Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Bikes and Beards?

 

He gets LITERAL preach-y. Occasionally has some good videos though, I've watched him some.

 

On today's episode of "help a noob", I'm looking for riding jackets to round out the new rider wardrobe. I'm leaning to ultra hi-viz since I trust the drivers in my old hood of downtown LA more than those of Utah from what I've seen. On that note, I've got my eye on the Icon Hooligan. Full D3O and super bright. Any yeas/nays on it or recommendations of similar textile jackets?

https://rideicon.com/gear/mens/jackets/textile/hooligan/hiviz

 

Hi-viz and orange, you will not be missed!

I like Icon helmets and Alpinestars gear. But I really just kept one jacket through each bike. I guess hi-viz matches alot. Black might get hot too, dont forget about that. I dont have any experience with that jacket though.

 

I'm a big fan of D3O compared to some other impact protection. That's a pretty good price to come with a full suite of d3o including back protector. Breathability might not be the best, I'm not seeing a ton of vents, but for like 60-80degrees I bet it won't be bad. Colder than that and you can layer underneath, warmer you can leave the top unzipped some. Worth a shot, IMHO.

 

Agreed! I just like the drills and explanations behind them.

 

@uurx
https://www.rideapart.com/news/570744/honda-grom-cb1100r-body-kit/

love my Tri colors

 

damn that bolt on kit looks great I love it

 

That's the idea

Yeah, black is a no-go in Utah between April and October. Esp for me since I run on the hot side just sitting still.

Yeah, D3O has saved my bacon a few times for MTB. Even if its not a great set of D3O it at least gets me something until I can find a better set.

 

Lol I saw that and almost tagged @w.adventures ... $3k for the kit!

 

Too bad the price tag is $$$$

 

I actually read the article and saw that.

Also saw somewhere that Rally Raid built a Honda Africa Grom

EDIT: https://www.kenda-moto.co.uk/video-john-millbanks-africa-grom/

 

Pirelli MT21

 

No sir. Need to have on road performance. I don't have a dirt bike. And they don't have my rear size. Need a 150-70-18

 

nothing worthwhile is cheap my friend

 

Lame. I forgot you had a geezer bike

 

that tires has pretty good pavement reviews you know...


dont get stuck with a less aggressive tire on that thing you will regret it the more you get out there on off pavement trails I promise you, just think how many people say a taco on 35 drives like shit, but yet you still like it and it works for you right??

 

I once had an 83 CB1100F (in pieces), legendary bike for sure

That hit is like “holy nostalgia”

 

Okay! Give me the deets and I will do my best!!!

 

Thats what i’m telling him!!!!

when he comes up to ride with me and I want to bomb fire roads at 60 on the back wheel and annihilate hill climbs, i dont want him to just watch, he’s gotta join in!!!!!!