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hienuf
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Joined: 22 Oct 2008
Posts: 148
Location: Central Coast. NSW
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 Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:12 pm Post subject: Advice Please.....First time quad owner. |
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Hi Guys.
I have brought myself a kfx700 but now I need to buy everything else.
I will be riding at stockton mainly but in the future might have access to a hobby farm.
I know about rego and permit.
What I need is advice on Helmet/boots/gloves/goggles. Some helmet and boot prices gave me a heart attack.
Are mx boots practicle for quads?
I would like to buy what I NEED and to spend as little as possible. But I know and take seriously saftey.
I still need to purchase a tralier, 7x5 Any tips?
Im located around bankstown and would like to know which shop I should spend my hard earned at.
Thanks guys
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brumpy
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The galvanised trailers with the sheet metal rolled floor(the ones that flex everytime I put me quads on).....about 1.5mm thick.......Not a good idea... I`ve been constantly told that their rated at so much for weight and they`re resistant to rusting but they`re pieces of crap.
EVERYTHING RUSTS if you give it a chance....so a good second hand STEEL trailer is my advice. |
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Losty Down Under
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Joined: 14 Apr 2007
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Location: Nelson Bay
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On the safety gear - buy the best you can afford.
Must haves - Full length boots, helmet, goggles and gloves. Make sure you buy a set of boot socks as well. They will stop any chafe on your legs from the boots.
Any helmet sold new in Australia from a dealer will be certified. As the price increases so does the comfort level.
With the goggles, look for a set that offers a range of lens choices. If you are going to be riding the dunes you will want either mirror blue or light sensitive lenses. Make sure they fit your face well and also fit into the helmet you choose.
As for the other stuff, a good set of jeans and a long sleeve top thats fairly tough will do. You can buy other ride gear later.
On the trailer, I have a full aluminium 8' x 5' that hasn't been registered yet. 5mm alloy floor and 3mm sides. Full alloy frame on the underside as well. I want a good dollar for it though.
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brettski
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Joined: 03 Jun 2008
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| keep an eye out on ebay for a trailer, expect to pay at least $500+ for a half decent trailer. I got a 6x4 trailer and my quad fits in that nice and tight |
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yogie
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Location: The Otways
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| Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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Ive got a 5x7 and my KFX fits in nicley and has a little room for some gear.
and as for gear, buy the best helmet you can, how much is your brain worth.. and boots, get a good entry level pair, they dont wear out on the quad... 
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brettski
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| Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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| i was under the impression that all helmets follow the same safety regulations and your only paying the extra cash for lighter weight and better ventiation. so if you pay $500 for a helmet your brains will be just as safe in a $200 helmet. |
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yogie
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| Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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| brettski wrote: | | i was under the impression that all helmets follow the same safety regulations and your only paying the extra cash for lighter weight and better ventiation. so if you pay $500 for a helmet your brains will be just as safe in a $200 helmet. |
me too but you never see a pro rider wearing my brand of helmet...
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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker
honda thumb
Great at climbing trees
durablue stickers |
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Dazz
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think about the future with the trailer too
an 8 x 5 is good for 2 quads side by side |
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fossil800R
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| yogie wrote: | | brettski wrote: | | i was under the impression that all helmets follow the same safety regulations and your only paying the extra cash for lighter weight and better ventiation. so if you pay $500 for a helmet your brains will be just as safe in a $200 helmet. |
me too but you never see a pro rider wearing my brand of helmet... |
That's probably because most pro riders don't have a big pumpkin shaped head 
You will find that the more expensive gear is usually a lot more comfortable than the cheaper end stuff especially when you are wearing it for long periods. Good brand mid-range priced gear should last you a while without killing the bank balance too much or compromising on comfort. Buy the best you can afford is pretty solid advice.
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yogie
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| fossil700R wrote: | That's probably because most pro riders don't have a big pumpkin shaped head
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oh thats so funny...
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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker
honda thumb
Great at climbing trees
durablue stickers |
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brumpy
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Joined: 12 Nov 2008
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| Dazz wrote: | think about the future with the trailer too
an 8 x 5 is good for 2 quads side by side |
I don`t think the quads will fit sideways, I`d see if you could go 8x6 instead..... |
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BARN-6
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| if needing riding gear id be going to mca megastore on parramatta rd near the bunnings between silerwater rd and james ruse drive , all brands and cheaper than anywhere else |
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ATV PRO
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Joined: 13 Feb 2006
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Location: Central Coast, NSW
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| Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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| yogie wrote: | | brettski wrote: | | i was under the impression that all helmets follow the same safety regulations and your only paying the extra cash for lighter weight and better ventiation. so if you pay $500 for a helmet your brains will be just as safe in a $200 helmet. |
me too but you never see a pro rider wearing my brand of helmet... |
Yogie ,
Ur Avatar is sensational 
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Loosecannon450
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Location: Newcastle. NSW
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Yeah I gotta tip,
Lock the phucker up real good, and don't show many people how and where you lock it up,
I have had a few stolen, so take the advice
Theres Always some kocksmoka wants it more than u
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muzzgit
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1. Get a chest plate..... a good chest plate is almost as important as a helmet.
2. Get a helmet with removeable liner so you can wash the bugger, and wash it in the shower, helmet and all!! A dab of hampoo will make it smell better next time you ride. (better than musty sweat). Go to a shop and try on for at least 5 minutes, make sure it's not too small. If you buy off the net (ebay) make sure it is exactly as you tried on....every brand will fit differently. But be a good boy and buy from your local shop.
3. If you buy cheap boots, like I did, you will kick yourself. After three or four hours in them you will know why you shouldn't have bought cheap boots. When you get them home, walk around on the grass with them for as long as you can, don't scratch them, if they cause you pain you can go back and get the next size up. Once you've worn 'em on the bike, they're yours. You can ride for a while with work boots until you get propper MX boots.
4. For gloves, you can wear riggers gloves or gardening gloves if you want. Your mates will take the pi55 out of you cos you look like a dooffus but it's better than no gloves at all.
5. Goggles...Scott or O'neal brand are pretty good.... make sure you can get replacement lenses and if possible get a pack of tearoffs. Anti fog for inside your goggles will help too.
6. Go get an old crappy trailer but make sure you get good heavy tiedowns. Gorilla Grips are good.
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phrozin
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Joined: 15 Jan 2008
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Location: earth
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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best bang for your buck imo
good cheap helmet rxt $160 better helmet m2r or fox v2 $260
gloves shift or fox both pretty good
boots alpine star tech 3 are a excelent boot for your money with very good ankle protection but look closely at boots some are rubbish
goggles any brand is ok you can pay between $20 to $150 just get what your budget dictates $40 will get you some decent 1s
I would also advice you to grab a kidney belt good for keeping the lower back in shape specially on a quad and some sort of armour, if you can afford it go full mx gear you dont haft to spend big dollars to get some decent gear as some one said MCAS is a good place to get a good deal great range also
we use a 7x5 trailer and we fit a 450 yam quad and a yz on it with all the gear gerry tool box ect |
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hienuf
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Joined: 22 Oct 2008
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Location: Central Coast. NSW
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| Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, what a great response.
Thanks all for your imput/feedback. It really helps when I have no idea.
I should be buying helmet/gloves/goggles/boots tomorrow.
I got rego today but i think they stuffed up.......New post in nsw forum.
Thanks again guys, Great forum!!
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Yoshirmira twins
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