motorcycle gear, educate me Options

[SlowCelica94]

Hey guys, I know some of you 6gc'rs ride and I'm getting ready to buy a bike. But in my eyes, safety first. So I'm def investing in a jacket, gloves and brain bucket. Pricing it all out is a lil difficult since I don't know the advantages from leather/mesh/textile stuff.

And just so you know my intentions, I will NOT be stunting the bike, it's just going to a fun toy I ride to save gas and take on the curvey roads on the weekend.

Any input on proper safety equipment would be very appreicated. Thanks guys

[C3L1CA]

I don't know a ton about mesh but it seems like if you were to have a pretty bad crash with a mesh jacket on it would need to be replaced.

I have a leather Icon jacket and took a pretty nasty spill with it on and didn't get one scratch on me. Jacket held up great with no holes but just a little extra wear on the shoulder and arms. I ride in the summer with it on, it can be hot if you get stuck in traffic but it really isn't all that bad. If you do get mesh just make sure it has some protection pads in the arms, back, and shoulders to give you added protection if you were to fall.

As for gloves I'd just go to your local motorcycle shop and try some on until you found the perfect pair. Gloves do make a noticeable difference. I rode in below freezing to school a couple of times with winter gloves on and it just didn't have the same feel as when I had my nice gloves on. i would get over the wrist for more protection but thats probably just me.

I'd read up about helmets. Some are lighter then others, some are noisier, just look for one that fits your needs and your budget and you should be good to go.

Boots are maybe another thing to consider. I had nice alpinestar boots on when i crashed and still got a badly sprained ankle, I think I would've easily have broken my foot if it wasn't for the boots.

Good luck with the bike, they are a blast!