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Dayze · 04-29-2021, 07:29 AM

yeah, these days they make some great gear for all climates.

I have a great 3 season jacket from Rev'It; liner allows me to ride up until probably sub 40's (honestly probably colder but my gloves aren't up to it); remove it, and the mesh I can ride in the dead heat of summer; mesh on the chest and top of the arms,but kevlar on the bottom arms, shoulders and back; I think the abbrasion rating is something like a 7 second slide. and CE in the shoulders, elbows & forearms, and back plate. I had to buy the back plate separate but it came with an insert. I think the jacket was like 350 (i think); great do it all jacket
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...SABEgIB3PD_BwE

I'd love to get a pair of the same style/line pants, but I haven't had luck finding any in my size; likely pandemic related. and most of the Euro gear, they don't seem to make sizes for American fat guys lol

I ride with these once the temps start to climb; not ultimate protection, but as Lzen said...always a balance of safety / comfort (heat). They provide good heel, toe, and ankle deflection protection
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...sh-2-air-boots

Mostly ride with these; well, not 'these' specifically; but similar style; I've had them for years; cant' recall the exact brand, but similar style and price point,. They do well until temps climb to the mid-90s then things get a little wam.
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...ccia-dry-boots

last year I switched it up and started wearing base layers under my gear, and I LOVE the difference. I bought some Klim baselayers; got 2 pairs of pants and shirts. Work damn good. Granted, if you're just gonna go for a quick 20 minute jaunt, and maybe hit a bike night or something, it's a bit overkill. But I REALLY like wearing them on any sort of day ride/ or trip cold or hot.
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...ol-10-ss-shirt

I do need a new helmet this year; I've been riding with a pretty basic/ entry KJC for many years and it's finally showing it's age. Plus, I'd like to upgrade to something that does better wind noise reduction and has an internal sun visor; haven't decided on modular or full face.

04-29-2021, 07:29 AM	#2520
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Dayze's Avatar Join Date: Nov 2003	yeah, these days they make some great gear for all climates. I have a great 3 season jacket from Rev'It; liner allows me to ride up until probably sub 40's (honestly probably colder but my gloves aren't up to it); remove it, and the mesh I can ride in the dead heat of summer; mesh on the chest and top of the arms,but kevlar on the bottom arms, shoulders and back; I think the abbrasion rating is something like a 7 second slide. and CE in the shoulders, elbows & forearms, and back plate. I had to buy the back plate separate but it came with an insert. I think the jacket was like 350 (i think); great do it all jacket https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...SABEgIB3PD_BwE I'd love to get a pair of the same style/line pants, but I haven't had luck finding any in my size; likely pandemic related. and most of the Euro gear, they don't seem to make sizes for American fat guys lol I ride with these once the temps start to climb; not ultimate protection, but as Lzen said...always a balance of safety / comfort (heat). They provide good heel, toe, and ankle deflection protection https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...sh-2-air-boots Mostly ride with these; well, not 'these' specifically; but similar style; I've had them for years; cant' recall the exact brand, but similar style and price point,. They do well until temps climb to the mid-90s then things get a little wam. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...ccia-dry-boots last year I switched it up and started wearing base layers under my gear, and I LOVE the difference. I bought some Klim baselayers; got 2 pairs of pants and shirts. Work damn good. Granted, if you're just gonna go for a quick 20 minute jaunt, and maybe hit a bike night or something, it's a bit overkill. But I REALLY like wearing them on any sort of day ride/ or trip cold or hot. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...ol-10-ss-shirt I do need a new helmet this year; I've been riding with a pretty basic/ entry KJC for many years and it's finally showing it's age. Plus, I'd like to upgrade to something that does better wind noise reduction and has an internal sun visor; haven't decided on modular or full face.
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