PNW Riders

Snarl · 12-03-2009, 11:31 AM

Disclaimer: I didn't see anything like this, hopefully it's not a rehash of an old thread.

Good riding gear can get fairly expensive. The subject of what to buy and how much to expect to spend came up with a friend of mine who is about to take the MSF course and start bike shopping, and I started thinking about how much I've spent. It never really seems like that much when you're buying it piece by piece, but I came to the conclusion that on any given ride, I'm probably cruising around in something like $1800 worth of protective gear. Granted, I saved up for a while and went a little overboard, but the point remains that riding isn't a cheap endeavor. However, dragging knee beats the hell out of Armani.

Maybe I'm just cheap, or maybe I went way over the top with my gear. How about the rest of you?

Lynk · 12-03-2009, 11:37 AM

When I can fit into my one-piece, I'll be wearing in excess of $3000. Arai's Profile helmet is the only one that fits me right, and I've got all Dainese gear. So, my helmet is over $400 (retails around $500), gloves are $300, boots are $300, and my one-piece is a little over $2000.

Yup, this chit's not cheap! ... or is it that we shouldn't be cheap with this chit?

SRWitt · 12-03-2009, 11:43 AM

When I wear all my leather + my boots, I'm around $1300-1400

MCA8690 · 12-03-2009, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Lynk

Yup, this chit's not cheap! ... or is it that we shouldn't be cheap with this chit?

, having crash-tested more than I care to some of the more "affordable" brands (Scorpion, Frank Thomas, etc.) vs. "expensive" (i.e., DAINESE), all I'm going to say is that it's money very well spent.
that said, basically every "affordable" brand makes GP-level suits and such that are pretty damn good quality..

galenernest · 12-03-2009, 11:50 AM

Depends on what I wear. Lately:

Ski pants: $50'ish they're el-cheapo and not protective, but they are warm
Jeans or slacks: $50
Thermals: $30
Boots: $250
Gloves: $125
Helmet: $150
Two or so sweaters or a hoodie: $30'ish I guess (goodwill prices LOL)
Jacket (shell): $75'ish I guess
Scarf: $20

So for my inadequate, lame winter get-up: I guess a little less than $800 for new pricing.

At the track or on fast street rides I wear my Daineses and better gloves....

Two piece leathers: $1400
Helmet: $150
Gloves: $150
Boots: $250
Boxers: $15
Jersey: $30
A big smile

So... smidge under $2000 I guess.

crampants · 12-03-2009, 11:51 AM

helmet $300, t-shirt $20, flip flops $10, undies $2

theJrod · 12-03-2009, 11:51 AM

Levis- $30.
New Balance shoes- $40.
T-shirt- $15.
EXO700 Helmet- $135.

koorbloh · 12-03-2009, 11:53 AM

my "leathers":
jacket: $60 (a*, used)
gloves: ~$100? (joe rocket, new)
pants: $free.99 (dainese)

my textiles:
pants: ~$200 (tour master, new)
jacket: ~$160 (tour master, new)
gloves: $30 (first gear maybe?, new)

my boots: $200 (a*, new)
my lid: $75 (hjc, new...clearance)

so...more than some spend, less than many spend....you can do the math if you really want to know how much...

ScottyDX · 12-03-2009, 11:56 AM

Mostly depends on what fits you and how much protection/functionality you want out of it. I spent more than I probably should have. I can't remember exact amounts but here is about what I spent.

full face helmet - $600 (tinted visor to switch out clear one $60)
half helmet - $100
leather jacket with zipper vents - $300
heavy textile jacket with liner and zipper vents- $450
lightweight jacket with zipper vents & pads - $180
reflective rain jacket cover - $60
leather boots - $150
full fingered leather summer gloves (has 'breather' holes) - $50
fingerless leather gloves with palm padding- $35
mildly cold/wet weather gloves - $50
rain pants - $60
cold weather pants with pads and heat resistant patches on legs - $180
warm, fuzzy, neck/face cover - $10
rags for me head to keep sweat off my helmets (I got about 6) - $50/$60
jeans - $30

I'm probably not done either...

beansbaxter · 12-03-2009, 11:56 AM

Do you want the price of the gear the day we bought it? Or the price of the gear if today we sold it? My Vanson Leathers I'm sure have depreciated compared to what I spent on them (sigh).

