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I'm a novice and need to get some gear when I buy my bike. I'm looking at cruisers; primarily the Yamaha Virago 250. I'm not sure what are the respectable apperal brands and where to find them at good rates. I prefer online shopping but open to any store in the Chicagoland area. Any suggestions are greatly appriciated. Thanks!
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you're looking for advise, so here it is. As a novice rider, you'll be needing a helmet. Pick one that's comfortable, but not loose. The style of helmet depends on when and where you plan on riding. If you're going to do most of your riding on two-lane roads, then an open-face or 'beanie' will do great-without a face shield. Reasons being is that a face shield can be a bit of a pain (fogging, easily scratched, and they get a lot of glare). Get a good fitting pair of goggles that have interchangeable lenses(amber or clear for night, and tinted for daytime). I say goggles because they don't let wind in between your eyes and the lenses...and more importantly- bugs. Buy some bandanas-really. They are the most versatile things you can have. They work great for sweat bands, you can cover your face with them when it's cooler out, and you can put them around your neck also when it's cooler out. Gloves. Mechanic style gloves work the best for me, they're not too bulky, and you have a respectable amount of dexterity. Get a leather(no, I'm not kidding) jacket or vest. Don't bother with anything else. Should you ever have a bad incident, the leather will take the road rash way better than anything else. Leather also has excellent wind breaking characteristics. You may want to consider a cheap pair of chaps too. Now, you're thinking I'm just trying to make you look like mr big bad biker, but in reality, I'm just giving you good advise on good equipment. Lastly, get a good pair of boots-be it work boots or biker boots. Don't get hiking boots as they're designed to breathe, and that's not what you're after- you want to break wind, not let it in. As far as other gear...get a small mp3 player, and some earbuds that are form fitting to the inside of your ears. The rest of the accessories that you get should be up to you...and your taste. Mainly, just try to get comfortable. As for a windshield- I've got two bikes- one with, and one without. The one with is a very large cruiser(a Victory V92) has a decent sized windshield...and I like it for the most part. What I don't like about it is in strong winds, I can feel the windshield bucking the wind and it kind've throws the bike around. It's for that reason why I don't have a windshield on my smaller Virago 920(it's an oldie, but a goodie). If you plan on having a passenger at all, I strongly advise having a sissy bar. I refuse to take anyone for a ride if the bike doesn't have one. Get floorboards, and for sure get a set of highway pegs. You won't believe the difference it makes when you can stretch your legs out to the highway pegs on a longer(think more than 20 minute) trip. Basically, get some experience, try a few different things, and just learn to enjoy the open road. And the 50+ mpg... the easy parking...the easy manuverability through traffic...and the peace and tranquility that only a bike can give you!
you're looking for advise, so here it is. As a novice rider, you'll be needing a helmet. Pick one that's comfortable, but not loose. The style of helmet depends on when and where you plan on riding. If you're going to do most of your riding on two-lane roads, then an open-face or 'beanie' will do great-without a face shield. Reasons being is that a face shield can be a bit of a pain (fogging, easily scratched, and they get a lot of glare). Get a good fitting pair of goggles that have interchangeable lenses(amber or clear for night, and tinted for daytime). I say goggles because they don't let wind in between your eyes and the lenses...and more importantly- bugs. Buy some bandanas-really. They are the most versatile things you can have. They work great for sweat bands, you can cover your face with them when it's cooler out, and you can put them around your neck also when it's cooler out. Gloves. Mechanic style gloves work the best for me, they're not too bulky, and you have a respectable amount of dexterity. Get a leather(no, I'm not kidding) jacket or vest. Don't bother with anything else. Should you ever have a bad incident, the leather will take the road rash way better than anything else. Leather also has excellent wind breaking characteristics. You may want to consider a cheap pair of chaps too. Now, you're thinking I'm just trying to make you look like mr big bad biker, but in reality, I'm just giving you good advise on good equipment. Lastly, get a good pair of boots-be it work boots or biker boots. Don't get hiking boots as they're designed to breathe, and that's not what you're after- you want to break wind, not let it in. As far as other gear...get a small mp3 player, and some earbuds that are form fitting to the inside of your ears. The rest of the accessories that you get should be up to you...and your taste. Mainly, just try to get comfortable. As for a windshield- I've got two bikes- one with, and one without. The one with is a very large cruiser(a Victory V92) has a decent sized windshield...and I like it for the most part. What I don't like about it is in strong winds, I can feel the windshield bucking the wind and it kind've throws the bike around. It's for that reason why I don't have a windshield on my smaller Virago 920(it's an oldie, but a goodie). If you plan on having a passenger at all, I strongly advise having a sissy bar. I refuse to take anyone for a ride if the bike doesn't have one. Get floorboards, and for sure get a set of highway pegs. You won't believe the difference it makes when you can stretch your legs out to the highway pegs on a longer(think more than 20 minute) trip. Basically, get some experience, try a few different things, and just learn to enjoy the open road. And the 50+ mpg... the easy parking...the easy manuverability through traffic...and the peace and tranquility that only a bike can give you!
How do i get my parents to let me ride a bike without a helmet?
ChinaPanda
i dont like wearing my bike with a helmet cause its uncomfortable and you cant put yr hair in a pony tail and wear a helmet at the same time but my parents are safety freaks and wont let me its not like im even going over hills or anything just riding and plus i just got a new bike and kids tease me when i wear my helmet. help me
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Simple. Ask them how they survived childhood without wearing their bike helmets. There used to be no such stupid thing. There used to be no damn car seats either but somehow humanity survived.
Thumbs down eh? Looks like we gotta room full of wimps. Go ahead- ride to Sturgis and give everyone a thumbs down for not wearing helmets. I'll bring the camcorder and the youtube link. You're all buying into the "you're not safe so I'll make laws to restrict your freedom so I can save you" routine.
Dale Earnhard was wearing a helmet. (God Rest Him and Keep Him) It didnt save him.
Have a look at your bike helmet. If it's not certified by the DOT or Snell (and I bet it aint!) then your using the equivalent of a t-shirt as a bullet proof vest.
Simple. Ask them how they survived childhood without wearing their bike helmets. There used to be no such stupid thing. There used to be no damn car seats either but somehow humanity survived.
Thumbs down eh? Looks like we gotta room full of wimps. Go ahead- ride to Sturgis and give everyone a thumbs down for not wearing helmets. I'll bring the camcorder and the youtube link. You're all buying into the "you're not safe so I'll make laws to restrict your freedom so I can save you" routine.
Dale Earnhard was wearing a helmet. (God Rest Him and Keep Him) It didnt save him.
Have a look at your bike helmet. If it's not certified by the DOT or Snell (and I bet it aint!) then your using the equivalent of a t-shirt as a bullet proof vest.
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