Damn, I thought I could add to my m/c gear collection from your closet clear out
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Am I the only one to own (much) more than one set of motorcycle gear?
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Damn, I thought I could add to my m/c gear collection from your closet clear out
I'm sorta similar that I have a mix of gear, but not a ton of gear. I buy what I need to stay comfortable in different conditions, and then I use the crap out of it until it's worn out. My current textile riding jacket is going on about 6 years old now and is getting faded, but is still comfortable and warm, so when the zipper broke last summer I spend the money to get it fixed and will continue wearing it.
I bought a set of textile riding pants this past fall, something I'd never bothered with before, but really should have considering how much shoulder season riding I do. One big ride (my IBA back in October) made me realize I should have made that decision years ago - there is no substitute for good gear, and I started and ended that day in near zero degree conditions, so they were glorious. They'll probably be something I'll now wear maybe 5-10 times a season tops, but they'll be appreciated.
For anyone interested in the pants thing like me but doesn't want to spend $250-$300+ for something they might only wear a few times a year, they were an Amazon purchase, an off brand type thing, but I'm 99% sure they are rebranded Oxford pants - they match my Oxford textile jacket almost perfectly, and the liners even have the identical red piping along the edge. Super happy for $100, suffice to say.
I don't have a ton of extra gear aside from what I'm actually using at any point in time, though. I have a full face that I rarely wear unless it's cold or raining as I enjoy my half helmet far too much, when it's hot I ride without a jacket at all (yeah, I'm not an ATGATT guy, it's a risk I understand and accept), and I do have 3 pairs of gloves depending on the weather, a heated vest, but aside from that, not much. I collect helmets - when my helmets are worn out and reach end of life I hang them on a nail in the rafters just as a memory of the rides they were part of. I'm sure my kids will enjoy throwing all that garbage out when I kick the bucket lol.
AFJ
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Started riding M/C with leather jacket, gloves and IOM legal "pudding basin" helmet & goggles. If raining or snowing, added long rubber raincoat and hip waders. (1958-1959). By the 70's and 80's - jet pilot ( DOT Approved) helmet & goggles Waxed cotton 2 piece riding suit. By the 90's, full coverage (multi approval) helmet with visor, more advanced Belstaff waxed cotton jacket & pants. 2010 to present time, full coverage helmet, Aerostich Darien armoured jacket, waxed cotton over pants, leather motorcycling gloves, motorcycling leather boots or hip length rubber boots.
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AFJ
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I have always locked helmet and riding coat or gear, either to the bike with a cable lock, or locked inside a saddle case which is fixed to the bike. Or, in case of a jacket, kept it on me or with me. I bought the elderly (but rarely used) Aerostich Darien at a VERY reasonable $200, some years ago, but they now retail new at 4 times that in US$. Great jacket but not in the budget if it got swiped.
Even long, long ago (70 years or more) I remember that every Toronto restaurant we ever went into, had a sign over the hat & coat rack "Not Responsible for Hats or Coats" and we always kept our coats and hats with us at our table.
Even long, long ago (70 years or more) I remember that every Toronto restaurant we ever went into, had a sign over the hat & coat rack "Not Responsible for Hats or Coats" and we always kept our coats and hats with us at our table.
Pretty much the same here, I've got 2 of everything except only 1 pair of boots.
I'm currently trying to sell stuff on FB marketplace, it's a pain in the butt.
4 leather suits, already sold one and have another still for sale but will be getting a new one before the season starts.
6 textile jackets (3 for sale)
3 pairs of pants
2 street/track boots
2 dirt boots
4 street style helmets
3 Dirt helmets
Too many gloves.
5 bikes.
And then Kyle has a similar collection
I also have spares/retired gear like 2 pairs of boots and a whole bunch of crashed helmets on display.
4 leather suits, already sold one and have another still for sale but will be getting a new one before the season starts.
6 textile jackets (3 for sale)
3 pairs of pants
2 street/track boots
2 dirt boots
4 street style helmets
3 Dirt helmets
Too many gloves.
5 bikes.
And then Kyle has a similar collection
I also have spares/retired gear like 2 pairs of boots and a whole bunch of crashed helmets on display.
I bought a couple of these off of Temu (but they’re on Ali Express too) and believe it or not, they work great! The screws were a bit soft (read easy to strip) so go easy or replace with proper hardware. But solid and does a great job holding the helmets!
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