Female Gear....

[Amanda]

alright alright, to all my personal friends who see this... i know ur happy to finally see me taking interest to gear...so quit screwing with me

first off, i always wear jeans...riding or not...
i do have a good helmet....but thats the only form of gear i wear...

im looking for a good female jacket...wheres the best place to get these?

my bike is alll black, and my helmet is black and hot pink... so if ur selling one, dont try to give me a blue, green, purple etc one...

:-)

[Faylaricia]

I got all my gear at Honda of Houston (West Rd and 290) but they are right around the corner from me. They do have a fair good amount of female gear though.

[Brena23]

MU (motorcycles unlimited) gives discounts to MH people

And if I remember correctly they had a pink and black jacket in there I THINK... either way go up there and they can point you in the right direction and right size.

[bumblebee]

My first suggestion would be to call Patrick at Motorcycles Unlimited.
They have a line on most anything to do with bikes. I bought a racing leather suit there and they gave me a price that was as good or better than what I found on the internet AND I got to try it on before buying.
Ask Carbon R 1/2, I think she has bought gear from them.

[txgsxrbob]

Well good for you that you want gear !!! good luck in your search ( just get the best bang for your buck !!!! ):thumb::thumb:

[Amanda]

alright, thanks all...:-)

i didnt see anything that really caught my eyes when i went into moto unlimited..but ill keep checking back every now and then...
and ill go check out honda of houston...

any other inputs?

[txgsxrbob]

Hit the makers web sites & look at the styles & mgfr. you like then hit the dealer locater & see who in town handles what you like..

[JonEric0430]

alright, thanks all...:-)

i didnt see anything that really caught my eyes when i went into moto unlimited..but ill keep checking back every now and then...
and ill go check out honda of houston...

any other inputs?

Get with Suzanne at Motorcycles Unlimited and they can order you any jacket. Just b/c they dont have it in the store doesnt mean that they cant get it.

[JonEric0430]

I would only buy Fieldsheer or Alpinestars for jackets.

Gloves - teknic or alpinestars

What else are you looking to buy?

[txgsxrbob]

I've got teknic gear !! love it . went down in it ....works for me !! Just got new vilator jacket !!!

[XRCajun]

alright, thanks all...:-)

i didnt see anything that really caught my eyes when i went into moto unlimited..but ill keep checking back every now and then...
and ill go check out honda of houston...

any other inputs?

Click on here:

http://www.cyclegear.com/cat_disp_new_col2.cfm?L1=74&L2=99

See if there's something you like.
Then go to or call Patrick or his wife and ask if they can get it for you.

[Brena23]

if you ever plan on doing track days I would go with the teknic 2 piece leathers... I went down in them and they held up great and you can seperate them and wear just the jacket on the street if you chose to.

[bumblebee]

any other inputs?



Since you asked...

try WWW.Motorcycle-Superstore.com

look under streetbike/womens riding gear.

[Faylaricia]

I would only buy Fieldsheer or Alpinestars for jackets.

Gloves - teknic or alpinestars

What else are you looking to buy?

My street textile jacket is Alpine Stars.

Gloves, I prefer the Joe Rocket GPX, super-soft and worked great in my wreck. The Joe Rocket leather jacket also held up well.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j80/Faylaricia/Motorcycles/Crash_TWS_7_21_07/Crash039.jpg

[Gryphin]

alright, thanks all...:-)

i didnt see anything that really caught my eyes when i went into moto unlimited..but ill keep checking back every now and then...
and ill go check out honda of houston...

any other inputs?

thats because you have to ask them about jackets, then they will size you, show you your choices and order it for you :) simple as that.

[9teeneighty3]

best , cheap , high quality , free & fast shipping ...

http://www.sandhillspowersports.com/sandhills/OnlineStore.do?Dsp=100&PCR=1:5:50005

[txgsxrbob]

DO NOT GO CHEAP ON GLOVES pass up pretty & Cute for serious protection ....

[sixshooter1125]

My girl has an Icon...

Its pink, cute and awesome protection

[Squoddybody]

My sis and I both wear MotoGP jackets. They don't make xs, though, so mine's a little big-

Try on ALL the jackets you come across, so you'll have an idea what you like/ what size to get. I bought mine online and on sale-

+1 about the gloves- get good protection.

