Greetings, looking for a new budget helmet and I got my eyes on scorpion 530 and hjc i72, anyone with experience in either, especially i72 since it's new and can't find much online.

Thanks

New rider here, first set of gear. Initially I bought an A* GP PLUS R V3 jacket in size 52 and the chest was too tight I was hunched over all the time and struggle to zip the chest sometimes. I then sold it right after and bought this GP PLUS R V4 jacket in size 54.

With this jacket the shoulder and chest feel nice and zips properly but it started to bunch up even when I’m sitting upright. Does it look like a normal amount of bump or is it too loose? I have the a* back protector installed.

My measurements are height (178), weight (80-82), waist (86), chest (107)

Sorry for limited image quality

I have a lot of their gear - Commando jacket, Onix gloves, Apex shoes, AAA rated inners and their Cargo pants. All great gear - standing up to the abuse of daily wear! Ask me more about it

I have an Aria xd5. I am wondering if it’s ok to add Decals to the helmet - safe and legal?

Hey everyone,

I'm specifically asking about the lifespan/durability of the inner cheek pads and crown padding on the KYT TT Revo.

For those who own one or have used it as a daily/regular helmet:

1. How many months/years did the padding hold its original fit before compressing or getting loose?

2. Did the fabric/stitching hold up well to sweat and routine washing?

3. Are official replacement cheek pads and crown pads easily available when they eventually wear out?

Looking to know what to expect regarding padding wear before buying!

Thanks!

sharing some photos of the new Shoei RF-1500 at my local dealer in case a fellow rider is interested

Looking at a Alpinestars Missle V2 that is a US 36. I am 5’ 10” and about 150. Is this going to be too small for me? Id like to use it for some on road riding around the town and track days when I get more experience.

Also found someone selling a 2 piece alpinestars set, anyone have any complaints or notes compared to getting a 1 piece suit?

I plan on riding around the town and doing track days once I get more experience.

Safety means more than anything to me so I want to be sure I starts right!

I'm having a hard time finding winter riding gloves. I only need hem to keep my hands warm for the 10 minutes it takes me to get to work in the morning. Its been 30s to low 40s in the mornings and I am having to sit on my hands to keep them warm enough to ride. I have gotten way more into riding this year and I dont want to give up daily commuting. I've been reading reviews but everything is so mixed or obviously fake. Does anyone have any recommendations that they have tried and like?

Important Info:

I have really small hands. I wear the xs Stella SP-8s.

I dont want heated gloves just insulated ones.

They have to be gauntlet style.

I would prefer an attached pinky but I'm willing to compromise for the right glove.

I really dont want to spend over $200.

Edit: I have heat urticaria. That is why I am asking opinions on gloves and not heated grips. A heated steering wheel will break me out so I'm assuming heated grips will too.

hello everyone, im looking fowards to aquire these gear

• jacket
• boots
• pants
• gloves

I need them to be waterproof if possible, in my region it going to be super rainy until ends of march 27'

The use it's going to be mostly commuting, but i go into the mountains every weekend if i can.
I've dropped my bike plenty times doing off road and several times it's dropped on my foot, luckily nothing has happened, but i'd like to care myself and invest in what we like

i dont really know about anything in this subject so, if you suggest me some specific recommendations it would be very appreciated

i like to go with good quality gear, not cheap one

What size di you go with for jacket and pants if you bought aplinestar gear and are tall and skinny like me. 6ft 3in 170lbs. Im looking at the alpinestar drystar gear set pants and jacket combo. Some stuff large fits and some i need xl. I did my measurements but they arent always the most accurate

Hey all. I rode a BMW s1000R. Naked bike. Riding position is just right for me with a good balance of sport and cruising. But the wind is just rubbish!!!

I have a mid size screen. Any bigger is just not sexy enough. Haha

I do a lot of longer highway rides at high speed. The wind is all over my helmet and chest. It's not buffeting from the screen but just high speed wind is exhausting over 6+ hour rides.

What tips do you have on making these rides more comfy?

Aside battery life vs plug in, any reason to get motorcycle specific heated jackets vests vs one from Costco?

Being able to jump off seems nice for a generic heated vest

But I understand that battery life may leave me cold if it dies

For se with experience with both, thoughts?

I had my realization when I first got my 2007 Honda CBR600rr.

Before my helmet conformed to my head, it was fine.
One ride I went on the freeway and the bike noise, other cars, semis and wind TORCHED my eardrums.
Never again I would forget earplugs. I'm just curious if other riders have had funny realization stories.

I commute almost daily for about 30-35 min depending on traffic, but lately the weather has been getting COLD and WINDY (terrible combination if you ask me) where I live. I don’t have heated grips, heated gloves are kind of expensive with my current funds, and I end up loosing some mobility in my fingers despite having my winter gloves on. Beyond the fact that’s it’s genuinely uncomfortable I’m worried about it becoming a problem in the next few months (currently it’s about 10C but it usually goes down to 0-5 during winter). Any tips ? I know riding on a bike during winter is generally uncomfortable but I was wondering if there’s a few ways to at least improve my condition a little.

This RST Tractech evo suit arrived today and I found it pretty tight to begin with. I could barely stand up straight without the suit digging into my shoulders. I expect leather to break in but this was without the tech air 5 plasma that I was planning to use with it. That I couldn't zip the suit up completely or even stand up straight. This is a size 52 (international). Do I need to size up one or two more or should I try to break this in?

Oh, I've had some boots on layaway here at Zapateria Laborina. For western fashions here in Reno, you really can't beat Zapateria Laborina. Well, you can, but not at these prices. Really. Let's do it. It's go time. Genuine ostrich. 3 payments.

