What's in your gear closet? - Page 3

vabarber2 · 03-15-2008, 07:38 PM

Dam fnf!! Plenty of rides and lots of gear! I need a job where you work!!!

fnfalman · 03-15-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by vabarber2

Dam fnf!! Plenty of rides and lots of gear! I need a job where you work!!!

The secret is being SINGLE!!!

That and working your ass off.

OneSickPsycho · 03-15-2008, 07:55 PM

Damn yo, how many sets of custom leathers does one man need!?

fnfalman · 03-15-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Damn yo, how many sets of custom leathers does one man need!?

1-set for the track (yellow & red)
1-set for canyon/sport riding (red & black)
1-set for cool/cold weather riding & touring (blue&white)
1-set for the KTM (orange & black) just because
1-leather black jacket (Field Sheer) that I bought on sales for dirt cheap
1-commuter/wet weather/cold weather Field Sheer Highland II suit that's not shown
1-mesh jacket BMW Airflow
Several pairs of riding jeans, BMW, A-Star, Cortech
A bunch of gloves - cold weather, wet weather, touring, sport riding, track, mesh.
Several helmets - they get stinky real fast so I gotta switch'em out
Several pair of boots - they too get stinky real fast.

You guys gotta remember that I clock in close to 30,000-miles a year in all weathers.

kanwisch · 03-24-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

So now that we know what we all pine for, what do you already have? What items do you love, and which ones do you regret buying?[/B]

Jacket - Leather: Fieldsheer
Pants - Leather: Fieldsheer

Helmet: Shoei, very much wish I could find a reasonable price Shark
Gloves: Leather: AGV, Fieldsheer, A*
Boots: (formerly) Sidi, Oxtar's
One-piece suit - Leather: Oh how I wish I had one of these!
Two-piece suit - Leather: The aforementioned are full circumference compatible

I would never, ever, ever buy Fieldsheer again. Their customer service is the worst I have ever experienced across all industries. They had my pants for warranty repair work for nearly a year and weren't responding to any requests. Only because I knew a guy who used to work for them did I get a lead to someone useful. Now I spend my time disparaging them at every opportunity, like this one

My A* gloves rock and I'll go this route again unless I find some Held's that are reasonably priced.

Haven't worn the Oxtars on the bike yet but I'm excited. The Sidi's fit my very wide foot well but just wore through.

marko138 · 03-24-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kanwisch

Jacket - Leather: Fieldsheer
Pants - Leather: Fieldsheer

Helmet: Shoei, very much wish I could find a reasonable price Shark
Gloves: Leather: AGV, Fieldsheer, A*
Boots: (formerly) Sidi, Oxtar's
One-piece suit - Leather: Oh how I wish I had one of these!
Two-piece suit - Leather: The aforementioned are full circumference compatible

I would never, ever, ever buy Fieldsheer again. Their customer service is the worst I have ever experienced across all industries. They had my pants for warranty repair work for nearly a year and weren't responding to any requests. Only because I knew a guy who used to work for them did I get a lead to someone useful. Now I spend my time disparaging them at every opportunity, like this one

My A* gloves rock and I'll go this route again unless I find some Held's that are reasonably priced.

Haven't worn the Oxtars on the bike yet but I'm excited. The Sidi's fit my very wide foot well but just wore through.

Thats not good news. THey appear to make nice stuff.

felyn3 · 03-31-2008, 11:27 AM

Jacket - Textile: Teknic Sequoia- just got this recently and wore it for the first time yesterday. It fits great, and the quality seems excellent. Also have a Kawasaki Ninja jacket (maker unknown), and an older Hein Gericke textile (my first-ever jacket, has held up 10 years now).

Jacket - Mesh: One of the first Joe Rocket Phoenix jackets. I prefer more protection, though, and wear this only if it's 90+ degrees

Pants - Textile: Joe Rocket- have held up well for about 8 years now

Pants - Mesh: Joe Rocket Phoenix- like these and wear them quite a bit in hot weather

Pants - Denim/Kevlar: Draggin' jeans. Like them, however, I prefer more protection and usually just wear these on short rides around town or the short commute to work

Helmet: HJC CS-12 and KBC TK-8- lower-end helmets but fit well and are good quality. Would love to move up to an Arai some day

Gloves - Leather: Held "Steve"- sport-touring glove, comfortable and excellent quality; will probably never buy any other brand

Gloves - Mesh: Teknic- usually only wear in very hot weather

Gloves - Weather/Winter: Joe Rocket that I picked up on closeout for $12! I've worn them all winter and am thrilled with how warm they keep my hands!!

Boots: Dainese I picked up on e-bay- very durable, have about 8 years now. Joe Rocket race boots I picked up for only $49. Excellent boot.

Two-piece suit - Leather: Tiger Angel custom Australian suit I picked up on e-bay for a song ($350; new around $1400!) Luckily, it fits like it was made for me, and the leather and overall quality are amazing. Also have the Teknic Venom women's that I picked up for less than $140! (Can you tell I'll a successful bargain hunter?) Quality and fit is satisfactory.

