Post by: johnny on September 15, 2019, 05:37:29 PM
firtsoffly outter gear remains the same... hot cold dry wet... always the same... motoport stretch kevlar jacket and pants... they breath and are water resistant for an hour when treated with 303 fabric care... held gloves with finger wiper... oxtar boots... gmax helmet...
spares...
various gloves and spare thumb wiper...
rain over pants and rain over jacket...
rain over gloves...
rain over boots and trash bags for rain inner boots...
fog free clear dual lens visor shield...
clear visor shield...
smoke visor shield...
visor shield pivot kit...
clear safety glasses...
smoke safety glasses...
dual heat troller and assorted wiors...
heated jacket...
heated gloves...
heated insoles...
ld long sleeve shirt...
ld short sleeve shirt...
ear pluggs...
fur neck gaiter...
windstopper neck gaiter...
chin neck chest gaiter..
fur head sock...
windstopper head sock...
this has remained pretty much the same for years... the only thing i no longer carry at all times the the evaporation neck wrap... the absorber xl... cause i aints riding any deserts these days...
what wearable gear you carry...
j o
Post by: K1300S on September 15, 2019, 08:44:36 PM
what i carry varies with season and distance of the ride.
wear all the time (summer)
Rukka 4Air mesh top and bottom
shoei gt air helment
coolit skull cap
alpinestar mx6 boots
cortech perforated guantlet glove
helite air vest
all the time (fall winter)
rukka armaxion top and bottom
rukka top and bottom stretch underlayer
shoei gt air
cool it skull cap
helite air vest
TCX waterproof boots
FirstGear waterproof gloves
carry - extra gloves (summer or winter)
olympia new horizon rain top and bottom.
Post by: johnny on September 15, 2019, 09:08:19 PM
rodger that... and thats just my iconic 22 filled to capacity... just wait till we talk tools and spares...
it all comes from dawn to dusk and sometimes dawn to dawn riding...
example... this day started pre dawn in the 50s... then was hot 90+... then cold... then this outta no where...
fourinchesinthirtyminutes.png (44.3 kB . 768x574 - viewed 1389 times)in the chee its generally different butts kinda the same...
j o
Post by: Laitch on September 15, 2019, 11:59:15 PM
Arai Signet-Q helmet
One clear face shield for night, rain and dry weather riding, or
One clear face shield w/clear Pinlock insert for
humid, cool, and cold daytime riding
Olympia Motoquest Hi-Viz Jacket (now restyled and sold as X-Moto)
Scorpion Seattle waterproof overpants
Darn Tough hiking socks
TCX X-Five Evo Gore-tex boots
28db reusable hearing protectors
Timex analog watch w/nightlight
Goatskin gauntlet gloves or Firstgear waterproof insulated gauntlet gloves
Carry every day in jacket or tankbag:
Olympia Motoquest rain jacket
Aerostich windproof overshirt
OR light toque
Spare 28db reusable hearing protectors
Spare gauntlet gloves
Spare glove thumb rain wiper
Black Diamond Spot headlamp w/two sets of rechargeable AAA batteries
Two sets of neoprene exam gloves
One set of mechanic's gloves
Spare face shield
Stihl sunglasses
Collapsible reading glasses and case (https://fostergrant.com/store/reading-glasses/on-the-go/gideon-readers-fg).
Carry depending on season or destination:
Olympia Motoquest insulated jacket liner
BMW electric vest
Turtle Fur neck gaiter
OR light balaclava
Post by: Chaos on September 16, 2019, 01:13:46 AM
Post by: caveman on September 16, 2019, 06:13:34 AM
Held gloves and carry cotton liners and spare lined water (resistant) proof pairs
Schuberth C3 with sena s10 bluetooth
Wolverine wellington slip on boots (just haven't found a moto boot I like)
List of stuff always packed on board
heated jacket liner w/controller
Frog toggs
long johns and flees turtle neck
silk scarf
a compleat dry change of close in sealed bag
a few micro fiber towels and anti fog stuff and spare eye glasses
rok straps and cargo net (for wet soggy gear)
Post by: natalena on September 16, 2019, 08:20:15 AM
Also, "not wearable", I don't ride with a wrist watch or rings on ... old habit's.
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on September 16, 2019, 08:28:40 AM
Basic(50F to 90F, up to 12 hours in the saddle)
HJC CLII-Max with clear shield
2nd hand First Gear Kilimanjaro Jacket
Fly Milepost boots(bought used)
Armored pants(no brand name)
Gloves(no brand name)
Jeans or shorts
polo shirt
cotton socks
(above 90F to 115F+)
Delete jeans
tee shirt replaces Polo
Wet vest(no brand name)
Cool Weather(40F to 65F)
As above with:
Old Navy zip up fleece with High collar
Cold weather(30F to 45F, up to 12 hours in the saddle)
As above cool weather with:
Wool socks(Carhart)
Zip-in jacket liner
Army surplus long underwear(top and bottom)
Insulated gauntlet gloves
Really cold weather(25F to 35F, 12 hours in the saddle)
As above Cold weather with:
Army surplus extreme cold weather fleece pants liners modified for a better fit in place of jeans
Riding pants liners
I find the layering works well for up to 10 hours in the saddle in freezing weather and is very comfortable. The First gear jacket and my riding pants together with my K75RT's fairing are adequately waterproof to prevent water penetration to the layers below for periods up to 8+ hours in rain or snow.
One thing I would really like to find is a pair of gauntlet gloves that are only insulated on the back of the fingers and hand. I find that it's only the back of my hands that gets cold and the insulation on the front of the fingers is uncomfortable after long periods.
