3 questions about what gear you all wear - Page 2

Klondike1020 · September 17th, 2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by psych0hans

I actually wear a cheap 50$ helmet... I've spent so much money on modding my bike and buying a suit and boots I'm now too broke to buy pants and riding boots... Anyone wanna buy a poor soul some swanky soles?

Just go used
I buy lots of lightly used gear on CL
I just bought a mint Icon alliance on CL for 75 and my other lid I got for 50
I mostly buy Icon Gear or Shoei on CL cause its too expensive new for my taste

I will spend the money on the bottom of the line Shark and HJC when they are clearance online though.

I got a pair of tourmaster boots brand new for 30 bucks +shipping on the web
and used icon super dutys that someone bought but didnt fit well and couldnt return for 40 bucks

Ridding safe isnt expensive.

nealt · September 17th, 2012, 02:35 PM

Worn all summer long in temps up to 35C
Helmet: Scorpion Exo 700
Jacket: Perf leather with a Forcefield bp
Pants: Alpinestars leather track pants, perf as well
boots: Cortech full height boots

Only when it rains do I go to textile.

Used it all on a 45mph off road excursion a few weeks ago into a 6 ft ditch, only aches and pains, a wrecked helmet and a bike with all plastics destroyed..ATGATT forever...

tapdiggy · September 18th, 2012, 11:01 PM

HJC CSR1 helmet; water-resistant jacket over a tee-shirt; new manufacture mil spec BDU pants; Adidas shorty socks inside Adidas cross trainers

BDUs as above, or khakis on the commute

modern textiles are neato

psych0hans · September 18th, 2012, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klondike1020

Just go used
I buy lots of lightly used gear on CL
I just bought a mint Icon alliance on CL for 75 and my other lid I got for 50
I mostly buy Icon Gear or Shoei on CL cause its too expensive new for my taste

I will spend the money on the bottom of the line Shark and HJC when they are clearance online though.

I got a pair of tourmaster boots brand new for 30 bucks +shipping on the web
and used icon super dutys that someone bought but didnt fit well and couldnt return for 40 bucks

Ridding safe isnt expensive.

Thanks for the tips bro, but unfortunately I live in India, so CL isn't really an option. I'm currently looking at getting a Bell Arrow helmet, about 99$ msrp, Will probably have it by next month or so...

Also dianese norsorex pants...

Vergil · September 18th, 2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by xSean13

1. Bell Vortex flying tiger helmet, A* Stunt Leather jacket, sedici full gauntlet gloves, bilt trackstar boots.

I. Love. Your. Helmet.

xSean13 · September 19th, 2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Vergil

I. Love. Your. Helmet.

I. Love. You.

Vergil · September 19th, 2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by xSean13

I. Love. You.

I.... I love you too bro.

No homo

Klondike1020 · September 19th, 2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psych0hans

Thanks for the tips bro, but unfortunately I live in India, so CL isn't really an option. I'm currently looking at getting a Bell Arrow helmet, about 99$ msrp, Will probably have it by next month or so...

Also dianese norsorex pants...

Wow India ! Mad far ! Let me know if ya want me to score you some gear on cl here and mail It too you ! It might be a lot for shipping ?

Oh well I like used stuff because I am the cheapest .

Well at least you can look online for clearence

eddiekay · September 19th, 2012, 09:21 PM

long pants, boots, a helmet and a long jacket, shirt, dress.

Jiggles: "I was with eddiekay last night. things got a little bit carried away. We had sex."
EddieKay: "I was with jiggles last night, he had to be carried away. We had sex."

Bassman · September 19th, 2012, 09:59 PM

1. doo rag, shorts, jap flaps.
2. naked... scars look hot to chicks
3. idk

psych0hans · September 20th, 2012, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Klondike1020

Wow India ! Mad far ! Let me know if ya want me to score you some gear on cl here and mail It too you ! It might be a lot for shipping ?

Oh well I like used stuff because I am the cheapest .