My ER Dr. Daddy says he doesn't see many leg injuries on bikers, so your jeans are fine, but it never hurts to wear leather pants or extra pads. Also, wear motorcycle boots, or buy ankle/shin guards to wear under your jeans-

Because you're spending so much on this, don't buy something because it's cheap or on sale- you'll regret it later- get what you want the first time.

Good Luck on your shopping! Personally I don't think they have any great gear for women just yet. Meaner and I have discussed our own line - feminine AND functional!

[CaligoneTx]

Ok Jlo, let's clarify something for the readers....

When you turn your head to check the side lane and your helmet moves to the side from wind pressure and covers your eye.... its too loose....

That said; I guess my spare jackets are not becoming of you(or maybe it's the permanent stench I've embedded in them.)

I'm a fan of JR, if you come tomorrow to the M&G w us you'll see SiS's Jacket; its all white, girly fit, blah blah...


As I tell you every ride- Can't always control when you're going down, but you can control what the parametics will be pulling off of you.

Happy shopping....

[witchdoctor575]

My sis and I both wear MotoGP jackets. They don't make xs, though, so mine's a little big-

Try on ALL the jackets you come across, so you'll have an idea what you like/ what size to get. I bought mine online and on sale-

+1 about the gloves- get good protection.

My ER Dr. Daddy says he doesn't see many leg injuries on bikers, so your jeans are fine, but it never hurts to wear leather pants or extra pads. Also, wear motorcycle boots, or buy ankle/shin guards to wear under your jeans-

Because you're spending so much on this, don't buy something because it's cheap or on sale- you'll regret it later- get what you want the first time.

Good Luck on your shopping! Personally I don't think they have any great gear for women just yet. Meaner and I have discussed our own line - feminine AND functional!

your er doctor doesn't see leg injuries? WHAT:banghead:

[Poisonspyyder]

Make sure you try on everything, then see if you can find a good deal online. If you can't wait, shop around and haggle with the store owners.mgt. I went to Powersports of Houston and got a good deal on a jacket. It doesn't hurt to ask! Leather is the best protection in the unfortunate event of an accident. You shouldn't skimp on protection. Just think of it as what is your body/skin worth to you????? Think about that

[witchdoctor575]

get all the protection you can afford...a couple hundred bucks now could potentially save you thousands in medical bills.

[dudewhrsmybike]

Yea definately get some leather gauntlet gloves

[CaligoneTx]

get all the protection you can afford...a couple hundred bucks now could potentially save you thousands in medical bills.

I gotta rag on her cause she's such a good friend....

We suited up in the most I saw her during that cold weekend that came through a week ago.... she actually wore a sweater and not a low cut shirt:keke:

I will miss the view when she gets some leathers cause she always rode behind me...:rofl:

[Guitar Man]

My street textile jacket is Alpine Stars.

Gloves, I prefer the Joe Rocket GPX, super-soft and worked great in my wreck. The Joe Rocket leather jacket also held up well.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j80/Faylaricia/Motorcycles/Crash_TWS_7_21_07/Crash039.jpg

Can't spend too much on protection. Every where those gloves are torn up would have been skin to the bone. Love your bod, protect it.

I have Bohn Armor pants that go under jeans. They are a little expensive but skin costs more. I had to dress up for court today and I did not put them on and I really felt self conscious without them. And I wore dress shoes to top that off. Then to top it off the judge did not even look at me, he was writing something when my attorney was talking to him. Next time I'm going geared up man, I don't care anymore. That one time may of been all it took.

[witchdoctor575]

I gotta rag on her cause she's such a good friend....

We suited up in the most I saw her during that cold weekend that came through a week ago.... she actually wore a sweater and not a low cut shirt:keke:

I will miss the view when she gets some leathers cause she always rode behind me...:rofl:


:angel10:

[dudewhrsmybike]

I will miss the view when she gets some leathers cause she always rode behind me...:rofl:

I'm sure the view of her riding in front of you in leathers will be nice too. Oh wait different leathers :eek3:
:moon: :whip2:

[CaligoneTx]

Ya, I'm tired of her starring at me so much....
Sometimes I begin to brake and she flies right by me staggered before realizing.... trailerdgxx6 can attest to that.... Galvestine ride, 3 times...

