Donate Gear to help New Riders

[Tourmeister]

Howdy,

:tab We all remember what it was like trying to cover the cost of the MSF course, getting a bike, a helmet, gloves, blah blah blah... All too often I see or hear riders saying that they will get gear later when they can afford it. In an effort to help keep these people in one piece and to help you clear out your closet, this thread is where you can post up any gear or equipment that you would be willing to donate to new riders. They will of course still be expected to pay for shipping if necessary.

:tab So what do you have?

[arlt1]

I'll post ua donation in a few days. What a great idea. BTW what are the qualifications to receive the gear? How do you pre-screen requests for items?

[Tourmeister]

I don't screen squat :-P All transactions are done between the donor and donee directly. I don't have time to get involved beyond creating this forum ;-)

[kurt]

I have:

Joe Rocket Meteor jacket (blue) 2XL - GONE

Vega off-road helmet (black/gray) XL - Gone

Arai 3/4 helmet (white) XL - Gone

HJC CL-Max flip-front helmet (white) XL - includes dark smoke shield - GONE

HJC 1/2 helmet (black) XL - Gone

Various gloves mesh, textile and leather XL - Gone

For comparison, my cranium measures 61-62cm, and my head shape is oval. All equipment is in very good to excellent condition.

[arlt1]

I don't screen squat :-P All transactions are done between the donor and donee directly. I don't have time to get involved beyond creating this forum ;-)

Sometimes I worry too much!!:-P

[Sleepy Weasel]

I don't screen squat :-P All transactions are done between the donor and donee directly. I don't have time to get involved beyond creating this forum ;-)

MAN, you're lazy...

[Sleepy Weasel]

Sometimes I worry too much!!:-P

MAN, you worry too much...

[Squeaky]

These gloves are a little too small for me. They were my first pair, and I got a knock-off brand (Rino? Rhino?) online to try to save money. They fit, but they make my knuckles all red if I wear them.

Blue and black, looks like kevlar on the knuckles.

Free to new a rider who needs them to gear up (and whose hands will fit them). Local pick up (Houston) or just pay actual shipping.

I'll try to come up with a pic later if I can.

[Tourmeister]

MAN, you're lazy...

Not lazy, just not enthsuiastic about getting involved where I'm not needed ;-)

[arlt1]

MAN, you worry too much...

Is SW always this helpful?
:-P

[Gilk51]

Is SW always this helpful?
:-P
sometimes, even more so :-(

:-D

[fireanimal]

Various gloves mesh, textile and leather XL


I know what tourmaster means as to i'll get the gear when i can aford it. I just got a early Christmas present( tour master jacket) but i still am in need of a desient set of gloves . I am currently wearing a pair of old hunting gloves to attempt to provide some protection to my hands. Can i get more info on the ones you have Texmedic.

[kurt]

All I have left are the Vega off-road helmet, the HJC 1/2 helmet, the Arai 3/4 helmet and Firstgear mesh gloves.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/kurt1305/Pictures/IMG_0389.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/kurt1305/Pictures/IMG_0390.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/kurt1305/Pictures/IMG_0391.jpg

[fireanimal]

I would love to get the yellow firstgear gloves from you. I work in Cedar Park at the fire department tomarrow. Can i possibly meet you somewhere to pick them up? Martin

[kurt]

Maybe I can arrange to have them ponyed out to Medic 27 on Lake Creek Parkway tomorrow. I'll be over in the 'hood on the east side.

[fireanimal]

You work for Travis County EMS? Occasionally , my station runs calls with Medic 25. If needed i get off at 7:30 Am on thursday morning, I could meet you some where to pick them up or go pick them up at one of the stations i'm just not real familiar with thier locations and thank you.

[kurt]

You work for Travis County EMS?

Yeah, Sr. District Commander (Shift Commander) on A-Shift

I'll send them out to Medic 27 with the District 2 Commander. They cohabitate with AFD on Lake Creek Parkway (Engine 38?). If you swing by Thursday morning and pop in the EMS side, they should be there. I'll tell them to let B-Shift know you are coming since they get off at 0700.