Lynk · 12-03-2009, 11:58 AM

I thought he was just talking about gear... unless you feel that underwear is protection against skid marks.

BTW, I took a couple of rides this summer in flip-flops and shorts. Yet, I was still wearing over $500 in the helmet and light-weight gloves. I guess that's as cheap as it comes, for meh.

Avboden · 12-03-2009, 12:00 PM

way the hell too much.....

luckily getting smalls on sale is always quite easy. Got my race suit for almost half price from cyclegear.

galenernest · 12-03-2009, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by Lynk

I thought he was just talking about gear... unless you feel that underwear is protection against skid marks.

BTW, I took a couple of rides this summer in flip-flops and shorts. Yet, I was still wearing over $500 in the helmet and light-weight gloves. I guess that's as cheap as it comes, for meh.

I just wanted people to know how much I spend on my underwear.

And yeah, there were a few days last summer that I managed to get out in shorts and flip flops and t shirt. I showed up to bike night once in my pajamas. And on Halloween I didn't wear gear, I wore a costume.

eric z · 12-03-2009, 12:04 PM

Helmet $400
Gloves $150
Jacket $450
Boots $220

Knowing that I made good choices by wearing all that $$$$ all the time....you guessed it, "priceless".

saltlick · 12-03-2009, 12:04 PM

i buy everything at goodwill.

JayD1981 · 12-03-2009, 12:04 PM

HJC FS-15 Helmet - 450
Tourmaster pants - 180
Tourmaster jacket - 280
Electric liners - 350
Electric Gloves - 160
Boots - 50

So wearing textiles and my heated gear I'm just shy of wearing $1500.

1 RED-RR · 12-03-2009, 12:32 PM

Yeah....probably about 1200-1300 bucks

Damn, now I have a headache from thinking about it

Lynk · 12-03-2009, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by eric z

Helmet $400
Gloves $150
Jacket $450
Boots $220

Knowing that I made good choices by wearing all that $$$$ all the time....you guessed it, "priceless".

Eric, what's protecting the manhood? I don't see any pants up there!

nighthawker · 12-03-2009, 12:44 PM

boots..100
overpants..100
other overpants...150
leather jacket...350
gloves..100, 35, 30, 20, 60
misc cold gear...100
helmet..150
other helmet..200
ruckus helmet...65
2 dark visors...60
aerostich...900
race leathers..350(new enough

)
heated jacket liner..180
1pc rain suit...80
2pc rain suit...50

(this is a current list not including everything ive ever wore)

C~Style · 12-03-2009, 12:53 PM

a*star one piece leathers - $800.00
Shoei rf-100 - $400
Cortech gloves - $150.00
Joe Rocket boots - $100.00

$1450.00

Firstgear mesh jacket - $75.00
Afx enduro helmet- $100.00
Olympia gloves - $30.00
First gear pants - $100.00
Dianese underarmour - $100.00

$400.00

crap, I sure hope my wife never decides to start adding things up...

Pony Trekker · 12-03-2009, 01:03 PM

I ride naked, so it's free.

Gotta be frugal these days. You know, with the economy and all...

Lynk · 12-03-2009, 01:10 PM

Lemme guess... you just moved here from Florida?

WE HAVE A WINNER!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3Q95w8yDQY

cascaderider · 12-03-2009, 01:15 PM

Me - new old stock, all the way.

125 - KBC VR2 Gun Duo
99 - Teknic Lightning Leather Jacket
99 - Belstaff Merlin Textile Touring Jacket
125 - RevIt Freestyle Boots
59 - Teknic Supervent Mesh Jacket
39 - Teknic Aquavent Textile Pants
15 - Teknic Chicane Gloves
10 - Some snowboarding gloves from Costco

While I'd like to buy gear costing MUCH more, I managed to find a local vendor that has a stockpile of new gear that's VERY well priced, bringing my running total to:

$571

And that's if I wore 3 jackets and 2 pairs of gloves at once. LOL.