Well at least you can look online for clearance

Thanks for the offer bro, I might just take you up on it some time

. My friend is a flight pursuer and keeps going to NY, so we used to send all our packages to his hotel there. Recently the hotel took up a new policy where they refused to hold parcels anymore... So that became a big issue.

subxero · September 20th, 2012, 08:24 AM

Picked up a few things finally

picked up some Sidi fusion boots,
Scorpion Deuce riding pants
some leather gloves, can't remember what though, but they fit good and feel nice
I have a leather bike jacket already, so i picked up a alpinestar motoGP jacket, it fits good and has a liner which is sweet.
I tried on every helmet in this cycle shop down the road from me and could not find a single one that fit my odd shaped head good except a Joe rocket RKT-201, i wanted to get a nicer helmet but nothing fit, kinda frustrating. Need to see if i can't find a store that caries some other brands and go try them on as well and upgrade

azimmer11 · September 20th, 2012, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Redgeneral

3)Better suited to motoX or impersonating Batman.

OCMagnum · September 21st, 2012, 10:47 AM

Am a newbie (just 700 miles since getting the bike in August), but have spent a lot of money on gear already and the wish list seems to be growing (ATGATT was part of the deal with myself and my wife when getting the bike):

AGV K4 Helmet
A* TZ1 Reload Perf Leather Jacket (LOVE this jacket) with A* back protector insert
A* SP2 Gloves
Icon Hooligan Overpants (wear them over slacks when commuting/over jeans when joy riding)
SIDI Way Boots

I like the overpants especally for commuting, but will likely look next for a pair of leather pants for weekend rides.

Stay safe!

Klondike1020 · September 24th, 2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psych0hans

Thanks for the offer bro, I might just take you up on it some time

. My friend is a flight pursuer and keeps going to NY, so we used to send all our packages to his hotel there. Recently the hotel took up a new policy where they refused to hold parcels anymore... So that became a big issue.

Yeah I'd help you out .

dirty nasty · September 24th, 2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by subxero

First question

What do you guys typically wear in the summer heat? head to toe please.

2nd question and be honest, what kind of pants do you guys wear on regular pleasure rides and or commuting, summer and when cooler

and i guess a third question,
What do you guys think of ballistic jersey type gear? say something like evs g6 ballistic jersey?

1. Full face helmet, leather jacket or hoodie or t-shirt, leather w/carbon gauntlet gloves or leather hand gloves, riding boots or no-slip comfort shoes, denim jeans.

2. Denim jeans. For winter I have fleece lined denim jeans.

3. Huh?

I'm no gear nazi.

A good 80% of the time I am fully geared up. I'll dress casually if I am not going far and are commuting somewhere. Anything more than one surrounding town out or if I'm not commuting I gear up. Presently saving for a suit so I can get on the track next year.

00NissanNinja · September 24th, 2012, 07:16 PM

I wear the astars perforated gp-r leather jacket, astars smx-plus, held pole position gauntlet gloves, knox knee guards, and a shoei rf-1100 every ride.

For pants I have dainese new drake air but I don't wear them every ride since they are a little too cut and I have to wear the boots on the outside. I will likely look for something less cut maybe from rev it in the future. In the meantime these are the only pants that get close to fitting me well. Have sedici monza pants for the track.

Ballistic Jersey sounds worthless for street, maybe on dirt its okay.

Malicious Logic · September 25th, 2012, 02:02 PM

1.) My summer gear depends on how I feel/how hot it is. Most of the time, I wear:
* Icon Alliance Harbinger Helmet
* Icon Overlord Perforated Leather Jacket (black)
* Icon Sub Stealth Gloves
* Blue Jeans
* Bilt Trackstar boots

If it's just TOO hot, I shed the jacket and just wear a long sleeve shirt.

2.) I usually just wear blue jeans on all my rides. I have a pair of Icon Arc Textile pants that can be worn by themselves or as overpants but I'm usually too lazy/ it's too warm to throw them on. I usually only put them on if I'm going to hit up the only twisty road around here.

3.) Looked up what you referenced and just doesn't look like it'd provide any abrasion protection. Definitely more for dirt than street imo.

