What gear do you wear and recommend?
#11
01-23-2011 | 11:09 PM
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since going to the Tri Glide, I've change gear a little, but 2 wheels;
DOT helmet, sometime 1/2, 3/4 or full...depends on weather...
gloves, I like the tan full leather work type gloves, lamdskin is the softest.
Boots, HD or police type...
jacket, I have a leather mesh and a HD mesh..both good jackets, winter I go to leather or my Gerbings Union Ridge heated clothing.
Pants; just Wrangler jeans, but I do have a pair of HD leather jeanes that are comfortable...
DOT helmet, sometime 1/2, 3/4 or full...depends on weather...
gloves, I like the tan full leather work type gloves, lamdskin is the softest.
Boots, HD or police type...
jacket, I have a leather mesh and a HD mesh..both good jackets, winter I go to leather or my Gerbings Union Ridge heated clothing.
Pants; just Wrangler jeans, but I do have a pair of HD leather jeanes that are comfortable...
#12
01-23-2011 | 11:13 PM
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i wear a 3/4 helmet, safety glasses, gloves, jeans, boots, and depending on weather, my leather jacket with or without liner. i refuse to dress up like a pirate to ride my harley. i know it's a bad idea to wear a nylon jacket of any type, because if you turn over and slide down the road at all, it'll melt into your skin. not a good thing.
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01-24-2011 | 01:11 AM
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Ride safe.
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01-24-2011 | 01:36 AM
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#15
01-24-2011 | 02:25 AM
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#16
01-24-2011 | 02:37 AM
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I find myself in this off-season thinking about getting some gear for the upcoming riding season. I usually ride in jeans, t-shirt, motorcycle-specific glasses and about 80% of the time with a DOT half-helmet - for some reason I have the urge to ride a little more protected.
So, WITHOUT TURNING THIS INTO a thread flaming others about what they should or should not wear, and, in the interest of learning what is good and what is crap from first-hand users, can you tell me what gear/brands you ride in and why you like it or you don't....specifically in the summer.
One thing I am considering is some draggin' jeans MAYBE with the knee and hip armor?
Thanks.
So, WITHOUT TURNING THIS INTO a thread flaming others about what they should or should not wear, and, in the interest of learning what is good and what is crap from first-hand users, can you tell me what gear/brands you ride in and why you like it or you don't....specifically in the summer.
One thing I am considering is some draggin' jeans MAYBE with the knee and hip armor?
Thanks.
Draggin jeans without armor will save your skin in a crash but not your joints/bones. With armor it will save everything. I generally wear mine (without armor) for easygoing casual rides around town.
Out touring spring, winter and fall I either wear my FXRG leathers or my Aerostich Roadcrafter. Both are fully armored and waterproof as well.
In summer out touring I wear perforated leathers, also armored.
#17
01-24-2011 | 07:46 AM
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#18
01-24-2011 | 07:56 AM
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First gear, Olympia, HD FXRG, The textile stuff is very practical because it uses layers...depends where you live...Since you are in MN layered stuff would be beneficial...here in the south not so much in my opinion...It also depends on how much you want to protect your body and how you want to look...With all that said visit stores like Cyclehear or Metric dealers as well as Harley stores in the winter and make a educated decision while you don't have to rush into it.
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01-24-2011 | 07:57 AM
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01-24-2011 | 08:58 AM
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