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I'm in... Looking to put some names and faces together.

I vote for the 27th. I was hoping you'd do a Tech Day soon - Thanks Dave

WOW... Stunning!!!

I like the Gore-Tex stuff I have. Jacket, pants, boots and some gloves. I also have some non-GoreTex stuff, it also works for me. Some say it’s too hot, but they may run hotter them me. I’m new to the ADV world, so I wanted to try Gore-Tex and other “Stay Dry” gear. Being new, I wanted to see about this “All in One” aspect to gear. It seemed to make sense in a motorcycle Traveling/Packing world. I went for top names because I didn’t want to buy twice. So far, things worked as advertised. Keep in mind, I’m coming from the Harley (old school) world. My leather Jacket 9-10 lbs, chaps 2-3 lbs, boots 5 lbs., then you pack a rain suite – so you can see why the lightweight, all in one gear was attractive to me. Riding in the leather gear isn’t bad, it was the packing it on the bike when not using it was the challenge. Durability is outstanding, 25+ years on the Jacket…just mink oil and leather conditioner a couple times a year. The ROI is outstanding… Now, my new goal/sights are set on Lightweight, warm and stay dry gear. I don’t care if it’s Gore-Tex, Drystar, whatever as long as it keeps me dry and warm. Hopefully some gear will transfer to my HD No problem with layering if its lightweight. Example, on a suggestion from @Zubb, I bought a Marrakesh Jacket. I have a light puffer jacket and a rain/windbreaker, I’m going to use with it.

Great photo's. Agreed, #3 is outstanding!

Hey @Goofy Footer, yes I'm back to riding. I'd do the Noob Camp in a heartbeat, I had a blast last year, plus learned a few things. However, I've been invited to the Honda (Geico) Adventure Rally with @moto_rph, @shutterrev, @Hawkins. Thought I'd give it a look see... Curious to see if it's anything like some of the Harley rally's I've been to (minus the pavement vs dirt thing), the off bike activities...

Welcome, see ya out there.

Thanks for doing this again Dave! I'm planning on coming by... @tubebender - it's cool.

Welcome. Hope to see ya out there

@DSM8, hopefully you get experienced riders to show up with gear to show off (bring it in their cage). They've gone through the "learning curve" - their user experience might save us Noob's time and money. I'll bring my Klim Carlsbad Jacket & Pants, a Moose Racing XC1 Body Armor shirt, gloves (to show - NOT sell) I'm hoping others bring Body Armor shits/vest, light weigh riding gear (jacket/pants) so we can see/compare them before we buy. I've seen that HWK gear online and someone on Youtube uses it - hope it comes, would love to see it up close. THANKS for hosting this event!!!

MotorcycleGear.com is having a moving sale - might be able to find some stuff here. Example: Klim 2020 Marrakesh Jacket $309 - on the Klim site new are $420. Worth looking at some of the gear... https://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/moving_sale/

WOW...had the same thing happened to me. I was rear-ended at an intersection, went sliding across the ground...like you, the knife in my pocket acted as a slider. The clip was scrapped up, but it saved me a lot of pain. Made me wonder if I should carry a knife in both pockets...

Congratulations, that a nice looking scoot... Now the spending starts, riding gear, bike protection, luggage, etc. But, that's also the fun part.

I'm good either weekend. Let's get it on the books... @Goofy Footer where the heck did you find that video??? We're going to have to check your movie selections...most of us are into action, shoot'm ups and throw in a bike/car chase and we're happy. But you...

That Smell (not Lynyrd Skynyrd)...there's nothing like the smell of a 2 stroke. @Goofy Footer - Excellent video, even if I was more 70's, 80's...

@spazegun2213 - couldn't agree more with you. Hope some of the more experienced people put on the "gear swap". I said it earlier in this string - I want to see/hear the experienced rider's pro's/con's on riding gear.

@350thumper you get deep with your philosophical writtings... The reason I'm not riding currently is because I'm recovering from leg surgery. I've been sitting around watching TV, videos and reading for 6 weeks with a couple more ahead of me. When I get cleared to put weight on my leg...it's going to be like the Thin Lizzy song "Jailbreak"... And yes...it's your turn to buy next time - lol

One day... I'll be good enough to join along in something like this ride. Till then - Have a Blast!

I find this topic Very Helpful - Thanks for asking @SlowpokeShorty @Zubb "I pretty much have MM’s whole showroom in my garage. Come on over and check it out if you like. I’ll share what I like and don’t like and why" @shutterrev Let's do another group swap meet / bbq sometime When I'm cleared to ride again, I'd like to see/hear your pro's/con's on riding gear. I want good gear - but how do you tell? Site & Store reviews are good, but you don't know the people giving them and they might be paid. This thread is great for Noob's like me because, if people share their real life experience/knowledge of gear, I'll have a better idea of what's what. The cost of good gear will be worth every penny...if is saves me from injury.

Hey Mark, Welcome...I think you'll find this group is very welcoming. Like you I have tons of years/miles of street riding (I'm 64 also). A year or two ago I decided to try this ADV/Off road thing, so I got a bike and found this group. Since I've joined, they've had "Tech Day's" where a member opens his shop for people to come over and work on their bikes (I used it to meet people), a "Noob camping trip" one of the member put on a local overnight camping trip so you can lean to pack, unpack, set up camp - plus meet a ton of people. Also, someone is always putting on some type of ride and they usually call out what level you need to be to go on it. Look for "Noob rides" because there will be more experienced riders that join the ride and they'll help you out with advice. I took a couple of Off Road classes to try and help me get me feet wet - you might want to look into that also. I'm sidelined due to an injury - but look forward to joining you on a ride as soon as I'm back (I'm a Noob also).

Tom your statement hit home with me - my first Adventure ride was a solo trip cross country. I was on a comfortable bike, I had a HD bagger - but being on the road for 30 days by my self meeting new people and seeing new places was the Adventure...

Take a look at this article...it sounds WAY to cool to be true. I want one!!! It's a few years away, but it could add a whole new dimension to "off road" or "dual sport" riding... It might be a pain to get through the ad's - but it's a fun read https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/jetpack-aviation-air-motorcycle-certified-two-years-1234790824/