She'll read these posts tomorrow and I won't hear the end of it...:nod:

So I might as well keep this up:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[witchdoctor575]

here is my wife in her leather...this is icon stuff when it was made good several years ago...it is crap now

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb195/witchdoctor575/IMG00121.jpg

[dudewhrsmybike]

here is my wife in her leather...this is icon stuff when it was made good several years ago...it is crap now

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb195/witchdoctor575/IMG00121.jpg

I rode that bike this weekend :nod: VERY different than what I'm used to but it was nice to try something else.

[witchdoctor575]

I rode that bike this weekend :nod: VERY different than what I'm used to but it was nice to try something else.

it is always nice to try other bikes every now and then

[dudewhrsmybike]

it is always nice to try other bikes every now and then

This is true. Thats a nice RC ya got there :nod: :hello: :rofl:

[witchdoctor575]

This is true. Thats a nice RC ya got there :nod: :hello: :rofl:


Thank you.

[CaligoneTx]

Why do I hear so much neg about icon?


I don't have any of theirs but I friend does who hit a trailer and messed up his back cause his leathers wasn't zipped up.... What was his name on here? Oh like.... TRAILERDGXX6:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:


whom may have a rideable bike come wednesday.... again finally....

[witchdoctor575]

Why do I hear so much neg about icon?


I don't have any of theirs but I friend does who hit a trailer and messed up his back cause his leathers wasn't zipped up.... What was his name on here? Oh like.... TRAILERDGXX6:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:


whom may have a rideable bike come wednesday.... again finally....

The chaps u see my wife wearing are thick...all the new stuff we looked at recently are super thin...I don't think they would survive 1 get off.

[Patrick]

We've got a reasonably good selection of womens gear in stock, and SuzAnne, Brandon and I have a huge amount of experience in getting ladies properly sized.

Don't forget to ask for your MH discount if you come in!

[Patrick]

Why do I hear so much neg about icon?


We see a lot of gear everyday, both new and after it's been worn / crashed in.
In my experience, Icon doesn't hold up well, and there's a lot of better performing brands out there for same / less cost.

[Squoddybody]

Ok Jlo, let's clarify something for the readers....

When you turn your head to check the side lane and your helmet moves to the side from wind pressure and covers your eye.... its too loose....

That said; I guess my spare jackets are not becoming of you(or maybe it's the permanent stench I've embedded in them.)

I'm a fan of JR, if you come tomorrow to the M&G w us you'll see SiS's Jacket; its all white, girly fit, blah blah...


As I tell you every ride- Can't always control when you're going down, but you can control what the parametics will be pulling off of you.

Happy shopping....

Shopping is always happy! +1 about the helmet- chipmunk cheeks all the way! :nod:

[Squoddybody]

your er doctor doesn't see leg injuries? WHAT:banghead:

My father is an ER Doc. He said they are NOT the major concern; He also says we can live just fine without them.

That said, I do wear chaps.

[JoyRider]

Surprised that newenough.com has not come up yet.
I've gotten several of my pieces from them. You will have to know what size you wear in several different manufactuers but you can usually pick up a deal.

+1 :thumb: on the gloves, and I know you may like riding with jeans but from what I hear, jeans will not protect your skin in a slide :eek3:.
I took a slide in the Hill Country this summer. I was geared up with a new pair of Olympia gloves (my slide rubbed a hole in the palm), Joe Rocket Cleo overpants (did not even look like they had been in a accident-but Lordy was I brusied) with jeans under them and Cortec jacket (trashed) and FF helmet (trashed), I got right up (well after I caught my breath-got the wind knocked out of me) and proceded to direct traffic around my bike (she was stuck under a guard rail). Try doing that with no hide.....

Just my 2 cents BTW I was only going about 20-25 mph when I did not clear the corner, dug the peg and lifted the front wheel...if you don't think it can happen to you just wait....:nod:

[witchdoctor575]

My father is an ER Doc. He said they are NOT the major concern; He also says we can live just fine without them.

That said, I do wear chaps.


we can live with out arms too but i still wear a jacket:thumb:

[Candie]

Best thing to do is try on several jackets and gloves to find something that is comfortable, because if it is uncomfortable you will be less likely to wear it.

+1 to MU. They will get you taken care of.

[Trailerdgixx6]

alright alright, to all my personal friends who see this... i know ur happy to finally see me taking interest to gear...so quit screwing with me

first off, i always wear jeans...riding or not...
i do have a good helmet....but thats the only form of gear i wear...

im looking for a good female jacket...wheres the best place to get these?

my bike is alll black, and my helmet is black and hot pink... so if ur selling one, dont try to give me a blue, green, purple etc one...

