Finally got some gear!!!

[Skybow388]

After my ATGATT thread I saved and saved and picked up a joe rocket Phoenix 5.0! Coming in at a swift 182.00 the mesh jacket better be good! Here is some pics!

Still no pants or boots yet but those are next!

 

[dschult2]

Good! You'll feel alot better about your safety. I have those same gloves and like them very much. Also have a mesh jacket myself and love it. Once your moving you won't even notice your wearing a jacket.

 

[Fazer'd]

Awesome! Remember, you wear it all the time for that ONE time you actually do go down. IF you ever go down, it will definitely be worth it.

 

[LERecords]

what is on your feet??? should be a sweet pair of sidi's, but i know it can take some time to get good gear together.. congrats on building your collection!!! diggin the faster blue bike :thumbup:

 

[rumblestrip]

Right on, Skybow!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[Susan]

Good job. Keep adding to it.

 

[Skybow388]

what is on your feet??? should be a sweet pair of sidi's, but i know it can take some time to get good gear together.. congrats on building your collection!!! diggin the faster blue bike :thumbup:

Haha took me like 2 months to save for this plus my girlfriend payed half lol. I decided on this and not textile because it only gets down to like 20 here so not too cold. Yes I know I need some better shoes and pants they will come eventually. Hard to wear all the gear when i to school to work then home everyday no place to store it but I will get it!


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[Erci]

Good man! Definitely get the rest of the gear ASAP.
And maybe it's just a poor quality pic, but the front tire looks like's way past its prime.

 

[iviyth0s]

Good job! I'm equally guilty as I still wear sneakers and regular pants too but always wear gloves, Joe Rocket (regular style) jacket and full helmet

 

[Yasko]

Very nice.:cheer:
Get the rest soon.:thumbup:

 

[Motogiro]

Good job! Now get those legs n feet covered!

I have a Joe Rocket mesh/textile and love it!

 

[VEGASRIDER]

Got to start somewhere. Glad to see your progressing to more. A the very least, wear some over the ankle footwear. Don't you have any working or hiking boots? Does not necessarily have to be motorcycle specific.

 

[lytehouse]

I agree with Vegas on the hiking boot suggestion.....and I/We, are all so happy that you are getting there! Keep saving up or ask Santa for some more stuff!

 

[ShoopCE]

Thumbs up!

 

[Skybow388]

Thanks guys and girls!! I really appreciate it!!


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[MG-242]

Appropriate gear is not just intended for crash protection. It's also a comfort thing. If you're cold\hot\wet or uncomfortable in any way (sun in your eyes, etc) it detracts from the task at hand which is watching for the "lady on the cell phone" from the other thread. Just 1 sec of distraction or compromised perception adds many feet to your total stopping or even reaction distance. If you're comfortable, then everything is cool and you can focus on all of the other crazy stuff going on.

:thumbup: on getting geared up.

I agree with Eric, that front tire would be a pretty high concern if it's as smooth as it looks in the pic.

 

[Skybow388]

It's not it's just the picture the tore looks good


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[Nelly]

Got to start somewhere. Glad to see your progressing to more. A the very least, wear some over the ankle footwear. Don't you have any working or hiking boots? Does not necessarily have to be motorcycle specific.

Well done on the gear, +1 on the boots.

Nelly:thumbup:

 

[BajaBob]

I used to wear gear to class everyday back when I was in school. Just find a corner to drop everything as you move to each class. No one will mess with it. We have a lot of riders at A&M, many just leave gear on their bike. Also, back when money was tight I found a pair of military boots that zipped up the side at a local army navy store for cheap. The no slip oil proof soles were perfect for heavily oiled intersection stops. Unlike sneakers that pretty much provide zero nonslip protection against heavily oiled and saturated concrete. I really liked how easy those boots were to put on.

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[iviyth0s]

I used to wear gear to class everyday back when I was in school. Just find a corner to drop everything as you move to each class. No one will mess with it. We have a lot of riders at A&M, many just leave gear on their bike. Also, back when money was tight I found a pair of military boots that zipped up the side at a local army navy store for cheap. The no slip oil proof soles were perfect for heavily oiled intersection stops. Unlike sneakers that pretty much provide zero nonslip protection against heavily oiled and saturated concrete. I really liked how easy those boots were to put on.

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You leave your gear on your bike?? I went to visit my girlfriend at her job once and my helmet was stolen. I wasn't in there longer than 10 minutes too!