ATG-ish as of today.

Ninja Bob · May 6th, 2014, 08:59 AM

Jacket arrives today. Actually, just showed up as I was half way through this post. It's not the priciest (or most protective) set, but I figure its a start until I can afford better. All pics link to amazon.

I went down in-town with an Xelement mesh before and it held up very nicely. This one seems to have even more durable features. So I'm confident.

I'm a little less confident in these, but they were on the tail end of my budget and I had to cut corners. Kevlar lined in "critical areas" with CE knee and hip protectors.

The helmet was purchased mainly for the style and affordability. I like the dual sport look minus the brim thing. Looks like this, except white instead of high vis.

Got these gauntlets on sale for half price at Cycle Gear. I was confident about them until I saw @CaptainPlatypus wreck thread.

Originally I wanted these Scorpion gauntlets with palm sliders. But money, or the lack thereof, is a powerful thing.

Then there's the -ish part. I'm still wearing leather steel toed boots that cover the ankles, but not much further up.

csmith12 · May 6th, 2014, 09:32 AM

Now you just need some boots to qualify for full ATG.

Finesse · May 6th, 2014, 11:21 AM

I wouldn't wear steel toed boots. If something happens that causes the steel to dent on top of your toes, you could be royally ****ed.

Otherwise, nice jacket/jeans combo!

capt_bugaloo · May 6th, 2014, 12:09 PM

That helmet - YOWZA! That is some serious hi-viz....

Ninja Bob · May 6th, 2014, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

That helmet - YOWZA! That is some serious hi-viz....

I went with white. lol

EsrTek · May 6th, 2014, 04:14 PM

You got a good start, but seriously need some boots.

What size shoe you wear?? I have a pair of Bilt boots (black w/ mesh) in size 13 US. Worn less than 1 month, sitting around as spares.
However, I just bought a 2nd pair of Sidi's and my cobras are now my backups.

So....If they will fit you, I can ship em to ya free.

Ninja Bob · May 6th, 2014, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EsrTek

You got a good start, but seriously need some boots.

What size shoe you wear?? I have a pair of Bilt boots (black w/ mesh) in size 13 US. Worn less than 1 month, sitting around as spares.
However, I just bought a 2nd pair of Sidi's and my cobras are now my backups.

So....If they will fit you, I can ship em to ya free.

Wow that's a generous offer, but I'm only a size 8.5/9 US. Thank you, though.

N-m · May 6th, 2014, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EsrTek

You got a good start, but seriously need some boots.

What size shoe you wear?? I have a pair of Bilt boots (black w/ mesh) in size 13 US. Worn less than 1 month, sitting around as spares.
However, I just bought a 2nd pair of Sidi's and my cobras are now my backups.

So....If they will fit you, I can ship em to ya free.

Would those boots fit a wide foot? I don't need free if they do and shipping would not kill you.

N-m · May 6th, 2014, 04:51 PM

Gloves with palm sliders make a great deal of sense to me. I have yet to decide on any but will have to actually try them on before purchasing anything. I have seen a great deal of variation in sizing with those.

CaptainPlatypus · May 7th, 2014, 12:18 AM

Hope your Bilt gloves treat you better than mine did.

EsrTek · May 7th, 2014, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Bob

Wow that's a generous offer, but I'm only a size 8.5/9 US. Thank you, though.

No worries..too bad they won't fit.
Thankfully we found the boots another place to go, for someone who needs last piece of gear

Quote:

Originally Posted by N-m

Would those boots fit a wide foot? I don't need free if they do and shipping would not kill you.

No sorry they wouldn't fit a wide, but they do make wide options in the boot.

Ninja Bob · May 7th, 2014, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainPlatypus

Hope your Bilt gloves treat you better than mine did.

Did you have the same pair? Or was it another style?

CaptainPlatypus · May 7th, 2014, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Bob

Did you have the same pair? Or was it another style?

Different style, thankfully. They don't have the style name listed anywhere but I'll get some pictures up later today.

