Tslepebull
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recommendations for riding gear,
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GOZFST
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Motoport. Custom fit and it's what a lot of the moto cops wear. I've been wearing their Kevlar jacket and pants for 20 years, yes I wash them. If you ever get a chance to visit their shop have them show you their collection of other brands of crashed jackets and pants. It'll send shivers up your spine.
https://www.motoport.com/
https://www.motoport.com/
don't forget the rain suit. Just in case it rains.
Unless you're in the desert....
I don't ride without a helmet, gloves, jacket, and boots.
Also, there are a lot of opinions on what brand is best - here's my take: try on a bunch of stuff and buy what you feel comfortable in. If it's not comfortable, you won't wear it. For me, I love the Alpine Stars gloves and won't buy anything else. Personal preference. Hackers vary for me - I have a Joe rocket, a tourmaster, and an Icon. I have an Icon helmet and a bell helmet. Not a fan of the weight of the hjc, and can't justify dropping a grand in an arai.
Also, there are a lot of opinions on what brand is best - here's my take: try on a bunch of stuff and buy what you feel comfortable in. If it's not comfortable, you won't wear it. For me, I love the Alpine Stars gloves and won't buy anything else. Personal preference. Hackers vary for me - I have a Joe rocket, a tourmaster, and an Icon. I have an Icon helmet and a bell helmet. Not a fan of the weight of the hjc, and can't justify dropping a grand in an arai.
My copliot and I have summer and winter riding gear.
Summer - Light colour Mesh Jacket, light colour kevlar chino pants
Winter - Same colour jacket only a winter model that keeps me warm (Dririder Vortex) and Dririder Textile trousers.
Same gloves all season
Schuberth C4 Helmets
RJays Boots
Summer - Light colour Mesh Jacket, light colour kevlar chino pants
Winter - Same colour jacket only a winter model that keeps me warm (Dririder Vortex) and Dririder Textile trousers.
Same gloves all season
Schuberth C4 Helmets
RJays Boots
Pirate looks at --
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Just don't buy any of their CHEAP BILT store brands!
Tslepebull
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Miles42, it is hot and humid here in east Texas so I go for air flow with armor. For a jacket I wear an older model Olympia Dakar jacket. https://olympiamotosports.com/en-US/products/men/jackets/dakar-2-s-neon-yellow
and Airglide pants https://olympiamotosports.com/en-US/products/men/pants/airglide-4-30-pewter. The full length zipper on the pants makes it easier to get them on and off over boots. I tried another version of pants with zip-off legs (Dakar I think) and hated them; the zipper was too scratchy on my bare legs underneath. I keep a FrogTogg rain suit in the Frunk in case of rain.
I recently tried a set of Joe Rocket Phoenix 5.1 gloves. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B58NY3X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I am happy with them so far.
All of my gear is Hi-Viz. My daughter says I look like a street sign. I tell her that is the point.
When I am commuting I wear an ancient Aerostich Roadcrafter suit because it is easy on easy off over work cloths. It is hot when temps are over 85 but my commute is not long and I can stand it from AC to AC; it is great in the winter.
and Airglide pants https://olympiamotosports.com/en-US/products/men/pants/airglide-4-30-pewter. The full length zipper on the pants makes it easier to get them on and off over boots. I tried another version of pants with zip-off legs (Dakar I think) and hated them; the zipper was too scratchy on my bare legs underneath. I keep a FrogTogg rain suit in the Frunk in case of rain.
I recently tried a set of Joe Rocket Phoenix 5.1 gloves. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B58NY3X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I am happy with them so far.
All of my gear is Hi-Viz. My daughter says I look like a street sign. I tell her that is the point.
When I am commuting I wear an ancient Aerostich Roadcrafter suit because it is easy on easy off over work cloths. It is hot when temps are over 85 but my commute is not long and I can stand it from AC to AC; it is great in the winter.
Markubis
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Same here. Revzilla has a lot of great choices. You can also check out the cycle gear website
Hi all ref bike suits I have BMW street guard jac/ trousers light weight / waterproof best I have ever had in 60 yrs helmet schurbeth M1 + schurbeth flip up BMW boots / gloves ( can you guess I've had lots of BMW ) most of my gear is over 25 yrs old. Old story you get what you pay for regards Nico 75
These backpacks are amazing, i had one before my Ryker was delivered. I also bought one for my son makes a huge difference on being able to see the rider. https://www.vata7.com/
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