:-)


ABOUT EFFIN TIME!!!!!! I'm not your father but I told you if you get hurt for not having on gear I'm not comin to visit. And for your "good" helmet....wobbly is not good its too loose..next time the three of us are together we need to go shopping and hit some stores so you can try everything on. Cover up already!! lol :D

[dudewhrsmybike]

Thank you.

Can I ride it? :D

[RACER X]

have you taken the MSF?

many schools give discounts to local stores ater completing the class.

www.cyclegear.com also has alot of womens gear, and they give discounts to recent MSF grads.

[witchdoctor575]

Can I ride it? :D


i'll swap you for a couple hours:thumb: never ridden a kawi before.

[Amanda]

racer x: yes i took the msf....

Ya, I'm tired of her starring at me so much....
Sometimes I begin to brake and she flies right by me staggered before realizing.... trailerdgxx6 can attest to that.... Galvestine ride, 3 times...

She'll read these posts tomorrow and I won't hear the end of it...:nod:

So I might as well keep this up:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

and yes, i do see this, and u might hear a little out of me... glad u can have fun at my expense haha:-) lol and i flew by u b/c u were GOING TO SLOW muahah.

ABOUT EFFIN TIME!!!!!! I'm not your father but I told you if you get hurt for not having on gear I'm not comin to visit. And for your "good" helmet....wobbly is not good its too loose..next time the three of us are together we need to go shopping and hit some stores so you can try everything on. Cover up already!! lol :D

and as to u sir... u would come see me in the hosp if i was geared or not... bc u love me :-D and b/c i came and saw u :-p.... as for my to big helmet... i have a smaller one to doofus... u know this... and cover up?!? might have to argue with caligonetx bout that...i think he likes when i have a low cut shirt on :-p hahaha

and for now, im mainly looking for a jacket... i know gloves are important, but a jacket is already pushing it for me... im not to fond of the constrictivness of gear. i know i know, i need my gear. blah blah, ive heard it all a million times...and i do love my skin... i just dont care for gear for casual riding... ill gear up when i do the track. so ill get a jacket for now, only cuz its getting so damn cold...and ill get gloves eventually when i come to my senses :-)

[Faylaricia]

Make sure the jacket allows for a backprotector. Most only come with foam pads. You will want to put a backprotector in it eventually.

Also, make sure the jacket has ce-rated armor. I prefer textile with parts mesh over all-mesh.

[Cherub]

I think you just got used to wearing no gear and riding. It really just takes getting used to. the throttle will feel funny with gloves on but once you get used to it its like its not even there.

oh and i like Astar gear for women.

[RACER X]

ever heard the phrase

"you can lead a horse to water..........."

[CaligoneTx]

But you were looking to sell the old helmet,the one that does fit, aren't you jLo?


Uh huh.....

[Faylaricia]

I think you just got used to wearing no gear and riding. It really just takes getting used to. the throttle will feel funny with gloves on but once you get used to it its like its not even there.

+ 1, I actually feel naked without my gear on.

Besides, you really don't know how to appreciate gear until you wrecked and needed it and then are thankful for what you had. Crashing sucks but it can suck more the more you get hurt.

[jph1486]

its about damn time amanda!!!!

[Candie]

+ 1, I actually feel naked without my gear on.

Besides, you really don't know how to appreciate gear until you wrecked and needed it and then are thankful for what you had. Crashing sucks but it can suck more the more you get hurt.


Me too! I can't even ride without it!

[Crystalline]

alright, thanks all...:-)

i didnt see anything that really caught my eyes when i went into moto unlimited..but ill keep checking back every now and then...
and ill go check out honda of houston...

any other inputs?

You should look at all the books there and ask SuzAnne! She can tell you your size for whatever brand you need! :thumb:

[Crystalline]

have you taken the MSF?

many schools give discounts to local stores ater completing the class.

www.cyclegear.com also has alot of womens gear, and they give discounts to recent MSF grads.

:keke:

[Amanda]

its about damn time amanda!!!!


hardy har har joey. i know i know... dont talk mess... ur about to sell ur bike :-p if u havent already...


and yes caligonetx, i was thinking about selling it.... and prolly still will, maybe ill sell both and then get another haha.....

and trailergixx...uhh sounds like we have alot of ebaying to do together :-)

[texlurch]

Go check out Cycle Gear and try some stuff on. And NW Honda does have a pretty good selection.

