How much $ are you "wearing" when you ride?

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...


12-03-2009, 11:31 AM	#1
Snarl Licensed Joined: Oct 2008 From: Burlington, 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, 11:37 AM	#2
Lynk Streetfighter Joined: Dec 2005 From: Bellevue, WA I Ride: all styles.	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 Superbiker 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: 4 I Ride: on Monday and Wednesday	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 Pit Crew 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 Racer Extraordinaire Joined: Feb 2006 From: Marysville, WA I Ride: w/ Optimum Performance Rider Training	Levis- $30. New Balance shoes- $40. T-shirt- $15. EXO700 Helmet- $135. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 11:53 AM	#8
koorbloh Je Fa Fa Joined: Mar 2007 From: Monroe-mish, WA Blog Entries: 5 I Ride: 06 DR650, 74 XL350, 70-ish GT80, 78 CB400	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 Streetfighter Joined: Dec 2005 From: Bellevue, WA I Ride: all styles.	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 Moto2 Contender 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 Endorsed Joined: Mar 2009 From: Seattle Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: Ducati Monster	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 Railer Joined: Mar 2009 From: Beaverton, Oregon I Ride: 04 Honda CBR 600RR	i buy everything at goodwill. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-03-2009, 12:04 PM	#16
JayD1981 Knee Dragger Joined: Dec 2007 From: Richland, WA I Ride: DL1000 and TRX450R	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 Shredder 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 Knee Dragger Joined: Mar 2009 From: sutherlin, oregon I Ride: as long as i can before i can no longer	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

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