New Bike = New Gear!

[jay_criss_imp]

With a great motorcycle...comes great responsibility......to buy lots of gear!

The girlfriend and I have both bought new helmets, and we have been GIVEN not one, but TWO riding jackets for FREE! A friend of ours who no longer rides gave us a very nice Triumph summer jacket with shoulder, elbow and back pads. And the girlfriends grandfather gave me an old leather jacket from the 80's? Not exactly sure the age, but it is in good condition. Maybe just a little something to shine up the leather a bit. I will attempt to post links below for photos!

We both went with the dual visor style helmets. I felt like this would be a good choice so that I could be lazy and not have to change out visors for day/night riding. Mine originally game with the inner visor tinted, and the outer clear. But I decided to buy new ones to change the look up. I very much like the new outer visor being tinted, I love that reflective look it has. Not that i can see myself while I ride, but I'm vain so it makes me feel good. =) But I do not care for the yellow tinted inner visor for night riding. It's not very dark, but it is just enough that I feel like it is impairing my vision. And with the outer visor up it lets in just enough air which creeps under the inner visor and right into my eyes. So I may experiment with changing up the visors in the future. Overall I am very happy with the helmet.

The GF is still undecided on hers I would say. At first she said it is uncomfortable, then after our ride today she said that once she pulled/tilted it downward towards her chin that it was better. Not sure if that means it's a keeper or not. Both of us are wanting to replace the cheek pads to accommodate the shape of our faces better. We both complained about the helmets being a little tight in the cheek area. I may give mine some time to break in before ordering different ones. Maybe a little time being worn will help them fit better.

As for the jackets; the leather I have not worn yet as it is quite hot outside, and the jacket is very thick and warm. The Triumph summer jacket is perfect for the heat. Yes it is black, and still warmer than wearing just a t-cuss. BUT, sweat is better than road rash, and it does breath nicely. On my lone ride this morning I tried it out (the girl has taken it for herself when we ride together) and at 80-85 degrees on a partially cloudy day, it felt GREAT! In the shady parts of my ride I felt like I could have worn more than just a t-shirt underneath the jacket. I'm planning on buying something similar to this one for myself soon.

Here are the links for the photos. (if I did it right)

Her Helmet: Icon Airflight (Good Fortune Graphic)

https://imgur.com/Ims1e7c

https://imgur.com/7skYfyg

https://imgur.com/VEGYzJL

https://imgur.com/XsJacB0

https://imgur.com/o1pTYTT


My Helmet: LS2 Stream Evo

https://imgur.com/Z0rml6t

https://imgur.com/pE8kq3e

https://imgur.com/Ef1hots

https://imgur.com/IAPAA1v

https://imgur.com/LzdBZZD


The Free Jackets

https://imgur.com/nMsShWp

https://imgur.com/tQh8Lmg

[GoldOxide_imp]

Some Bryan Adam'ish style going there.

[jay_criss_imp]

Well I do play a six string.

Some Bryan Adam'ish style going there.
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[the Ferret]

The leather is nice and retro

[Gone in 60]

Bitchen Jacket! Why do I hear Arnold saying "I need your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle."

[Bazbro_imp]

Triumph-branded gear is very good quality. You're a lucky guy!

[GoldOxide_imp]

Triumph-branded gear is very good quality. You're a lucky guy!

(+2) On the Triumph gear!

[jay_criss_imp]

Triumph-branded gear is very good quality. You're a lucky guy!

You mean SHE is a lucky GIRL! The girlfriend commandeered it for herself!

[Bazbro_imp]

Bad luck, Jay!

[jay_criss_imp]

Bad luck, Jay!

Maybe so. But I am glad that she has it to wear. I would feel terrible if we went down and she got all beat up because she wasn’t wearing the appropriate gear.