DGA · 12-03-2009, 01:23 PM

Last trip to the ER cost was minimized by wearing full gear. It was still more expensive and painfull than spending money on gear on the expensive side of the scale.

eric z · 12-03-2009, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by Lynk

Eric, what's protecting the manhood? I don't see any pants up there!

Levi's so far ($35). Looking at new textile drawers for the coming year to zip to my jacket.

StageRulz · 12-03-2009, 01:31 PM

Over $2000 on me when I ride, and over the years another $10.000 in the closet.

MichelinMan · 12-03-2009, 01:32 PM

$500 helmet
$325 jacket
$60 gloves
$200 boots
$30 jeans or $200 textile pants or leather lowers that were bestowed upon me by a fellow pn-dubber.

= $1100 or so.

Wow... I hadn't really thought about this before. Interesting topic.

Roland · 12-03-2009, 01:49 PM

as much as i can afford and feel safe with

Ray · 12-03-2009, 02:12 PM

I got caught up in the whole 'Spend as much as you can Afford' thing. After researching everything under the sun I settled on Dainese, AGV, and A-Stars. Buying from MotoCorsa, Cycle Gear, and E-bay and using the Team Oregon coupons I spent $2,500 easy. Half the purchase price of my bike. I love my gear though. And, it's actually comfortable at this point.

Transported · 12-03-2009, 02:21 PM

Helmet - $150
Jacket - $70 (Craigslist)
Pants - $150 (on sale)
Boots - $160 (discontinued bargain)
Gloves - $50
Total - $580

Rippn · 12-03-2009, 02:22 PM

'bout 2k$ while riding... another 3k+ in suits, jackets, helmets, boots, gloves
unders, suit liners, masks, visors...
... I'm proud of all you GEAR WHORES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!
ATGATT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FREE and clean, (gear nazi) Ripp'n

ducatichick · 12-03-2009, 02:42 PM

Nobody bought a back protector?!

Anyhow...approximate prices, to the best of my shitty memory:

Vanson Velocity suit was about $1200 when I got it in 99
or
Vanson Jacket ($400) with Dainese armor added ($50) + Cycleport Kevlar pants ($350)

Daytona Security Boots $750 (back in 1999)
or
Daytona Lady Star boots ($350)

Revit Gloves ($150)
or
Held Gloves ($150)

Teknik Back protector (so old I can't remember what I paid for it about $100?)
or
"free" back protector provided with leathers purchase

Arai Helmet - about $400

Grand total:
$1700 on the street

$2800 on the track or the street on hot days

rpappi · 12-03-2009, 02:49 PM

200 for icon mainframe
100 for full Joe Rocket Leathers
65 for feildsheer leather gloves
100 for bates boots waterproof gortex

less than 600

wsmc831 · 12-03-2009, 02:52 PM

2k for commuting attire, 2k in track attire, with some obviously being cross functional.

andreaInSeattle · 12-03-2009, 03:00 PM

I am a relatively new rider (just got my endorsement and bike in September) and just purchased all new "afforable" gear. Luckily it was end of the season and I ended up getting some really good deals:

Helmet - about 150 (Scorpion)
Jacket - 75 (Top Gear)
Pants - 200 (Sorpion)
Gloves - 100 (Tour master.... I think)
Boots - 120 (Tour master)

So about 600

Silver788 · 12-03-2009, 03:23 PM

Helmet $465 Shoei Multi tec
Tour Master leather "Decker" pant. $200 also have Frank Thomas textile for touring $165
Tour master Leather Jacket that zips to pants all the way around to make a suit. $250
Textile Fieldshier for touring $165 Mesh Tourmaster for HOT day sale price was $100
Alpinestar Cold weather waterproof glove $65 Honestly I have 5 or six pairs of gloves average price it $65
SMX boots $379 or was it $349 I cant remember
I wear under armor under my gear. Sometimes heat gear sometimes cold gear depending on the conditions outside. $100 for a set of top and bottoms on average
I hope this helps..