[fireanimal]

Thanks Kurt, THis will a big help. If you want to tell them my name is Martin Wenzel if that helps

[fireanimal]

Thanks alot Kurt they are great, now i just need to get the courage to get on the bike. with the temperatures the way they have been the last few days i have thought twice before venturing out on it. Thanks again martin

[kurt]

Glad to help! Enjoy. :-)

[okayf00l]

How do you measure your head? I got a cloth measure and went a round my head like in the middle of the forehead and did a loose measurement. I keep getting 59, 60cm around there do you think any of your helmets would fit me?

[kurt]

Measure right above your eyebrows and occiput (the protrusion in the middle of the back of your skull. They would probably be a size too big.

[kc69]

hey Squeaky , Debbie says she has small hands and would like to try your gloves on , im working at allen parkway and dunlavy some of next week and grant road and jones the other part , maybe i could pick them up and let her try them on , if they dont fit , i could give them back or pass them on to someone that they will fit , give me a call 281-639-7758 thanks ,,,Casey

[okayf00l]

Anyone have a helmet that would fit someone with a 58-60 inch head?

[kurt]

Anyone have a helmet that would fit someone with a 58-60 inch head?

You mean centimeter? :-P 60 inches is a lot of confidence. :lol:

[okayf00l]

haha yea that is what i meant. :)

[mary111]

I have a pair of black Joe Rocket Dry-Tech pants size 12-14 that I need to part with. I bought them maybe four years ago to wear over my jeans when riding. I was a size 10 in women's jeans and they did fit perfectly as an over the pants for cold day of riding. In the last six months, I've dropped 24 pounds (now a size 4 or 6 in women's jeans). These pants fall off me, even with jeans on. These pants are MINT/Beautiful condition....Anyone interested in these unisex pants? (men or women can wear them).

[sharkey]

Anyone have a helmet that would fit someone with a 58-60 inch head?

I rounded up a used Shoei - size medium - from my neighbor for you.

I also have a used black AGV Demon helmet size small for free if someone needs it. One of the top fins is cracked (not from a wreck) but still makes a decent helmet.

[mary111]

I have a pair of black Joe Rocket Dry-Tech pants size 12-14 that I need to part with. I bought them maybe four years ago to wear over my jeans when riding. I was a size 10 in women's jeans and they did fit perfectly as an over the pants for cold day of riding. In the last six months, I've dropped 24 pounds (now a size 4 or 6 in women's jeans). These pants fall off me, even with jeans on. These pants are MINT/Beautiful condition....Anyone interested in these unisex pants? (men or women can wear them).

I few of the ladies pm'd me on these riding pants. One lady is too short for them and the other lady is too tall for them. So, they are still available. Remember they are unisex pants.

[JR]

How do you measure your head? I got a cloth measure and went a round my head like in the middle of the forehead and did a loose measurement. I keep getting 59, 60cm around there do you think any of your helmets would fit me?


60 cm = 23.622047 in. This = (approx) XL in an HJC or a Nolan 100 series. Other makes vary slightly, some of the "name" units run a wee on the small size, I'm told.

JR
"Grumpy"
STOC 394
03ST1300ABS

[tx timber rattler]

I have a pair of black Joe Rocket Dry-Tech pants size 12-14 that I need to part with. I bought them maybe four years ago to wear over my jeans when riding. I was a size 10 in women's jeans and they did fit perfectly as an over the pants for cold day of riding. In the last six months, I've dropped 24 pounds (now a size 4 or 6 in women's jeans). These pants fall off me, even with jeans on. These pants are MINT/Beautiful condition....Anyone interested in these unisex pants? (men or women can wear them).

mary111,

What size are those size in men's size? Dont know if 33x32 will fit.

thanks,
Kenneth

[mary111]

Sorry...the pants were taken a while back.

[c1337j]

im a new rider a poor a college kid, does that qualify?

[1TallTXn]

im a new rider a poor a college kid, does that qualify?
I would think it would qualify just fine ;)

sorry I don't have any gear I'm not using :( I'm just getting over the "broke college kid" stage.

