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Florida riders
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 4:32 pm
by newhampshire
I passed the MSF two weeks ago and picked up a 2003 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 four days ago. Been riding with Jeans, Boots, Jacket, 3/4 Helmet, and sunglasses. Would like to know what other Floridians wear when riding, assuming you want to be covered up. I see many guys riding with shorts, tank tops, and no helmet but I feel I should wear gear, ESPECIALLY, while just starting out. Any input would be appreciated.
-Frank
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:48 pm
by roncg41677
Going to be buying some actual protection in the next couple of weeks (waiting on some money that's coming to me), but in the mean time I'm wearing a full face helmet, hiking boots, and a cheap imitation leather jacket I have. It's not much, but it's something for now.
I'm looking for a good mesh jacket with a liner for cooler weather, and I'll be picking up some really great boots some friends of mine turned me onto at Walmart; oil skid and water resistant for $39. I'm thinking about pants too. I mean, I normally wear pants when I ride, but over-pants for some knee and hip protection. And I'm definitely getting some gloves too.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that even in my heavier jacket and a full face helmet I don't get too hot when riding. So I'm thinking a mesh jacket will be no sweat, literally
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:52 am
by bearcat
Take a look at
www.motodirect.com for inexpensive mesh jackets and pants with full armor.
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:02 pm
by MZ33
I mean, I normally wear pants when I ride
Oh . . . are there exceptions to this?
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:29 pm
by JC Viper
Homer (standing at the window without pants on): I'm going to be an inventor!
Guy Passing by:Hey fatty! Do us a favor and invent yourself some pants.
Moe (The SImpsons): "They think they're so high and mighty, just because they never got caught driving without pants."
Anyhow I found some cheap Joe Rocket and FIrstgear mesh pants here:
www.ridegear.com and I'm sure there are dealers who sell the Icon Hooligan jacket which is pretty cheap.
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:03 am
by roncg41677
No, there aren't. I'm a ATPATT rider (All The Pants All The Time)
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:34 am
by MZ33
All The Pants All The Time
Ah, yes, SAFETY first!!
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:02 pm
by newhampshire
I ordered some mesh gear and gloves from MotoDirect. I'll let you'll know how they work out after I ride with them for a while. Thanks for the info.
-NH
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:41 pm
by roncg41677
Which did you get? I'm looking at some mesh gear on that site too. I'm interested to hear your impressions
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Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:32 am
by MrMarbles
I got the Nitro Racing mesh jacket, similar to this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mens-Mes ... dZViewItem
It works great, very breathable and plenty of armor. It actually keeps you fairly dry during our afternoon thunderstorms we get here in central FL