# Finally going to do it, me thinks... **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [May 28, 2013, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104 "2013-05-28T14:38:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/181 "2013-06-05T14:23:17Z")
:lol. Yeah, I know. I’m trying to get as much neutral colored stuff as possible. And definitely no bike manufacturer products. I will be buying the first three within the next couple of weeks for my BRC/MSF class on 8/1 and 8/2. Don’t want to use their gear, especially their helmet. I believe Phibbs carries all of these, so I will probably get it locally as opposed to online from RevZilla. So far, I have slated for purchase the following based on reviews and videos from RevZilla, Motorcycle-Superstore, etc.: Helmet - GMax GM68 MAX Helmet - [Link](http://www.revzilla.com/product/gmax-gm68-max-helmet) Jacket - Teknic Supervent Mesh Jacket - [Link](http://www.revzilla.com/product/teknic-supervent-mesh-jacket) Gloves - Icon Pursuit Perforated Touch Screen Gloves - [Link](http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/icon-pursuit-perforated-touch-screen-gloves) Eventually: Shoes - Alpinestars Fastlane Shoes - [Link](http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-fastlane-shoes) Pants - Speed and Strength Rage with the Machine Jeans - [Link](http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/speed-strength-rage-with-the-machine-jeans) ---
**Author:** ![ds50r](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ds50r/32/3491_2.png) [@ds50r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ds50r)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/182 "2013-06-05T14:32:25Z")
Omg please don’t get a gmax I’ve had one and it fell apart from normal use never dropped if your going cheap get a hjc ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/183 "2013-06-05T14:37:17Z")
> [@Hey Jay, pass the Deet?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hey-jay-pass-the-deet/52932/15): > > Omg please don’t get a gmax I’ve had one and it fell apart from normal use never dropped if your going cheap get a hjc Oh really? The other options I was looking at were the following: Scorpion EXO-410 - [Link](http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/scorpion-exo-r410-incline-helmet) Bell Vortex Flack - [Link](http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bell-vortex-flack-helmet) ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/184 "2013-06-05T14:41:58Z")
Heard many good things about Scorpions especially for the money. Bell has been proven to be great for ages. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/185 "2013-06-05T14:45:40Z")
Yeah both of those are Snell 2010 and DOT certified. I guess the reason why I liked the GMax was because of the little LED thing on the back. I feel like a new rider, I can never have enough things to make me seen by other drivers around me. :dunno I will probably go with the Bell. Doesn’t look like Phibbs has either of these in their inventory. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/186 "2013-06-05T14:52:44Z")
Don’t go for the gimmicks, such as an LED thing. If you want to be seen by others get jackets that have reflective striping or bright colors. If you really and truly want to be seen by others and going to extremes of LED’s in helmet you shouldn’t be buying a black jacket. My $.02 Keep in mind there are “ricers” in motorcycle world as well, they are called squids… Don’t be a squid. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/187 "2013-06-05T14:57:05Z")
> [@Overdue Intro slight\_smile](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/overdue-intro/52647/31): > > Don’t go for the gimmicks, such as an LED thing. If you want to be seen by others get jackets that have reflective striping or bright colors. If you really and truly want to be seen by others and going to extremes of LED’s in helmet you shouldn’t be buying a black jacket. My $.02 > > Keep in mind there are “ricers” in motorcycle world as well, they are called squids… > > Don’t be a squid. Oh no, I’m going with the white version of that jacket although it’ll be hard to keep clean. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/188 "2013-06-05T15:02:19Z")
> [@Ilya"](#): > > Oh no, I’m going with the white version of that jacket although it’ll be hard to keep clean. In my experience white motorcycle gear gets dirty and stays dirty. I’ve had gloves that had white lining and through the ownership the lining was never white after the first week :lol ---
