You have to dress yourself and your bike for falling as well as riding with the former being very important. You will fall. I didn't want to be uncomfortable or get hurt so I did alot of research and got tons of good advice from John as well as from internet searches before picking what gear to buy for this trip. I am really happy with what I ended up with but it wasn't easy. Coming soon I will have a complete list with pics of what worked, what didn't and why.
At just $150.00, the BUELL MESH JACKET was the BOMB. However it's been discontinued and it's only avail. in SM and XL. I am 6'0", 215 lb. 45" chest. The XL was perfect for me and left room for a thin bottom layer or two even with the rain liner in.
Shown above:
Moose Sahara pants $ 109.00
Sidi Discovery boots $ 325.00
Race-tec Nitro Summer gloves $ 55.00
HJC Full Face Helmet /shield $ 0 ( Free with an old Honda I bought for $300.00)
Steve, I have followed your trip and send the link for friends. Great ride and very interesting pictures. Owning a Uly I'm very interesting in your comments about the bike in all situations and how you upgrade it for the challenge. Thanks a lot for sharing.
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