[Tourmeister]

c1337j, what do you need?

[c1337j]

pretty much anything haha, im about to get a bike and i guess ill need a helmet and a jacket. my budget is pretty low so i was lookin at everything used haha. tx-vfr where did you go?

[1TallTXn]

pretty much anything haha, im about to get a bike and i guess ill need a helmet and a jacket. my budget is pretty low so i was lookin at everything used haha. tx-vfr where did you go?
c1337j, I went to a small private church school in Keene, TX. bout 30min S of fort worth. you going to UT-H?

I'd highly recommend getting gloves of some kind. even the $20 leather thin things are better then nothing. saved my hands in my first get-off

[c1337j]

woo double post ! lol jk jk, right now im going to a community college in alvin, which is like 25 min south of houston, but next spring ill be out at san marcos

[Photojojo]

What are your sizes?

[c1337j]

i have no idea with helmets like i dont even know, i know that i wear a 7 1/4 hat lol, im a 33 inch waste, and anywhere from about a 10 or 11 shoe.

[SRADkneedragger]

Have I got a deal for you!
I have a pretty nice pair of REAL carbon Fiber and leather FeildSheer Gauntlet gloves that could be yours for the right price! See it seems that I steal peoples cars for a living and there is one I'm looking for in Alvin. Drive by a time or two and see if you see a certain car setting at a certain address. Nothing more just drive by a few times and look. Don't stop, visit ask or investigate just look.
AND as a bonus,,,,:
I might be able to deliver the gloves right to your door providing my cars there and I have to come repossess it
SRAD

[c1337j]

what?! haha

[Gilk51]

what?! haha
:rofl:
You missed the thread about how SRAD was going to steal all our bikes... :eek2:

Actually, he isn't kidding - he legally reposses stuff. Looks like a pair of gloves in exchange for a little information... :trust:

[Tourmeister]

I spent a few years at ACC. Good times ;-) Had some really good professors too. Of course, that was 20 years ago and a few of them might not be around any more... :-|

[c1337j]

lol well tel lme what you need, and ill help you out. eh acc is ok, ive just lived here forever and well alvin gets old lol

[Tourmeister]

I graduated Alvin HS in 1984. I recently visited the campus and could hardly recognize it. They have torn down and replaced so many of the buildings since I was there. I get down there every now and then because my inlaws live just outside town off of Davis Bend Rd. We lived out there from 78 to 89.

[c1337j]

haah where off of davis bend? i live in a really small subdivision right off of it, my house was built in i think 82 or so, yah they tore down and built like 4 new buildings just while i was there, they plan on tearing down everything and then just having like 6 big buildings, which i think is dumb, the bigger campus gives a different attitude than just a school with one big building like santa fe or something

[SRADkneedragger]

I'm a repoman and I have a car that I am trying to repossess the girl moved to Alvin. I hate to drive 8 hours to find out her and the car are not there,,, if on the other hand someone drives by sees the car at the address then I know before I leave here that my car will be there for me to repo! Presto and free gloves for you!
SRAD

[c1337j]

sounds fine to me, do you know the address? im willin to do it, anyone else in the area is fine too

[Tourmeister]

We lived in Midas Estates out just past the crop dusting airport. There was also a little RC Aircraft airport across the street from the regular airport. If it was not raining, those things were buzzing all over the place like crazed bugs. The inlaws live in the subdivision between the airport and Davis Bend road, down near Rowan-Burton Rd.

[c1337j]

small world, i live in the one your inlaws live in, do you know where in the subdivision ? or do they still live there?

[Tourmeister]

They are still there, live on VanNess Dr.

[c1337j]

haha i live in the back corner on stevenwood and vaness, i think its vaness lol

[c1337j]

ok no i got it wrong, van ess is the entrance road

[Tourmeister]

Right, they live down that road on the right a bit.