**Author:** ![Gundamzeppelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/189 "2013-06-05T15:49:29Z")
> [@WTB: Hard Drive](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-hard-drive/52928/3): > > Or never ride a friends bike… or god forbid own multiple brands at the same time :tongue I was riding a black BMW S1000RR wearing a blue and white alpine suit at the time, no fucks were given that day.:lol > [@\*\*\*OFFICIAL\*\*\* TIGER Mustang POS Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-tiger-mustang-pos-thread/52449/148): > > :lol. Yeah, I know. I’m trying to get as much neutral colored stuff as possible. And definitely no bike manufacturer products. I will be buying the first three within the next couple of weeks for my BRC/MSF class on 8/1 and 8/2. Don’t want to use their gear, especially their helmet. I believe Phibbs carries all of these, so I will probably get it locally as opposed to online from RevZilla. > > So far, I have slated for purchase the following based on reviews and videos from RevZilla, Motorcycle-Superstore, etc.: > > Helmet - GMax GM68 MAX Helmet - [Link](http://www.revzilla.com/product/gmax-gm68-max-helmet) > Jacket - Teknic Supervent Mesh Jacket - [Link](http://www.revzilla.com/product/teknic-supervent-mesh-jacket) > Gloves - Icon Pursuit Perforated Touch Screen Gloves - [Link](http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/icon-pursuit-perforated-touch-screen-gloves) > > Eventually: > > Shoes - Alpinestars Fastlane Shoes - [Link](http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-fastlane-shoes) > Pants - Speed and Strength Rage with the Machine Jeans - [Link](http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/speed-strength-rage-with-the-machine-jeans) Helmet I’d suggest a HJC RSPA 10 nothing else from them. Bell Star’s are on sell every now and then GenPat has one. Shoei RF-1100 solid colors are cheap now. Jacket Only go leather Gloves: Your hands are the first thing you stick out in a crash to catch yourself in a fall buy good leather gloves with palm sliders. Shoes: Go with a boot ---
**Author:** ![v8lonoma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@v8lonoma](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/v8lonoma)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/190 "2013-06-05T16:15:25Z")
Scorpion makes a great helmet… Specially for the price tag. I believe mine is the EXO 700 or something like that and I love it. It’s comfy and a lot quieter than my hjc was. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/191 "2013-06-05T18:13:38Z")
> [@TORNADO 8/7/8 behind Lowes Springville](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tornado-8-7-8-behind-lowes-springville/52934/6): > > Helmet I’d suggest a HJC RSPA 10 nothing else from them. > Bell Star’s are on sell every now and then GenPat has one. > Shoei RF-1100 solid colors are cheap now. > > Jacket Only go leather > > Gloves: Your hands are the first thing you stick out in a crash to catch yourself in a fall buy good leather gloves with palm sliders. > > Shoes: Go with a boot Did you mean an RSP or RHPA 10? I can’t seem to find the RSPA 10. You don’t think the Scorpion or Bell I listed are any good? The one below is obviously a lot more… Here is the HJC RPHA 10 - [Link](http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/hjc-rpha-10-cage-helmet) Bell Star is definitely a sexy looking helmet but damn that’s a lot of cash lol. Perhaps I’ll be better served getting something nice though, as it’s going to protect the most important part of me… I was originally going to go leather, but after reading about them versus the technology in new textile jackets…I switched my ‘shopping cart’. Read that technology has come a long way and for the protection versus maintenance cost, etc. textile was often a better option. You don’t agree? This is the leather jacket I was looking at: [AGV Sport Dragon Leather Jacket](http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/agv-sport-dragon-leather-jacket) I guess the same applies to gloves…as far as textile vs leather. Why the preference for a boot as opposed to what seems like to be a high-top shoe that has protection in all the key places? > [@v8lonoma"](#): > > Scorpion makes a great helmet… Specially for the price tag. I believe mine is the EXO 700 or something like that and I love it. It’s comfy and a lot quieter than my hjc was. I’ll check it out. Thank you. :tbu ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/192 "2013-06-05T18:35:37Z")
I personally wouldn’t touch mesh and would never have it my gear. But that’s just a quasi, non scientific biased opinion. I don’t trust it. After seeing pictures of what happens when you wear “old mesh” and after dealing with my fair share of road rash… if I’m wearing gear and spending money on it, it might as well protect me best it can. Hightop shoe seems gimmicky to me as well, it’s always been steel toe boots at first and my Sidi boots as of the last few years. Once again “non scientific” bias, for all I know they protect just as well, but it’s not a risk I’m willing to take. Limping around for a week after a crash or an accident isn’t fun, I don’t want to do that for the rest of my life. Also worth looking into back protectors as well, FYI ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/193 "2013-06-05T18:49:05Z")
