Motorcycle rider protection and stuff
Hey! Congrats on the Bike!
I've been riding a long time (since I was 14).
What I've learned is Always wear your gear warm or cold. Gear is a good investment. It's your *** not theirs. I sport ride so it was a no brainer for me, I had a few big offs and Thanks to God and gear I am here to do so more
I always had multiple setups because I'm in the North East and the temp ranges from 100* to 18*.
IMHO. If you're going to ride get a good quality stuff and wear that ****!
1. Pants - I always wear reinforced Jeans such as AlpineStar or Dragin riding gear. they are lined with Kevlar comfortable and you don't look like racer boy or one of the village people when your hanging out at the Spot.
2. Jacket, Ballistic, or leather. I have 3 one of them is a convertible that can be ridden in all conditions which I used for long road trips. All with good density armor in the shoulders, arms, back and waist.
3. Boots Summer and winter styles I always stay away from flashy stuff so I can get off my bike and look casual for the destination.
4. Gloves Must have and they must fit well... you'll want to get two pairs warm and cold weather
5. Comfortable Helmet ( I like full face and convertibles ) I have a few.
6. Soft luggage to tote your crap around
Here is a pic of my Convertible Shark Evoline.. I took this on a 5000 mile road trip through Europe. IT's a full Helmet and the jaw can be rotated all the way back to open the face. Easy operation, great balance, awesome versatility.
Closed
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-9/28273_1339825854394_7002536_n.jpg
Open
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t1.0-9/37443_1339826214403_6260327_n.jpg
release button in red single hand operation
https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net...=a4e171107c4b8e1d3223155bc2be39e6&oe=546667D2
For style reference here is a pick of me with My Icon warm weather setup (helmet, Jacket and Boots, Oakley combat gloves with AlpineStar pants. It was 87 at deals Gap a.k.a tail of the dragon
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd...._=1417394538_d0afc990a7b0960d6752104e60a069c3
https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/l/t1.0-9/1935830_1113065385524_6982296_n.jpg
Here is a picture of me in Europe with the Evoline Helmet, First gear ballistic convertible jacket, Draggin jeans, Oakley combat gloves and Alpine star boots.
https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t1.0-9/35073_1362466300391_7041185_n.jpg
Why I wear my gear all of the time.... Perspective.
This is my Duc
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd...._=1417780246_52b117d2787af044aa2162d8cb9ab58c
https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t1.0-9/2957_1074717426849_1559804_n.jpg
this is what I walked away from in 05
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/1918366_1176603773944_7969730_n.jpg
This is my Gixxer
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/1918366_1176604133953_1199620_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-9/2957_1074775668305_2407031_n.jpg
This is what I walked away from in 2012
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/256372_3492475789297_1824520847_o.jpg
I still Ride and love to do it.
It will be a mistake that takes you down, be it yours or someone elses.
Respect the Ride, Have fun and be alert. I always was and I still got into trouble.
If you love to ride nothing will keep you away, you may just slow down a bit ;)
Take care, have lot's fun, take Lot's of pictures and enjoy the ride.
WEAR your Gear!
AlV
Hey! Congrats on the Bike!
I've been riding a long time (since I was 14).
What I've learned is Always wear your gear warm or cold. Gear is a good investment. It's your *** not theirs. I sport ride so it was a no brainer for me, I had a few big offs and Thanks to God and gear I am here to do so more
I always had multiple setups because I'm in the North East and the temp ranges from 100* to 18*.
IMHO. If you're going to ride get a good quality stuff and wear that ****!
1. Pants - I always wear reinforced Jeans such as AlpineStar or Dragin riding gear. they are lined with Kevlar comfortable and you don't look like racer boy or one of the village people when your hanging out at the Spot.
2. Jacket, Ballistic, or leather. I have 3 one of them is a convertible that can be ridden in all conditions which I used for long road trips. All with good density armor in the shoulders, arms, back and waist.
3. Boots Summer and winter styles I always stay away from flashy stuff so I can get off my bike and look casual for the destination.
4. Gloves Must have and they must fit well... you'll want to get two pairs warm and cold weather
5. Comfortable Helmet ( I like full face and convertibles ) I have a few.
6. Soft luggage to tote your crap around
Here is a pic of my Convertible Shark Evoline.. I took this on a 5000 mile road trip through Europe. IT's a full Helmet and the jaw can be rotated all the way back to open the face. Easy operation, great balance, awesome versatility.
Closed
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-9/28273_1339825854394_7002536_n.jpg
Open
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t1.0-9/37443_1339826214403_6260327_n.jpg
release button in red single hand operation
https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net...=a4e171107c4b8e1d3223155bc2be39e6&oe=546667D2
For style reference here is a pick of me with My Icon warm weather setup (helmet, Jacket and Boots, Oakley combat gloves with AlpineStar pants. It was 87 at deals Gap a.k.a tail of the dragon
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd...._=1417394538_d0afc990a7b0960d6752104e60a069c3
https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/l/t1.0-9/1935830_1113065385524_6982296_n.jpg
Here is a picture of me in Europe with the Evoline Helmet, First gear ballistic convertible jacket, Draggin jeans, Oakley combat gloves and Alpine star boots.
https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t1.0-9/35073_1362466300391_7041185_n.jpg
Why I wear my gear all of the time.... Perspective.
This is my Duc
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd...._=1417780246_52b117d2787af044aa2162d8cb9ab58c
https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t1.0-9/2957_1074717426849_1559804_n.jpg
this is what I walked away from in 05
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/1918366_1176603773944_7969730_n.jpg
This is my Gixxer
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/1918366_1176604133953_1199620_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-9/2957_1074775668305_2407031_n.jpg
This is what I walked away from in 2012
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/256372_3492475789297_1824520847_o.jpg
I still Ride and love to do it.
It will be a mistake that takes you down, be it yours or someone elses.
Respect the Ride, Have fun and be alert. I always was and I still got into trouble.
If you love to ride nothing will keep you away, you may just slow down a bit ;)
Take care, have lot's fun, take Lot's of pictures and enjoy the ride.
WEAR your Gear!
AlV