lagwagonlead · 12-03-2009, 03:28 PM

Winter riding gear - $800 (all was bought new at regular price)

Summer - $900 (all was bought on discount or used)

Alpine 318is · 12-03-2009, 03:37 PM

Normal riding day

Arai RX-7 RR4 used for $200
Teknic Lighting Jacket used for $50
AlpineStars SP-S Gloves used for $40

Tack on $150 for racing pants when on the track
and free.99 for the boots.

NoQuarter#121 · 12-03-2009, 03:39 PM

$450 for the arai
$35 for the pink thong

Lynk · 12-03-2009, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by ducatichick

Nobody bought a back protector?!

...

I don't even really think of that as a separate item, though you're right that I had to buy one for the pocket in my two-piece.


12-03-2009, 11:37 AM	#2
Lynk MotoGP Contender Joined: Dec 2005 From: Bellevue, WA I Ride: a 2006 H-D XL1200C, 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400 kicker, 2005 Kawasaki KLX110, and 2003 Yamaha YZF-R6 (racebike).	When I can fit into my one-piece, I'll be wearing in excess of $3000. Arai's Profile helmet is the only one that fits me right, and I've got all Dainese gear. So, my helmet is over $400 (retails around $500), gloves are $300, boots are $300, and my one-piece is a little over $2000. Yup, this chit's not cheap! ... or is it that we shouldn't be cheap with this chit? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 11:43 AM	#3
SRWitt MotoGP Contender Joined: Nov 2005 From: Rathdrum, ID I Ride: cause I'm a Loowwlife	When I wear all my leather + my boots, I'm around $1300-1400 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 11:50 AM	#5
galenernest I bathe with candles, flowers, jazz music, and rubber ducky. Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver, WA Blog Entries: 3 I Ride: year 'round	Depends on what I wear. Lately: Ski pants: $50'ish they're el-cheapo and not protective, but they are warm Jeans or slacks: $50 Thermals: $30 Boots: $250 Gloves: $125 Helmet: $150 Two or so sweaters or a hoodie: $30'ish I guess (goodwill prices LOL) Jacket (shell): $75'ish I guess Scarf: $20 So for my inadequate, lame winter get-up: I guess a little less than $800 for new pricing. At the track or on fast street rides I wear my Daineses and better gloves.... Two piece leathers: $1400 Helmet: $150 Gloves: $150 Boots: $250 Boxers: $15 Jersey: $30 A big smile So... smidge under $2000 I guess. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 11:51 AM	#6
crampants WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jul 2008 From: medford, oregon I Ride: 06 GSX-R 1000	helmet $300, t-shirt $20, flip flops $10, undies $2 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 11:51 AM	#7
theJrod Joined: Feb 2006 From: Marysville, WA I Ride: Scooty Puff Sr: The Doom-Bringer!	Levis- $30. New Balance shoes- $40. T-shirt- $15. EXO700 Helmet- $135. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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12-03-2009, 11:31 AM	#1
Snarl Endorsed Joined: Oct 2008 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '08 GSX-R600	How much $ are you "wearing" when you ride? Disclaimer: I didn't see anything like this, hopefully it's not a rehash of an old thread. Good riding gear can get fairly expensive. The subject of what to buy and how much to expect to spend came up with a friend of mine who is about to take the MSF course and start bike shopping, and I started thinking about how much I've spent. It never really seems like that much when you're buying it piece by piece, but I came to the conclusion that on any given ride, I'm probably cruising around in something like $1800 worth of protective gear. Granted, I saved up for a while and went a little overboard, but the point remains that riding isn't a cheap endeavor. However, dragging knee beats the hell out of Armani. Maybe I'm just cheap, or maybe I went way over the top with my gear. How about the rest of you? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Snarl; 12-03-2009 at 09:16 PM.. Reason: I'm an idiot, didn't count the helmet.