> [@"think outside of the box" and other horrible office stuff](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-outside-of-the-box-and-other-horrible-office-stuff/52900/60): > > I personally wouldn’t touch mesh and would never have it my gear. But that’s just a quasi, non scientific biased opinion. I don’t trust it. After seeing pictures of what happens when you wear “old mesh” and after dealing with my fair share of road rash… if I’m wearing gear and spending money on it, it might as well protect me best it can. > > Hightop shoe seems gimmicky to me as well, it’s always been steel toe boots at first and my Sidi boots as of the last few years. Once again “non scientific” bias, for all I know they protect just as well, but it’s not a risk I’m willing to take. Limping around for a week after a crash or an accident isn’t fun, I don’t want to do that for the rest of my life. > > Also worth looking into back protectors as well, FYI I trust your guys’ opinion so I’ll look into leather and boots. For the boots, the BRC site says no tall heels. Is this considered a tall heel? I originally was going to get these but it seemed like maybe they were talking about this type of heel? [Alpinestars S-MX 1 Boots](http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-s-mx-1-riding-shoes) ---
**Author:** ![sbardy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8edcca/32.png) [@sbardy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sbardy)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/194 "2013-06-05T20:30:49Z")
jesus christ… your buying a fucking ninja 250 not a space ship… relax with the boots. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/195 "2013-06-05T20:35:13Z")
random mariachi band: ![http://www.stanwiest.com/MARIACHI.jpg](http://www.stanwiest.com/MARIACHI.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/196 "2013-06-05T20:38:15Z")
> [@THE \*\*iPhone\*\* Thread (GPS, JailBreak, Apps, Etc)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-iphone-thread-gps-jailbreak-apps-etc/52832/140): > > jesus christ… your buying a fucking ninja 250 not a space ship… > > relax with the boots. Explain to me what the difference is when you fall of a 250 @ 60mph and an R1 at 60mph? Or when a car cuts you off when you’re going 45mph between the two different bikes? Now you have a problem with a man wanting to be protected while on a bike??? ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/197 "2013-06-05T20:46:52Z")
Just wear workboots. You don’t need to dress up like the stig because somebody on the Internet told you that you’ll be looked down upon if you don’t wear all of this goofy gear. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/198 "2013-06-05T20:48:58Z")
> [@Night crew what? - Insomniac roll call!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/night-crew-what-insomniac-roll-call/52065/292): > > Just wear workboots. You don’t need to dress up like the stig because somebody on the Internet told you that you’ll be looked down upon if you don’t wear all of this goofy gear. For the class? Yeah work boots will do you just fine. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/199 "2013-06-05T21:17:18Z")
> [@Night crew what? - Insomniac roll call!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/night-crew-what-insomniac-roll-call/52065/292): > > Just wear workboots. You don’t need to dress up like the stig because somebody on the Internet told you that you’ll be looked down upon if you don’t wear all of this goofy gear. 1. I don’t own boots of ANY kind 2. Majority of workboots have shit ventilation when it comes to having your feet next to (I’m assuming) a hot ass engine on a hot summer day. My dad is a mason and has had many a different pair over the years and they look like the least comfortable shoes ever. 3. I want something comfortable. Most comfortable work boots are probably $60-70 (or more) anyways. Might as well get a much better looking boot which was DESIGNED for riding a motorcycle. Not to mention, spend money once instead of buying a simple boot for just the class for say $40-60 and then buying something nicer down the road. 4. Relax. It’s not you buying the gear. I’d rather spend a little more and be well ventilated, and most likely better protected than not. ---
**Author:** ![ds50r](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ds50r/32/3491_2.png) [@ds50r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ds50r)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2013, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104/200 "2013-06-05T21:33:47Z")
Scorpions are nice helmets I love this website I get shit off of it all the time [http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+helmets/scorpion\_exo+750+helmet](http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+helmets/scorpion_exo+750+helmet) [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104.md?page=9) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-going-to-do-it-me-thinks/267104.md?page=11)