Motorcycle ?'s

Pass · 09-12-2010, 05:56 AM

The stuff that you MUST use is pretty simple and straight forward.
Helmet (I wear 1/2 - nonDOT most of the time, and full face when it gets super cold - like 20deg)
Gloves - I wear fingerless gel gloves for grip
Heavy leather vest - You would be surprised at the number of rocks and debris this thing takes. Also helps keep the core warm.
Heavy Leather boots - ALWAYS wear over the ankle boots with good tread. ALWAYS. I prefer Red Wing motorcycle boots. I wear them every single day and even walk miles at work in them. They're awesome!

Outside of that it is all about what you can be comfortable in. I usually start wearing my Cortech denim jacket when it gets cool. Same with my leather chaps. Otherwise I don't usually wear one. Like they say, the colder it is, the safer I ride. lol.

If you do wear chaps/pants and jacket all the time. Make sure that you get ones with removeable liners and zipper openings for air. That way you're covered when it's hot out, but can still bundle up when it's cold.

newcigarz · 09-12-2010, 06:35 AM

Allstate.

Alpinestars boots, Alpinstars gloves, Arai Helmet, Ducati Tech-air jacket.

HK3- · 09-12-2010, 06:58 AM

Used Progressive for my last two bikes. For my new bike they wanted over $1,500.00 a year to insure me...

Tried All State since they handle my vehicle and they gave it to me for $276. Shop around, it's worth the time.

As for protective gear... For me it depends on the weather and where I plan to ride. If I am just hopping around town I don't normally wear the jacket (unless it's cooler out). Traveling on the interstate or plan to get down on some curves then sure the jacket is coming with.

floydpink · 09-12-2010, 09:13 AM

I use Progressive and a half helmet when I remember, which should be more often than I do.

09-12-2010, 05:56 AM	#1
Pass Puff, Puff... Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Max Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 459 Trading: (8)	Re: Motorcycle ?'s The stuff that you MUST use is pretty simple and straight forward. Helmet (I wear 1/2 - nonDOT most of the time, and full face when it gets super cold - like 20deg) Gloves - I wear fingerless gel gloves for grip Heavy leather vest - You would be surprised at the number of rocks and debris this thing takes. Also helps keep the core warm. Heavy Leather boots - ALWAYS wear over the ankle boots with good tread. ALWAYS. I prefer Red Wing motorcycle boots. I wear them every single day and even walk miles at work in them. They're awesome! Outside of that it is all about what you can be comfortable in. I usually start wearing my Cortech denim jacket when it gets cool. Same with my leather chaps. Otherwise I don't usually wear one. Like they say, the colder it is, the safer I ride. lol. If you do wear chaps/pants and jacket all the time. Make sure that you get ones with removeable liners and zipper openings for air. That way you're covered when it's hot out, but can still bundle up when it's cold. __________________ Live Free. Ride Hard. Smoke Up! Regnat Populus.

09-12-2010, 06:35 AM	#2
newcigarz Smoke and Mirrors Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the bottom shelf Posts: 3,139 Trading: (15)	Re: Motorcycle ?'s Allstate. Alpinestars boots, Alpinstars gloves, Arai Helmet, Ducati Tech-air jacket.

09-12-2010, 06:58 AM	#3
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Motorcycle ?'s Used Progressive for my last two bikes. For my new bike they wanted over $1,500.00 a year to insure me... Tried All State since they handle my vehicle and they gave it to me for $276. Shop around, it's worth the time. As for protective gear... For me it depends on the weather and where I plan to ride. If I am just hopping around town I don't normally wear the jacket (unless it's cooler out). Traveling on the interstate or plan to get down on some curves then sure the jacket is coming with.

09-12-2010, 09:13 AM	#4
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Motorcycle ?'s I use Progressive and a half helmet when I remember, which should be more often than I do. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"