One-piece suit - Touring/Textile: another e-bay special, a Fieldsheer that is great for 30 degree riding days

Armour (i.e. Icon, Bohn, Alpinestars): generic back protector

Rain gear: Frog Toggs- they really do work well!

smileyman · 03-31-2008, 01:40 PM

Wow! What's not in my gear closet?? Lets see

AGV 1 piece leathers
AGV RR boots
6 pair gloves (roadrace, stunter, 2 summer touring, one liteweight, 1 winter.
neck scarf, hankercheifs, neck warmer
2 sets ear plugs
Shoei Helmet and 3 visors
AGV helmet and 3 visors
Arai Helmet
Road gear winter suit
First gear leather jacket
Vanson leather jacket
Under armor soft body armor
Kawasaki textile jacket
180/55 Bridgestone BT021
Tire warmers
3 old trophies
90 lbs of motorcycle magazines
foam leather cleaner

I think that is it...

OneSickPsycho · 05-05-2008, 10:51 PM

Fieldsheer 2-piece leathers... First Gear mesh jacket/pants combo, A* GP Plus gloves, HJC CJ-12 helmet, Knox Ricochet back protector, Icon Field Armor boots... not pictured is a M2R rainsuit...

I call this one... Flat Bob...

I call this one... Fuck you Flat Bob, yer mesh and I'm leather...

Phenix_Rider · 05-05-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Fieldsheer 2-piece leathers... First Gear mesh jacket/pants combo, A* GP Plus gloves, HJC CJ-12 helmet, Knox Ricochet back protector, Icon Field Armor boots... not pictured is a M2R rainsuit...

I call this one... Flat Bob...

What do you think of that back protector?

03-31-2008, 11:27 AM	#7
felyn3 Purrrrrrrrrs! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: northeast PA Moto: '02 Ninja ZX6R, '02 ZR7S, '03 XT 225, '01 DR200SE Posts: 44	Jacket - Textile: Teknic Sequoia- just got this recently and wore it for the first time yesterday. It fits great, and the quality seems excellent. Also have a Kawasaki Ninja jacket (maker unknown), and an older Hein Gericke textile (my first-ever jacket, has held up 10 years now). Jacket - Mesh: One of the first Joe Rocket Phoenix jackets. I prefer more protection, though, and wear this only if it's 90+ degrees Pants - Textile: Joe Rocket- have held up well for about 8 years now Pants - Mesh: Joe Rocket Phoenix- like these and wear them quite a bit in hot weather Pants - Denim/Kevlar: Draggin' jeans. Like them, however, I prefer more protection and usually just wear these on short rides around town or the short commute to work Helmet: HJC CS-12 and KBC TK-8- lower-end helmets but fit well and are good quality. Would love to move up to an Arai some day Gloves - Leather: Held "Steve"- sport-touring glove, comfortable and excellent quality; will probably never buy any other brand Gloves - Mesh: Teknic- usually only wear in very hot weather Gloves - Weather/Winter: Joe Rocket that I picked up on closeout for $12! I've worn them all winter and am thrilled with how warm they keep my hands!! Boots: Dainese I picked up on e-bay- very durable, have about 8 years now. Joe Rocket race boots I picked up for only $49. Excellent boot. Two-piece suit - Leather: Tiger Angel custom Australian suit I picked up on e-bay for a song ($350; new around $1400!) Luckily, it fits like it was made for me, and the leather and overall quality are amazing. Also have the Teknic Venom women's that I picked up for less than $140! (Can you tell I'll a successful bargain hunter?) Quality and fit is satisfactory. One-piece suit - Touring/Textile: another e-bay special, a Fieldsheer that is great for 30 degree riding days Armour (i.e. Icon, Bohn, Alpinestars): generic back protector Rain gear: Frog Toggs- they really do work well! __________________ Roll me away......... Last edited by felyn3; 03-31-2008 at 11:34 AM..

03-31-2008, 01:40 PM	#8
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Wow! What's not in my gear closet?? Lets see AGV 1 piece leathers AGV RR boots 6 pair gloves (roadrace, stunter, 2 summer touring, one liteweight, 1 winter. neck scarf, hankercheifs, neck warmer 2 sets ear plugs Shoei Helmet and 3 visors AGV helmet and 3 visors Arai Helmet Road gear winter suit First gear leather jacket Vanson leather jacket Under armor soft body armor Kawasaki textile jacket 180/55 Bridgestone BT021 Tire warmers 3 old trophies 90 lbs of motorcycle magazines foam leather cleaner I think that is it... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

03-15-2008, 07:38 PM	#1
vabarber2 ICON FTW!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA, but currently in the sand Moto: 00GSXR6 Posts: 1,380	Dam fnf!! Plenty of rides and lots of gear! I need a job where you work!!!

03-15-2008, 07:55 PM	#3
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Damn yo, how many sets of custom leathers does one man need!?

05-05-2008, 10:51 PM	#9
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Fieldsheer 2-piece leathers... First Gear mesh jacket/pants combo, A* GP Plus gloves, HJC CJ-12 helmet, Knox Ricochet back protector, Icon Field Armor boots... not pictured is a M2R rainsuit... I call this one... Flat Bob... I call this one... Fuck you Flat Bob, yer mesh and I'm leather...