Bargain

**Mr.Ed** · 07-01-2014, 03:50 PM

So I thought I'd start a thread where ppl could just come and post whatever bargain they want to share.

I'll kick things off with SKINS.

Yeah, I know... some ppl swear by compression garments (myself included) others say they're bad for you when riding a bike and bla bla bla... whatever your opinion is there's a bargain to be had and this is the main point here. This being TT, I also expected the off topic comments to take over (as they should!)

Anyway, this is the link for the place that's having a sale on skins... some of them are REAALLY cheap! Personally, I wouldn't bother with the A100 as they're pretty much what any other generic brand will offer. From the A200 onwards there's a big difference IMHO.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/s?q=skins&_$ja=tsid:41245|cgn:zanox|kw:1476334&zanpid=1855487683108176896&utm_source=zanoxau&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=generic

**Spilly209** · 07-01-2014, 05:20 PM

What a great idea (this thread!)

Off topic but I just went from compression / skins to the onesies that Tristan sells and I MUCH prefer them. But I'm a weird shape

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**Marshy** · 08-01-2014, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by Spilly1199

But I'm a weird shape

In the infamous words of my uncle, Clive James, a condom stuffed with walnuts!

**Spilly209** · 08-01-2014, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by Marshy

In the infamous words of my uncle, Clive James, a condom stuffed with walnuts!

Lol, mini walnuts now!

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**Marshy** · 08-01-2014, 08:52 AM

Nah, the muscles are still huuuuge!!

**Spilly209** · 08-01-2014, 08:57 AM

Hopefully one day my brain will catch up Marshy :P

On topic, Bikebiz have Alpinestars Bionic Air back protectors on sale for $134 right now. I really like my one
http://www.bikebiz.com.au/products/A...rotector-.html

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**Marty** · 08-01-2014, 06:04 PM

I used to get all my Skins for free, I worked for them

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**dan** · 08-01-2014, 06:53 PM

I really just use skins to make it easier to slide in and out of my leathers. Got a long sleeve top from eBay Korea for $9 delivered. Bargain!

**dan** · 08-01-2014, 06:54 PM

Note: not skins but does what I need

**Mouse** · 08-01-2014, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by dan

I really just use skins to make it easier to slide in and out of my leathers. Got a long sleeve top from eBay Korea for $9 delivered. Bargain!

Got a link dan? Hate hauling myself out of the cow suit on a hot day!!

**Spilly209** · 08-01-2014, 10:52 PM

Dri-fit polyester works well for they too & isn't compression / tight. Nike & Under Armour make them

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**dan** · 09-01-2014, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by Mouse

Got a link dan? Hate hauling myself out of the cow suit on a hot day!!

eBay search compression shirt / pants worldwide and sort by price lowest to highest. They be up the top somewhere. Got them ages ago so links are dead.

**Mouse** · 09-01-2014, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by dan

eBay search compression shirt / pants worldwide and sort by price lowest to highest. They be up the top somewhere. Got them ages ago so links are dead.

Cheers Dan! Hey pretty sure we were in the same garage last year on an ARDC day. You were drilling holes all over your Suzy to mount your liquid ego camera.

**dan** · 09-01-2014, 09:34 AM

Sounds like something I would do! What bike were you on?

**Mouse** · 09-01-2014, 09:37 AM

White R6. She's a bit more colorful now though! Think you were there with your mate on the blue CBR600. Was the day I also bought my black CBR1000.

**Spilly209** · 15-01-2014, 07:32 AM

There was some talk about Skins a while back. This site has Proskin alternatives really cheap at the moment - eg Mens Active Compression Long Sleeve Crew Top (Black) for $30. You have to join the site or just login through facebook. Lots of other sporting stuff in there - anything I've price checked has been the lowest price on the interwebs which is saying something...

http://www.sportpursuit.com/sales/proskins-jan14

**Medic!** · 15-01-2014, 08:44 AM

Keep an eye out for aldi gear. Got my long pants for $16. Think the shirts were same but I already had a shirt.

**Tristan** · 15-01-2014, 06:22 PM

Just so you can all know about my bargain hahaha got this bad boy as a spare helmet for $150 at westerns today it's a few years old still new though just old stock it was originally $999 they had $600 I offered $150 hahaha bam I win.

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**Spilly209** · 15-01-2014, 06:23 PM

Nice find Tristan. What / where is Westerns?

