Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Just got this in the mail for a replacement to my blue helmet that has seen better days for the snow. Might have to order one for summer use since this thing is crazy light

 

I LOL'd

 

I got a neon yellow backback for riding with when I have my laptop or I'm going to the gym. It was like $30 on Amazon. It's got giant reflective strips. I'm sure it's funny seeing me all safety nerd'ed out riding a GSXR 600 lol. I have some mechanix hi-viz gloves with reflective stuff all over them so people can see me when I flip them off at night! They aren't protective for shit though. Wish they made some good hi viz riding gloves. I also need to figure out a way to add a chest strap to this backpack.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QefdogFzks&spfreload=10

Its at the 6min mark but 80 series with a RTT, and snowcat proceeds to bitch the rest of the time

 

I have Scorpion SGS gloves in Hi-Viz. Very nice gloves.

Velcro gets a bit worn and comes undone sometimes but the gloves themselves are nice and I feel protected wearing them. The hard knuckles and Kevlar/Kangaroo materials feel quality. Looks like Revzilla only has them in 3XL right now but you should be able to find some elsewhere.

Matt

 

I saw the icon overlords also have a cool hi-viz glove, I may check them out too
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle...i-viz-gloves?gclid=CIzN-oGf_tICFRW2wAodq3wPnQ

 

OR makes a decent add-on sternum strap for your pack

Outdoor Research Sternum Strap, Grey, 1Size

https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Rese...ernum+strap&refinements=p_89:Outdoor+Research

 

Just got done with the dust light and th kx450 rear fender

 

Getting better at this whole thing.

 

What are you guys using for in-helmet comms? I'm taking a road trip next month and will be moto-camping with a buddy and figured comms would make the 400 mile trip a bit easier so we don't have to rely on hand signals the whole way.

 

Sena all the way

 

How do those work exactly? Is it open mic the whole time or push to talk? I know a lot of them go off blue tooth, but a few places we'll be heading will have no cell reception so I'd rather not be dependent on our phones. Forgive the noob questions, I've never dealt with in-helmet comms and am used to HAM or CB in the truck. Being on a bike, I don't want to have to take my hand off the controls every time I want to talk.

 

Mic the whole time. They don't rely on cell signal at all. Only need to adjust volume or disconnect from the chat with your hand

 

Thanks Chris. I'll look into it a bit more.

Found a duo kit on revzilla for $180 that might suit our needs.

 

3 people tried to kill me today. And ive only been riding for 15 min. Ahh bikelife and DCtraffic

@CanisLupus

 

Yup that will work. They can be a little bit of a pain to link up at first but once you figure it out it's easy

 

Seriously, I had no idea and we kept pressing buttons at the wrong time but I got the hang of it now. Although at times we will be riding without it being linked if we wanted to listen to music and it would randomly pair, kinda funny when it's happens tho

 

Local dealer got a Desert Sled in so I'm going by this weekend to give it a ride

 

sounds like you need more hi-viz in your life

 

It is the dark life/no baffle exhaust life for me..