Whats the best piece of equipment you've ever bought? - Page 111

Butters · 12-15-2012, 05:30 PM

I'd say at this point, my top three pieces of equipment would be (not including my X-Challenge):

Firstgear Rainier Jacket. I wouldn't call it perfect, but I would say it is an excellent jacket. The fact that I got it under $150 (closeout) puts it over the top.

Grip heaters. Honestly, I don't think the brand matters or whether you go heated grips, under grip elements, or heated gloves. But having something to warm your hands does wonders to improve the riding experience and extend the season.

Firstgear Fargo Gloves. This model has been revised so I don't know if it is still as good, but they were cheap (under $60 I think), have been totally waterproof, and are a very good balance of comfort, warmth, and tactile feedback.

Honorable mentions would be my Sidi Adventure boots and Olympia Bushwacker jacket.

Dooga · 12-15-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Butters

Firstgear Rainier Jacket. I wouldn't call it perfect, but I would say it is an excellent jacket. The fact that I got it under $150 (closeout) puts it over the top.

Grip heaters. Honestly, I don't think the brand matters or whether you go heated grips, under grip elements, or heated gloves. But having something to warm your hands does wonders to improve the riding experience and extend the season.

Firstgear Fargo Gloves. This model has been revised so I don't know if it is still as good, but they were cheap (under $60 I think), have been totally waterproof, and are a very good balance of comfort, warmth, and tactile feedback.

Honorable mentions would be my Sidi Adventure boots and Olympia Bushwacker jacket.

That's a bloody great list! Thank you, sir.

raypitter · 12-17-2012, 04:57 AM

My best gear:
EZ pass holder. I am super Fan of i-pass holder. I love the quality and design of i-pass holders. The best quality is that they Will not break melt or loose suction. All these qualities make the i-pass holder best choice of everyone.

davidb21 · 12-17-2012, 07:54 PM

my best gear (none of my gear is too fancy or expensive) would have to be:

troy lee helmet which has saved me the inconvenience of several bumps or concussions off-road and is brightly colored so people on-road are more likely to see me.

and my speed & strength jacket, not an expensive jacket but it has all the needed protection (elbow, shoulder and back) and even though its a street jacket, i just remove the inner liner and it doesn't get too hot off-road, takes a lot out of an impact when falling too...ive been down hard off-road while wearing it twice and it definitely saved my elbows and shoulders both times.

all i need now is some nice knee protection, for some reason my knees always take the worst part of the crash

DiamondLie · 12-23-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by davidb21

all i need now is some nice knee protection, for some reason my knees always take the worst part of the crash

SLIDERS riding jeans (or cargo pants) w/ the optional (10 bucks!) CE approved knee pads. WOOT!

http://www.compacc.com/p/Sliders-Kev...ding-Jeans-4-0

Trxl2 · 12-26-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by catweasel67

read the thread topic and stay on target...

I'm gonna chip in, again, with another "best buy"....

...that being a bloody good sleeping bag. I bought a dreamcatcher 500 over 8 years ago and it's still going strong. It packs small, is durable (survived many nights and a dunk in the sea) and is flexible enough to be used in all temperatures down to about 0 degrees centigrade.

I don't know, I think a credit card ant wet wipes are a great purchased piece of gear, maybe the best. CC is cheap insurance, and wet wipes = showers on the road. I would also through in clorox disinfecting wipes.... THE single most useful non-motorcycle related item I used, aside from your mentioning of a good sleeping bag, that I used on my recent trip from Maine to Cali and back this fall... one of those, AH HA! moments when you realize how precious your water is and how little space they take in a zip lock in your pack.

ridered@q.com · 01-01-2013, 04:36 PM

My two cents worth. First Gear. I have one of the original Kilimanjaro jackets and Honda HT pants (built by First Gear). They are as good as you can get. The zipper messed up in my jacket, I called First Gear and they replaced it FREE. This jacket is about 7 years old. They even paid the shipping. Also anything Honda markets is built by someone else to their specs. I recently lost my father and while cleaning out his garage I found my HondaLine gloves I bought in approximately 1976. Recently I wore them back to back with my Alpinestars and they keep my hands just as warm.

anonny · 01-06-2013, 08:58 PM

Klim pants and jacket.

DiamondLie · 01-07-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by anonny

Klim pants and jacket.

Really? I tried them but ended up selling two different sets (ADV Rally and Badlands Pro.) For the $$ I am happier with more of the cheaper mainstream stuff. It does 90% of what the KLIM stuff does at 50% of the cost.

GtiKyle · 01-08-2013, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DiamondLie

Really? I tried them but ending up selling two different sets (ADV Rally and Badlands Pro.) For the $$ I am happier with more of the cheaper mainstream stuff.

I love my Klim gear. Riding year 'round in the PNW, having good fitting gear that is TRULY waterproof is a must.

DiamondLie · 01-08-2013, 06:48 AM

To each their own of course. I find it overpriced for what you really get though. That it is made overseas didn't help my "feel-good" quotient either at that price point. Plenty of reports on here about guys who have it who still get wet in the rain. YMMV.

