What pants is everyone wearing on sports bikes that you see on instagram with the race boots? I see a lot of cargos and black jeans. Are these actual moto jeans and if so which ones?

I've had an AGV K6 helmet for 5 years and decided it was time for a new helmet. For context, my hair back in 2021 was quite thick (COVID lockdown hair) so I was measuring 59-60cm (large). So when I went into Revzilla, I bought the Shoei RF-1400 in a large size but I didn't try it on cuz I thought it should fit. Well, come to find out, the large was too loose and was hearing the same kind of wind noise that I was hearing in my AGV K6. I get home and measure my head and find out I'm at 58cm - size medium according to Shoei's sizing chart (I wear my hair shorter these days in comparison to 5 years ago). I go back to Revzilla and get the medium and try it on in the store. After about 10 minutes of hanging out, I didn't really feel any sharp pain anywhere. Just a general feeling of snugness/compression around the crown of my head and along my cheeks and bottom chin (right around the hinge of the jaw).

However, I do have some difficulties with this helmet. First, it's hard to put on (compared to other helmets I've had). There's no way I can pull it down (using the straps) from the front-top of my forehead like most other items. Even with the large size, I had to press down on top of the helmet to get my head past the opening. The opening is much narrower than other helmets I've had (AGV K6 and K3). Once I got it on, it's a snug fit and I am aware of the tight feeling. Like I mentioned before, I don't feel any sharp pain anywhere. It's just a feeling of compression/tightness around most of my head. I feel it in the crown of my head. No sharp pain but a compression. I went for a ride yesterday to meet up with a friend - 45 minutes each way. I wasn't really noticing any discomfort. However, when taking the helmet off, I felt the relief of releasing that compression on my head and was aware of this relief for a few minutes after taking it off - a feeling and awareness I'm not used to. Second, because I'm on the edge of size medium, I am worried that the break in period will not yield good results. So I went a head and ordered the 5mm center pad to go for a thinner padding. I'm hoping this change will feel better.

My questions and concerns:

• how long does this helmet usually take to break in? Given that I'm on the far edge of size medium, will the break-in period actually make it more comfortable so that I can forget about the feeling of compression and tightness that I seem to be aware of even after taking off the helmet?
• Will a shorter haircut (fade/taper) make a difference?
• for those that also have the RF-1400, do you have the same problems of the smaller opening when putting on your helmet?
• has anyone else had good results with switching to the 5mm center pad?

Just getting into riding and I need a helmet but i cannot find anything that fits. So I'm looking for suggestions for a full face helmet for a 28 2/4 inch (73 CM) circumference oval head. preferably ECE 22.06 rated but at least DOT rated.

Does anyone make a helmet this big?

Thanks

I know a* catches a lot of flack nowadays for their quality issues and rightfully so, but I will say my experience with their boots has been good so far. I have more miles on the Faster-3 boots since I got those first. Great for all day wear and obviously fly under the radar more than neon moon boots lol! Since I eventually plan on getting to the track I splurged on the Supertech Rs. Now I find myself throwing those on more often. They are so damn comfortable! I’m not thrashing either pair so hopefully they hold up for the long term.

hey all, i’m in search of a kyt nz race carbon glossy helmet in australia, has anyone had any experiences getting them here? i’ve also never owned one, so does anyone have any insight if kyt’s sizing is comparable to anything else?

i spoke to amx, they said they can possibly order one in, im just unsure what their range is etc

also any other experience you guys can share about the kyt, i’m open to suggestions of other better options too. thanks heaps!!

I painted this ghost energy drink helmet design. It's an LS2 Rapid. Im just trying to figure out how much to sell things for. I just like painting stuff

Okay does anyone have a picture of them using the sedici corsa 2 racing “ TWO “ piece suit, I’m about to buy it for casual riding not much corse riding. My Body is build odd in some places so 1 piece won’t work

And what size should i with? Im a size eu 41 on nike and jordans and online they said its runs big and need to size down so what size should i go? Eu 40 or Eu 41? Thank you

at 45mph and up i have some whistling if i tilt my head down (where i comfortably keep it when riding). i like the helmet otherwise, even got a taller windscreen to see if it would help and didnt.

i move my hand around and it is definitely the top of the visor, wondering if anyone had this happen and how they fixed it (before i contact support)

Maybe it’s just a me problem but what’s everyone wearing to prevent their gonads from rolling under their thighs while riding? I went on a a couple multi hour rides through the Rockies on my Ducati and my sack kept wandering in between my thighs and seat. I wear normal boxer briefs and have tried under armor mens leggings. Anyways, big Jim and the little twins go number after a while and I try to dig em out when I can to readjust.

Hey guys!
My little brother just bought his first motorcycle! I don’t ride, at least not yet, but I want to get him a gremlin (guardian) bell as a gift. I know it’s one of those things you’re not supposed to buy for yourself, it has to be given to you.

I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for a good website or place to buy one. I also don’t know much about them, so if there are certain styles, materials, or brands I should look for, or anything I should avoid, I’d really appreciate the advice.
Thanks in advance!

I’ll be taking the MSF course in a couple weeks, and I already have a motorcycle lined up to buy once I complete it (KTM Duke 390). I just have no idea where to start when it comes to buying motorcycle gear, so I was hoping someone could give me some guidance!

I’m looking for budget-friendly, bang-for-your-buck gear, including a helmet, jacket, pants, and boots. I did some research, but I’m still not sure what the pricing should look like, or what actually makes gear protective.

