Economical adventure gear? - Page 2

SpudRider · 02-12-2016, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck369

http://evs-sports.com/moto/helmets/venture-helmets

Great deal on EVS helmets right now AMA members get 50% off Code AMA50

Thanks for posting the good tip, Huck.

That is a very nice helmet I had not heard of before.

Where do you purchase the helmet to get the 50% off discount?

Huck369 · 02-12-2016, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for posting the good tip, Huck.

That is a very nice helmet I had not heard of before.

Where do you purchase the helmet to get the 50% off discount?

At the site I linked too, just add the helmet to your cart, then go to your "Cart" and apply the discount code "AMA50" and it will take 50% off your order

SpudRider · 02-12-2016, 01:21 PM

Thank you, Huck.

CSaddict · 02-15-2016, 07:30 PM

Thanks for the heads up on leather up. I ordered an Xelement armored jacket. I'll see how it fits and maybe get the same pants.

roots · 03-16-2016, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck369

http://evs-sports.com/moto/helmets/venture-helmets

Great deal on EVS helmets right now AMA members get 50% off Code AMA50

(Code expires on March 13th)

Thanks for posting about this offer Huck! I ended up ordering a medium. I liked the helmet a lot, however it was actually too big. I wear medium in two other brands

Anyway, I returned it and found out today that they are out of stock for small. So, even though the offer is over I thought I would give people a heads up that they run big (could just be my head) and they are out of smalls.

I was looking forward to a helmet in that style, so if anyone has recommendations for something similar, I'm all ears.

detours · 03-16-2016, 07:51 PM

Hey roots, you may be able to put thicker helmet pads in your Venture. Maybe these would work.

http://www.amazon.com/Aftermarket-Up.../dp/B00AR0TXGK

Eco Mouse · 03-16-2016, 10:31 PM

I get nearly everything at MotorcycleGear.com It used to be called New Enough, because they carry all of last year's models that never sold and other close-outs.

My summer setup is First Gear Adventure Mesh Jacket. (It's a 2014 model, but it's brand new... I guess I got mine last summer) And I got the Scorpion EXO Yosemite Pants. And I've always got an Arai XD4 helmet, and Forma Adventure Boots.

The only 4 places I like to shop for gear are:
MotorcycleGear.com
BikeBandit.com
Atomic-Moto.com
Sometimes Amazon

marzhere · 03-16-2016, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roots

Thanks for posting about this offer Huck! I ended up ordering a medium. I liked the helmet a lot, however it was actually too big. I wear medium in two other brands

Anyway, I returned it and found out today that they are out of stock for small. So, even though the offer is over I thought I would give people a heads up that they run big (could just be my head) and they are out of smalls.

I was looking forward to a helmet in that style, so if anyone has recommendations for something similar, I'm all ears.

Rojo_Grande has one of these http://www.cyclegear.com/SEDICI-Avve...orcycle-Helmet and he took it on the Baja run.

Eco Mouse · 03-16-2016, 10:46 PM

One of these days I'll get enough courage to purchase something, other than gloves, by Klim. I've tried on a few of their adventure jackets, and I've got to say, they are the bees knees, the cat's pajamas!

I want the Klim Badlands Jacket, and the Rally Air Pants... but at nearly 1/3rd the cost of the Cyclone, it's hard to justify. But some day... Maybe as a gift to myself before a long Adventure Ride.

Eco Mouse · 03-16-2016, 10:53 PM

Oh, I forgot to add, that MotorcycleGear.com sells the D3O armor as individual insert pads. For awhile there, it was hard to find, unless your jacket and pants already came with them. I love D3O! Lighter than the hard rubber that usually comes, and I've been able to get enough that I don't have to swap out the pads between my different seasonal gear.

I've hit the road in D3O already, and it was my elbow that slammed down hard first, on my slip in the rain... nothing... not even a bruise. Same with my hip.

Eco Mouse · 03-16-2016, 10:58 PM

Just a reminder... (I love this graphic btw, from Biker Scout)

Lee R · 03-18-2016, 12:27 PM

I've had good luck with revzilla winter closeouts. The rocky mountain atv line looks good too.

I tend to spend more on boots and gloves because all the cheap ones I've tried weren't waterproof and it made for some miserable days.

If it's strictly trails I sometimes just were a helmet and normal clothing as I'm rarely going faster than 25mph and it's hot in the summer.

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02-15-2016, 07:30 PM	#19
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03-16-2016, 07:51 PM	#21
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	Hey roots, you may be able to put thicker helmet pads in your Venture. Maybe these would work. http://www.amazon.com/Aftermarket-Up.../dp/B00AR0TXGK __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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03-16-2016, 10:31 PM	#22
Eco Mouse Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 158	I get nearly everything at MotorcycleGear.com It used to be called New Enough, because they carry all of last year's models that never sold and other close-outs. My summer setup is First Gear Adventure Mesh Jacket. (It's a 2014 model, but it's brand new... I guess I got mine last summer) And I got the Scorpion EXO Yosemite Pants. And I've always got an Arai XD4 helmet, and Forma Adventure Boots. The only 4 places I like to shop for gear are: MotorcycleGear.com BikeBandit.com Atomic-Moto.com Sometimes Amazon
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03-16-2016, 10:46 PM	#24
Eco Mouse Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 158	One of these days I'll get enough courage to purchase something, other than gloves, by Klim. I've tried on a few of their adventure jackets, and I've got to say, they are the bees knees, the cat's pajamas! I want the Klim Badlands Jacket, and the Rally Air Pants... but at nearly 1/3rd the cost of the Cyclone, it's hard to justify. But some day... Maybe as a gift to myself before a long Adventure Ride.
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03-16-2016, 10:53 PM	#25
Eco Mouse Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 158	Oh, I forgot to add, that MotorcycleGear.com sells the D3O armor as individual insert pads. For awhile there, it was hard to find, unless your jacket and pants already came with them. I love D3O! Lighter than the hard rubber that usually comes, and I've been able to get enough that I don't have to swap out the pads between my different seasonal gear. I've hit the road in D3O already, and it was my elbow that slammed down hard first, on my slip in the rain... nothing... not even a bruise. Same with my hip.
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03-16-2016, 10:58 PM	#26
Eco Mouse Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 158	Just a reminder... (I love this graphic btw, from Biker Scout)
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03-18-2016, 12:27 PM	#27
Lee R Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 343	I've had good luck with revzilla winter closeouts. The rocky mountain atv line looks good too. I tend to spend more on boots and gloves because all the cheap ones I've tried weren't waterproof and it made for some miserable days. If it's strictly trails I sometimes just were a helmet and normal clothing as I'm rarely going faster than 25mph and it's hot in the summer.
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