[weslinder]

Is this still being read? I had to buy a new "passenger" helmet for a ride the other day. I have a Fulmer DOT-only modular helmet in black, size large. It has some "rash" from where I carried it in a bicycle basket at work and it bounced around. It doesn't even look deep, but if you worry about things like this, pass on this helmet. I can promise that it hasn't been dropped, but you have to trust me on it. I live in Orange, but I'm willing to ship it with paid shipping. I might can post a picture tomorrow.

[c1337j]

sry i havent been on in so long, just wanna thank srad tho for the gloves, im yet to get a bike but im getting my credit ready to get a loan. thanks again guys

[SRADkneedragger]

CJ I hope this gets you on the road! Stick in there buddy and let us know when you manage to get a bike
SRAD

[MaxxTraxx]

I'm looking for a sm or med helemt for a friend of mine. We are gonna try to swing by a mc shop and try on some helmets to get a better idea, but all of my L or XL helemts are too big for her.

[Velocipede]

I'm looking for a sm or med helemt for a friend of mine. We are gonna try to swing by a mc shop and try on some helmets to get a better idea, but all of my L or XL helemts are too big for her.

Interested in donating one of those L helmets to a different, new rider? I have a friend who is looking for a large, full face helmet. He's taking the MSF this weekend, going for license next week.

[invision]

so, i bought my little ninjette about a month ago, not realizing that they were going to rape me on the cost of msf (250 bucks i think?)
anyways, i received a lid with the bike, except its a large, and i wear a small/medium. im more than willing to trade helmets or whatever. that, and, i need a jacket too. jacket would be either small or medium also. im willing to trade random stuff that i have lying around the house.

[Gilk51]

not realizing that they were going to rape me on the cost of msf (250 bucks i think?)
Really? The fee is set by the state at $180 and discounts are available for families/groups. I realize the $180 can be a bit steep for folks, but I don't see how they got away with $250...

[invision]

i lied. sort of. its 220 dollars, at Cowboy Harley in Beaumont, TX. cool kids that they are decided to stretch it out to a 5 day course. still, thats a lot more than I have right now, and me starting college this semester isnt helping the situation at all. so anything i could get...gloves, jacket, lid, pat on the back, etc etc would be incredibly awesome. :rider:

[Tracker]

If you have a Honda and join HRCA for $40, they'll reimburse you for $75 of MSF beginner's course.

Oh, and how do you "sort of lie"?

[weslinder]

i lied. sort of. its 220 dollars, at Cowboy Harley in Beaumont, TX. cool kids that they are decided to stretch it out to a 5 day course. still, thats a lot more than I have right now, and me starting college this semester isnt helping the situation at all. so anything i could get...gloves, jacket, lid, pat on the back, etc etc would be incredibly awesome. :rider:

Have you actually taken the MSF yet? If not, go to How To Ride Motorcycle Training in Groves. http://www.howtoride.net/ I went there a couple of years ago, it had a different name. It's definitely cheaper than $220. Great guys teach it as well.

[invision]

ahhh thanks for that link!! thats so much better than cowboy harley...you just saved me a LOT of money and time. :)

[duwey96]

Hello all. I just put a down payment on an SV650S and I am going to pick it up Wednesday to take it to my mechanic. If he gives it a thumbs up, I am going to have a bike, but I don't have any gear. My friend is letting me borrow his helmet until I can get one though.

I went to a local store Cycle Gear and stuff seems very expensive, I do have some money to spend on gear if you want some money for it. Here are my sizes:
I am 6'1 190
Arai Helmet size L
Shoei helmet size L
Glove size L - Thanks to Deviate for the gloves
I am located in Garland, TX. Very close to Dallas and I am willing to drive up to 50-75 miles.

Any help is greatly appreciated!!!

Edit: I picked up a jacket recently and I am using my friends gloves and helmet untill I get money for ones of my own.


Oh ya, here is a picture of the bike :D I'm really excited!!!
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/3233/894qw3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Deviate]

I'm looking for a pair of cheap (free works too) motorcycle boots. I wear a 13 US. I'm trying to stay away from work-style boots since the toes are way too thick for the Aprilia.

Anyone have some lying around collecting dust? Or at least links where I can get some really cheap?