GtiKyle · 01-08-2013, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DiamondLie

To each their own of course. I find it overpriced for what you really get though. That it is made overseas didn't help my "feel-good" quotient either at that price point. Plenty of reports on here about guys who have it who still get wet in the rain. YMMV.

Understandable. Sometimes "you get what you pay for applies", and I feel like I have. Seeing as it's been raining nearly everyday for the past 3 months of riding here, I've put them through the paces, and have always come out the other end 100% dry. But the price hit is something not everyone can get over.

Reislust · 01-08-2013, 03:43 PM

I'd really have to say my Scala Rider Q2 pro, after using a myriad of other PTT solutions this is by far the clearest audio and I have to have my tunes!!

anonny · 01-10-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DiamondLie

Really? I tried them but ended up selling two different sets (ADV Rally and Badlands Pro.) For the $$ I am happier with more of the cheaper mainstream stuff. It does 90% of what the KLIM stuff does at 50% of the cost.

Yup really, now keep in mind I ride every day all year long (the things I do for work) I know it's expensive gear but it's also warm and dry every time I put it on... even after a ride in the rain/ snow.

Lornce · 01-11-2013, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DiamondLie

To each their own of course. I find it overpriced for what you really get though. That it is made overseas didn't help my "feel-good" quotient either at that price point. Plenty of reports on here about guys who have it who still get wet in the rain. YMMV.

That stuff's (Klim) made in China.

Q. How can they justify charging premium first world prices for stuff made in China.

A. Because there's a sucker born every minute.

12-15-2012, 05:30 PM	#1651
Butters . . . . . . Joined: Oct 2008 Location: NoVA Oddometer: 2,066	I'd say at this point, my top three pieces of equipment would be (not including my X-Challenge): Firstgear Rainier Jacket. I wouldn't call it perfect, but I would say it is an excellent jacket. The fact that I got it under $150 (closeout) puts it over the top. Grip heaters. Honestly, I don't think the brand matters or whether you go heated grips, under grip elements, or heated gloves. But having something to warm your hands does wonders to improve the riding experience and extend the season. Firstgear Fargo Gloves. This model has been revised so I don't know if it is still as good, but they were cheap (under $60 I think), have been totally waterproof, and are a very good balance of comfort, warmth, and tactile feedback. Honorable mentions would be my Sidi Adventure boots and Olympia Bushwacker jacket. __________________ Marc 07 XChallenge 99 VFR

01-01-2013, 04:36 PM	#1657
ridered@q.com n00b Joined: Feb 2012 Oddometer: 1	Riding Gear My two cents worth. First Gear. I have one of the original Kilimanjaro jackets and Honda HT pants (built by First Gear). They are as good as you can get. The zipper messed up in my jacket, I called First Gear and they replaced it FREE. This jacket is about 7 years old. They even paid the shipping. Also anything Honda markets is built by someone else to their specs. I recently lost my father and while cleaning out his garage I found my HondaLine gloves I bought in approximately 1976. Recently I wore them back to back with my Alpinestars and they keep my hands just as warm.

01-06-2013, 08:58 PM	#1658
anonny What could go wrong? Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Beautiful Revelstoke BC Oddometer: 4,957	Klim pants and jacket. __________________ Kawasaki H1 build thread 71- 450 Honda CL re & re Just another pathetic sheep following the herd

01-08-2013, 06:48 AM	#1661
DiamondLie Keep Ur Eyes Peeled Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Handle of Pan, ID Oddometer: 226	To each their own of course. I find it overpriced for what you really get though. That it is made overseas didn't help my "feel-good" quotient either at that price point. Plenty of reports on here about guys who have it who still get wet in the rain. YMMV. __________________ He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose. 2010 R1200GSA (30 yrs ed.) 2002 DRZ400E

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12-17-2012, 04:57 AM	#1653
raypitter Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Oddometer: 12	My best gear: EZ pass holder. I am super Fan of i-pass holder. I love the quality and design of i-pass holders. The best quality is that they Will not break melt or loose suction. All these qualities make the i-pass holder best choice of everyone.

12-17-2012, 07:54 PM	#1654
davidb21 Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Orange County, California Oddometer: 90	my best gear (none of my gear is too fancy or expensive) would have to be: troy lee helmet which has saved me the inconvenience of several bumps or concussions off-road and is brightly colored so people on-road are more likely to see me. and my speed & strength jacket, not an expensive jacket but it has all the needed protection (elbow, shoulder and back) and even though its a street jacket, i just remove the inner liner and it doesn't get too hot off-road, takes a lot out of an impact when falling too...ive been down hard off-road while wearing it twice and it definitely saved my elbows and shoulders both times. all i need now is some nice knee protection, for some reason my knees always take the worst part of the crash

01-08-2013, 03:43 PM	#1663
Reislust Still alive Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Pensacola Oddometer: 104	I'd really have to say my Scala Rider Q2 pro, after using a myriad of other PTT solutions this is by far the clearest audio and I have to have my tunes!!