1st Scooter/Bike- looking for advice  By  mach34 (Read 3,959 times)

[replyingto=spandi]spandi[/replyingto]I definitely will. Thanks for your help. I actually just spoke with a friend who rides bikes and he said he would suggest I get a Shoei helmet too. So, it looks like I will be ordering the Multitec. I appreciate everyone's input!

I like my Nolan mod. Saved my jaw when I slid out. A friend knows a dealer who admittedly drove too fast on a road and hit a bad spot and wiped bad. Swore the Nolan saved his head and will never use any other helmet.

Mine does fog terribly, but I think I'm just hot. Breathed, that is. ;D

I've got a Cortech mesh jacket (in pink, probably not your choice but seems to give me respect from other drivers) and have never felt too hot wearing it. Got matching silver pants that go over my slacks (or shorts in summer). Mesh gloves with padded palms and a knuckle guard that really let in air when I spread my fingers a bit.

I think most MSF beginner's classes provide bieks to ride. Ours were Honda Rebels, but learning on a shift-bike wasn't all that much a bugger (except that mine didn't like going into neutral which kinda' suxed).

Very good on your safety-first mentality--taking the MSF beginner's class to learn correct habits and skills, and getting gear to keep your skin where God put it rather than on the road. Folks might tell you you don't really need all that gear, but having slid out in a roundabout going maybe 5 mph, and seeing the nasty scrape on my helmet's chin bar, I think is proof that ANY accident at ANY speed can cause you severe damage. I know my own jaw is nowhere near as hard as that helmet's.

>'Kat

Get shoei or aria , I got an aria and love it. Its lighter, more streamline, has vents, fits right, and will protect right.

Look into getting a jacket that is mesh and has a inner liner that you can take out when its warmer. I have a Joe Rocket such as this and I love it.

Something I will be looking into I think is a waterproof suit or pants and jacket. I usually dont get caught in the rain but have before and its... wet...

For boots you can buy riding boots but a lot of times they are just uncomfortable walking around in(can be bulky and heavy). I used to have some but got out of riding for a bit and sold them. Currently, when I want that added protection should I wreck, I have some boots that fit over the ankles I wear. Thats basically what you need at minimum, boots that fit over ankle.

Btb, best to go try on helmets and see what fits most comfortably. Some brands' insides won't fit the shape of your head as well as other brands.

And personally, I buy stuff like that from a local brick and mortar store, rather than save a few bucks on the 'net. 'Cause if you buy from them, they'll be around when you want to try something else. Or get your scooter worked on. Or need personal service for something. Unless it's crazy-cheaper on line, it's just not worth it to me. That, and once I decide I want something, I want it in my house now rather than waiting for it to arrive. Sort of like the typical guy ;D . And |‹* (that's a scrunchy-face kissy, seeing how you're new and JR doesn't have this smiley)

>'Kat