July 28th, 2015, 09:16 PM | #1 |
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Essential gear?
I'm not an ATGATT guy if I'm going to the store for bread, often I wont even wear a helmet around town, shoot me, I don't want to argue about that because I know that I should. However! What should I have for longer rides? Helmet and gloves are a no brainer, but I keep hearing boots dropped every now and then, I've never seen motorcycle boots. Ever. Or if I have I didn't realize what I was looking at.
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July 28th, 2015, 09:58 PM | #2 |
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Pretty much got it covered with your list.
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July 28th, 2015, 10:05 PM | #3 |
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Rain gear? If you're riding more than an hour out of town, it's always a good idea to pack a rain suit in case you get caught in some surprise wet weather.
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July 28th, 2015, 10:47 PM | #5 |
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Depending on how long and into what weather you ride, your gear may change for longer rides.
An example of motorcycle boots: http://www.tourmaster.com/inc/sdetai...2_0_wp/101/434 Actually that's a good site for examples of everything on your list. i like Tourmaster, inexpensive, and for general riding has been awesome for three years for me. Typically, boots with no laces or anything to get caught on pegs or pedals, high enough to guard your shin from road debris or rocks, and hefty ankle protection should you wreck and have your foot crushed or twisted by your bike. Some are solid, others have vents, and some are perforated to let a lot of air flow through. Jacket and pants should have a good tight fit to keep armor in place. Your environment determines the choice on how much mesh to have. Personally, the window between too cold and too hot leaves me a whole whopping hour where mesh feels good. I have a solid textile jacket and pants that are fine. Your base layer also plays into comfort on long trips. Avoid pants/shorts/underwear that has a seam between your body and the seat as it'll form an uncomfortable pressure point. I wear a top and bottom that helps keep my skin dry while also giving me a means to keep cool (LD Comforts are awesome).
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Jackets could be leather, or textile, with approved CE armour rating, don't forget the back protection. Pants could be overpants, motorcycle jeans w/ Kevlar, Bohn bodyguard system underneath regular clothing. Boots made specific for motorcycle use, that have armour, not just plain ones. For example my gear, Fulmer helmets, Fieldsheer jackets, pants and gloves, Bohn bodyguard system, and Oxstar boots. Here's some examples,
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July 29th, 2015, 12:49 AM | #7 |
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You're also gonna want some body powder
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Aah! Ghost iI meant to upvote :-(
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July 29th, 2015, 12:54 AM | #9 |
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July 29th, 2015, 02:40 AM | #10 |
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I actually just use the stuff that comes in an orange container that costs a dollar for a huge thing of it. That stuff's extra minty, so as a bonus, it cools you down on those warmer days.
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July 29th, 2015, 04:23 AM | #11 |
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Regarding boots:
High work boots (the kind that go partway up your shin) will provide protection comparable to touring boots. However, they have two drawbacks: 1. Your shifter will scrape up the top of the boot. Motorcycle boots have a protector on the top of the left boot to prevent this. 2. Motorcycle boots have smooth bottoms so you can move your feet around on the pegs more easily. Personally, I wear some cheap Bilt boots for everyday riding, but have a good pair of Sidis that I use for the track. I am an ATGATT guy for sure, but would be comfortable wearing work boots. I would never wear ankle-height boots... that's begging for a busted ankle (think about where the fulcrum will be if your foot gets badly twisted wearing ankle boots). Regarding gloves: Human instinct is to throw your hands out in a crash, palms outward. If you wear short gloves, that's going to expose your wrist. Makes sense to wear gauntlets, right? I wear race gauntlets, but would be comfortable with touring-type gloves. Don't get sucked in by fancy knuckle protectors and similar gewgaws. What really matters is what's covering the meaty part of your palm (the scaphoid) because that's what you're instinctively going to put on the ground. Regarding jacket: The purpose of the jacket is to protect you from abrasion and to hold armor in place. The more abrasion-resistant and smooth the material is, the better -- which is why leather is the best material for motorcycle jackets. For me, it has to be perforated leather... which is not all that hot as long as you're moving. Assuming you don't want to go for leather, textile is the second choice. Mesh is nice and cool but absolutely worthless in the abrasion department. A jacket must fit snugly enough to keep the armor in place should you go down. Imagine a big muscular guy trying to forcibly remove your jacket without unzipping it. That's what the road is going to do to you if you go down. It's going to grab and tug and pull and twist. If your armor isn't where it's supposed to be, it's not doing its job. Try on a jacket, reach around your left elbow with your right hand, grab the elbow pad and try to pull it out of place. Can you twist the sleeve so much that the pad no longer covers your elbow? Then the jacket is too loose. The foam back pad that comes with jackets (even really expensive ones) is a joke. Get a back armor insert. Re pants: If you're wearing a jacket it's because you want to avoid road rash and bruising on your torso. So logically, pants should provide equivalent protection. That's why riding jeans never really made much sense to me.... okay, so they'll protect from abrasion (maybe, if the seams don't let go) but what about armor? If you're putting armor in your riding jeans, then why not just get proper motorcycle pants? The same comments re jacket material and fit apply to pants. Pants are a tough choice, because presumably you don't want to walk around all day wearing motorcycle pants. That means either a) wearing overpants (loose, can be hot, but practical) or b) wearing dedicated pants and carrying a change of clothing (great protection but maybe more of a hassle than you want). Personally, I wear perforated leather riding pants most of the time. If I'm out on a recreational ride, I just wear them all day. If I'm commuting, I carry a change of clothing. In poor weather (cold or wet), I wear overpants.
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July 29th, 2015, 06:59 AM | #12 |
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We have a subforum dedicated to motorcycle gear.
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July 29th, 2015, 08:12 AM | #13 |
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Being as that I'm not a race day guy, what do you think about Harley cowboy boots? They're not terribly stiff or soft, full leather, rubber outsole etc.harley boots.jpg
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July 29th, 2015, 01:50 PM | #14 | |
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Something like the Alpinestars S-MX5 is a good entry level street boot. A serious track rider would go up a few notches from that. |
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July 29th, 2015, 02:10 PM | #15 |
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I have the Oxtar Matrix boots, both summer(leather/textile) and winter(leather) configuration both have Gortex. I like these not only do they offer CE armour in the shin, and ankle area, they're very comfortable to wear.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motor.../oxtar/matrix/ And for serious riding I have the Oxtar TCS Sport Boots http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-boots/oxtar/ July 2007: Oxtar Boots are now known as TCX Boots. Oxtar was purchased by Novation S.p.A. Here is one of the best websites for honest reviews of items http://www.webbikeworld.com/ http://www.webbikeworld.com/menu/
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