Whats the best piece of equipment you've ever bought? - Page 17

bentonmyers · 03-16-2007, 08:02 PM

Bill Mayer Saddles modification of my DL1000 seat. It seamed a little expensive but after 9'850 miles (Kansas City to Prudhoe Bay and back) it was WORTH EVERY PENNY and I will not hesitate to use them for future bike's.

makinwaves · 03-17-2007, 07:59 PM

Halvarssons Safety Jacket - easily the best bit of apparel I've ever bought!!!

Held Steve gloves - blows away the Joe Rocket crap I had unfortunately bought in the past.

Barry · 03-21-2007, 05:21 PM

I have a bunch of on and off road gear that I really like. The single biggest liberating item has been the GPS and associated mapping software.

Saves time, allows you to go out and get lost, find resources, gas, food, shelter, your exact location, etc.

YMMV,
Barry

Tman · 03-25-2007, 09:55 PM

I am relatively new to riding (2yrs) and when I first started I was amazed at all the stupid stuff on the market that people would buy. I mean why wast money on this crap? Well, about $2,000 later I understand that a lot of this stuff makes the ride more enjoyable.

My favorite is the bar risers, no more pain in the wrists while sitting and no more back aches from hunched over riding while standing.

2nd is TKC-80 which have allowed me to explore single track trails
3rd favorite is touratech crash bars, can lay down bike and spin out of jams
4th is Fastway foot pegs for greater standing confidence
5th is aerostich roadcrafter
6th is Arai XD helmet
7th is BMW expandable top box for computer and commuting supplies

CollinsB · 03-27-2007, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tman

I am relatively new to riding (2yrs) and when I first started I was amazed at all the stupid stuff on the market that people would buy. I mean why wast money on this crap? Well, about $2,000 later I understand that a lot of this stuff makes the ride more enjoyable.

It can be addictive buying apparel, accessories, etc. but never a waste of money.

I laugh when riding on a Chilly day and pass Harley riders donned in a "half shell" and t-shirts...knowing damm well they're freezing (but look cool). While I'm amazingly comfortable in fullface, music in ears, heated grips, body armor, etc. comtemplating a 100 mile day, or perhaps a 300 miler or more.

The ironic thing is...a few years back, I too was one of those Harley riders!

Thorfin · 03-27-2007, 04:50 PM

Revit Farenheit gloves with the Phase Change Material. Best gloves I have ever worn.

Stromdog · 03-27-2007, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CollinsB

It can be addictive buying apparel, accessories, etc. but never a waste of money.

I laugh when riding on a Chilly day and pass Harley riders donned in a "half shell" and t-shirts...knowing damm well they're freezing (but look cool). While I'm amazingly comfortable in fullface, music in ears, heated grips, body armor, etc. comtemplating a 100 mile day, or perhaps a 300 miler or more.

The ironic thing is...a few years back, I too was one of those Harley riders!

I, too, was a Harley rider (15 years and 200K miles). Ran in 7 degree weather with other Harley riders-long, over the road trips. We were equipped, and very experienced with cold weather riding. Guess the whole thing depends on the rider and not the bike, eh Bro?

I don't really give a "rip", about the brand of bike a rider chooses.

We all got where we were going. A "Band of Brothers", picking each other up, when needed.

Miles, smiles and good friends, that's what counts.

nobody · 03-28-2007, 06:09 PM

Does this very site qualify as a piece of equipment?

Best think for me.Saved me lots of $ and lots of usefull 411.This dark screen works like a champ on sleepless mornings

My Darien comes in second

R_W · 03-29-2007, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nobody

Does this very site qualify as a piece of equipment?

Best think for me.Saved me lots of $ and lots of usefull 411.This dark screen works like a champ on sleepless mornings

My Darien comes in second

well, this site has saved me some but probably cost me more

I never would have known about a lot of this cool gear otherwise. It has saved me from buying junk.

Repko · 03-30-2007, 12:04 PM

HEY FALCON...page 17

Is that all!? holly cow, someone give Falcon another cup of COFFEE...

BuckNinety · 03-30-2007, 04:55 PM

If you broaden the scope, I've had tons of shit I really, really loved. For that single, pick-it-over-everything-else, mine would be my mid-sized leatherman tool. I'm probably not alone on this.

Nice board here.

rob1313 · 04-02-2007, 05:11 PM

Bike lift. Love the thing. I hate working on the floor.

bitterjoe · 04-02-2007, 07:50 PM

The best?

Not sure if it is the best, but definately one of the best. The Wolfman Enduro Tankbag. I am very happy with this piece of luggage. fits the IMS on a DR650 quite well, holds just enough crap that you need to get your hands on quick. I would buy another in a minute.

Johnny Dakar · 04-03-2007, 02:21 PM

Just got back from two weeks in Baja, and my favorite piece of gear on the whole trip was my pair of ROK Straps. I don't know why, but every morning when I packed the bike, hooked those on, and cinched them tight, it just gave me the utmost pleasure. Kept my gear absolutely connected to my bike.

wr37 · 04-03-2007, 06:13 PM

My Garmin GPS

It has literally saved my ass from a cold frozen death, twice.