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**Tristan** · 15-01-2014, 06:24 PM

It's in Penrith last one like that they do have anther one the model down but it's ugly lol

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**Spilly209** · 15-01-2014, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by Tristan

It's in Penrith last one like that they do have anther one the model down but it's ugly lol

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So how come you didn't buy the other one? Sounds like it woulda suited you perfectly, haha

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**Tristan** · 15-01-2014, 06:26 PM

I did consider it I was going to offer $200 for both. But I have a really big order of Bonamici gear I have to pay for :(

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**Spilly209** · 15-01-2014, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by Tristan

I did consider it I was going to offer $200 for both. But I have a really big order of Bonamici gear I have to pay for :(

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Hmmmm....Bonamici....drool

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**Tristan** · 15-01-2014, 06:28 PM

Lol you should buy anther bike so you can deck that out to hahahaha

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**Spilly209** · 15-01-2014, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Tristan

Lol you should buy anther bike so you can deck that out to hahahaha

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They make bits for vans?

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**Tristan** · 15-01-2014, 06:29 PM

Sure do you just hang it inside like mine

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**dan** · 15-01-2014, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Tristan

Just so you can all know about my bargain hahaha got this bad boy as a spare helmet for $150 at westerns today it's a few years old still new though just old stock it was originally $999 they had $600 I offered $150 hahaha bam I win.

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Nice. Might have to take a trip I'm running out of time to get a new helmet.

**Tristan** · 15-01-2014, 07:17 PM

I think the one they had left was a large

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**fitzy** · 15-01-2014, 07:50 PM

this saturday is skins compression gear at aldi https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-b...-january-2014/

**shippy__** · 16-01-2014, 07:28 PM

theres a 4xl berik suit at yamaha bike bizz for $499 marked down from $1299

**Marshy** · 16-01-2014, 08:38 PM

Calling Nelso.....

**Tristan** · 16-01-2014, 08:43 PM

I have this RS Taichi suit it was originally $1199 I really want to get ride of it so I'll part with it for $600 that's a $100 less then I payed for it.

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**dan** · 16-01-2014, 09:05 PM

What size?

**Tristan** · 16-01-2014, 09:15 PM

Lol my bad it's a 56 but I would say if your a 52-54 in any thing else it would fit you my suits a 54 and I'm a 50 in alpinestars

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**Tristan** · 16-01-2014, 09:17 PM

I also have this RS Taichi suit it was $1200 cost me $940 but I'll off load it for $800 it's a size 52

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**Nelso** · 17-01-2014, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by shippy__

theres a 4xl berik suit at yamaha bike bizz for $499 marked down from $1299

One or two piece?

**shippy__** · 17-01-2014, 01:13 PM

1 piece looked smick.... it was white and blue. .... I had my hand in my pocket ready to fend off other buyers but then I relised it was 4xl

**Nelso** · 17-01-2014, 02:21 PM

I just tried on the 2 piece and it was too small. It fit, but was too tight to be comfortable for the road. It is an old stock suit and the newer ones fit much better.

**Condor** · 26-01-2014, 01:23 PM

Torpedo7.com.au are having a sale. Some pretty good buys on there now!

**Mr.Ed** · 06-02-2014, 01:23 PM

Ok, this is more than a bargain... I almost started a new thread just for it but I got lazy.

If you own a R6 (and lots of you do!!) and haven't invested properly on your suspension yet**, it's time to pull the trigger on this... You'll never find a new Ohlins rear shock for this price again. Evah. MK II and all to top it off...

https://www.motomummy.com/rear-shock...13-r6-blowout/

**if you already invested, don't click... it will make you depressed.

**chubb** · 06-02-2014, 01:34 PM

don't even need to pay tax as its under $1000!!

good find!

**Stu23** · 06-02-2014, 01:49 PM

hmmm having just spent $1500 on car tyres major :(

**Mr.Ed** · 06-02-2014, 01:57 PM

Probably discontinuing the MKII now they've released the new TTX GP... but I'd find it hard to justify paying the extra $ on the new model.

**Spilly209** · 06-02-2014, 01:59 PM

I just bought a rebuilt rear shock. I clicked. Whaaaaa! Lol

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**shippy__** · 06-02-2014, 02:01 PM

that is outstanding

**Spilly209** · 06-02-2014, 02:04 PM

French Ntecs on special

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**Mr.Ed** · 06-02-2014, 02:08 PM

arrrgh... I'm having a bad moment of extreme depression.

**mercho** · 06-02-2014, 02:26 PM

Mannnn seriously considering buying the ohlins shock!!!

**Mr.Ed** · 06-02-2014, 02:44 PM

Do it! You can't lose money on suspension... I mean, really. Even if you hate, if you pull that out of the bike you're sure to at least get your money back with a bit of interest.