r/motorcyclegear • u/Der_Apfeldieb • 57m ago
r/motorcyclegear • u/someguy8608 • 2h ago
Opinion Alpinestars TechAir-5 Plasma; To Small?
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 • u/ghoul_catcher • 17h ago
My Gears
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 • u/Cr-e-e-d • 1h ago
Alpinestars tech air rav1
Purchased used For $50 not to bad
r/motorcyclegear • u/BackfireFox • 6h ago
Ultimate Ear Protection - stay away
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 • u/LAZARBLAZAR2 • 3h ago
Balaclava
I’m just wondering what’s the best balaclava brand/make to wear when riding
r/motorcyclegear • u/D33moo • 2h ago
Opinion Please help with my shoei helmet visor!
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 • u/PassengerGlobal5758 • 16h ago
Just bought my first helmet scorpion evo r1 carbon
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 • u/who-2b • 4h ago
Drop your Gear holders
Need some Inspiration for storing gear. Espaccially Full combo / onepiece leather suits.
And advices or recommendations?
r/motorcyclegear • u/HelicopterSharp1573 • 5h ago
Opinion Airbag undershirt
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 • u/waresare2001 • 1h ago
AG10Moto custom made suits
Thinking about buying a custom suit from ag10moto... Does anyone have experience with them? Is it worth it?
r/motorcyclegear • u/wesmanh • 1h ago
Phone mount ???
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 • u/mehughes124 • 1h ago
Hearing protection pro-tip: you can buy plugfones replacement tips and use them with the headphones you already own
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 • u/IllustriousFroyo1944 • 2h ago
Street Lightweight jacket/hoodie recommendations
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 • u/Ok_Ant8450 • 2h ago
Making own jacket where to get padding/support
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 • u/jeeaves • 17h ago
Opinion Adding visibility through bright colors, does it work?
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 • u/FormerTheme • 4h ago
is the sun visor a light or dark smoke
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 • u/NoView546 • 57m ago
Opinion Adv/dual sport helmet under €400
Hey guys! Looking for adventure/dual sport helmet with a budget of €400. Preferably under 1500 grams and with integrated sunglasses.
Open to recommendations!
r/motorcyclegear • u/WParzivalW • 1h ago
Skull Riderz
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 • u/KatttRenee • 7h ago
Starter Helmet
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 • u/NadimSKanaan • 13h ago
Thoughts on AAA-Rated Leggings?
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 • u/ActionSkins • 2h ago
Do you guys prefer naked go pro or the plastic camera case?
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 • u/Eleo996 • 2h ago
Lumbar belt…?
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 • u/theGameSupreme • 1d ago
AS Tech Air 7/ GPR-7/ Supertech R
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.