03-21-2007, 05:21 PM	#243
Barry Just Beastly Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Fredericksburg, Va. Oddometer: 6,481	I have a bunch of on and off road gear that I really like. The single biggest liberating item has been the GPS and associated mapping software. Saves time, allows you to go out and get lost, find resources, gas, food, shelter, your exact location, etc. YMMV, Barry __________________ Tail of the Dragon at Deal's Gap... Avoid it now, do a trackday. Do not do business with Myrtle West Cycle... Not a reputable vendor by a long shot.

03-25-2007, 09:55 PM	#244
Tman Crashes add farkle Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Portland, OR Oddometer: 223	AWS bar risers I am relatively new to riding (2yrs) and when I first started I was amazed at all the stupid stuff on the market that people would buy. I mean why wast money on this crap? Well, about $2,000 later I understand that a lot of this stuff makes the ride more enjoyable. My favorite is the bar risers, no more pain in the wrists while sitting and no more back aches from hunched over riding while standing. 2nd is TKC-80 which have allowed me to explore single track trails 3rd favorite is touratech crash bars, can lay down bike and spin out of jams 4th is Fastway foot pegs for greater standing confidence 5th is aerostich roadcrafter 6th is Arai XD helmet 7th is BMW expandable top box for computer and commuting supplies

03-27-2007, 04:50 PM	#246
Thorfin Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: WA Oddometer: 106	revit Revit Farenheit gloves with the Phase Change Material. Best gloves I have ever worn. __________________ In coming rounds have the right of way.

03-28-2007, 06:09 PM	#248
nobody motomaniac Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Newington CT Oddometer: 1,351	Does this very site qualify as a piece of equipment? Best think for me.Saved me lots of $ and lots of usefull 411.This dark screen works like a champ on sleepless mornings My Darien comes in second __________________ Everything happens for a reason!

03-30-2007, 12:04 PM	#250
Repko Adventurer wantabe Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Laguna Niguel, So Ca Oddometer: 538	best gear HEY FALCON...page 17 Is that all!? holly cow, someone give Falcon another cup of COFFEE... __________________ Possibly a GSA someday. 04 KTM 525 EXC street legal & 29 other bikes since 1974 Amazing love (grace) how can it be, that you my king would die for me?

03-16-2007, 08:02 PM	#241
bentonmyers n00b Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Missouri Oddometer: 8	Bill Mayer Saddles modification of my DL1000 seat. It seamed a little expensive but after 9'850 miles (Kansas City to Prudhoe Bay and back) it was WORTH EVERY PENNY and I will not hesitate to use them for future bike's.

03-17-2007, 07:59 PM	#242
makinwaves Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Travelling in South America! Oddometer: 1,809	Halvarssons Safety Jacket - easily the best bit of apparel I've ever bought!!! Held Steve gloves - blows away the Joe Rocket crap I had unfortunately bought in the past.

03-30-2007, 04:55 PM	#251
BuckNinety n00b Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Southern California Oddometer: 1	Let's define the scope. If you broaden the scope, I've had tons of shit I really, really loved. For that single, pick-it-over-everything-else, mine would be my mid-sized leatherman tool. I'm probably not alone on this. Nice board here. __________________ Ride a little, pose a little, ride a little, pose a little, ride, ride, ride, pose a lot, ride a little more.

04-02-2007, 05:11 PM	#252
rob1313 Still learning Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Oddometer: 4,071	Bike lift. Love the thing. I hate working on the floor.

04-02-2007, 07:50 PM	#253
bitterjoe killing the fatted calf Joined: Jan 2006 Location: New Hampshire Oddometer: 2,050	The best? Not sure if it is the best, but definately one of the best. The Wolfman Enduro Tankbag. I am very happy with this piece of luggage. fits the IMS on a DR650 quite well, holds just enough crap that you need to get your hands on quick. I would buy another in a minute. __________________ 2005 DR650, 2010 Triumph Scrambler

04-03-2007, 02:21 PM	#254
Johnny Dakar Fuckin' Smartass Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Just 3 Short Miles North of Baja Oddometer: 13,306	Just got back from two weeks in Baja, and my favorite piece of gear on the whole trip was my pair of ROK Straps. I don't know why, but every morning when I packed the bike, hooked those on, and cinched them tight, it just gave me the utmost pleasure. Kept my gear absolutely connected to my bike. __________________ "Just sharing this quiet time is intimate, our tent, our bikes and our faces illuminated by yellow light from the fire. This is why we travel. To experience those rare moments of perfection of solitude of life." -Simon Thomas

04-03-2007, 06:13 PM	#255
wr37 Woods Racer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Oddometer: 36	My Garmin GPS It has literally saved my ass from a cold frozen death, twice. wr37 screwed with this post 04-03-2007 at 06:27 PM

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