EsrTek · May 7th, 2014, 04:31 PM

I had 3 sets of bilt gloves, all had something break.
Mostly stitching falling apart from normal use, but 1 set broke the plastic ring for the wrist strap.
All where winter gloves and all in 1 season...

The last set did it's job and saved my hands just fine when I got hit on my Fz6r!! They where the pair where stitching stayed fine from use, but the ring for wrist strap broke.

Best thing is Cycle gear will replace them on the spot, after 3rd trip I just didn't feel like going through it again.

Ninja Bob · May 9th, 2014, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainPlatypus

Different style, thankfully. They don't have the style name listed anywhere but I'll get some pictures up later today.

cadd · May 9th, 2014, 10:50 AM

I ride with textile pants. Has knee protection. Hip area has light (very light) padding as well. However, my shin is fully exposed as my boots aren't tall enough.

What do you guys do for shin armor? Do your riding pants have shin armor built in?

CaptainPlatypus · May 11th, 2014, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Bob

Yeah, yeah. Ended up being a pretty wild few days. Hopefully later today, I'll see what I can do.

CaptainPlatypus · May 11th, 2014, 09:06 PM

Here we go.

http://imgur.com/a/VoRDg#19

May 6th, 2014, 09:32 AM	#2
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EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	You got a good start, but seriously need some boots. What size shoe you wear?? I have a pair of Bilt boots (black w/ mesh) in size 13 US. Worn less than 1 month, sitting around as spares. However, I just bought a 2nd pair of Sidi's and my cobras are now my backups. So....If they will fit you, I can ship em to ya free.
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Ninja Bob Certified Slacker Name: Shawn Location: Cleveland Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE Posts: 232	ATG-ish as of today. Jacket arrives today. Actually, just showed up as I was half way through this post. It's not the priciest (or most protective) set, but I figure its a start until I can afford better. All pics link to amazon. I went down in-town with an Xelement mesh before and it held up very nicely. This one seems to have even more durable features. So I'm confident. I'm a little less confident in these, but they were on the tail end of my budget and I had to cut corners. Kevlar lined in "critical areas" with CE knee and hip protectors. The helmet was purchased mainly for the style and affordability. I like the dual sport look minus the brim thing. Looks like this, except white instead of high vis. Got these gauntlets on sale for half price at Cycle Gear. I was confident about them until I saw @CaptainPlatypus wreck thread. Originally I wanted these Scorpion gauntlets with palm sliders. But money, or the lack thereof, is a powerful thing. Then there's the -ish part. I'm still wearing leather steel toed boots that cover the ankles, but not much further up. __________________________________________________ *Ninja Bob*

May 6th, 2014, 11:21 AM	#3
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	I wouldn't wear steel toed boots. If something happens that causes the steel to dent on top of your toes, you could be royally ****ed. Otherwise, nice jacket/jeans combo!

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N-m Captain 2 Sexy Name: Newton Location: South TN Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Kwaka EX250 Posts: 241	Gloves with palm sliders make a great deal of sense to me. I have yet to decide on any but will have to actually try them on before purchasing anything. I have seen a great deal of variation in sizing with those.

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CaptainPlatypus ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): '86 Honda VFR700 Posts: 173	Hope your Bilt gloves treat you better than mine did.

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EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	I had 3 sets of bilt gloves, all had something break. Mostly stitching falling apart from normal use, but 1 set broke the plastic ring for the wrist strap. All where winter gloves and all in 1 season... The last set did it's job and saved my hands just fine when I got hit on my Fz6r!! They where the pair where stitching stayed fine from use, but the ring for wrist strap broke. Best thing is Cycle gear will replace them on the spot, after 3rd trip I just didn't feel like going through it again.

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cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	I ride with textile pants. Has knee protection. Hip area has light (very light) padding as well. However, my shin is fully exposed as my boots aren't tall enough. What do you guys do for shin armor? Do your riding pants have shin armor built in?