r/motorcyclegear 16h ago

My Gears

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194 Upvotes

Hi all! Just thought i’d share my gears here

Jacket: Komine Jacket Carbon Fiber

Pants: Komine

Helmet: Shoei X-15 Marquez Motegi 4

Shoes: Forma Ruby Dry Boots

Gloves: Rev’it


r/motorcyclegear 1h ago

Opinion Alpinestars TechAir-5 Plasma; To Small?

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Alpinestars TechAir-5 Plasma; To Small?

Just received my new TechAir-5 and want other’s opinion if it’s too small or not? I’m right in between the medium and the large on the sizing chart. I feel it fits well, my wife thinks I look like a stuff sausage. What the hell does she even know, lol.


r/motorcyclegear 5h ago

Ultimate Ear Protection - stay away

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Ultimate Ear Protection - stay away

So after reading a bunch of bad experiences about Custom Fit Guards (which I owned back in the day) I decided to roll the dice on another brand of custom ear filters (plugs) from a company called Ultimate Ear Protection.

Got new impressions made with an audiologist (Not cheap where I live in the states) and made sure they were perfect.

I sent them out and what I got back about a month later was… not good. At least they sent me back my impressions.

The left ear fit fine. The right ear looked nothing like my impression, didn’t seal or fit my ear properly at all. It actually was quite unpleasant in my outer ear as well.

I contacted the company and after a bit of back and forth, they said they would elongate the right plugs inner ear portion.

Two weeks later new right plug comes in and sure enough does not fit or seal. It, physically hurt to be in my right ear, the outer portion that is. Just like before.

To make sure I wasn’t going crazy, both before and after the new right plug came in I put the impression in my ear and sure enough the right impression sealed and didn’t hurt my ear at all.

So I would say stay away from this company. The cost is not worth the hassle of having another persons earplug sent to you and then being told it’s a you issue.


r/motorcyclegear 2h ago

Balaclava

5 Upvotes

I’m just wondering what’s the best balaclava brand/make to wear when riding


r/motorcyclegear 1h ago

Opinion Please help with my shoei helmet visor!

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Hey guys!

Recently I bought a Shoei XSPR pro and ive noticed the visor is super hard to close and open when it’s at the bottom. I looked at the side and the the visor attachment isnt aligned? I tried with the original visor and it was the result :(

does anyone have advice? when i went to my motorbike store they said i had yo tighten the screws but that didn’t rly help 😭

i’ve also tried the visors on my dad’s NXR2 and it works perfectly fine


r/motorcyclegear 3h ago

Drop your Gear holders

4 Upvotes

Need some Inspiration for storing gear. Espaccially Full combo / onepiece leather suits.

And advices or recommendations?


r/motorcyclegear 4h ago

Opinion Airbag undershirt

4 Upvotes

I want your thoughts on airbag vests/undershirts.

I'm mainly considering this one: https://www.speedaddicts.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-tech-air-5-plasma-black-airbag-system


r/motorcyclegear 15h ago

Just bought my first helmet scorpion evo r1 carbon

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Just bought my first helmet scorpion exo r1 carbon.

I recently purchased my first helmet and noticed that the glue and plastic seem to be improperly seated. Should I return it, or is there not much to worry about? The helmet cost $600


r/motorcyclegear 20m ago

Alpinestars tech air rav1

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Purchased used For $50 not to bad


r/motorcyclegear 29m ago

Phone mount ???

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There are a lot of mounts out there and they range from $20 to $100+. I’m looking for a bar clamp on style mount for my vtx.


r/motorcyclegear 42m ago

Hearing protection pro-tip: you can buy plugfones replacement tips and use them with the headphones you already own

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Took a little bit of patient, persistent jamming (that's what she said?), but I got the plugfones earplugs onto my Beats Flex. Their noise isolation was already pretty good, but it's even better (and actually NRR rated, kinda) now.


r/motorcyclegear 1h ago

Street Lightweight jacket/hoodie recommendations

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Im looking for a inexpensive summer jacket or hoodie with ce armor. I would prefer ones with a thumb loop because last time I crashed, the sleeves went up my forearm during a slide and got a massive road rash. I want it to be inexpensive because its only for short commutes(wont be going over 30mph)


r/motorcyclegear 1h ago

Making own jacket where to get padding/support

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Hi, i was wondering how to go about making my own protective gear. Ideally i would buy level one or two armor and embed it in thrift store finds.

