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Yermo

10 years ago

The question comes up fairly often as to what gear I take with me. I'll put together a detailed article on the subject but in the mean time, this is a thread to capture any trick gear items that you might take along.

My mini-compressor is probably the coolest thing I carry:

Link #9561

Yermo

10 years ago

Aerostich Mini Compressor :: Aerostich/RiderWearHouse Motorcycle Jackets, Suits, Clothing, & Gear

This is the smallest, lightest compressor we carry and one of the most efficient you ll find for its size. This stripped-down mini fits in the palm of your hand and will inflate any motorcycle tire in a couple minutes. When a larger compressor is too much

http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-...

For

John St John

gear equipment farkles tech

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John St John

10 years ago

Thanks for the Link.
Yeah, we were all pretty impressed when you pulled that out of your bag.

I also ordered a patch kit, to go with it:

Link #9565

John St John

10 years ago

Stop & Go Pocket Plugger Tubeless Tire Repair Kit - Tire Repair Kits - Tire Repair - Tools :: Aerostich/RiderWearHouse Motorcycle Jackets, Suits, Clothing, & Gear

Repair tubeless tires without removing them from the rim with this compact and effective kit. The Pocket Plugger insertion tool utilizes an included Allen wrench to turn an integral ram, which minimizes effort and securely seats the pre-lubricated mushroo

http://www.aerostich.com/review/pro...

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Yermo

10 years ago

Time to replace my helmet:

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Yermo

10 years ago

Arai Signet-Q Helmet - Solid - RevZilla

Purchase the Arai Signet-Q Helmet - Solid at RevZilla Motorsports. Get the best free shipping & exchange deal anywhere, no restock fees and the lowest prices -- guaranteed.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...

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Yermo

10 years ago

JohnWard, these are the tank grip pads I was talking about:

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Yermo

10 years ago

TechSpec Tank Pads - RevZilla

Motorcycle helmets, gear and accessories. Free Shipping, No Hassle Returns and the Lowest Prices -- Guaranteed

http://www.revzilla.com/techspec

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Yermo

10 years ago

IzoldaT, what did they mention about this helmet?

Link #10088

Yermo

10 years ago

HJC SyMax 3 Helmet - RevZilla

Purchase the HJC SyMax 3 Helmet at RevZilla Motorsports. Get the best free shipping & exchange deal anywhere, no restock fees and the lowest prices -- guaranteed.

http://www.revzilla.com/product/hjc...

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IzoldaT

10 years ago

Here are Jon's (from RevZilla) thoughts on the Nolan N104 for mounting the Sena comm. (BTW, I don't see how to make the links "live." Sorry.)

The Nolan N104 is a bit of a step up from the Symax 3. Installation for the Nolan is a bit trickier because they have a hard plastic lip at the bottom of the helmet. You will need to use the adhesive mount in these situations. Or some customers will use a tool to cut the plastic rim of the helmet (not recommended).

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Yermo

10 years ago

Nolan N104 Helmet - Solid - RevZilla

Purchase the Nolan N104 Helmet - Solid at RevZilla Motorsports. Get the best free shipping & exchange deal anywhere, no restock fees and the lowest prices -- guaranteed.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...

on Nolan N104 - http://revzilla.ugc.bazaarvoice.com/8506-en_us/95823/photo.jpg

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IzoldaT

10 years ago

Here's a copy of Jon's email regarding the SyMax 3. He also talked about the Nolan and I'll get that info up as well. The HJC Sy-Max 3 can be used with a Sena SMH10. That is a very high quality helmet at that price point. The Chatterbox is designed for that helmet, but it is not a good comm system in our experience. We do not tend to recommend it. The Sena option is much better, but installation will be slightly tricky since you have to install the unit on top of the panel on the left side of the helmet. I found images of the Sena SMH10 installed on the original Symax for reference. The original Symax did not have the panel, but the image will get you a better idea of what to expect with a modular helmet installation.

Link #10088

Yermo

10 years ago

HJC SyMax 3 Helmet - RevZilla

Purchase the HJC SyMax 3 Helmet at RevZilla Motorsports. Get the best free shipping & exchange deal anywhere, no restock fees and the lowest prices -- guaranteed.

http://www.revzilla.com/product/hjc...

Symax IMG3- http://www.sena.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/SMH10_HJC%C2%AE-Sy-Max.jpgOriginal Symax IMG2- http://www.sena.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/SMH10_HJC%C2%AE-Sy-Max-2.jpg

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Yermo

9 years ago

This is one fantastic coffee/espresso maker portable enough to take on long trips:

Link #10874

Yermo

9 years ago

Amazon.com: Aeropress Coffee and Espresso Maker: French Presses: Kitchen & Dining

http://www.amazon.com/Aeropress-Cof...

(affiliate link)

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Yermo

9 years ago

Giant Loop has released an updated "pro" version of their Enduro Fandango tank bag called the Fandango Pro:

I have the original Fandango for my DR650, but this seems like a significant upgrade.

Link #10878

Yermo

9 years ago

Giant Loop Fandango Pro Tank Bag - RevZilla

Purchase the Giant Loop Fandango Pro Tank Bag at RevZilla Motorsports. Get the best free shipping & exchange deal anywhere, no restock fees and the lowest prices -- guaranteed.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...

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Yermo

9 years ago

Neat gadget for fixing broken zipper sliders. We used this on

buffalo's Tourmaster jacket recently and it seems to work well. Review coming soon:

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Yermo

9 years ago

Amazon.com: FixnZip Graphite Replacement Zipper for Sewing, Large

A neat gadget for fixing a broken zipper slider. This one is for large zippers. They also make ones for medium and small zippers.

http://www.amazon.com/FixnZip-Graph...

