What Piece of Riding Gear Do You Spend the Most Money On?
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Seth Fargher
Published: June 15th, 2017
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How and where do you spend that green when it comes to safety?
We always recommend you wear adequate safety gear anytime you ride a motorcycle, but let’s face it, you’ve got lots of options when it comes to riding gear. We’d like to know where you feel like your money is best spent.
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The most expensive thing I have is
Leather jacket. Has waterproof liner and has lasted 90,000 miles with no sign of giving up. Actual wearing time is hard to say if that matters. I don't wear it when it's hot.
Harley FXRG had it for 9 years. Somewhere around $650 I think.
Second is my leather overpants. Had them longer but probably worn about the same amount of time.
Also FXRG As I recall it was $450. About 10 years. Replaced a couple of snaps on the legs. Mostly for cold and rain days.
Boots, worn for 50,000 miles or so. Not worn out at all. Around $400 or so Sidi On Road. Absolutely water tight. Stand in water all day if you want.
Helmet is Harley branded modular with the tinted visor. 2 years, $200
Gloves nothing special. Basic hand protection, synthetic. Waterproof gauntlets for when it's cold and raining.
Looking at new pants. Hard to decide.
Just make sure it fits, and I mean fits right every where, all items. Nothing worse than having ill fitting gear IMO