Sunday, August 25, 2013

Biker gear for commuting and distance riding.

 Riding in West Texas results in needing the proper riding gear. BMW type people like the pants, boots, gloves, jackets. These sometimes cost a lot and if you don't have that type of investment then you will need to look at alternatives.
 Quality helmet is a MUST. Pay the extra money and get a helmet that will be proper and be DOT certified. Gloves are a good investment and in West Texas when the heat index is 103 it is nice to have something on your hands that breath. Leather mesh gloves, First Gear. Work great.
 A closet full of helmts that now just set. I wonder why we never throw away these things, oh yeah, they have history and tell a story of our journey.
 I have a harley leather jacket that my wife bought in 1997 and I still wear it on the scooter. Nice thing about being old is you don't worry about looks. It is comfortable and offer protection. I also have an Olympia jacket, mesh summer wear, three season. Awesome jacket but hot in the high heat.
 Every biker dude needs bandanas and these come from Hobby Lobby. Work great.
I like many different colors as you can see, I am a visual type dude.

B-4, gets new luggage thanks to Wally Wordl and my dear wife.

 Still working on the scooter and thinking how I can get the right luggage on it. You know the kind that can be waterproof and still carry your items. Not to difficult to get on and off the scoot.
 Now I decided that I need reflective tape so that people can see me when they come upon me. Bought this at Low's and hope it works
 Wasn't to hard to stick on though I think my eyes are crooked but then again it is okay.
Finished product. Added some tape to the back of the scoot which I have named, you know guys don't name their rides but then again I am old so, my scooter B-4. Burgman 400. Now b-4 and I will travel America and though it is late in the season it is still a good time to go.