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Newb gear question - 9/27/2008 3:53:19 PM

Rubbermaid

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Hi, I just recently bought my first bike a cbr600 and had a few questions on riding gear
im only planning on riding on weekends and maybe once in awhile going to work with the bike but no racing.

i already have a leather jacket with padding for the cold days but i was looking at this body armor for the warmer days, anyone have it? any reviews?
http://www.motodirect.com/servlet/Detail?no=304

also any suggestion for gloves under $76

and as for pants im not a fan of the jeans that look like farmer clothes but i was looking at some other knee/shin pads that can be worn under regular jeans.
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Alpinestars_Reflex_Knee_Guard507597.html
is there any another alternative to these that still provide a good amount of protection and can be worn under jeans unnoticablly?

and i was looking for a pair of padded shorts with those

or any reviews on these two? would these be better then the knee/shin guards and shorts combo?
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Dainese_Body_Summer_Pants614086.html

http://www.webbikeworld.com/bohn-body-armor/

i know theres some review sections on them but just wanted some opinons from here
any feedback would be appreciated, im completly new to this
thanks alot guys

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RE: Newb gear question - 10/1/2008 8:05:34 AM

Rubbermaid

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any help guys?

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RE: Newb gear question - 10/1/2008 8:53:26 AM

krash

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your links arent working to well for me. I dont really ride my bike for just commuter, I usually wear a full leather suit.

but, I do own a Joe Rocket jacket with removeable lining and vents so it can be worn year around ,but you already have a jacket.

you could look into a good pair of over mesh/ armor overpants, something along these lineshttp://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/textile_jackets_and_pants/joe_rocket/ballistic_7_textile_motorcycle_pants.html

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RE: Newb gear question - 10/1/2008 1:59:50 PM

scastillo13

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i live in south tx, and our summer heat is upper 90''s and a few triple digits every now and then, first gloves: these work awesome for me http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Fieldsheer_Troy_Gloves620669.html

and on that link u have, hum thats some serious protection but more for like motocross where u WILL take a fall. For street riding look for a MESH jacket here is mine, again for serious heat its awesome http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Fieldsheer_High_Flow_Mesh_Jacket620657.html

third pants: hum....im still working on that too, lol

forth:....i hope u already have a helmet, lol....

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RE: Newb gear question - 10/1/2008 4:47:20 PM

Rubbermaid

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thanks guys, i like the gloves but as for the pants i was actually looking for something i can wear under my jeans, anyone have the Bohn Cool Air Bodyguard Adventure Pants?
if so how are they? would you recommend those for everyday driving?
or should i get knee/shin pads with the padded shorts?

thanks once again

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