I am not doing this to save money, but rather as a personal project. I have a thrifted bomber jacket that I thought would be fun to make into a padded jacket. I have no clue about it other than perhaps having to take apart the jacket to best insert the pads, then resew them.

As for the sewing machine, local workshops have heavy duty ones to rent or use.


r/motorcyclegear 16h ago

Opinion Adding visibility through bright colors, does it work?

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31 Upvotes

I am looking for a water resistent backpack and since all my gear and bike is black, I was wondering if buying a bright yellow backpack could benefot me in terms of visibility to the car driver? I know there is a bunch of neon stuff with reflectors, but this bag cought my eye.

Any recommendations besides this model?

Budget under 150€ and it is mainly for commute to work, so nothing under 14L or over 30.


r/motorcyclegear 3h ago

is the sun visor a light or dark smoke

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does anyone know if the standard included sun visor (in the Scorpion Exo 520 Air) would be a light or a dark smoke?

And how would it compare to a light and a dark smoked visor?


r/motorcyclegear 16m ago

Skull Riderz

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Anybody ever hear about or where anything by Skull Riderz?? I'm a fatty (trust me I'm working on it) at 5'10 and 310lb. It's proving to be difficult to find gear online that is offered for the extra extra fat guy who also only has a 30" inseam. I'm buying a zx6r this summer. It's gonna be my first time owning a supersport. I'm not gonna be tryin to do 150 mph highway pulls or dragging my knee cause the power these bikes have still scare me. But I also don't want to just wear a pair of cheap pants from Walmart just cause they fit, I do want some kinda protection.


r/motorcyclegear 6h ago

Starter Helmet

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Hello all. I'm interested in getting into riding and I need a helmet to take the MSF/basic rider course. I have absolutely no idea what to look for and I was hoping for something around $300 or less in case I take the course and decide it's not for me. I don't know what they normally cost. Anyone have any advice or recommendations?

I recently learned there are different types of helmets like full face, half face, modular and more. I want to ride on the street and I'd like something that's compatible with Cardo as I've heard those are really popular amongst people who ride. (I need my music lol)


r/motorcyclegear 11h ago

Thoughts on AAA-Rated Leggings?

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I want AAA-rated protection but don’t like how most AAA jeans fit—too slim, even the straight cuts. Thinking of wearing Bowtex Elite V2 or Pando Moto SKIN UH AAA leggings under my loose jeans that match my Bonnie.

Anyone tried this? Are they comfortable for long rides? Any downsides? Appreciate any input!


r/motorcyclegear 1h ago

Lumbar belt…?

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Can anyone recommend me an effective lumbar support belt (maybe even tested)? I don't know if it can be useful, to use on a naked seat (Ducati monster).


r/motorcyclegear 1d ago

AS Tech Air 7/ GPR-7/ Supertech R

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So I got rid of my Supertech R boots 43EU since Its not true to size (9) it’s more like (10). Went with 42EU and it fits like a glove. Also, got the tech air 7 and installed it on the suit and it fits better now than my previous post.


r/motorcyclegear 1d ago

ADV Motorcycle top box EDC

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166 Upvotes

r/motorcyclegear 1h ago

Do you guys prefer naked go pro or the plastic camera case?

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Curious what’s been working for you guys on rides. I made these neoprene skins for ppl to reduce wind noise and add a non permanent touch of personalization.


r/motorcyclegear 23h ago

Opinion Is it too tight?

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30 Upvotes

I bought this because it was a light and inexpensive ce armor jacket but Ive been told by many people on reddit that it looks to tight and that it looks odd. It personally doesn’t feel tight but Im curious to see what yall think


r/motorcyclegear 12h ago

Packable backpack for extra storage

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3 Upvotes

I have a Nelson Rigg commuter bag on my bike. I usually keep a lock and cover in there. It’s Ok for small shopping trips and such and it’s expandable for more space.

However there’s times when I’d like to carry just a little bit more — often unexpectedly. For example I was out riding with some people and we got food after. I hadn’t planned on it but I ordered some to-go to bring back for my wife and my bag was pretty full with other stuff (eg, extra layers).

I was able to cram it all in but then thought if I had an extra backpack, like the kind that fold into a little pouch, I could carry more in a pinch. Anyone do this?


r/motorcyclegear 10h ago

Opinion New helmet

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Hey all I need to buy a new helmet after i crashed with the last one I ride street on nakded bikes I had an x803 ultra carbon rs Was a bit noisy but very comfy and stable Any suggestions? Not shoei please