I knew I couldn't contain my gear obsession....

[nophix]

So, when I took my hiatus, I sold off all my gear. My wife used to give me shizz because I was always buying new stuff. She joked that we needed a walk in closet just for my gear collection. Lol!

I thought I could keep it at bay this time. That was in fact determined to be a bold faced lie! lol! Grabbed another jacket today. It was part self preservation, because we skipped Spring and went straight to hot summer, and I about died in my Cortech on Saturday. So I picked up a mesh Alpinestars. Had a red version of it before, got it in white and black this time because 50% off and no hi viz version in my size. Lol!

And while I was there, had a look at helmets. My god, did I have a helmet fetish before! I had about 15 of them. Having just 1 is giving me anxiety!

And of course, she looks me dead in the face and says "Ok, you have 3 jackets now, 2 sets of riding pants, multiple gloves, boots... What are you going to do if something happens to your helmet you dork!"

I think she just gave me permission.... Gents, do I bite and grab another lid? lol!

 

[Drakhen99]

Get another helmet! I kept my old helmet when I got my new one, but it's way old, so I don't wear it anymore.

I also own 2 jackets - one for winter, one for the other 3 seasons. And a pair of gloves for each season. And, 1 pair of boots for all 4 seasons. And that's about it for m/c gear.

-John

 

[nophix]

Get another helmet! I kept my old helmet when I got my new one, but it's way old, so I don't wear it anymore.

I also own 2 jackets - one for winter, one for the other 3 seasons. And a pair of gloves for each season. And, 1 pair of boots for all 4 seasons. And that's about it for m/c gear.

-John

I usually get rid of mine after 5 years. But I used to buy about 1 every couple months. It's too much fun! I found one I want, but it's a last year model and finding my size is turning into a challenge. Icon Airframe Turbo Lover. It's 80's cheesey awesomeness!

 

[Drakhen99]

I kept my last one like 8 years. I have such troubles finding gear that fits that I had my boots for 10 years before finding suitable replacements. The helmet is the same thing - Alien Mother and I share a head shape.

-John

 

[MachKneel]

I will always keep my first motorcycle helmet, purely for sentimental purposes.

I have 2 jackets, 1 for my sports bike obsession and a leather jacket for riding the Harley. Definitely want me some Harley boots, pricey but quality! Luckily for me weather is fairly consistent in Ireland, crap, cold and wet, but consistent!

 

[HippoDrone]

I got 4 crash helmets last year... and we weren't even allowed to ride for most of it!

 

[Drakhen99]

I will always keep my first motorcycle helmet, purely for sentimental purposes.

I have 2 jackets, 1 for my sports bike obsession and a leather jacket for riding the Harley. Definitely want me some Harley boots, pricey but quality! Luckily for me weather is fairly consistent in Ireland, crap, cold and wet, but consistent!

Dude, those Harley boots are NO JOKE! That's what I have, and they cost me around $150 USD... but oh so worth it! They are vented, but even in near-freezing temps, with soft lower covers on my Glide, they were FINE. I was kinda worried they'd have my feet freezing, but they only ever got cool, which is awesome. The traction in them is really good. I haven't had them for a full year yet, but they seem to be holding up well.

My half helmet is a Harley one too, with a built-in drop visor, and it was only $135 USD I think. Also well worth it, as it's comfortable, fits my head, and that visor is coming in handy.

-John

 

[nophix]

I will always keep my first motorcycle helmet, purely for sentimental purposes.

I have 2 jackets, 1 for my sports bike obsession and a leather jacket for riding the Harley. Definitely want me some Harley boots, pricey but quality! Luckily for me weather is fairly consistent in Ireland, crap, cold and wet, but consistent!

Before we were required to have steel toes, I ran those HD boots for work all the time! Tried Red Wings, and Caterpillar, and all sorts of other expensive boots, and they were junk in 6 months. Those HD boots lasted me 4 YEARS and I only retired them because of the steel toe thing. Those things are no joke! And all day comfy too!

 

[Moto Mengy]

I am the opposite, I wear the same gear for decades on end without buying anything new!