Post by: natalena on September 16, 2019, 11:01:08 AM
Post by: johnny on September 16, 2019, 02:27:35 PM
greetings...
yeeeeehaaaaaa... (https://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-merino-wool-insulated-elkskin-gauntlets.html#videos)
https://youtu.be/dPgzofgmVCI
Post by: billday on September 16, 2019, 08:05:19 PM
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Post by: Chaos on September 16, 2019, 08:59:15 PM
Here's how I roll . . .
Is that a Bell Custom 500 Carbon helmet, Izod Boxer Briefs and Skechers Relaxed Fit 360 Supreme sandals? Excellent choice for riding salt flats.
Post by: volador on October 06, 2019, 03:33:22 AM
One thing I would really like to find is a pair of gauntlet gloves that are only insulated on the back of the fingers and hand. I find that it's only the back of my hands that gets cold and the insulation on the front of the fingers is uncomfortable after long periods.
Best fall/winter gauntlet I've used are the Held Twin 2 in 1 glove. First compartment the palm side has a polyester mesh cloth right over the leather palm side.
Sliding hand into warmer Goretex lined 2nd compartment the palm side is insulated with a light tricot fleece type lining and back knuckle side has a nice monkey fur fleece lining. Fingers have a nice precurve and the leather is not overly thick restricting movement.
Honorable mentions are Dainese Jerico, Dainese Scout and Dainese Ergotour (lightest insulation).
Post by: volador on November 20, 2019, 05:01:09 PM
made by Peckham, Milliken, Rothco
Rukka Mr. Spock Gloves Live Long and Prosper
Tribbles not included
(https://www.revzilla.com/product_images/0340/8616/rukka_gtx_chamb_gloves_black_hi_viz_black_hi_viz_1800x1800.jpg)
Rukka 3 Chamber GTX gloves (https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/rukka-gtx-3-chamb-gloves)
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on November 20, 2019, 05:38:47 PM
I have the base layer polypropylene long underwear first intermediate layer that is some sort of hard finish fleece and a second intermediate extreme cold bottoms that are polartec fleece and have suspenders and a lot of zippers up both the inseam and the outer seams. I found them to be rather bulky so my long suffering wife tailored them, removing the zippers. They fit nicely over the long underwear base and under my riding pants. Dressed like that with a polartec fleece top under my riding jacket with liner I can ride my RT comfortably all day in temperatures down to freezing.
By mixing and matching layers I can have exactly the right amount of layers for whatever the weather is. The only downside is that the polartec layers are a bit bulky and take up a lot of storage space when I'm not wearing them. I handle that by doing the colder parts of a trip first, and mailing the heavy layers home when I get to the warmer parts of the trip. I just stop at a post office and grab a large flat rate box and mail it home with the stuff I don't need.
Post by: alexg on November 20, 2019, 06:00:11 PM
Post by: Filmcamera on November 20, 2019, 06:03:26 PM
Post by: volador on November 20, 2019, 06:31:44 PM
All I ever carry is wet weather gear. It is never cold here ever but does sometimes rain. My main riding gear is a rev'it wind jacket and pants with a T-shirt underneath. I use rev'it warm weather gloves, not sure how much protection they offer but they are better than nothing. The general goal is to stay cool yet still have a decent level of protection.
Great Shoes! Fashionable foot ware is always a must
Post by: Filmcamera on November 20, 2019, 06:41:51 PM
I do have a full leather one piece racing suit and Dainese D-1 track boots and Dainese carbon gloves for when I go on the track with my Triumph but I would look pretty silly in all that on a brick on the road - hell I look pretty silly in it on the Triumph on the track lol :johnny
Post by: volador on November 20, 2019, 07:03:16 PM
its a shame SALVATORE FERRAGAMO don't make riding boots
(https://n.nordstrommedia.com/id/sr3/c5da9537-6f1b-4947-887a-b04192d105f7.jpeg?crop=pad&pad_color=FFF&format=jpeg&trim=color&trimcolor=FFF&w=1660&h=1783&dpr=2)
Post by: Filmcamera on November 20, 2019, 07:09:28 PM
these actually
(http://www.motobrick.com/gallery/2/3823-201119190757-2562732.jpeg)
Post by: volador on November 20, 2019, 07:20:13 PM
mesh panels provide great air flow with some ankle protection
(https://www.revzilla.com/product_images/0382/0001/bmw_air_flow3_boots_black_1800x1800.jpg)
or
Sidi Cobra Air boots not the most comfortable for walking
(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-coxd9/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/52154/414441/Sidi-Cobra-Air-Boots-Black__84014.1470172293.jpg?c=2&imbypass=on)
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on November 21, 2019, 09:42:17 AM
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on November 21, 2019, 09:57:39 AM
Judging by the weight gain when I soak it, it hold about 1 1/2 liters of water that cools by evaporation. Works great in the dry desert, but loses a little when the weather is humid. Still, it's better than nothing and doesn't take up much space in my luggage when I don't need it. A bonus is that when it's dry it can be worn in cool weather as a regular vest.
Post by: Chaos on November 21, 2019, 10:47:13 AM
Post by: volador on November 27, 2019, 11:51:45 AM
for the fashion-conscious Limited Edition Orange Kanetsu Electric Vest (https://www.aerostich.com/clothing/heated-gear/kanetsu-electrics/limited-edition-orange-kanetsu-electric-vest.html)
(http://www.motobrick.com/gallery/2/5332-271119114712.jpeg)