Riding Gear

Riding a motorcycle is very different from driving in a car.

You're out there in the elements and weather (good and bad), not snuggled in a climate controlled enclosure.

For me, good riding gear is as much a matter of comfort as it is for safety. If I don't feel safe, I don't feel comfortable. Also, I like to be warm in the winter, and cool in the summer... well, at least be as comfortable as is practical.

So, I'm not likely to ride without reasonable protection. Full face helmets, gloves, jackets, boots... they all are part of my getting on a bike. I'll leave the t-shirt and sneaker attire to others.

Outfitting a rider and passenger with good gear is an investment and a commitment.

As of this writing, the gear is shared between me and my passengers and includes:

Arai Quantum /e helmet
Schuberth Concept helmet
Shoei RF900 helmet
Belstaff Typhoon jacket
BMW heated vest
BMW AirFlow summer jacket
FirstGear Kilamanjaro jacket
Some leather and cordura jackets from my earlier riding period
FroggToggs rain suits
Sidi Champion boots
Women's boots for Lauren
Harley Davidson kids boots for Josh
Alpinestar gloves
Dianese back armor
BuddyBelt passenger handholds
Chatterbox rider/passenger intercom

I'll make some pages that make pages for some of the gear we've acquired.

For the moment, take a look at the Helmet link at the left.