What Kind of Gear Do You Wear?

[ssgmiddleton]

would you say it's worth the money for an extra helmet.  i would probably have the face up most of the time anyway.  i just like being able to have the full face option if i want it

[SLO-KLR]

I have been wearing an X-Lite 1002 which is mad by Nolan.  Overall I like the helmet and the convience of being able to flip the front of the helmet up to talk to someone, get a drink.  Modular helmets are not designed to be up while riding though.  Not a big deal to have it up at slow speeds but ya don't wanna be flip'n it while blazn' down the freeway cuz it'll put the air brakes on your neck.  This particular model suffers from three minor maladies.  1- It is heavy compared to most other helmets but it is well balanced so it doesn't feel as heavey as it is.  2- The vents do not flow much air and they or either open or closed.  3- It is noisy.  The wind catches at the bottom of the helmet where the flip up joins the main helmet creating a rumble that is annoying.  When it's time to buy a new helmet I won't buy another X-Lite but I may try a few other makers' modulars.

[ssgmiddleton]

thanks for the input.  i'm also looking at some enduro helmets.  they seem to be the best of both worlds

[mangyrat]

the modular hermits look nice but they still restrict the peripheral vision when closed.
i have tried a few helmets and i settled on the AFX due to its increased peripheral vision.
its like a MX helmet with out having to use goggles.
http://klrworld.com/forums/index.php/topic,11856.0/highlight,afx.html

now where the modular would be really nice is being able to open the front to take a drink of coffee or smoke. that is the reason i may still add one to my helmet collection.

it only took me one ride to decide i preferred the afx over most other helmets. the ability to turn my head and see behind me is well worth it, when in a full face or MX with goggles on i cant turn my head far enough to see behind me.

just look at the helmets on that page i linked to and scroll down, its almost 2 more inches of side opening.

[ssgmiddleton]

that's a nice looking helmet and the price is in my range.  how does the sizing on those go.  i think i might get one of those when i get home

[SWKLR]

Wife beater T-shirt, pajama bottoms, flip-flops and a bicycle helmet I found in the river. 

   OK, after cleaning up my monitor and keyboard...

Currently I wear Joe Rocket Alter-Ego pants and jacket... it's a textile/mesh convertable that works pretty well for changing conditions... I feel a lot more protected with the full textile on. My dream suit is a set of Motoport Kevlar pants and jacket... as soon as I have enough $$$ saved up, those things are NOT cheap (looks like ~$1200 for the set  ).

Shoei Hornet, RedWing boots and armored gloves. The only exception is when I'm moving the bike around the place here, in first gear at walking speed. Then I'll take the calculated risk of not gearing up. But I've had the usual "Kinda hot aren't you?" comments... but I just say it's my very favorite skin, which does get the point across.

[SPANKY]

I'll say it again...statistically...the folks that wear ATGATT are safe/safer riders! Personally, I believe it is because during the act of putting the gear on and the fact that we ARE putting the gear on...there is a thought process that makes us very aware of what we are about to do. It's all very psychological...I'll take it!!    

[mangyrat]

that's a nice looking helmet and the price is in my range.  how does the sizing on those go.  i think i might get one of those when i get home

for me they run true on the size.
the cheek pads were a little tight for the first few months but now it fits like a glove.
and i had a slight pinching on the top of my ears but that went away also.

[gunny]

I'd love to have one of those roadcrafter suits for winter riding around here. I've thought of just making some changes to my carharts like add some armour in places. I know they {carharts} can take some real abuse and I'd feel confident they would hold up in the even of a slide. I'm seriously thinking of getting at least the road crafter pants if the boss will approve the purchase 

[gjlucky]

I'm making these heated shirts in my spare time. I made one for myself and like it so well, I decided to make em on the side. I can sell these much cheaper than the high price name brands out there. Check it out!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GL-3-Heated-Shirt_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3a543ffb5bQQitemZ250521582427QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise

[08 KLR Socki]

HJC CL-15 Cyclone helmet, Joe Rocket mesh jacket, with waterproof removable liner, speed and strength gloves, jeans and a set of steel toe boots i always wear. Hot days include a camelbak under the jacket.