12-03-2009, 11:53 AM	#8
koorbloh Je Fa Fa Joined: Mar 2007 From: Lynnwood, WA I Ride: 08 naked SV650	my "leathers": jacket: $60 (a, used) gloves: ~$100? (joe rocket, new) pants: $free.99 (dainese) my textiles: pants: ~$200 (tour master, new) jacket: ~$160 (tour master, new) gloves: $30 (first gear maybe?, new) my boots: $200 (a, new) my lid: $75 (hjc, new...clearance) so...more than some spend, less than many spend....you can do the math if you really want to know how much... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 11:56 AM	#9
ScottyDX Endorsed Joined: Oct 2009 From: Vancouver, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: because I don't want to jump out of airplanes.	Mostly depends on what fits you and how much protection/functionality you want out of it. I spent more than I probably should have. I can't remember exact amounts but here is about what I spent. full face helmet - $600 (tinted visor to switch out clear one $60) half helmet - $100 leather jacket with zipper vents - $300 heavy textile jacket with liner and zipper vents- $450 lightweight jacket with zipper vents & pads - $180 reflective rain jacket cover - $60 leather boots - $150 full fingered leather summer gloves (has 'breather' holes) - $50 fingerless leather gloves with palm padding- $35 mildly cold/wet weather gloves - $50 rain pants - $60 cold weather pants with pads and heat resistant patches on legs - $180 warm, fuzzy, neck/face cover - $10 rags for me head to keep sweat off my helmets (I got about 6) - $50/$60 jeans - $30 I'm probably not done either... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by ScottyDX; 12-03-2009 at 12:04 PM..


12-03-2009, 11:56 AM	#10
beansbaxter Joined: Sep 2004 From: Seattle, WA Blog Entries: 8 I Ride: ZX-10R	Do you want the price of the gear the day we bought it? Or the price of the gear if today we sold it? My Vanson Leathers I'm sure have depreciated compared to what I spent on them (sigh). __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 11:58 AM	#11
Lynk MotoGP Contender Joined: Dec 2005 From: Bellevue, WA I Ride: a 2006 H-D XL1200C, 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, 2000 Suzuki DR-Z400 kicker, 2005 Kawasaki KLX110, and 2003 Yamaha YZF-R6 (racebike).	I thought he was just talking about gear... unless you feel that underwear is protection against skid marks. BTW, I took a couple of rides this summer in flip-flops and shorts. Yet, I was still wearing over $500 in the helmet and light-weight gloves. I guess that's as cheap as it comes, for meh. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 12:00 PM	#12
Avboden MotoGP Champion Joined: Oct 2007 From: Pullman/Spokane, Wa I Ride: 2007 BMW F800S, 1999 ATK 605 ESDS/SM	way the hell too much..... luckily getting smalls on sale is always quite easy. Got my race suit for almost half price from cyclegear. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 12:04 PM	#14
eric z Ducati Seattle Joined: Mar 2009 From: Seattle, South Lake Union Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: Any Ducati I want to!	enough Helmet $400 Gloves $150 Jacket $450 Boots $220 Knowing that I made good choices by wearing all that $$$$ all the time....you guessed it, "priceless". __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 12:04 PM	#15
saltlick Streetfighter Joined: Mar 2009 From: Beaverton, Oregon I Ride: 04 Honda CBRR600	i buy everything at goodwill. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 12:04 PM	#16
JayD1981 Superbiker Joined: Dec 2007 From: Richland, WA I Ride: 03 Superhawk 996	HJC FS-15 Helmet - 450 Tourmaster pants - 180 Tourmaster jacket - 280 Electric liners - 350 Electric Gloves - 160 Boots - 50 So wearing textiles and my heated gear I'm just shy of wearing $1500. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 12:32 PM	#17
1 RED-RR Superbiker Joined: Jul 2008 From: Klamath Falls, OR I Ride: With a cowbell	Yeah....probably about 1200-1300 bucks Damn, now I have a headache from thinking about it __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 12:44 PM	#19
nighthawker Superbiker Joined: Mar 2009 From: sutherlin, oregon I Ride: a black one	boots..100 overpants..100 other overpants...150 leather jacket...350 gloves..100, 35, 30, 20, 60 misc cold gear...100 helmet..150 other helmet..200 ruckus helmet...65 2 dark visors...60 aerostich...900 race leathers..350(new enough ) heated jacket liner..180 1pc rain suit...80 2pc rain suit...50 (this is a current list not including everything ive ever wore) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 12:53 PM	#20
C~Style Joined: Dec 2007 From: Ten-nine-o, Washington I Ride: When ever possible and usually on 2 wheels.	astar one piece leathers - $800.00 Shoei rf-100 - $400 Cortech gloves - $150.00 Joe Rocket boots - $100.00 $1450.00 Firstgear mesh jacket - $75.00 Afx enduro helmet- $100.00 Olympia gloves - $30.00 First gear pants - $100.00 Dianese underarmour - $100.00 $400.00 crap, I sure hope my wife never decides to start adding things up... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter*