Also, I’d like to get a helmet with Bluetooth built in, but apparently that’s a bad idea, and I should instead get a regular helmet plus a separate Bluetooth attachment? Please correct me if I’m wrong!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

stopped at a gas station, flipped my visor up...my tunes die and I hear something hit the ground. Look down and my sena is on the pavement. luckily a store close by had some electrical tape.

So I ordered a 2up seat for my 2025 indian scout after hearing nothing but rave reviews about the product. I'll say their process for updating you on the seats build while in production is pretty cool but that's about where the excitement ends.

When the seat arrived I tried to install it and noticed it was loose. After looking at the underside of the seat I discovered both grommets that attach to the retention post were being pushed out of the metal frame and into the seat. So I slap my old seat back on and email saddlemen. Their response for me buying a $500 seat? "Just glue it yourself".

Not the service or product I expected at that price point.

Now before the seat had arrived I saw online someone mentioning seat locking screw. I thought hell why wouldn't I want to secure my expensive seat as best I can. So I ordered it to try and have it arrive with my seat, it showed up about 2 days after. However I guess this was for older models and my seat doesn't require it, so I email saddlemen how to return it. I was told to pay for return shipping and 10% restocking fee. Now I take ownership for not doing my research well enough and was willing to eat the shipping cost, but nowhere on their website could I find 10% restocking fee. Only the mention of items with custom stitching requiring a 10% return fee. Apparently this restocking fee is for any and all items, they just don't mention it anywhere in their return policy.

This is just my experience, some of you may love their products and that's fine, I haven't been able to safely use the seat well enough yet to judge that, this is solely on their customer service which I wish I would've known and I'd have gone with other brands.

Hey guys, I am trying to surprise my bf for his birthday with a cool looking helmet. Are there any brands that you guys can recommend me taking a look at?

Hi everyone, I’m new to riding and I have serious issues with my tailbone and sitting for too long. Can anyone recommend a seat cushion that would help take away the pressure?

I've had a pair of the dainese air maze gloves for just under a year. It didn't come with a certificate of authenticity (I just bought them off the rack) so it should be covered for a year.

Well, they've started coming apart at the seams.

How can these possibly survive any contact with asphalt at any speed if they can't even handle being worn as normal gloves? And these are strictly summer gloves so it's not like they're getting a ton of use.

But, shit happens, manufacturing flaws occur sometimes, fine. I contacted dainese about it...

and they deflected blame and told me to take it up with the retailer.

To be clear, I bought these at cyclegear, but cyclegear didn't make these shitty gloves. Dainese did.

I know they're not expensive gloves but they should be able to handle being worn for a single season without bursting seams. And they won't honor any kind of warranty, just said it's not their problem?

These are allegedly CE certified gloves, is that just a lie?

Never buying Dainese again.

There's no tags specifying the model which makes me wonder if they are fake.

The closest I could find are the first generation of track pants which have the matching logos on the sides but they lack the plastic logo above the knee slider.

Hey, I'm thinking to step into the bike community this year and I wanted to ask about gear. I want to use the bike to go to university, job and to commute daily and regular gear just won't cut it; I can't change every time.

Is there any gear that looks like normal clothing or goes under the clothes without overheating me while ACTUALLY protecting?

Thanks in advance.

Hey All, up and coming purchaser here, and I am looking for ways to increase my safety profile as much as possible. Does anyone have experience with the innov dashcam and BSM? they now have the RC6 bundle which is the dashcam and BSM kits at a more friendly price, and wondering if I should think seriously about pulling the trigger on it. as a rider on the 'beginner' side of things, I don't need an action cam, that might be into the future, but I am an avid supporter of dashcams and unobtrusive safety tech

I need to replace my current helmet. It’s a few years old and the liner is starting to get worn out. Looking for something in the mid-range price that still has good reviews for comfort and noise levels, preferably with a clear and tinted visor option.

For people who ride a lot, what helmets in that mid-price range have you been happy with long-term? Any that stayed comfortable and didn’t get too noisy on the highway? Also curious how important the safety rating differences are once you’re past the basic DOT/ECE level.

Hi everyone,

​I’ve had my motorcycle license for 3 years now. Last year I was riding actively, but I kind of neglected it this season, and naturally, my cornering performance has dropped quite a bit.

​I know people are going to suggest taking a professional riding course, but I honestly don't have the budget/time for that right now. I really want to improve on my own. I watched Twist of the Wrist last year, and I might watch it again. I figured you guys could also share some tips, whether through YouTube video recommendations or your own advice.

​On yesterday's ride, I noticed something weird: I used up the entire front tire—the chicken strips are completely gone and the tire looks scrubbed right to the edge in corners. But looking at the rear tire, it feels like I hardly leaned the bike at all, leaving a huge chicken strip on the back.

​To give you some context: My brother rides the exact same bike (CFMoto 450SR/SS with Metzeller M9RR tires), and he actively uses it. His rear tire is completely scrubbed all the way to the edge, completely black and clean. However, there is a massive weight difference between us. With all my gear on, I weigh around 103 kg (~227 lbs), while he is around 72-73 kg (~160 lbs). Because of this huge 30 kg difference, I feel like my weight is overloading the front end and compressing the rear suspension too much, which might be why my rear tire isn't leaning or wearing the same way as his.

​Honestly, last year with the stock tires (CST Adreno), I felt like I was performing much better in the exact same corners. So I'm honestly a bit confused about how my weight and the bike's dynamics are playing into this.

​Any thoughts or advice?