Kman198
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- Joined
- Oct 12, 2018
- Messages
- 443
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- Location
- Austin
- First Name
- Karl
- Last Name
- Haywood
I returned to motorcycle riding just over one year ago. My first bike, a V Star 650, quickly became the wrong bike for me. I switched to a 2014 Tenere and have found great enjoyment in this class bike. In 2019, I found 90% of my riding was pavement and 10% little more than logging roads, some low water crossings. Examples of off-road riding would be the Texas 500, or TARA monthly rides on Saturday. I believe 2020 will be the same.
As is now, I had a limited budget in the beginning. My wife, who wasn’t in the same place as me regarding the decision to return to motorcycling, demanded I choose a better than the basic helmet. It seems I do recall her mumbling something about cheaper helmets and how she might be over with my foolishness? Perhaps I should leave that for another time.
Anyways, a wise decision to choose a better than basic helmet as I put the HJC to test in my first six months of riding. Thumbs up the HJC.
I did choose an inexpensive Joe Rocket mesh coat with vest, rain liner, and matching mesh pants. This choice served me well and I’ve been pretty happy with this gear. However, the zipper in the coat has failed. Replacement of the jacket and pants is necessary.
My two negative points with mesh can be directly related to the product I chose: the zipper failing, surely the result of the inexpensive line. And temperatures at 50 degrees or below requires exceptional thermal layers.
As I review replacement options, I’m divided and uncertain. Mesh, or textiles.
What are your thoughts?
As is now, I had a limited budget in the beginning. My wife, who wasn’t in the same place as me regarding the decision to return to motorcycling, demanded I choose a better than the basic helmet. It seems I do recall her mumbling something about cheaper helmets and how she might be over with my foolishness? Perhaps I should leave that for another time.
Anyways, a wise decision to choose a better than basic helmet as I put the HJC to test in my first six months of riding. Thumbs up the HJC.
I did choose an inexpensive Joe Rocket mesh coat with vest, rain liner, and matching mesh pants. This choice served me well and I’ve been pretty happy with this gear. However, the zipper in the coat has failed. Replacement of the jacket and pants is necessary.
My two negative points with mesh can be directly related to the product I chose: the zipper failing, surely the result of the inexpensive line. And temperatures at 50 degrees or below requires exceptional thermal layers.
As I review replacement options, I’m divided and uncertain. Mesh, or textiles.
What are your thoughts?