Riding gear? Newbie needs help

[trill gear head]

I just got a '00 suzuki marauder vz800 and I have a good DOT approved helmet and I just picked up a black leather/mesh fieldsheer jacket. It looks more like a crouch rocket jacket but I feel it offers more protection than the leather jacket I looked at.
I'm also planning gloves and some kind of slip on knee pads/ maybe shin pads that I can put on under my jeans. I need help on choosing both gloves and pads. Any ideas?

[Oaksong]

Originally Posted by trill gear head

I just got a '00 suzuki marauder vz800 and I have a good DOT approved helmet and I just picked up a black leather/mesh fieldsheer jacket. It looks more like a crouch rocket jacket but I feel it offers more protection than the leather jacket I looked at.
I'm also planning gloves and some kind of slip on knee pads/ maybe shin pads that I can put on under my jeans. I need help on choosing both gloves and pads. Any ideas?

For gloves, ask a guy at a local store what he recommends. Try a lot of stuff on, and try a few stores. Look for something with knuckle armor and venting, at least for the summer/fall. Around my area(NC), you might still want venting in the winter, the way things have been recently.

[smikail]

Do not buy tight or snug gloves, during long highway rides they will tend to reduce blood circulation and numb your hands

regards

smikail

[Uncle B]

My Motorcycle Gear { September 23, 2007} updated 03/24/2008

DOT approved Fulmer Modus / flip-face modular helmet.

Joe Rocket Phoenix 4.0 Jacket {color yellow/black/white,} with
Free-air, poly/mesh shell
Removable waterproof liner
C.E. rated protectors in shoulders and elbows
Removable spine pad with pocket for optional C.E. spine protector
Elastic sleeve adjusters
Sure Fit adjustable waistband
Zippers for optional Sahara vest
8in zipper for pant attachment
Reflective stripe
Pocket for audio device with port for wire
Pocket for face shield storage

Gloves /leather

FirstGear HT OVERPANTS 2.0 {over blue jeans}
100% waterproof 330 denier Hypertex™
Removable, zip-out, insulated liner
Waterproof, breathable membrane
Removable Temperfoam knee and hip armor
10” (ZIPS™) jacket attachment system includes
Heavy-duty, full-length, 2-way, leg zippers
for easy on and off matching, sew-in zipper for your pants
Heat-resistant material from knee to ankle
Spandex waist and adjustable side tabs

Boots: Alpinestars Web GORE-TEX Boots are waterproof, breathable, and ready for every day of the year.
Features and Benefits
Protection
Molded plastic shinplate covered by a pressure-stamped leather section
Internal support provided by injection-molded plastic on the ankles
Internal heel counter
Internal toe counter layered under the leather
Alpinestars' exclusive vulcanized-compound sole with unique side-wrapping design
PU-injected shifter area
Rear reflective insert for increased visibility Comfort
Water-resistant full-grain leather upper
Outer side-zipper closure system for easy entry and exit
Waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX lining
Soft microfiber instep flex zone
Velcro calf adjustment
Removable, anatomic, perforated footbed
Multi-density EVA padding


First Gear Thermo 1-Piece Suit
- 100% waterproof 210 Denier(tm) Hypertex(tm).
- 120-gram polyester insulation
- Full storm flop closures on zippers, pockets and cuffs
- Cargo storage pockets
- Elasticized ankle closures and adjustable waist
- 1 year limited manufacturer's warranty
- Available in Black/Gunmetal or Black/Red

[sukimoto]

I really like my half chaps, especially living in AZ, they give great protection without having full leather chaps.