[Kickprivate]

What gear are you looking forward to getting this year?

Myself:
Jacket: Shift SR-1 Leather Jacket http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/leather_jackets_and_pants/shift/sr_1_leather_motorcycle_jacket.html

Pants: Shift Redline Leather Sport http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/leather_jackets_and_pants/shift/redline_leather_sport_motorcycle_pants.html

Boots: Sidi Vertigo Boots
http://www.newenough.com/boots/racing_boots/sidi/vertigo_race_motorcycle_boots.html

[SuperMotoRider]

Looking forward to buying the Alpinestars tech 10s.

NOT LOOKING FORWARD to paying $500….

[shaggles]

I just got my license a month ago so everything is new. I got a bike, helmet, gloves and jacket so far. still need some actual mc boots and pants. Oh yeah…and insurance.

[swede]

I got some gear from a cheap net-store. I ended up returning all that stuff how ever (The sizes were all wierd, XS in pants, S in jacket and XL in protective-under-jacket)

Instead I went to a local dealer where I got some discount due to some 15year anniversary. Ended up costing me $130 more than on the net. But that got me swedish made (in contrary to some Indian or Kazakhstanian made) quality wear.

Yes, the suspenders are removable! (
There are zippers so that the jacket and pants can be fastened to each other)

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Jonathan

[Ben]

That outfit is dead sexy!

I really like the jacket, sweedish made huh?

Ben
~Best Beginner Motorcycles Admin

[swede]

Yeah, the pants are just pants, all black, they had all these different two-colored pants, but they’re too Disco for me…(I mean c’mon spider-web pattern all over in pinkish/red? seriously..)

Yes, it felt good buying swedish made, the manufacturer is quite serious with a catalog describing their whole test center and manufacturing process. I was surprised to read that they even offer life-time and free altering of the clothes, should you gain or loose weight, or get some minor damage on the gear. But I guess that sort of service is the only thing they can compete in.

Question: How much have you spent on your present outfit?

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Jonathan

[Ben]

Lets see, this is about what I spent on all my current riding gear

Leather Jacket – $140 (on sale from ebay, usually 250+)
First gear textile overpants – $120ish
Shoei Helmet – I think around 300 brand new
Leather Gloves – 80
Boots – Free from another rider

I also have a mesh jacket as well that I paid around 150 for. So I’ve paid around $790 for all my main gear if I’m doing the math correctly.

Ben
~Best Beginner Motorcycles Admin

[AaronMerlot]

You know I have been wondering what gear everyone else uses. My friends all have very different opinions about the subject. My buddy Greg is one of those “Live free and (possibly) die” kinda guys wile my brother, a Harley guy is “Leather to the max” kinda guy. I am a “all the gear all the time” guy. I love the quote from Jason Britain “their are two kinds of riders, those who have been down and those who are going down”. So I have…

Gmax Helmut $99
Shift Dryer Jacket $300
Got them free with the bike (new) http://www.stevenscycle.com Bay City, MI

First Gear Mesh Sport Gloves $35
Alpine Stars Reflex Knee Guards $25
From http://www.newenough.com I have never had faster shipping or better customer service from ANY online store! They RULE!!

Icon Super Duety 2 Pants $90
Icon Field Armor Boots $90
From http://www.sandhillspowersports.com Great! prices but returns are not easy or cheap.

I still need some winter gloves (michigan sucks!) and I am going to going to keep an eye out from a cheap mesh jacket for the summer.

So what do you guys ride with?

[Ben]

Shift jackets for the win!

I abosultely love Shift Racing, all their jackets are so comfortable and break in really easy.

Ben
~Best Beginner Motorcycles Admin

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