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The topic's a bit misleading, I'm showing off all my usual riding gear here. Not pictured are my Draggin' Jeans and leather riding jacket, since, well, I don't use them anymore!

My Aerostich Roadcrafter, with about 1,500 miles on it:


I honestly don't see how I rode without one. Worth every penny and the wait to get one, I highly highly recommend it. It increased the amount I rode, since it didn't matter what it was doing outside, you just step into it, zip it up and away you go!

Now, my new stuff:


From left to right: dropped GMax GM28X helmet (replacement on the way, the place I ordered it from's idea of "it's in stock and you ordered it via overnight shipping so we'll have it to you in 7 days." ), with Widder Lectric heat gloves. Then, my new HJC cl-14. I moved down a size for the HJC and it fits a lot better than the GMax, to boot! Better venting, too. Placed on the helmet are my new Fieldsheer Samurai gloves. My lightweight leather gloves, to the right, didn't have any kind of knuckle protection and that worried me, so I sprung for a new set of gloves. Feel great!

Hanging off my set of Oxtar boots (comfortable and great to ride and walk in) is my neck tube. It can cover from where the neck stops on my Roadcrafter to the bottom of my nose, for cold riding.

I went for a nice 80 mile ride today, where I got in some high speed turns, freeway riding, primitive gravel road riding and slow speed turn practice. I've been itching to go for a while but the weather had different ideas.

Now I get to eat Top Ramen for a while so I can pay for the new lid and gloves.

Nice threads, Skier!

I recently bought an HJC cs 12 helmet. (The next model down from the CL 14) It is infinitely better than the KBC TK7 I got used. I have two pairs of gloves - summer pair is first gear, unknown model. I got them used as well. They are very comfortable, have carbon fiber knuckle armor and excellent air-flow for warm days. They other pair is Tour Master. Insulated and water-proof, and tested here.

The ends of my fingers were a bit cold, but not bad for a non-electric pair of gloves that only set me back $30.00.

My jacket is a Wilson's leather "traditional biker" jacket with thinsulate lining. I have found it is sufficient for cold weather riding down to freezing and slightly below with another good insulating layer beneath. I was wearing the jacket in the pic, with a fleece sweatshirt underneath. (The red one sticking out below the jacket)

I also have an HJC balaclava that I wear for cold weather. It's like your neck guard, only it covers the whole head, and you can pull it over your nose, too. I find doing that helps to keep my visor from fogging.

So far I don't have any leg protection other than jeans, and thermals in cold weather. This has bothered me though, and I'm looking for some affordable overpants. I'm also getting a mesh jacket soon for the summer. That insulated leather jacket is NOT intended for summer.