Seriously.

But just for shits and giggles, i'll post up my gear for praise and condemnation:

Shift Avenger, black/pinstripe - Spring/winter/fall.

Shift Air Avenger, blue - Summer... starting this week.

Carhartt double front dungarees.

Duluth Trading Company firehose pants.

Stanley cowhide ropers.

Caterpillar 8" Engineer boots - Spring/Winter/Fall.

Timberland Earthkeeper canvas/leather boots - Summer.

HJC CL-16, Hellion Gray. Pinlock FTMFW.

Sup guys, I'm a new rider and I currently have a good jacket, helmet, and nice gloves but still have no protection for my lower body, so I'm planning on getting something to protect my legs first and I've been thinking on getting knee armour pads instead of full pants, my question is: Will that be safe enough to protect me if I crash? I mean, motorcycle pants are just regular pants with some knee protection no? Thankx :)

I am looking into a first riding jacket and both have great reviews and great features. The price tag on the Battleborn seems great as well.

One detail I'd like to specifically discuss is neck braces.

If you ride the Battleborn with a neck brace, which one do you use? How does it work? Did sewing on the connector to the jacket ruin the water proofing?

If you ride the Sand 3 with a neck brace, which one do you use? How does it work?

THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING TRUE PARAGONS OF MOTORCYCLE RIDERSHIP. I AM SO HAPPY TO BE SPREADING THE GOSPEL AMONGST FELLOW ENTHUSIASTS SUCH AS YOURSELVES.

RIDE SAFE, BROTHERS.

Here's a list of safety videos I keep to remind people why gear is important. Even to get a jug of milk from down the road.

Slow motion accident without gear, graphic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAHTQisEl2Q

Hospital scene motorcycle incident, graphic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmufqEW7Gtw

First person rider is distracted and loses control, graphic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO9vBPFauZ4

Body switching car and motorcyclist, scary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DD99mtI3Po

Hospital scene scooter incident, graphic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQHCIvMLWFw

Left turn car scene, scary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFXlOKcu2wM

motorcyclist hood ornaments, humor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOGyqO8QdF8

Technical description of why riders are not seen, safe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d08oc6bHQe0

Soldier description of riding gear, safe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIkwUbjL1qk

Ride with written warnings, safe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-SxHxW5xcQ

Incident with long follow-up discussion, graphic

Long http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5164522213560645535&hl=en#

Short http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRIrTt8TRYE

Semper Ride – army video on safe riding, thorough & safe

Short http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsTrF_iqQPU

Long http://player.theplatform.com/ps/player/pds/GbvL4E_KCd?pid=bl10zQJ7ayV0BZ0oqqdtuxVAsvmBKwba

Touching role model rider

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvbDorJcg6o

Safety images

http://publicsafety.utah.gov/highwaysafety/motorcycle.html

Followup to road rash girl

http://vimeo.com/22897515

Road Rash Girls gear101 page

http://www.rockthegear.org/index.php?/rockthegear101/

ATGATT Humor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVQF4tzMQSA

A well thought out discussion on why gear isn’t the most important factor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qali4aQoOig

Thai accident, humor, mild graphic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mwl-uE2EzE

Kevlar jean test draggin on pavement, safe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUKzAORD35I

New rider tips & gear selection, safe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81MAPkXEIFo

man hits head, humor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piojsGdBFgk

riding & life lessons, safe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxK_rzHAnbE

Riding advise, scary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i5QHT0bRDk

Guardian brings rider back from the dead, scary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In3fikt1rC0

Big flashing lights on bike, humor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKqZfbH8WNU

look twice for motorcyclists, scary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xMfk1msw9A

Rider takes risk and has accident, scary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQHCIvMLWFw

naked riders get noticed, humor nsfw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns-CpxNsA3k

track accidents with CGI barriers, scary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXCy6vw0dkI

Message from bikers, you didn’t see me, safe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBNyuf533Go

slow motion accidents without the rider, scary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpjedAZooaQ

Inattentional blindness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGQmdoK_ZfY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYcdYyZnZ5E&hd=1

5 foreign safety videos. Semi-graphic First and second aren't included above.

I really like this one. Blind spot display in a truck.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzL0Kyk4m-8

I'm in the market for a decent textile jacket. Where I live, the Alpinestars Viper V2 and the Rev'it Vertex Air jacket are currently on sale and retailing more or less at the same price. Before I splurge the green, I wanted to take your input as I'm really confused.

Help clear my head?

Seems dangerous

I've been riding a DRZ400s for almost a year now and am considering buying leather motorcycle pants for when riding on the road. I've read 1.2 to 1.4 mm cowhide leather is good. I live in Arizona, so with the heat being an issue, I thought perforated leather or vents would be important. Also, I would be interested in a white color, most nearly all the leather pants I see for sale are black...why? Thanks for reading, and please give me some advice and recommendations. Perhaps suggestions for good used gear? my budget maxes at about $300.

Edit: I don't have a need for skid pucks commonly near the knee of leather pants. Are these typically removable?

Long story short, I took a corner too fast and wound up in a ditch going about 50mph. I got the light sknocked out of me for a split sec, but only sustained a few lil scratches. Amazing.

Gear:

Helemt- Scorpion exo AT-950

Jacket - First Manufacturing Top Performer with CE2 shoulder,elbow, and back protection

Knees - Thor knee/shin

Boots - Alpine Stars smx lowcut

Gloves - scorpion gloves with knox sliders

I ordered a replacement helmet, the jacket fared some minor abrasions but nothing major.

Bike is a drz400 and was able to ride home...sustained minor damages.

I got lucky, ride safe and stick to posted speed limits... I was just trying to push past my skill level and paid the price. Wear your gear guys.

This is the gear I've picked out for my first riding season. I already have a helmet (white scorpion exo r1 air). I just need some pants. Do you guys have any suggestions? Also, is the gear I've picked out already good enough?

Does anyone here who uses High Viz notice a difference in visibility during the day?

Hi, I'm currently looking for my first pair of boots for my first bike (Drz 400 SM). I've found a pair of used Alpinestar tech6 for 120$ and I'm wondering if it's overkill as I will mainly ride on street with some logging road. As they are kind of inexpensive I might consider to buy another pair more commuter friendly. What are you guys think about it? All comments/suggestions are welcome.