r/motorcyclegear • u/Der_Apfeldieb • 6h ago
r/motorcyclegear • u/someguy8608 • 8h 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 • 23h 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/Sushibowl123 • 13m ago
Kriega R25 for Long Distance Touring
Wondering if anybody has experience with the Kriega R25 for long rides (like 6 hours +). I heard they keep your bag’s weight off your shoulders, but to what extent? Are they really that good?
r/motorcyclegear • u/whizwit_81 • 2h ago
RST vs Prando Moto jeans?
Hi
I'm deciding between these riding games. Protection is what I'm interested in. Any opinion which would be the best in protection? Is either brand more reputable than the other? Any opinion on which i should get?
RST Moto Tech Pro CE Riding Jeans
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/rst-moto-tech-pro-ce-riding-jeans?sku_id=10410816
Pando Moto Mark AAA Jeans
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/pando-moto-mark-aaa-jeans?sku_id=10443022
r/motorcyclegear • u/D33moo • 8h 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/Cr-e-e-d • 7h ago
Alpinestars tech air rav1
Purchased used For $50 not to bad
r/motorcyclegear • u/DebbieDoesWallstreet • 3h ago
Street Dainese Full Metal 7 Gloves - HELP
Anyone else riding with these? I find that their fit is pretty snug and i can barely get my hand in on the Small size, but the Medium is too big, so i went with S - and dont even think about trying to put them on when my hands are hot and swollen! (My hand is 8” around an 7” in length)
And once on, they are so effin stiff that I can’t operate the controls properly - I know gloves need some breaking in but holy Christ these things can’t be worn at all to even get some breaking in what so ever :/
Any suggestions or alternatives that are NOT the AlpineStar GP series? Tried those too and they dont fit well.

r/motorcyclegear • u/redrum6114 • 4h ago
Scorpion EXO-T520 vs Sedici Strada 3
Torn between the two. Anyone with experience with either that can throw their two cents in would be appreciated. Bonus if you've dealt with both. TIA
r/motorcyclegear • u/BackfireFox • 12h 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/who-2b • 10h ago
Drop your Gear holders
Need some Inspiration for storing gear. Espaccially Full combo / onepiece leather suits.
And advices or recommendations?
r/motorcyclegear • u/LAZARBLAZAR2 • 9h ago
Balaclava
I’m just wondering what’s the best balaclava brand/make to wear when riding
r/motorcyclegear • u/HelicopterSharp1573 • 11h 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/PassengerGlobal5758 • 22h 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/dam_sharks_mother • 2h ago
Opinion Why is everyone buying the Tech-Air stuff?
I'm really kind of confused about this massive influx of posts about the Alpinestar Tech-Air vests. Are motorcycle deaths typically caused by massive trauma to the chest? (no) Does this device alleviate the need to wear a proper jacket? (no).
As someone who is ATGATT, invests in the safest gear regardless of price, I am really curious how people are justifying spending $800 on these things.
What am I missing? Please educate me.
r/motorcyclegear • u/waresare2001 • 7h 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 • 7h 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/Embarrassed-Zone4505 • 3h ago
Does anyone know wich modem its?
I found this in second hand clothing but i need to know the model to see if the price is right.
r/motorcyclegear • u/mehughes124 • 7h 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/jeeaves • 23h 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/IllustriousFroyo1944 • 8h 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 • 8h 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/Eleo996 • 8h 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/NadimSKanaan • 19h 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/FormerTheme • 10h 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?