Much of those backroads are still in post-winter condition. Lots of sand and lots of potholes to avoid.I'm there, can I judge
Although your route is all Harley Highways with a LOT of slow moving Harley traffic, specially on 202.
62 to 122 then backroads to Rt112 to 8A then 116 is better
Waaaaay less traffic.
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KMM696
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That's not post-winter out here, that's days ending in Y.
In 2008 got hit from the side by a car in a construction zone going 40mph.
Rode home. All the gear had [thankfully minor] damage: helmet, jacket, gloves, pants and boots.
Some people wear Kevlar reinforced jeans. I’ve been wearing Cordura nylon / mesh riding pants (Olympia Airglide) since their version 1.
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Apparently when McClaren quotes service prices, one of the options is to fly the plane back to the factory!
Car guys do group drives all the time. I've done a few.
Get over pants. I like them because then when you get to where you're going you don't have to be uncomfortable
Plenty to choose from
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I have a pair of the Scorpion Covert riding jeans. Excellent reinforced Kevlar, and mesh for hot weather breathability . You can always add layers for added warmth, but riding in the hot weather is more of a challenge to cool down. Monkey Butt swass sucks !
Thanks, haven't been up that way this season, farthest I have gotten was the sausage place on rt116 via 91.
SFC13557
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Arai helmet, Olympia Jacket and pants. Arai's are expensive, Olympia moderately priced compared to Klim, etc. Tourmaster boots make a wide model which is why I buy/wear them. Just bought a new pr., $139.0 thru Revzilla.
roccoracer
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I tried on a couple of riding jackets today. I can't believe how small they were. An extra large wouldn't even zip. I al 6'1 196 pounds.
Any European based gear manufacturer base their sizes on European sized people.
196lbs in Italy is probably considered morbidly obese lol
I am a mix 'n match.. Dainese, Alpinestar and Shoei in mismatched colors(on purpose) lol
And "sport" cut jackets tend to fit snug . I have an old 2002ish Technic Dayton leather sport jacket and it's a sz 42 / 52 and i'm 5'11 and only 160# (some beer gut) and it's real snug
roccoracer
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Someone is rich.
Grendizer138
NES Member
If you think Alpinestar is expensive, wait til FalArAk tells you about Dainese.
Grendizer138
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I wear a Rev-it jacket, leather gloves, and an Arai helmet.
My other riding gear is whatever the f*** I am wearing when I decide to get on my motorcycle.
I notice it more around my fat armpit area and my fatty sides
Plump bros need protection too !
50wt
NES Member
That poor bike
That poor leather suit ...
50wt
NES Member
Got A little sidetracked here.
Congrats to @roccoracer on getting a new scoot. Though i think you should have got the 890 or 1290 , the 390 will be fun.
Ride safe
Congrats to @roccoracer on getting a new scoot. Though i think you should have got the 890 or 1290 , the 390 will be fun.
Ride safe
As has been said earlier, always wear good gear. Some of the newer stuff has great protection and still allows you to keep cool. The modular helmet I had on saved my life 8 weeks ago and even though I was wearing a mesh jacket, it had armor padding and I didn't get a bit of road-rash.
Congrats on the new bike.
Congrats on the new bike.
SFC13557
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Yikes! What happened?
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