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I thought it might be helpful (and interesting) to list the gear we have found to be the best for our particular riding needs, recognizing that each individual has their own preferences. Other riders (new or old) looking to change/upgrade gear could use the thread as a starting point. This is not meant to rehash the safety issues, but just as a list of top-quality gear.
Mine:
Boots: Caterpillar Alaska FX (excellent, very comfortable)
Pants: Long ride: Joe Rocket Atomic Jeans (discreet armor in knees and hips) Short ride: work pants or jeans
Jacket: Frank Thomas Blast Jacket (excellent, closeable vents, zip-out vest and discreet armor in shoulders and elbows)
Gloves: Warm weather: Icon Tarmac 2.0 Colder: MSR Cold Pro 2.0
Helmet: HJC MBII Full
Other assorted goodies: DJEllis tank bag; Kryptonite coiled keyed cable (to lock helmet to grab bars if trunk is full); Accu-Gage Tire Gauge; Nelson-Rigg full cover; Rok-straps; Greenlight light trigger; sidestand footpad; throttle rocker.
Mine:
Boots: Caterpillar Alaska FX (excellent, very comfortable)
Pants: Long ride: Joe Rocket Atomic Jeans (discreet armor in knees and hips) Short ride: work pants or jeans
Jacket: Frank Thomas Blast Jacket (excellent, closeable vents, zip-out vest and discreet armor in shoulders and elbows)
Gloves: Warm weather: Icon Tarmac 2.0 Colder: MSR Cold Pro 2.0
Helmet: HJC MBII Full
Other assorted goodies: DJEllis tank bag; Kryptonite coiled keyed cable (to lock helmet to grab bars if trunk is full); Accu-Gage Tire Gauge; Nelson-Rigg full cover; Rok-straps; Greenlight light trigger; sidestand footpad; throttle rocker.