Helmet/gear whores?

marko138 · 02-03-2009, 09:24 AM

I've got 3 helmets....I only wear 1. Another is a back up...and 1 is a crashed in lid that I won't wear.

I have 3 jackets. A mesh, a textile, and a leather for my 2 piece.

2 pants. The leathers and textiles for commuting.

2 pair of gloves.

1 back protector.

1 pair of boots.

rogue · 02-03-2009, 09:57 AM

Street:
3 Helmets
-1 needs replacing because it no longer fits (but it fits my Mini-Me so it's still usable)
-1 crashed and retired
-1 helmet for my son
3 Jackets
-1 textile that's way too big now, usable because it's a men's and my son can wear it
-1 mesh that's been crashed tested and still usable
-1 leather
2 Pairs of gloves
-1 summer pair, retired and looking for another pair (still good enough for Mini-Me to use)
-1 Leather
2 Pairs of boots
-both worn and need replacing, however still usuable (Mini-Me keeps stealing a pair to wear to school because she thinks they're "cool")

Dirt: (although I haven't ridden dirt in over a year)
2 - Helmets
2-Shirts
2-Pants
1-chest protector
1-Pair of boots
1-Pair gloves
1 Pair of eye protectors

Plus there's various other "gear" like a couple of balaclavas, several pairs of thermal socks, winter under armor as well as other thermal wear I only wear when riding the bike in the winter. I also have a couple of head wraps to wear in the summer to keep the sweat out of my eyes.

I need more gear.....

PhiSig1071 · 02-03-2009, 10:01 AM

I want to be a gear whore but I have too many other expensive hobbies. Dropping another couple hundred on a second shoei is money that could go to buying me a new Sea Sniper speargun. Or an exhaust for the KTM. Or a steel hp125. But between parts, accessories, track stuff and dive gear I could probably fill a single car garage.

azoomm · 02-03-2009, 10:06 AM

I have most of our helmets hanging on shelves in our living room - we used two of them as our "guest books" at our wedding.

I've sold most of what I don't use anymore - and kept all the left-over suits. I think we're now at six full suits...

fnfalman · 02-03-2009, 02:00 PM

I have eight helmets, one of which I relegate the use for the various chicks that wanted to go for a ride (if they're hot enough). It's nice having a few helmets that you can rotate out in order to keep the funk down. Not to mention they gotta match my leathers.

Amber Lamps · 02-03-2009, 07:05 PM

I have 8 "active" helmets. 6 pairs of gloves. 9 jackets. 2 sets of riding pants. Upper and lower Dainese "under armor". 5 pairs of boots. 8 pairs of riding socks (very nice,I highly recommend!). 2 sets of Icon knee armor. Various baclavas,dickies,vests,neck cozies,etc.

t-homo · 02-03-2009, 08:55 PM

I can't wait till I have a real job and can buy things like this.

Tsunami · 02-06-2009, 02:27 PM

i'm down the basics-

2 helmets-
1 street
1 dirt

1 track 2pc suit

2 pairs of pants
1 dual sport- which has a big burn hole on it from the engine
1 leather- doens't fit anymore since i am no longer a size 0 (alpinestars cat pants size 38 if anyone is interested)

3 jackets
1-mesh
1-better quality mesh
1-leather

2 boots
1- street
1- dirt

1 backprotector
1 pr gloves
1 race collar

fasternyou929 · 02-06-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIGGER

I have 8 "active" helmets. 6 pairs of gloves. 9 jackets. 2 sets of riding pants. Upper and lower Dainese "under armor". 5 pairs of boots. 8 pairs of riding socks (very nice,I highly recommend!). 2 sets of Icon knee armor. Various baclavas,dickies,vests,neck cozies,etc.

What do you think your total investment is? If I had 8 of my helmets, 9 jackets, and 5 pairs of boots, those alone would be enough to buy a new bike.

Do you bargain shop and/or impulse buy things off the WERA boards or other classifieds? Or have you bought all these from retail shops/sites?

Amber Lamps · 02-06-2009, 07:26 PM

Mostly bargain shop. I got a Shark Helmet for $100 for example... Most of my jackets are Icon. For example,I have two Accelerant jackets,one perferated and one normal. I only paid $265 ea for them. I have the Icon Neo-Daytona Hero jacket in blue/gold and the 24k gold TiMax gloves I got for $250 for both. Plus I've been riding for going on 30 years and I rarely throw gear away...

02-03-2009, 10:01 AM	#3
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	I want to be a gear whore but I have too many other expensive hobbies. Dropping another couple hundred on a second shoei is money that could go to buying me a new Sea Sniper speargun. Or an exhaust for the KTM. Or a steel hp125. But between parts, accessories, track stuff and dive gear I could probably fill a single car garage. __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

02-03-2009, 10:06 AM	#4
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I have most of our helmets hanging on shelves in our living room - we used two of them as our "guest books" at our wedding. I've sold most of what I don't use anymore - and kept all the left-over suits. I think we're now at six full suits... __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

02-03-2009, 02:00 PM	#5
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	I have eight helmets, one of which I relegate the use for the various chicks that wanted to go for a ride (if they're hot enough). It's nice having a few helmets that you can rotate out in order to keep the funk down. Not to mention they gotta match my leathers. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

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02-03-2009, 07:05 PM	#6
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I have 8 "active" helmets. 6 pairs of gloves. 9 jackets. 2 sets of riding pants. Upper and lower Dainese "under armor". 5 pairs of boots. 8 pairs of riding socks (very nice,I highly recommend!). 2 sets of Icon knee armor. Various baclavas,dickies,vests,neck cozies,etc.

02-03-2009, 08:55 PM	#7
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I can't wait till I have a real job and can buy things like this.

02-06-2009, 02:27 PM	#8
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	i'm down the basics- 2 helmets- 1 street 1 dirt 1 track 2pc suit 2 pairs of pants 1 dual sport- which has a big burn hole on it from the engine 1 leather- doens't fit anymore since i am no longer a size 0 (alpinestars cat pants size 38 if anyone is interested) 3 jackets 1-mesh 1-better quality mesh 1-leather 2 boots 1- street 1- dirt 1 backprotector 1 pr gloves 1 race collar

02-06-2009, 07:26 PM	#10
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Mostly bargain shop. I got a Shark Helmet for $100 for example... Most of my jackets are Icon. For example,I have two Accelerant jackets,one perferated and one normal. I only paid $265 ea for them. I have the Icon Neo-Daytona Hero jacket in blue/gold and the 24k gold TiMax gloves I got for $250 for both. Plus I've been riding for going on 30 years and I rarely throw gear away...