Commuter Gear

[alaskanflyboy]

After reading this i decided on my riding gear

Be sure to cover your entire tank with tang grips and pads or else you'll wreck the paint with that suit. Also, keep those tires inflated to max recommended and set the rear-shock–pre-load on at least 6 to keep from bottoming out.

 

[linkgt]

Revzilla.com is your friend.

I believe Alpinestars sells jackets at a decent price that have optional Chest guards as well. But yea, w/e jacket you buy at least upgrade the back protector... As for overpants, i'm thinking of getting these once I get the $$$

Firstgear HT Overpants - RevZilla

More targeted towards fall/winter but you can remove the liner for hotter weather I believe.

and when I get some real money, this is my dream jacket...

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-avro-leather-jacket


Here's another idea. You can always buy kevlar jeans and put these underneath them:

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-norsorex-pants

They look new, will do some more research on em. might get a pair myself.

 

[danieljardim]

what you guys think about "Mesh Sports Armored Motorcycle Jacket" is that a good material or leather is better?

What about tri-tex

 

[MNGreg]

1.2-1.4 leather will always be better than most everything, when the leather is proper fit. leather folded over will rip quick as abrasion resistance is reduced.

I have the tourmaster sonaira? mesh and I like it, though I am probably going to get the transition 3 here though.

Google the ones you like and see about reviews, especially any involved in slides.

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[roadrat]

1.2-1.4 leather will always be better than most everything, when the leather is proper fit. leather folded over will rip quick as abrasion resistance is reduced.

MNGreg speaks wisely. If you can afford good, tight fitting quality leather with armor that's the ticket. I made the jump and don't regret it one bit. But Motoport has textile gear they say is 10X stronger than leather. From their site: "The only Mesh motorcycle jacket that provides better protection than road racing leather. The Air Mesh Kevlar Jacket is 10 stronger than new competition grade leather."

Judging from objective testimonials I see on other forums and reviews, it sounds like they are for real. Definitely worth considering....

Motoport

 

[MNGreg]

Firstgear HT Overpants - RevZilla

More targeted towards fall/winter but you can remove the liner for hotter weather I believe.

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If concerned, check out the HT AIR Overpants. That is what I have and they work great over your pants. This last fall I rode my bike to the shop in November and the temp. was high 30's that day. I had these over my jeans and I still felt fine. no problems with the cold. And obviously comfortable in summer.