September 18th, 2012, 11:01 PM	#43
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	HJC CSR1 helmet; water-resistant jacket over a tee-shirt; new manufacture mil spec BDU pants; Adidas shorty socks inside Adidas cross trainers BDUs as above, or khakis on the commute modern textiles are neato __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

September 19th, 2012, 09:59 PM	#50
Bassman ninjette.org guru Name: Marc Location: Castaic, CA Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1986 Goldwing, 1996 CR500, 2011 Ninja 250, 2009 Harley Heritage Softail, 1941 Suzuki Gerbil 250 Posts: 427	1. doo rag, shorts, jap flaps. 2. naked... scars look hot to chicks 3. idk __________________________________________________ I know there's a 7th gear here somewhere... Changing to 15T/41T, now I'll get that 7th gear, lol.

September 24th, 2012, 07:16 PM	#57
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	I wear the astars perforated gp-r leather jacket, astars smx-plus, held pole position gauntlet gloves, knox knee guards, and a shoei rf-1100 every ride. For pants I have dainese new drake air but I don't wear them every ride since they are a little too cut and I have to wear the boots on the outside. I will likely look for something less cut maybe from rev it in the future. In the meantime these are the only pants that get close to fitting me well. Have sedici monza pants for the track. Ballistic Jersey sounds worthless for street, maybe on dirt its okay. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

September 25th, 2012, 02:02 PM	#58
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	1.) My summer gear depends on how I feel/how hot it is. Most of the time, I wear: * Icon Alliance Harbinger Helmet * Icon Overlord Perforated Leather Jacket (black) * Icon Sub Stealth Gloves * Blue Jeans * Bilt Trackstar boots If it's just TOO hot, I shed the jacket and just wear a long sleeve shirt. 2.) I usually just wear blue jeans on all my rides. I have a pair of Icon Arc Textile pants that can be worn by themselves or as overpants but I'm usually too lazy/ it's too warm to throw them on. I usually only put them on if I'm going to hit up the only twisty road around here. 3.) Looked up what you referenced and just doesn't look like it'd provide any abrasion protection. Definitely more for dirt than street imo. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

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September 17th, 2012, 02:35 PM	#42
nealt ninjette.org member Name: Neal Location: Toronto, Ontario Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 56	Worn all summer long in temps up to 35C Helmet: Scorpion Exo 700 Jacket: Perf leather with a Forcefield bp Pants: Alpinestars leather track pants, perf as well boots: Cortech full height boots Only when it rains do I go to textile. Used it all on a 45mph off road excursion a few weeks ago into a 6 ft ditch, only aches and pains, a wrecked helmet and a bike with all plastics destroyed..ATGATT forever...

September 19th, 2012, 09:21 PM	#49
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	long pants, boots, a helmet and a long jacket, shirt, dress. Jiggles: "I was with eddiekay last night. things got a little bit carried away. We had sex." EddieKay: "I was with jiggles last night, he had to be carried away. We had sex."

September 20th, 2012, 08:24 AM	#52
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	Picked up a few things finally picked up some Sidi fusion boots, Scorpion Deuce riding pants some leather gloves, can't remember what though, but they fit good and feel nice I have a leather bike jacket already, so i picked up a alpinestar motoGP jacket, it fits good and has a liner which is sweet. I tried on every helmet in this cycle shop down the road from me and could not find a single one that fit my odd shaped head good except a Joe rocket RKT-201, i wanted to get a nicer helmet but nothing fit, kinda frustrating. Need to see if i can't find a store that caries some other brands and go try them on as well and upgrade

September 21st, 2012, 10:47 AM	#54
OCMagnum ninjette.org member Name: OC Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, 2012 Ducati Monster 696 (sold), 2012 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 168	Am a newbie (just 700 miles since getting the bike in August), but have spent a lot of money on gear already and the wish list seems to be growing (ATGATT was part of the deal with myself and my wife when getting the bike): AGV K4 Helmet A* TZ1 Reload Perf Leather Jacket (LOVE this jacket) with A* back protector insert A* SP2 Gloves Icon Hooligan Overpants (wear them over slacks when commuting/over jeans when joy riding) SIDI Way Boots I like the overpants especally for commuting, but will likely look next for a pair of leather pants for weekend rides. Stay safe!