I've been wearing some Nike high-top wrestling shoes lately. Great for feel, but they only offer slightly more protection than a thick pair of socks.

Many thanks.

-Lee

[kurt]

Arai 3/4 (open face) helmet, white XL (new condition) - adopted

Icon Neo-Daytona leather jacket w/liner chest size 52 (good condition) - adopted

Sidi Strada Evo Tempur boots size 45 euro, 11 US (fair condition)

Kochmann Assen leather boots size 45 euro, 11 US (good condition)

[Shadez]

hey guys, Im not riding yet, but Im trying to. I need to buy a bike, and looking at the cost of the bike, the MSF course, and gear, im screwed. Anyone who can get me anything would be a great help. PM me if you can.

Im 5'10'', 155 lbs. I wear size 13 boots.

[leekellerking]

i lied. sort of. its 220 dollars, at Cowboy Harley in Beaumont, TX. cool kids that they are decided to stretch it out to a 5 day course. still, thats a lot more than I have right now, and me starting college this semester isnt helping the situation at all. so anything i could get...gloves, jacket, lid, pat on the back, etc etc would be incredibly awesome. :rider:


Question -- was that the MSF course, or Rider's Edge? There is a difference, although Rider's Edge is certified by MSF, I believe.


Lee

[invision]

It was the msf course...unfortunately i still havnt taken it :(
college > me

[JoyRider]

Free to new home:
First Gear (Yellow/Black) Ladies jacket size Large, still has the rain liner and all zippers work fine. I will be at the New Ulm Pie Run this weekend and if you let me know you want it I can bring it then, OR if you want to pay shipping I will ship it to you. Only worn one season and has been taken care of (not ratted out). Sorry no pictures but can see if Keith will take one tonight and post up. Let me know. :rider:



*****gone*****sorry I forgot to put it here.

[Keith]

It's the one JoyRider has on in this photo...

http://novellatte.com/Kawasaki/Photos/057.JPG

[JoyRider]

Thank you sir...I was hoping you would have one.

[Keith]

I have one of everything (that's why I'm so broke). Just don't ask me about the leather jacket I just ordered! :borg:

[Kilroy]

Hey guys, also new, also broke :-( . Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I'm 6' 155 lbs. Size 9-10 shoes. PM me if you have anything I can buy off you!

[patricjft]

http://www.mxdirtrider.com/h-products/pr-helmets-kbc-TK77-Impact.htm

I have one of these (KBC Snell Approved full face helmet) in a large, red/blue in color, a little over a year old I would be willing to part with if anyone needs it. Free except shipping if needed.

Shipped, somebody got a good helmet for free.

[beverly200rider]

Power Trip San Jose Mesh Jacket
Black/Cream colored
Women's Size Large
see picture at http://newenough.com/browse/view_product_images/943
Condition: Good. A slight purplish sheen due to sun fading, but otherwise in good shape. Has armour and a zip out liner vest.

Power Trip Black Diamond Leather Pants
Women's Size 10/M
See picture and description at http://www.motoemporium.com/powertrip/blackdiamond_pant_w.html
Condition: Excellent. A little too small for me. I've only worn them a few times.

Edit: Gone now (6-22-07 5:42 p.m.)

[britishsteele71]

Power Trip San Jose Mesh Jacket
Black/Cream colored
Women's Size Large
see picture at http://newenough.com/browse/view_product_images/943
Condition: Good. A slight purplish sheen due to sun fading, but otherwise in good shape. Has armour and a zip out liner vest.

Power Trip Black Diamond Leather Pants
Women's Size 10/M
See picture and description at http://www.motoemporium.com/powertrip/blackdiamond_pant_w.html
Condition: Excellent. A little too small for me. I've only worn them a few times.

pm sent..

[JR]

This IS perhaps the GREATEST service on this forum.. I was recently able to outfit my 18 year old grandson for his first bike... It's a keeper too... an 86 NightHawk S that looks almost like new, runs like it too... Thanx to all who donate...
BTW... the Computer memory chips I put up on Paying it Forward have all been shipped... JR

[euromedic]

Free to a good home:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/euromedic/F650/MotorbikeTrimmings005-1.jpg

Edit: All gear is spoken for. Thanks.