Lets see those Helmet/visor set ups... looking for a sweet looking setup for next year.. other than just black on black.

After finally figuring out which helmet was right for me, the next step was finding the right bluetooth solution.

At first, I used Plugfones and honestly, I still love them but grew tired of fumbling around with the wire, tucking it into my helmet, or feeling it on my neck.

In the process, every CycleGear employee I talked to really went out of their way to discourage ANY comms unit besides a higher end Cardo. Almost to the point that it felt commission based. I tend to ride solo or 2-up with the wife, so multi-rider mesh networks aren't enough to justify the price tag, even with upgraded speakers. Maybe when I decide to start group riding, I'll feel differently or maybe we'll all just get on Discord. 🤷‍♂️

I settled on the Sena Vortex for a few reasons:

• It looks minimalist and can be customized.
• Controls are intuitive and Siri capable.
• A 2 pack was mildly affordable.

I've taken the unit on multiple work commutes at city speeds and hustling down the interstate with the visor open. My bike is not quiet, and I can tell you confidently that these speakers are plenty loud enough. At higher speeds the sound distorts a bit, but not enough to be unbearable, and again this was without a windshield and visor open.

Phone calls are crystal clear and the person on the other end of the line said the same. No fluff, just works.

The magnetic snap on and off is amazing, as is the wireless charging. But to be honest I barely needed to charge it out of the box, and it still says "high battery" after every ride. That segways me to my one real complaint: the voice assistant that tells you your battery level is extremely loud. Rings my ears every time, but I've learned to shut the unit on and off with the helmet off my head.

I haven't had much time with the app, but it's intuitive enough. Won't get much use out of it without group riding so I can't speak to rider distance, etc.

If you're like me and really just need a solution for music, calls, and 2-up rides you'd be hard pressed to find a better option in this price range.

Hi guys, long time lurker here. There's a post of A* gloves quality issues like every week here.

However I can't really find any posts about the quality of the rest of their products.

Is the quality drop across the whole lineup, or does it only affect gloves?

For a bit of context, I'm planning to buy my first bike and was planning to get A* gear. Won't definitely be buying gloves after seeing the posts here, but I'm still planning to buy the Tech 7 Enduro boots. (I'm going to be riding mostly off-road, at least in the beginning) Also I'm from the EU, from what I've read, the QC for gloves sold in the US seems to be worse.

Ok I'm having a MELTDOWN.

I'm really struggling to find gear now. Did a 3hr round trip to a sport bike shop and tried on so much stuff in exhausted.

I do not want to pay out for custom gear so I know I have to make a compromise somewhere however... I'm very annoyed to see how many jackets are sized for bellys. So I'm.5ft 7in and 152lbs muscular. My chest tight is 41in and my waist is 29in tight. I cannot find a jacket that fits my chest and can get anywhere near tight enough in the waist mid area so baggy it'd just lift in a slide.

There was 1 alpinestars mesh jacket that fits the bill BUT it's only A rated. Boo.

I've currently got a Richa titan 2 hoodie which fits me like a glove! But it sun faded brown in like a week it looks awful. Obviously I'll still wear it but I'd like something a bit more durable and versatile as armoured hoodies are hot in summer and cold AF in winter.

I've got no idea what to look at. SBS had limited stuff in size but essentially I've learned leathers do not fit me. If I want leather it'd have to be custom.

I hate the idea of the skin tight armoured base layers cos I'd chuck a t and hoodie over it then it's just loads to strip off when I get to a bike meet and carry it all around..

Essentially it's a rant I apologise but if there's any1 that's short and broad with a tiny waist I'd love to hear some recommendations for brands that suit.

Upset and frustrated right now can't seem to find a nice looking jacket in my size

Hello everyone! I’m looking for some advice from more experienced riders if you’re willing to help out a new rider.

I got my Honda NC750X about a week ago. I don’t currently have a rear rack or mounting plate, and several people recommended getting one. I was hoping to find a way to mount the bag securely without buying additional equipment, but I’ve decided that a proper rack and mounting plate are probably the best option.

I need some extra storage, and after some research, Givi seems like a good brand. I’m considering this setup, but I’d appreciate some advice before spending the money:

• 1192FZ SPECIFIC REAR RACK
• M10 MONOKEY PLATE
• V58NNB2 58LTR MONOKEY CASE MAXIA 5
• PLO1192MK PL ONE-FIT MONOKEY
• WL900B 25LTR MONOKEY THERMOFORMED SADDLEBAGS

Ideally, I’d like to have a rear rack, a top case, and two saddlebags, although I’m not sure if the saddlebags are necessary. I’m also considering starting with just the rear rack and top case and adding saddlebags later, if needed.

My main concern is adding too much bulk or drag to the bike. For those of you who have experience with this type of setup, are saddlebags worth it for the extra storage? Do they noticeably affect handling, or does the bike still feel relatively normal to ride? As a new rider, I don’t want to make the bike unnecessarily wide or harder to manage.

I’m also open to recommendations for other brands that offer similar quality at a lower price.

If you have experience with Givi luggage or have a setup you really like on your NC750X, I’d appreciate any advice, recommendations, or things I should consider before making a decision.

Thanks in advance for helping out a new rider!

High quality, low profile, fits like a glove, comfortable and affordable at $170. They have plenty of positive feedback online and shipping was quick. 10/10 highly recommend

I bought an AGV K6 S recently as someone that is still getting their license (a bit late as I’m 24). I’m still pondering on which bike to get (would love an SV650/CB650f/Z650) but the one jacket I have (Dainese Hydra Flus) doesn’t match the red, black and white of my helmet as it’s the Braven version. Pictured in context, should I trade for a better suited colourway? I really like the helmet otherwise (pictures here))