(affiliate link)

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buffalo

9 years ago

The repair has worked very well, though we discovered the tension adjustment can be a bit touchy. Once we got it set correctly though, it's worked perfectly. In a related discovery, applying 'Chapstik' lip balm to balky zippers that stick or pop open *may* allow them to work normally again. When we had first installed the replacement slider, the zipper worked poorly and wouldn't close consistently. But after sacrificing a tube of Chapstik to the teeth, normal operation returned.

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gear repair zipper

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Ben Mendis

9 years ago

BearTek makes a neat motorcycle glove that allows you to control your smart phone (Android or iPhone) via Bluetooth by touching pads on your left hand. For example, you can answer or decline a call, play or pause music, skip tracks, or control the volume. They also have a module that allows you to control a GoPro camera.

Right now the're having a sale, so I thought I'd pass this along.

"Dear BearTek Customer,
Winter is in full swing and Team BearTek has been busy with making enhancements to our current product line as well as cultivating exciting partnerships with a few ‘major’ glove brands. Look out for a major announcement on one of these partnerships soon!

As a special thanks to you for being one of the very first to support our revolutionary technology, we’d like to offer you a special promo codeSECONDBEAR. This, on top of the current sale on our website, will give you and your family/friends an instant$110 OFF any glove kit purchased from www.beartekgloves.com

SuperBowl Special: Take action today and we will also provideFREE 2-day shipping to anywhere within the Continental U.S.

Jump in the game today as the current sale won’t last long!

Cheers.

Team BearTek"

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Yermo

9 years ago

I can't remember if this has been posted yet, but I never leave without Plexus and a micro-fiber towel. This stuff is great for cleaning face shields, sunglasses, bodywork, etc.

Link #11097

Yermo

9 years ago

Plexus - RevZilla

Motorcycle helmets, gear and accessories. Free Shipping, No Hassle Returns and the Lowest Prices -- Guaranteed

http://www.revzilla.com/plexus

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DaFish

9 years ago

Yermo, furniture polish works as good as the Plexus IMHO and costs way less.

I went to the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend and I had some in my tour pack along with a microfiber cloth.

I pulled it out among a group of riding friends at one of the stops...What I got back was a half a can and a bug filled cloth!

HeHe! Friends

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Yermo

9 years ago

An obvious oversight on my part, I had failed to include a critical piece of gear that both

buffalo and I use, namely the Airhawk seat pad:

Link #9372

Yermo

10 years ago

Airhawk Seat Pad - RevZilla

Purchase the Airhawk Seat Pad at RevZilla Motorsports. Get the best free shipping & exchange deal anywhere, no restock fees and the lowest prices -- guaranteed.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...

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buffalo

9 years ago

These can make a HUGE difference in pain levels and endurance.

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Ben Mendis

9 years ago

So over the past year I've been seeing more and more of these hit the market at a very reasonable price point.

The weather is getting cold out there. Your bike's old battery might be struggling to hold enough charge and the cold environment is going to push it past the threshold of being able to crank your engine. Don't be stranded.

Obviously the solution is to upgrade to the new Lithium batteries, but if you're not quite ready to make that (increasingly affordable) investment, pick up one of these jumpstarters for only $50.

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Ben Mendis

9 years ago

Amazon.com: Car Battery Jump Starter Booster Pack, Revo Multi-Function 12V 14000mAh Mini Small Rechargeable Portable Pocket Emergency Lithium Auto Motorcycle Power Bank Mobile iPhone Galaxy USB Charger Emergency LED SOS Flashlight: Automotive

Amazon.com: Car Battery Jump Starter Booster Pack, Revo Multi-Function 12V 14000mAh Mini Small Rechargeable Portable Pocket Emergency Lithium Auto Motorcycle Power Bank Mobile iPhone Galaxy USB Charger Emergency LED SOS Flashlight: Automotive

http://www.amazon.com/Revo-Multi-Fu...

(affiliate link)

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Yermo

9 years ago

Oh very cool,

Ben Mendis. I wonder, however, what the ignition danger of these batteries is? It seems like they are packing a great deal of energy in a ridiculously small footprint. With all the igniting laptop battery problems over the years, I wonder how these compare?

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Yermo

8 years ago

So I need to replace the gear I wear for dual sport riding. The Alpenstar jacket and Airglide pant combination I wear just isn't working out.

I'm seriously considering this suit:

Link #11673

Yermo

8 years ago

Olympia Dakar Dual Sport Jacket - RevZilla

Purchase the Olympia Dakar Dual Sport Jacket at RevZilla Motorsports. Get the best free shipping & exchange deal anywhere, no restock fees and the lowest prices -- guaranteed.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...

Link #11674

Yermo

8 years ago

Olympia Dakar Dual Sport Pants - RevZilla

Purchase the Olympia Dakar Dual Sport Pants at RevZilla Motorsports. Get the best free shipping & exchange deal anywhere, no restock fees and the lowest prices -- guaranteed.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...

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John St John

8 years ago

Before you buy a mesh jacket, you should really read this:

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Yermo

8 years ago

The Save Your Hide Guide | Motoport USA

A guide to motorcycle gear safety.

http://www.motoport.com/the-save-yo...

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Yermo

8 years ago

Thanks for the link!

I'm having to balance competing requirements. I'm going to be riding nearly 5000 miles off-pavement at pretty slow speeds in incredibly hot weather. As a result, I'm optimizing for impact protection and airflow over abrasion resistance because I overheat too easily.

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