thanks ridick! I bought a snell rated helmet, a good textile jacket, and a pair of boots that look like chucks.
pretty stoaked about it all.
im in north county, right above san diego.
That doesn't sound like the kind of gear you wanna be crashing in..
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Originally Posted by RedRehab
I know, I know, and its so easy considering where I work. I think the damn thing is an eye sore compared to the rest of the bike. I will, soon, ish, money and all.
In the mean time, try this... Chop down the stock can to the bracket that holds it in place on the foot peg, and paint it matte black with some Very High Temp paint (and the proper prep work).... Costs almost nothing and looks MUCH better.
Buy my comp werkes can. It's not the prettiest but it's f'ing loud brah.
I think your gear is fine. At least you have/wear gear. I lot ride and some of the guys refuse to wear gear. O well, got the camera ready when you crash.
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Originally Posted by R6_350z
not putting miles on your bike because you want to keep it new is like not having sex with your wife because your saving her for the next guy
Snell rating doesn't mean I'd wear it and feel safe... A textile jacket is better than nothing, but definitely nothing to write home about. I've seen road rash that was actually WORSE because of the textile jacket. The jacket had melted onto the person's skin while they were sliding. Leather > the rest of the shit.
As for the "chuck taylor type shoes"... Those are completely worthless. If you don't wanna get riding boots that's your choice, but I'd hate to have you buzzing around with those worthless things on your feet thinking they're doing you any good.
Snell rating doesn't mean I'd wear it and feel safe... A textile jacket is better than nothing, but definitely nothing to write home about. I've seen road rash that was actually WORSE because of the textile jacket. The jacket had melted onto the person's skin while they were sliding. Leather > the rest of the shit.
As for the "chuck taylor type shoes"... Those are completely worthless. If you don't wanna get riding boots that's your choice, but I'd hate to have you buzzing around with those worthless things on your feet thinking they're doing you any good.
I'll just leave this here:
Curious as to why? Doesn't Snell meet DOT standards?
Curious as to why? Doesn't Snell meet DOT standards?
There's a difference between meeting standards (AKA: minimums) and exceeding them. Personally, I'm not going to trust my brain's well being to a cheap helmet I picked up for $100 brand new because it had sweet graphics and a SNELL rating. I'll pay for quality because I would like to continue to survive as long as possible.
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