Tank Slap - Motorcycle Forum

I suspect given the slant more towards sportier bikes on this forum no one has tried Klim gear, but I thought I would ask.

I know it gets really good reviews and is supposed to be better than Rukka.

My jacket needs replacing. I like the Alpinestars stuff but If I'm forking out decent money for a jacket I'll be using at least 400 times a year I may as well get the best going. Well, that's what I'm telling myself in a poor attempt to justify spending the sort of money these jacket go for.

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... rod/333178" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.klim.com/Kodiak-Jacket-3721-000?color=9" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/klim-kodiak-jacket" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This is the jacket I'm looking at. A couple of UK suppliers are doing 0% over12 months so the buying process won't be too painful.

The black one looks good.....looks presentable both on & away from a bike.

Eye-watering price.....lawyers must be raking it in. $$$

Gis' a tenner??

I put some money aside each month for biking costs. I've been saving up for a decent jacket.

You don't have to convince me.....I'm the guy who'll happily shell out five grand for a guitar and then stick it in a closet for years.

Looks nice, If I was spending that I would be looking at the Rukka but you say this is meant to be better? Anywhere you can go and try one on? I think you wanna try it on with your current gloves, sit on a bike, check it fits how you like for that money mate

I've had Rukka in the past and not been impressed.

There's a J & S in Brum that's a stockist but this jacket is a new model. I might nip in after work one of the evenings or at the weekend.

I've made a low bid on one on ebay from a German supplier. As it's distance selling I can send it back if I don't like it.

Listed at £900 in the UK.

I've done some bartering on ebay and a german seller has accepted an offer of £710.

Very expensive, but if it's going to keep you dry and guarantee that it's probably worth it.

How long do you expect it to last / whats the guarantee.

It does look nice.

There's a lifetime warranty and a 5 year replacement service.

With the miles I do I'll take 5 years. My current jacket has done 3 years and it's still performing but the Velcro could do with being replaced and a couple of zips have failed. One was replaced. I'll keep the jacket as a spare.

KLIM Warranty Policy

We warrant *every product we make to be free of manufacturer defects for the **lifetime of the product. Additionally, all KLIM GORE-TEX products are GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY for the lifetime of the product. If these products fail due to a manufacturing or material defect, we will repair the product without charge, or replace it at our discretion. This warranty is not transferable.

THE KLIM® GEAR PROTECTION GUARANTEE

KLIM has your back.

If you are involved in a motorcycle *accident within FIVE YEARS of purchasing *qualifying KLIM® gear, KLIM® will replace the damaged KLIM® gear FREE OF CHARGE.

If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident and have damaged *qualifying KLIM® gear, here’s how to get it replaced:



1.Take photos of your *qualified damaged gear you are requesting to have replaced.


2.Obtain a copy of your official accident report and take readable photos/scans of the entire document.


3.Visit http://www.klim.com/gear-protection-guarantee" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and fill in all required information.


4.Upload all gear photos and accident report photos when prompted.


5.Once submitted, customer service will review your case and contact you within 10 business days to let you know if you qualify for replacements and arrange the details.

I've hit the "ohphuckit" button and bought it. Less than £710 delivered to work next week.

That's the biking fund empty for a few more months.

Delivered to work.....??

The plot thickens....../

Well, yeah, I know I'm going to be here.

Sure.

The jacket is here. It looks well made. There are probably too many pockets but I reckon that's just me being fussy. There's loads of armour in it, so I look like batman when I've got it on. I'll have to get a black matt lid with side ears to go with it.

I'll wear it on the way home and see how I get on.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/5184034 ... 4sEALw_wcB" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

There's some crap about. Look at the state of this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-STYLE-Bat ... SwcLxYKUto" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


I could just buy some bat ears
http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/autos/moto ... helmet.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I can see it now, youd look awesome mate! We can get some Halfords spray cans and get the versys matt black, you cant be having any colour if your batman

Be great for when you go to court....

"Batman is on the case!!!!!"

Looks good but I'm not sure where I'll put the panniers.

be fun trying to filter through the rush hour traffic on that thing.