Santa brought me some new gear goodies from Olympia, so these are up for graps:

Tourmaster Cortech GX Air Jacket XL
http://www.4dsms.com/eshopprod_cat_3374-30111-21591_product_396221_keyword_tourmaster+AND+cortec h+AND+jacket.CORTECH_GX_AIR_JACKET_WITH_LEA.htm

Cortech Pants size 36
Stay tuned for more info/images

I also have a pair of gloves size XL, but they are more a size L in fit.
Stay tuned for more info/images

All in great shape and clean, a few nicks from a get-off in Utah sand/rock, but no rips/tears/holes and all impact material in excellent shape.

pm if interested. To the one that will end up with these, the only request is to donate towards the server fund. Thanks, have a good day :sun:

[Gilk51]

Free to a good home:

I'll take the GS! :trust:

and you, too, if you do yardwork... :roll:

:lol2:

[Squeaky]

I'll take the GS! :trust:

and you, too, if you do yardwork... :roll:

Ladies first! I want the GS :rider:
...and do you cook? :eat:

[Rockjockey]

Euromedic, I'm interested in the Tourmaster gear P.M. sent.

[euromedic]

....you do yardwork... :roll::lol2:

Yes :sun:

...and do you cook? :eat:

A microwave is a wonderful invention :mrgreen: I do some stove cooking though :trust:

But....

Ladies first! I want the GS :rider:

The GS stays with me :-P .....and my wife has me already :kiss:

Euromedic, I'm interested in the Tourmaster gear P.M. sent.

pm sent back Rock

[RedPill]

I don't know how I missed this when I started riding again back in June. So I did it all on my own. Bummer! Story of my life . . .

[Diderich]

Come to think of it. I have a solid black Vega street helmet. Size medium. I'm in League City (Southeast Houston). PM me if you want it.

[Brotha J]

Free to a good home:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j266/euromedic/F650/MotorbikeTrimmings005-1.jpg

Cortech Pants size 36
Stay tuned for more info/images
pm if interested. To the one that will end up with these, the only request is to donate towards the server fund. Thanks, have a good day :sun:

Hey,

Did you get my P.M. that I sent you last night about the pants?

[euromedic]

The gear is spoken for :clap:

[euromedic]

I don't know how I missed this when I started riding again back in June. So I did it all on my own. Bummer! Story of my life . . .

I did not know about this either when i started. Certainly a great service and a great way to encourage people to ride ATGATT. So now I get to do my small part, and i am glad to do it. :sun:

[invision]

Helped me out for sure. If/when I ever get a surplus of gear, itll be going on here, because i know how much it helped me.

[TXRoadRash]

OK -- :giveup:

Arai Quantum 2 full face helmet -- Size = large -- Color = white.

Great shape, fantastic starter helmet, and has years of riding left.

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r22/pugdush/arai_quantum_2/th_IMG_0388.jpg (http://s140.photobucket.com/albums/r22/pugdush/arai_quantum_2/?action=view&current=IMG_0388.jpg)

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r22/pugdush/arai_quantum_2/th_IMG_0389.jpg (http://s140.photobucket.com/albums/r22/pugdush/arai_quantum_2/?action=view&current=IMG_0389.jpg)

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r22/pugdush/arai_quantum_2/th_IMG_0390.jpg (http://s140.photobucket.com/albums/r22/pugdush/arai_quantum_2/?action=view&current=IMG_0390.jpg)

Local pick up only in N Dallas / Plano.

email TXGL1800@gmail.com

:rider:

[X1Glider]

Basic 2 piece Rainsuit for free here: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45213

[wbrisett]

Woman's size 4 Teknic dark blue leather riding jacket. In near perfect condition, my daughter simply outgrew it. :( (my baby's growing up).

Free to good home.

[kc69]

Would you be up for shipping to 77417 ? i would love for my wife to have something like this, if you take paypal or i could send you the money for shipping it . thanks Casey