12-03-2009, 01:03 PM	#21
Pony Trekker Streetfighter Joined: Jul 2009 From: Winston, OR I Ride: Nighthawk S 700, Royal Enfield Bullet 500	I ride naked, so it's free. Gotta be frugal these days. You know, with the economy and all... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 01:15 PM	#23
cascaderider Joined: Mar 2008 From: Roseburg, OR I Ride: 98 Honda FireStorm	Me - new old stock, all the way. 125 - KBC VR2 Gun Duo 99 - Teknic Lightning Leather Jacket 99 - Belstaff Merlin Textile Touring Jacket 125 - RevIt Freestyle Boots 59 - Teknic Supervent Mesh Jacket 39 - Teknic Aquavent Textile Pants 15 - Teknic Chicane Gloves 10 - Some snowboarding gloves from Costco While I'd like to buy gear costing MUCH more, I managed to find a local vendor that has a stockpile of new gear that's VERY well priced, bringing my running total to: $571 And that's if I wore 3 jackets and 2 pairs of gloves at once. LOL. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by cascaderider; 12-03-2009 at 01:18 PM..


12-03-2009, 01:23 PM	#24
DGA MotoGP Contender Joined: Jun 2007 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: naked	Last trip to the ER cost was minimized by wearing full gear. It was still more expensive and painfull than spending money on gear on the expensive side of the scale. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 01:31 PM	#26
StageRulz Doom Crew Inc. Joined: Jan 2006 From: Spokane Valley Chapter I Ride: 2002 Silver/Grey & 2008 Black/Grey Vespa's on Steroids!	Over $2000 on me when I ride, and over the years another $10.000 in the closet. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 01:32 PM	#27
MichelinMan Joined: May 2007 From: the Westside I Ride: only on the center of my tire.	$500 helmet $325 jacket $60 gloves $200 boots $30 jeans or $200 textile pants or leather lowers that were bestowed upon me by a fellow pn-dubber. = $1100 or so. Wow... I hadn't really thought about this before. Interesting topic. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 01:49 PM	#28
Roland Joined: Jun 2007 From: Fairwood, Washington I Ride: sv1ks/ maybe	as much as i can afford and feel safe with __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 02:12 PM	#29
Ray Training Wheels Joined: Sep 2009 From: Portland, OR I Ride: '06 Kawa Z750S	I got caught up in the whole 'Spend as much as you can Afford' thing. After researching everything under the sun I settled on Dainese, AGV, and A-Stars. Buying from MotoCorsa, Cycle Gear, and E-bay and using the Team Oregon coupons I spent $2,500 easy. Half the purchase price of my bike. I love my gear though. And, it's actually comfortable at this point. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 02:21 PM	#30
Transported Retired Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland, Oregon Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '99 R1, '80 Suz GS450S	Helmet - $150 Jacket - $70 (Craigslist) Pants - $150 (on sale) Boots - $160 (discontinued bargain) Gloves - $50 Total - $580 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 02:22 PM	#31
Rippn MotoGP Champion Joined: Apr 2007 From: soap lake wa. I Ride: 00kaw12r, 97 tls1000, 96gsxr1260 turbo freakshow, kz1300gt, 88gsxr1100, 86gsxr750, 82gsx1100ez, 79kz1300, 75 ducati750gts, 72 gt550 cafe	'bout 2k$ while riding... another 3k+ in suits, jackets, helmets, boots, gloves unders, suit liners, masks, visors... ... I'm proud of all you GEAR WHORES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!! ATGATT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FREE and clean, (gear nazi) Ripp'n __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 02:42 PM	#32
