Riding gear

[PocoToro]

New Jersey...................

Living and riding in New Jersey:gaah:...........:bowdown:ATGATT:bowdown: ICON head to toe, mesh in the summer, leather spring and fall, add long underwear for winter. All of the armor that will fit in the pockets.......Air bag vest is on the wish list.....

NJ. NY. and PA drivers combine in to :yikes::yikes::yikes:

 

[SpyderHands]

The wife and I just picked up these on sale hers $49 mine $69.

You must have gotten them at a very special rate. I'm not seeing those prices. :thumbup:

 

[UtahPete]

Well, I just completed a 2k mile round trip to No. Cal Spyder Rally from Utah and have to rethink my outerwear strategy. Riding temps ranged from 100+ down to 42 degrees and from bone dry desert to drenching downpour in the mountains - all in one day's ride. I was trying to avoid carrying too much gear on my RT (I already had the panniers, trunk and frunk full, as well as a small dry bag on the passenger seat) so I went with the one Olympia semi-mesh jacket, a jacket liner (for warmth not rain protection), cotton jeans and a complete set of rain jacket, pants, over-mitts and over-boots.

My big downfall was in failing to properly assess the weather conditions I was riding into - particularly the sudden thunderstorms. I didn't want to put on rain gear too soon, while still in the desert, because I'd overheat. But, often I would fail to anticipate cold, rainy conditions soon enough and get soaked and chilled before I knew it.

My hands were fine because of the heated grips on the bike. My feet were okay because I have Sidi riding boots. Obviously, head was okay because of helmet. But my shoulders, core and butt got very wet and cold at times.

Is this just the way it is? Just part of the challenge and adventure? Or, has someone here worked out a system of gear to accommodate this wide range of riding conditions, with changes occurring in a very short time period?

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Well

Pete in my experience, I put on rain gear when I believe it is imminent. That means sometime I have to stop a little later to take it off. We geared up twice on our ryde to Ebbetts Pass and back. I have jacket and pants that have removeable thermal and rain liners. Those are good when you know that you are going to ryding in rain all day. So for quick on and off I really like Frog Toggs. We used these on our trip to Canada, at the first indication of rain you can put these on over your jacket and pants in less than a minute. There is a hood that can go under you helmet to keep neck, shoulders and chest dry. They are breathable and they actually add some warmth when it is cold. So when you are driving a long distance, you may have to take me off and put me back on again more than once. But they are dealt your best friend on the road, and very compactable! At this time of year you don't know what you will get!

 

[Rookiespyder]

riding gear

Hello all, just purchased a Joe rocket alter ego 13.0 textile jacket. It is a 3 in 1 jacket the outside layer is water proof, next layer is mesh for warm days,and the last is a quilted vest. Oh and of course rain pants and all is good.

 

[UtahPete]

Pete in my experience, I put on rain gear when I believe it is imminent. That means sometime I have to stop a little later to take it off. We geared up twice on our ryde to Ebbetts Pass and back. I have jacket and pants that have removeable thermal and rain liners. Those are good when you know that you are going to ryding in rain all day. So for quick on and off I really like Frog Toggs. We used these on our trip to Canada, at the first indication of rain you can put these on over your jacket and pants in less than a minute. There is a hood that can go under you helmet to keep neck, shoulders and chest dry. They are breathable and they actually add some warmth when it is cold. So when you are driving a long distance, you may have to take me off and put me back on again more than once. But they are dealt your best friend on the road, and very compactable! At this time of year you don't know what you will get!

Thanks Larry. I appreciate the feedback. I have a Frog Togg jacket for camping but hadn't thought about using it for ryding.

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Get a set of pants and you should be good to go. :yes:

 

[Lin]

Sale Prices

I am in Savannah, GA right now doing the snowbird thing and had to visit the local dealer to see if there was anything on sale I wanted. I found a "Bruce" BRP jacket that lists for $300, on sale for $100. I imagine dealerships are discounting now to make room for the coming seasons line. I'm going to Charleston, SC next month and I'll be looking there as well.

 

[ussoldier]

Its been a long time that I have comment. So here goes for me: I actually put an Dainese Armor jacket, protective pants, and boots. Yes, I know I am paranoid about it. But, I saw too many friends get injured through motorcycles to automobiles especially a few deaths. I prefer to be safe. But here is a video with a Can-Am Spyder Here is a video that I like to give you:

 

[Raprider]

I saw Alpinestars demo a similar product, actually a full leather jacket, at this year's IMS show in NYC...had airbags in chest and back, armor in shoulders and arms...didn't look all that bulky un-inflated...inflation based on accelerometer motion sensors rather than tether.

For warm-weather riding, we both use the Joe Rocket Phoenix 4 mesh jacket (armored on back, shoulders, forearms) w/removable rain liner, heavy denim jeans, leather/mesh gloves
During cooler weather, Motoport Canyon cordura jacket (armored on back, shoulders, forearms) w/removable liner) and either leather chaps or Motoport Canyon cordura pants (armored on hips, shins), Joe Rocket cordura gloves.
Scorpion EXO modular lids, BMW boots always!
IMHO, aside from the possibility of an unplanned get-off, even a road-rock kicked up at 40mph can be unpleasant. ATGATT!