well im looking at getting some new gear and need some advice/opinians im looking to spend about 600 maby a lil more but im wanting to spread it out between a helmet,jacket,gloves,and boots i dont need nothing too high end im not racing just a casual rider i have been looking at the speed and strength or scorpian gear btw im a sport rider
need advice on new gear
Started by
shiftfaced
, Mar 31 2012 06:11 PM
5 replies to this topic
Posted 01 April 2012 - 11:40 AM
Rockymountainatv.com can save you some $$ and if your spend over $100 shipping is free & FASSSTT.
Bikebandit.com can be pretty cheap also. Shipping isn't free, but it is reasonable.
I really am a fan of buying from local dealers when possible (I know, some of them gouge on gear) to help keep them open.
Remember to buy comfortable before looks, as you will be in your gear for hours on end, at times.
What I have;
Vented jacket w/removable liner (haven't worn it yet)
Textile jacket w/removable vest and zipper vents, this is good down to around 40f and keeps in dry in a rain squall
BIG 3/4 length heavy foul weather coat (first gear) that keeps me very warm and dry (I'm in Wa. and it's still cold and wet here)
I bought some rain pants at the local hardware store, the legs zip all the way open (waist to cuff) so i can remove them w/boots on. They keep me very dry and only cost $40!!
This is my helmet advice: No matter what anyone says about the brand, fit is the MOST important part of the helmet, it has to fit right, or it will not/can not do it's job. It took me lots of trips to lots of stores to find a helmet that fit my head, was comfortable and in my price range (I will never spend $800 on a helmet).
Bikebandit.com can be pretty cheap also. Shipping isn't free, but it is reasonable.
I really am a fan of buying from local dealers when possible (I know, some of them gouge on gear) to help keep them open.
Remember to buy comfortable before looks, as you will be in your gear for hours on end, at times.
What I have;
Vented jacket w/removable liner (haven't worn it yet)
Textile jacket w/removable vest and zipper vents, this is good down to around 40f and keeps in dry in a rain squall
BIG 3/4 length heavy foul weather coat (first gear) that keeps me very warm and dry (I'm in Wa. and it's still cold and wet here)
I bought some rain pants at the local hardware store, the legs zip all the way open (waist to cuff) so i can remove them w/boots on. They keep me very dry and only cost $40!!
This is my helmet advice: No matter what anyone says about the brand, fit is the MOST important part of the helmet, it has to fit right, or it will not/can not do it's job. It took me lots of trips to lots of stores to find a helmet that fit my head, was comfortable and in my price range (I will never spend $800 on a helmet).
Posted 01 April 2012 - 05:15 PM
As much as I always assume my opinion matters I'm speechless... 
6rider hit it right on the money.
6rider hit it right on the money.
Posted 01 April 2012 - 05:53 PM
Thanks Strider! I'm new to street riding (been riding trails for a few years now) but that was the gear I figured I HAD to have to ride daily.
Posted 04 April 2012 - 07:04 AM
I have the Joe rocket reactor jacket with a gore tex liner. Take the liner out, great for summer, with the liner and sweater, good for winter, it has leather on the impact areas. 3 sets of gloves: winter/waterproof, gauntlet and short, all are leather. A set of rain gear (the pants can be worn when its cold to cut the wind). Scorpion makes a decent helmet, cyclegear has a clearance on their exo 1000 now
Posted 16 April 2012 - 05:17 PM
6 Riders gave a great summary.
What I have.
Minimum:
Arai helmet (get a good Snell or higher rated helmet. I wear HJC helmets too)
Shooting sunglasses (because sometimes it's too hot and the face shield goes up on the freeway)
Olympic gloves
Boots (Hiking boots)
Motoline Canyon jacket (lwater proof, liner removed, vent zippers, pockets, foam pad on back, elbow pads)
http://www.ebay.com/...9#ht_500wt_1413
Longer rides:
Motorcycle boots (Sidi, skimper model)
Waterproof codura pants (Not same brand as the jacket) Worn over jeans. I found out the hard way there are thunder storms every afternoon in Colorado. Those pants saved me on a summer tour.
Pavement does not care what you were riding: a bicycle, scooter, or motorcycle. I always wear a helmet, gloves, boots, and shooting glasses as the minimum. Always jeans, I try to wear the jacket about 90% of the time. I've never crashed on a freeway, but I've low sided around corners more times that I would like to remember. In my teens, I low sided wearing jeans, t-shirt, tennis shoes, and a helmet. (no jacket) The road rash on my arms was small, but lasted about 20 years. I've low sided hitting a patch of oil, left by another motorcycle that crashed on the same corner. One minute I'm riding, the next sliding on my jacket.
What I have.
Minimum:
Arai helmet (get a good Snell or higher rated helmet. I wear HJC helmets too)
Shooting sunglasses (because sometimes it's too hot and the face shield goes up on the freeway)
Olympic gloves
Boots (Hiking boots)
Motoline Canyon jacket (lwater proof, liner removed, vent zippers, pockets, foam pad on back, elbow pads)
http://www.ebay.com/...9#ht_500wt_1413
Longer rides:
Motorcycle boots (Sidi, skimper model)
Waterproof codura pants (Not same brand as the jacket) Worn over jeans. I found out the hard way there are thunder storms every afternoon in Colorado. Those pants saved me on a summer tour.
Pavement does not care what you were riding: a bicycle, scooter, or motorcycle. I always wear a helmet, gloves, boots, and shooting glasses as the minimum. Always jeans, I try to wear the jacket about 90% of the time. I've never crashed on a freeway, but I've low sided around corners more times that I would like to remember. In my teens, I low sided wearing jeans, t-shirt, tennis shoes, and a helmet. (no jacket) The road rash on my arms was small, but lasted about 20 years. I've low sided hitting a patch of oil, left by another motorcycle that crashed on the same corner. One minute I'm riding, the next sliding on my jacket.
Edited by Kev_XR, 16 April 2012 - 05:19 PM.
