Motorcycle Riders?

[melensdad]

No experience with Alpinestar gloves.

Most of my gear has far more subtle logos, but that is just my choice. As for gloves, none of mine have any sort of a noticeable logo; I've got a couple pairs of Dianese and winter pair of Rev'it. Wife rides with Dianese and Klim.

I will say that my heavy/winter Rev'it moto gloves are awesome.

 

[paddling_man]

Alpinestar isn't bad but - unless you are talking race leathers - isn't a pinnacle without competitors. I have (had) Klim, Scorpion, Biltwell, BMW, Fieldsheer & Alpinestars. As long as you don't buy garbage, nothing wrong with FirstGear or Joe Rocket economy stuff either. The fit is important.

Most critical buying decision for gloves (for my riding buddies and I) have been rain gloves. I spent a week and 2.5k miles last October riding an annual trip we do around the southeast mountains and back roads, starting with a few days in Maggie Valley and culminating at the Barber Vintage Fest in Birmingham. This year most of the week was a monsoon and, while the Klim goretex pants/jacket did swimmingly(lol), getting gloves back on wet hands is brutal.

The next rain-centered gloves for me will be: https://www.bobsbmw.com/store/product/bmw-prosummer-mens-gloves

Once you are ready for new boots, check out the Forma Adventure series. I have a set of Adventure Low in black that are all day comfortable on/off bike, easy to put on without a struggle, and wonderfully gore-tex.

Beautiful 50 mile round trip to work this morning. Winterize.

 

[paddling_man]

REMINDER: Indiana Powersports Expo is FRI thru SUN. Not a big show like Progressive or AIMExpo but it is in town.

February 18 @ 1:00 pm - February 20 @ 5:00 pm $15​

Indiana Motorcycle & Powersports Expo 2022 - American Rider

The largest assembly of dealers, gear, and accessory vendors, the Indiana Motorcycle & Powersports Expo will have the bikes, accessories, gear, fashions,

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Edit - Cancelled.

 

[melensdad]

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Most critical buying decision for gloves (for my riding buddies and I) have been rain gloves. I spent a week and 2.5k miles last October riding an annual trip we do around the southeast mountains and back roads, starting with a few days in Maggie Valley and culminating at the Barber Vintage Fest in Birmingham. This year most of the week was a monsoon and, while the Klim goretex pants/jacket did swimmingly(lol), getting gloves back on wet hands is brutal. . . .

YUP

Exactly why I have different gloves for different riding from winter to vented to water proof(ish)

 

[bwframe]

I have waterproof insulated gloves. Hardly ever use them. I need to drag them them out of whatever hidy hole I stuck them in to make sure they are still functional. They might be in the butt pocket of my colder weather riding jacket?

 

[chezuki]

REMINDER: Indiana Powersports Expo is FRI thru SUN. Not a big show like Progressive or AIMExpo but it is in town.

February 18 @ 1:00 pm - February 20 @ 5:00 pm $15​

Indiana Motorcycle & Powersports Expo 2022 - American Rider

The largest assembly of dealers, gear, and accessory vendors, the Indiana Motorcycle & Powersports Expo will have the bikes, accessories, gear, fashions,

thunderpress.net

FYI, This event has been canceled/postponed until 2023.

Indiana Motorcycle & Powersports Expo 2022-CycleFish

Indianapolis , INDIANA - Friday, February 18, 2022 - ********************************************* * * THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSPONED UNTIL 20...

www.cyclefish.com

 

[bwframe]

FYI, This event has been canceled/postponed until 2023.

Indiana Motorcycle & Powersports Expo 2022-CycleFish

Indianapolis , INDIANA - Friday, February 18, 2022 - ********************************************* * * THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSPONED UNTIL 20...

www.cyclefish.com

Wow. Makes you wonder if the BST show will be much of anything?

Boat Sport And Travel Show Mask Requirements? Advice...

I'm trying to rundown what the mask requirements will be for the Boat Sport And Travel Show. I'm unclear on what the fairgrounds/county/city might require. The BSTS website is a bit ambiguous... https://indianapolisboatsportandtravelshow.com/ COVID 19 SAFETY MEASURES The Indiana State...

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[paddling_man]

FYI, This event has been canceled/postponed until 2023.

Well, crap! There went my Saturday afternoon plans. I was really looking forward to that. Thanks for posting, Chezuki.

 

[pitbulld45]

 

[t-squared]

 

[paddling_man]

Ride it like ya stole it, That whole area is fun, even in torrential rain. I went to HS in Maryville and lived there until my mid-twenties. It was just "Deal's Gap" then and no "here there be dragons" stuff.

 

[t-squared]

 

[paddling_man]

Gorgeous day for 120 miles of winter fields and windmills.

Winterize

 

[cbhausen]

When I was 13 my twin brother tbhausen and I got to meet Evel Knievel. He sponsored dad’s Indy Car in the 1977 Indianapolis 500. Dad even had a firesuit that looked like Evel’s leathers. The coolest part of a meeting him was when I asked him why his watch had two dials and he said “because your dad goes so fast I need both keep up with him”. Absolutely unforgettable!

 

[BugI02]

Imagine if you will...YOU are on the cruiser bike coming the other way seeing what is about to happen.
Do you hang tough and stick to your turn?
Do you assume the Harley is going down and is going to skid to the outside of this radius so you adjust your turn and speed to go to the inside of the turn, risking crossing the centerline which may have more oncoming traffic?
Yikes. Hard split second choices on this one..... What do you all think/say/do?

Alter course slightly to pass behind him if he doesn't pull one out of his ass. If he does, go to Plan C

 

[paddling_man]

Beautiful morning to play avoid-the-commuter on 465 Westbound on northside.

Winterize

 

[t-squared]

 

[bwframe]

The video does not note Indiana's Dead Red Law...

Indiana’s Dead Red Law - Crossen Law Firm

Call Crossen Law Firm at 317-401-8626 or contact us online for a free consultation about the dead red law.

www.crossenlawfirm.com

Indiana Passes the Dead Red Law | WKW

Indiana's Dead Red Law allows bicyclists, motorcyclists, and moped riders to pass through a red stop light if the light doesn't change after two minutes.

www.wkw.com

What Is Indiana’s “Dead Red” Law?

Motorists in Indiana must come to a full stop at a red light in Indiana. Many intersections have sensors embedded in roadways to determine when the traffic lights should change. Many of the sensors work by detecting the weight of vehicles on the road.

www.truittlawoffices.com

 

[Exile 1]

Anyone here into older Yamaha DT's? Ive been looking to buy a DT 360 just to run around town. Harkening back to my high school days when I wanted to get one. I've had the cruisers, HD's, and sport bikes as an adult. Now these are appealing to me. What say you gentlemen?

 

[Grim]