Economical adventure gear?

CSaddict · 02-10-2016, 08:53 AM

So, I'd like to do some dirt roads when my RX3 comes in. May join a local club. Going to need some gear. Any recommended boots, jackets, gloves, etc you see our user that work well? Not looking to drop big money since it will be infrequent. I spent my childhood in MX boots. Looking for something more comfortable.

Huck369 · 02-10-2016, 10:12 AM

I generally wear some Bates Tactical Boots when I ride, very comfortable, but not the same protection as a pair of MX boots....but you can walk all day in them.

I have several different jackets, and gloves...for varying weather...but I've been gathering gear for many years.

Weldangrind · 02-10-2016, 10:53 AM

I wear a M2R jacket (Made To Ride), and it has been terrific. It has removable armour, decent zippered venting, a removable liner and Tron-like reflective piping. It was a good buy at $100.00.

Weldangrind · 02-10-2016, 10:56 AM

I like Mechanix M-Pact gloves for warmer weather. They offer excellent protection, and they absorb a little vibration.

rideabout · 02-10-2016, 12:40 PM

Hello CSaddict,

I just bought the Rocky Mountain ATV house brand adventure jacket and pants, the A.R.C. Battle Born. It arrives today, I'll post an update when I receive it. Price was $199 for the jacket and $139 for the pants. Maybe not as dirt-oriented as you were looking for but I thought I would mention it. I noticed the shipment included a free "tactical t-shirt". I'm still in the market for a new helmet, preferably with bluetooth so any advice from the group is appreciated. I'm looking forward to the arrival of my new RX3 as well....

Cheers!

Huck369 · 02-10-2016, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rideabout

Hello CSaddict,
I'm still in the market for a new helmet, preferably with bluetooth so any advice from the group is appreciated. I'm looking forward to the arrival of my new RX3 as well....
Cheers!

I have several helmets, and I picked up a couple of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/261260173214...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
For the wife and I, and ordered 3 extra headsets to mount in some of my other helmets
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261261338678...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT For $42 for the Bluetooth unit, and $8 for extra headsets, I didn't expect much, but was pleasantly surprised at how well the Bluetooth works between riders, work well with my phone or GPS....you can only Bluetooth between 2 headsets, but works great for us

rideabout · 02-11-2016, 01:49 AM

Thanks Huck I will check them out! My A.R.C. gear arrived and fits and looks great. I'm 5'10", 180 and the large jacket and 36" pants are perfect for me. The pants with the liner fit comfortably, and without the liner I will be able to fit pants underneath for commuting convenience. The free T shirt included is actually made from nice material and has a nice looking graphic. No road test until the new bike arrives

detours · 02-11-2016, 02:29 AM

My Tourmaster Transition jacket was a good buy at $200. Lots of vents for summer, good liner for winter, all armor included. Lots of pockets and fully waterproof too.

willy dog · 02-11-2016, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by detours

My Tourmaster Transition jacket was a good buy at $200. Lots of vents for summer, good liner for winter, all armor included. Lots of pockets and fully waterproof too.

i too have a Tourmaster Transition jacket motorcycle superstore had them for 129.00$ size was limited it is a great jacket

FastDoc · 02-11-2016, 11:22 AM

Back in the day good riding gear was $$$, even for textiles.

Nowadays, I suppose with most all production in countrys with low wages, good gear is very inexpensive, although I know that is a relative term.

A good way to save some $ is to use insulated rubber famer's boots from the farm supply store. Waterproof, warm, comfortable, and good protection. You won't win a beauty contest but your feet will be happy.

marzhere · 02-11-2016, 01:53 PM

Rojo_Grande and I just got Sidi Adventure Gortex boots from http://www.biker-land.de/Motorcycle-...Tex-boots.html. Maybe not economical, but definitely cheaper than our local store.

