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frostbite · 02-08-2009, 01:32 PM

I find gear serves 2 purposes, the second of which people new to the motorcycle game (i.e me) are not aware:

1) Safety. A helmet and jacket can be the difference between feeling stupid and a concussion with a skin graft chaser.

2) Comfort. I started riding with a denim jacket, MX gloves, and a DOT MX helmet. The following year I invested in a waterproof/armoured mesh jacket and leather/mesh gauntlets. Huge difference in ride comfort. Huge.

This week I hope to be adding a pair of ATV boots to the mix and maybe a new DS lid.

My motivation for the additional gear was safety but the difference in comfort on the pavement was night and day, particularly in the Spring and Fall.

02-08-2009, 01:32 PM	#43
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	I find gear serves 2 purposes, the second of which people new to the motorcycle game (i.e me) are not aware: 1) Safety. A helmet and jacket can be the difference between feeling stupid and a concussion with a skin graft chaser. 2) Comfort. I started riding with a denim jacket, MX gloves, and a DOT MX helmet. The following year I invested in a waterproof/armoured mesh jacket and leather/mesh gauntlets. Huge difference in ride comfort. Huge. This week I hope to be adding a pair of ATV boots to the mix and maybe a new DS lid. My motivation for the additional gear was safety but the difference in comfort on the pavement was night and day, particularly in the Spring and Fall. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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