09-05-2016, 05:24 PM
Hi foxinsuit,
I got back into riding motorcycles a little over nine years ago.
However, I actually started purchasing quality protective gear ten years ago.
In my case obtaining good gear was a priority. I figured that it would last me for a considerable amount of time regardless of the bike that I was riding. I wanted to make sure that I was fully equipped when I did manage to find a bike to call my own. I realized that if I didn't have the gear before I bought the bike, chances were that other items would take priority over the gear. I think most everyone would agree that there are a number of temptations (and other necessities) that really start to add up quickly once you manage to acquire your own motorcycle. These things can really drain your wallet in no time at all. Fortunately that gear is still serving me well (as is that first bike, which I still have). The one notable exception is the helmet which has since been replaced a couple of times due to age.
I hope that you find an option that works for you. You've received a lot a great advice in this thread, but at the end of the day it's your life and your decision to make. Whatever you end up choosing to do I wish you the best of luck. Here's to many miles of happy and safe riding.
I got back into riding motorcycles a little over nine years ago.
However, I actually started purchasing quality protective gear ten years ago.
In my case obtaining good gear was a priority. I figured that it would last me for a considerable amount of time regardless of the bike that I was riding. I wanted to make sure that I was fully equipped when I did manage to find a bike to call my own. I realized that if I didn't have the gear before I bought the bike, chances were that other items would take priority over the gear. I think most everyone would agree that there are a number of temptations (and other necessities) that really start to add up quickly once you manage to acquire your own motorcycle. These things can really drain your wallet in no time at all. Fortunately that gear is still serving me well (as is that first bike, which I still have). The one notable exception is the helmet which has since been replaced a couple of times due to age.
I hope that you find an option that works for you. You've received a lot a great advice in this thread, but at the end of the day it's your life and your decision to make. Whatever you end up choosing to do I wish you the best of luck. Here's to many miles of happy and safe riding.