Rich+PRCBike · 02-11-2016, 11:51 PM

Does anyone know the "season" for gear? I bought my jacket in AZ around April off the rack of last year's gear on clearance for $50. I'm not sure if I was lucky or that is the best time to buy.

roots · 02-12-2016, 12:19 AM

I like these pants and other Xelement gear from Leatherup.
http://www.leatherup.com/mp/Xelement...ced/93561.html

kohburn · 02-12-2016, 06:46 AM

thats a great deal, I've had good luck with leatherup gear

Huck369 · 02-12-2016, 10:39 AM

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)

02-10-2016, 08:53 AM	#1
CSaddict Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 200	Economical adventure gear? So, I'd like to do some dirt roads when my RX3 comes in. May join a local club. Going to need some gear. Any recommended boots, jackets, gloves, etc you see our user that work well? Not looking to drop big money since it will be infrequent. I spent my childhood in MX boots. Looking for something more comfortable. __________________ 2016 CSC RX3 Ginger Edition Check out my blog here: https://www.facebook.com/My-CSC-Zong...0302595973417/
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02-10-2016, 10:12 AM	#2
Huck369 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 684	I generally wear some Bates Tactical Boots when I ride, very comfortable, but not the same protection as a pair of MX boots....but you can walk all day in them. I have several different jackets, and gloves...for varying weather...but I've been gathering gear for many years. __________________ Huck 2013 Honda NC700X 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 2016 AJP PR4 2022 Templar X 250 2021 Sondors Metacycle AMA Life Member
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02-10-2016, 10:53 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I wear a M2R jacket (Made To Ride), and it has been terrific. It has removable armour, decent zippered venting, a removable liner and Tron-like reflective piping. It was a good buy at $100.00. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-10-2016, 10:56 AM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I like Mechanix M-Pact gloves for warmer weather. They offer excellent protection, and they absorb a little vibration. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-10-2016, 12:40 PM	#5
rideabout Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 52	ARC Battle Born jacket and pants Hello CSaddict, I just bought the Rocky Mountain ATV house brand adventure jacket and pants, the A.R.C. Battle Born. It arrives today, I'll post an update when I receive it. Price was $199 for the jacket and $139 for the pants. Maybe not as dirt-oriented as you were looking for but I thought I would mention it. I noticed the shipment included a free "tactical t-shirt". I'm still in the market for a new helmet, preferably with bluetooth so any advice from the group is appreciated. I'm looking forward to the arrival of my new RX3 as well.... Cheers!
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02-11-2016, 01:49 AM	#7
rideabout Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 52	Thanks Huck I will check them out! My A.R.C. gear arrived and fits and looks great. I'm 5'10", 180 and the large jacket and 36" pants are perfect for me. The pants with the liner fit comfortably, and without the liner I will be able to fit pants underneath for commuting convenience. The free T shirt included is actually made from nice material and has a nice looking graphic. No road test until the new bike arrives
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02-11-2016, 02:29 AM	#8
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	My Tourmaster Transition jacket was a good buy at $200. Lots of vents for summer, good liner for winter, all armor included. Lots of pockets and fully waterproof too. __________________ 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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02-11-2016, 11:22 AM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Back in the day good riding gear was $$$, even for textiles. Nowadays, I suppose with most all production in countrys with low wages, good gear is very inexpensive, although I know that is a relative term. A good way to save some $ is to use insulated rubber famer's boots from the farm supply store. Waterproof, warm, comfortable, and good protection. You won't win a beauty contest but your feet will be happy. __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-11-2016, 01:53 PM	#11
marzhere Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 40	Rojo_Grande and I just got Sidi Adventure Gortex boots from http://www.biker-land.de/Motorcycle-...Tex-boots.html. Maybe not economical, but definitely cheaper than our local store. __________________ Our collection: Mark - KLR650, TT250, RX3 Marlissa - RX3, XR100
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02-11-2016, 11:51 PM	#12
Rich+PRCBike Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 29	Does anyone know the "season" for gear? I bought my jacket in AZ around April off the rack of last year's gear on clearance for $50. I'm not sure if I was lucky or that is the best time to buy.
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02-12-2016, 12:19 AM	#13
roots Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 31	I like these pants and other Xelement gear from Leatherup. http://www.leatherup.com/mp/Xelement...ced/93561.html __________________ 2015 RX-3 Cyclone (Orange)
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02-12-2016, 06:46 AM	#14
kohburn Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 537	thats a great deal, I've had good luck with leatherup gear __________________ -whatever you do, just be awesome. - 2008 Kawasaki Versys - 2016 CSC TT250
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02-12-2016, 10:39 AM	#15
Huck369 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 684	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) __________________ Huck 2013 Honda NC700X 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 2016 AJP PR4 2022 Templar X 250 2021 Sondors Metacycle AMA Life Member Last edited by Huck369; 02-12-2016 at 01:22 PM.
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