Questions about Motorcycles

XwChriswX

When it comes to gear, this is the only mantra:

All the gear, All the time.

You don't have to break the bank on gear either, but you do want to not skimp on the helmet. A good starter will cost you around $150-300 depending on brand. You can get good jackets for decent money as well. Gloves, and hard toed shoes are extremely recommended. You don't necessarily have to spring for leather either, which will cost about 2x as much as textile. For pants, a good sturdy pair of jeans can get you started, but at some point it is worth investing in riding pants.

The point of riding gear is not to protect you if you fall, its to protect you when you fall.


This again supports the idea that at least for your first bike, do not buy a new one. Buy used and get a feel for it, also if (when) you drop it, and sometimes it's just accidental, it won't be detrimental to its value.

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