u/Aggravating-Benefit8

Gear Shopping List

Hi,

I haven't gotten my license yet, let alone a motorcycle. But I heard sth a while back and will always stick by it: "whatever budget you have to buy a motorcycle, first buy all the gear, then whatever is leftover is your actual motorcycle budget"

So I have a list. I am very big on safety, as safe as I can be without blowing the budget. So I'm going to try to get everything secondhand except helmet (+ it's attachments) and gloves. I'm in Toronto, Canada for anyone reading.

Please comment whatever you like; with opinions, experience, suggestions, laughs, roasts, all is welcome.

Helmet:

  1. Shoei RF-1400

  2. Arai Contour X

Additions to the helmet:

  1. Comms - Cardo Packtalk Edge or Sena 50S

  2. Pinlock insert for antifog

  3. Earplugs - Alpine MotoSafe

  4. Chin mount camera (insta360 X4)

Armor Jacket:

  1. Alpinestars Bionic Action V2 (w/ Alpinestars BNS Tech 2 Neck Support)

Airbag:

  1. Helite Turtle 2 (possibly over armored jacket)

  2. MAB V4 (maybe don't need armor jacket)

Pants

  1. John Doe Pioneer Mono (AAA rated w/ hip and knee armor)

  2. REV’IT Eclipse 2 (w/ hip + knee armor)

Gloves

  1. Five RFX1

Boots

  1. Dainese Torque 4 Air

  2. Alpinestars SMX Plus V2

Dashcam/recording

  1. INNOVV K6 (hardwired front + rear)

  2. Possible helmet cam: Insta360 X4 (chin mount)

For the AS BNS I'm not sure if I need that if I have the airbag vest cuz the airbag inflates to protect the neck too from what I could see.

Last but not the least. This is only research, best fit is in person after trying.

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