ducatichick Superbiker Joined: Jul 2009 From: Corvallis, OR I Ride: like an umbrella girl	Nobody bought a back protector?! Anyhow...approximate prices, to the best of my shitty memory: Vanson Velocity suit was about $1200 when I got it in 99 or Vanson Jacket ($400) with Dainese armor added ($50) + Cycleport Kevlar pants ($350) Daytona Security Boots $750 (back in 1999) or Daytona Lady Star boots ($350) Revit Gloves ($150) or Held Gloves ($150) Teknik Back protector (so old I can't remember what I paid for it about $100?) or "free" back protector provided with leathers purchase Arai Helmet - about $400 Grand total: $1700 on the street $2800 on the track or the street on hot days __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 02:49 PM	#33
rpappi Superbiker Joined: Dec 2007 From: Puyallup, Wa I Ride: SHINKO's	200 for icon mainframe 100 for full Joe Rocket Leathers 65 for feildsheer leather gloves 100 for bates boots waterproof gortex less than 600 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 02:52 PM	#34
wsmc831 Streetfighter Joined: Jan 2008 From: Los Gatos I Ride: TL-s, KTM 300, 690 Duke, 530 XCRW	2k for commuting attire, 2k in track attire, with some obviously being cross functional. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 03:00 PM	#35
andreaInSeattle Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: 2005 VStar 650	I am a relatively new rider (just got my endorsement and bike in September) and just purchased all new "afforable" gear. Luckily it was end of the season and I ended up getting some really good deals: Helmet - about 150 (Scorpion) Jacket - 75 (Top Gear) Pants - 200 (Sorpion) Gloves - 100 (Tour master.... I think) Boots - 120 (Tour master) So about 600 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 03:23 PM	#36
Silver788 Streetfighter Joined: May 2008 From: Fairview I Ride: 1998 VFR800 Interceptor, 02 XR650R, 05 TTr 125 LE, 03 SV1000S	Helmet $465 Shoei Multi tec Tour Master leather "Decker" pant. $200 also have Frank Thomas textile for touring $165 Tour master Leather Jacket that zips to pants all the way around to make a suit. $250 Textile Fieldshier for touring $165 Mesh Tourmaster for HOT day sale price was $100 Alpinestar Cold weather waterproof glove $65 Honestly I have 5 or six pairs of gloves average price it $65 SMX boots $379 or was it $349 I cant remember I wear under armor under my gear. Sometimes heat gear sometimes cold gear depending on the conditions outside. $100 for a set of top and bottoms on average I hope this helps.. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 03:28 PM	#37
lagwagonlead Zone Head Joined: May 2007 From: Everywhere Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: Hondas	Winter riding gear - $800 (all was bought new at regular price) Summer - $900 (all was bought on discount or used) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 03:37 PM	#38
Alpine 318is Zone Head Joined: Jan 2007 From: Bellevue, Washington I Ride: None :(	Normal riding day Arai RX-7 RR4 used for $200 Teknic Lighting Jacket used for $50 AlpineStars SP-S Gloves used for $40 Tack on $150 for racing pants when on the track and free.99 for the boots. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 03:39 PM	#39
NoQuarter#121 Zone Head Joined: Sep 2007 From: 2nd star to the right and straight on 'til morning I Ride: on ice at 15F below zero	$450 for the arai $35 for the pink thong __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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