'm looking at the Aerostich Darien right now, anyone have any first experience with these as overpants?
Thanks.
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« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2010, 08:33:26 AM » |
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No experience w/ the Aerostitches but I do have Alpine Stars over pants I purchased at Cycle Gear in Raleigh/Garner. They saved my ass a coupla months ago when I hit a pothole cranked way over in a turn.
I think most places that carry whatever brand will order something and you're not on the hook to purchase it.
Also take a ride up to Matison's on North Capital Blvd. I think they have a pretty good selection as memory serves.
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« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2010, 09:47:56 AM » |
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I hear ya. Cycle gear had the best selection. I've ordered 75% of my gear online. It's cheaper and you don't have to deal with the asshats at most of the dealerships.
Aerostich always gets good reviews, but I have no FHE. I also wanted to check out some Olympia gear, but the BMW place seems to b the only dealership and they don't ever have any in stock.
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« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2010, 04:09:51 AM » |
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No experience w/ the Aerostitches but I do have Alpine Stars over pants I purchased at Cycle Gear in Raleigh/Garner. They saved my ass a coupla months ago when I hit a pothole cranked way over in a turn.
I think most places that carry whatever brand will order something and you're not on the hook to purchase it.
Also take a ride up to Matison's on North Capital Blvd. I think they have a pretty good selection as memory serves.
Which A* pants do you have? I've not found many that are specifically marketed as over pants. Thanks for the info on Cycle Gear...I didn't have any idea it was there. |
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« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2010, 02:47:57 AM » |
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The cycle shops in the area suck as far as gear goes.
I get most stuff online or at Cycle Gear. Cycle Gear in Raleigh has great customer service, but sometimes shipping to their store is slow.
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« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2010, 09:21:42 AM » |
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Yeah...I stopped by Cycle Gear after I was tipped off to it's existence and was pleased with the friendly service. They were having their 10% off (20% on clearance stuff) the next night...So I stopped back and picked up a Dainese Wave back protector for my jacket, and accidentally bought a new textile cold weather jacket that was a steal. Still haven't gotten any pants though... I think I've decided on going with the Aerostitch AD-1 pant, but I've been dumping my $$ into home brew equipment instead.
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« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2010, 05:40:29 PM » |
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Yeah...I stopped by Cycle Gear after I was tipped off to it's existence and was pleased with the friendly service. They were having their 10% off (20% on clearance stuff) the next night...So I stopped back and picked up a Dainese Wave back protector for my jacket, and accidentally bought a new textile cold weather jacket that was a steal. Still haven't gotten any pants though... I think I've decided on going with the Aerostitch AD-1 pant, but I've been dumping my $$ into home brew equipment instead.
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« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2010, 01:20:53 AM » |
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The cycle shops in the area suck as far as gear goes.
I get most stuff online or at Cycle Gear. Cycle Gear in Raleigh has great customer service, but sometimes shipping to their store is slow.
I was thinking about ordering some taillights from them. Any advice?  |
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« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2010, 04:34:51 AM » |
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Capitol BMW has a butt ton of olympia and BMW brand stuff that is really nice. be careful though because they also have a S1000RR demo that they really want you to ride.
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« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2010, 11:31:26 AM » |
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Capitol BMW has a butt ton of olympia and BMW brand stuff that is really nice. be careful though because they also have a S1000RR demo that they really want you to ride.
About time they finally got some Olympia stuff. I went in looking for a suit to commute in and they had bubkiss. |
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« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2010, 01:54:59 AM » |
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S1000RR Demo? Anyone been on it? I've been wanting take a look at one up close and personal. I'm not usually one for BMWs, but that bike just looks great. I'll have to stop by on lunch some day, I work right down the road.
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