You really should get some basic gloves at least. Try getting thru a day without using your hands (because if you fall, first instinct is to put your hands out and there go the palms and fingers).

[jph1486]

hardy har har joey. i know i know... dont talk mess... ur about to sell ur bike :-p if u havent already...

and yes caligonetx, i was thinking about selling it.... and prolly still will, maybe ill sell both and then get another haha.....

and trailergixx...uhh sounds like we have alot of ebaying to do together :-)

i done sold it but i still got my gear so ha!!! i will be getting a new one soon enough

[Amanda]

[B]

i done sold it but i still got my gear so ha!!! i will be getting a new one soon enough


how much u get for it?!? haha and what good does ur gear do if u dont have ur bike. haha. and u know u dont wanna get what ur gonna get (not saying it on here cuz i dont wanna offend anyone)... ur yamaha is a better bike then what ur thinking about getting... atleast get a nicer newer r6 or something.... and we better ride together once u do get it. glad i didnt end up buying ur bike...cuz i sure do love mine...even tho i paid 3 times as much then if i would have bought urs.... :-)

[CaligoneTx]

its ok, Amanda; we're stilll talking a honda... You need to ride one of the uki's so you'll understand...:keke:


I know you enjoyed sitting and revving the busa that one night you were toasty... Was it Halloween? I think... Yup....

[jph1486]

how much u get for it?!? haha and what good does ur gear do if u dont have ur bike. haha. and u know u dont wanna get what ur gonna get (not saying it on here cuz i dont wanna offend anyone)... ur yamaha is a better bike then what ur thinking about getting... atleast get a nicer newer r6 or something.... and we better ride together once u do get it. glad i didnt end up buying ur bike...cuz i sure do love mine...even tho i paid 3 times as much then if i would have bought urs.... :-)

ha i didnt get as much as i wanted thats for sure...i still got my gear cause ur gonna let me ride urs!!!! and i will buy a NINJA if i want to...im still debating ninja or r6...im looking at around 6 months untill i get one unless i fall into some money

[Amanda]

hhaha ok, well i didnt want to offend u or anyone else...but u know an r6 or any yamaha, suzuki, and YES EVEN the amazing honda's have a better resell value and sell easier...and statistically has far less problems then the kawa. but do as u please...and u are NOT riding my bike. haha. sorry bud.

as for u matty....haha im not doggin suz by any means, lay off my wonderful honda lol...me personally i love all the brands equally cept the kaw, im not fond of.... NO OFFENSE ANYONE OR JOEY..just dont hear as much good....and its just MY opinion...

[txgsxrbob]

Well now we know !

[Amanda]

:-)

[CaligoneTx]

You know its all in love girl; And yes, for some amazing reason you do love that honda. I know you do.

And I love it too. Makes mine look so much nicer when they're parked side-to-side:rofl:

[jph1486]

ask carbonr1/2 what she thinks bout the 636 or ask datbikrgrlx or any of the guys on here i think they will disagree with u!!!!

[CaligoneTx]

ask carbonr1/2 what she thinks bout the 636 or ask datbikrgrlx or any of the guys on here i think they will disagree with u!!!!

Get us alone, and we all talk smack to eachother.
Get us on the road and its us vs the cruisers.
Get the cagers involved and its all of us vs them...


Just wave when we blow by eachother and lets call it a day...

[jph1486]

Get us alone, and we all talk smack to eachother.
Get us on the road and its us vs the cruisers.
Get the cagers involved and its all of us vs them...


Just wave when we blow by eachother and lets call it a day...

lol she knows when im messin with her!

[Trailerdgixx6]

hardy har har joey. i know i know... dont talk mess... ur about to sell ur bike :-p if u havent already...


and yes caligonetx, i was thinking about selling it.... and prolly still will, maybe ill sell both and then get another haha.....

and trailergixx...uhh sounds like we have alot of ebaying to do together :-)

Yes we do.....an I would definately sell both helmets so you can have at least one that fits properly....you'll be surprised how you wont notice things when they fit you correctly.....Helmet,Jacket,Gloves....a must!

[CaligoneTx]

^^^ If Paul didn't hit a trailer w/ his bike before he became apart of MH, his screen name would be EBAYNAZI or sorts