Motorcycle riding gear just doesn't cut it anymore

[PassedByAScooter]

if anyone every go down they are going to wish they look like a power ranger...if you scoot can do fifty you want the same protection as a motocycle with higher speeds

+1 great points

[daybeau]

On my 30 mile (each way) commute the posted (but apparently understood as suggested) speed limit is 50 mph for most of the trip. Often, I have to hop on a limited access highway that has a 65 mph speed limit, but heaven help anyone who reins in his or her ride to keep her that slow. Throw in the fact that the first time I ever tried to ride a two-wheeled motor vehicle (October 2014) I ended my ride with a broken rib... You know, I have no problem looking like a PowerRanger, even on days that hit 92 F. (At 94 F, I did opt for something with a working a/c.) Modular helmet with integrated sun visor, TourMaster AirIntake III jacket, Scorpion gloves (or deer hide on alternate days if the sweat hasn't dried), Evo knee/shin guards, and Vulcan mid-calf boots. (Actually, the knee/shin guards go on only when hitting 65 mph is part of the plan.)



(Couldn't resist tossing in these photos knowing how much Stig admires the lines of a Grandvista 250.)

[LidoCA]

 I normally wear a Bilt mesh jacket with Bilt black kevlar reinforced cargo jeans. The jeans throw off the power ranger feel a little bit.
 I also have the Bohn Cool Armor to wear under regular jeans or any other pants. They seem like they would be good in a crash.  I don't wear them when it is hot, unless I plan on riding the mountain twisties. They are like pantyhose with armor pads.

[2wheelfun]

I draw the line at panty hose, no way in hell I'm wearing those. My junk needs to feel free, my ancestors fought and died for that right and I'm not about to give it up.

[GLV55]

I draw the line at panty hose, no way in hell I'm wearing those. My junk needs to feel free, my ancestors fought and died for that right and I'm not about to give it up.

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[AMAC1680]

I normally wear a Bilt mesh jacket with Bilt black kevlar reinforced cargo jeans. The jeans throw off the power ranger feel a little bit.
 I also have the Bohn Cool Armor to wear under regular jeans or any other pants. They seem like they would be good in a crash.  I don't wear them when it is hot, unless I plan on riding the mountain twisties. They are like pantyhose with armor pads.

Although a "price point" house brand I can say Bilt gear does its job. I hit the hard after a at speed T-bone and came away no worse for wear. Bilt jacket, pants and hat. Thumbs up replaced with the same except for the hat.

The Bohn stuff has left me luke-warm (downright steaming in the Florida summer)
Even with overpaint/jacket I question if it's up to a fall. I hope I never find out.

AMAC