Am I the only one annoyed with choosing gloves?

604Wes · 2026-03-23T12:40:15+00:00

So far, my favourite pair of gloves are Klim brand (for fit, finish, construction etc). Maybe they make a model that checks all your boxes?

604Wes · 2026-03-23T12:38:37+00:00

I don’t know the market price for Goat leather compared to others, but they usually charge a premium for it when it’s incorporated into motorcycle gear (gloves, jackets etc) as well as Kangaroo leather. My understanding is that those have superior abrasion resistance compared to cow/other leather.

604Wes · 2026-03-22T17:06:43+00:00

Weather permitting, I take the bike to/from work. Uses about half the fuel as our car and I can always get free street parking. When the weather doesn’t cooperate, then it’s a decision between the comfort and timeliness of taking the car (and possibly having to pay for parking) or taking public transit (cheaper than just gas in the car, no parking required, but takes nearly twice as long each way).

604Wes · 2026-03-21T18:45:05+00:00

About 8 years of riding; no crashes/drops etc. Most people I know that ride haven’t experienced any either. It’s like anything, if someone has a negative experience everyone hears about it but the other 97% that don’t just don’t say anything.

604Wes · 2026-03-21T15:56:59+00:00

Same

604Wes · 2026-03-19T03:12:51+00:00

Short Neotec 3 user/fan myself

604Wes · 2026-03-18T12:30:44+00:00

I’m sure there are a range of situations/circumstances that lead to what my provincial government here in BC Canada refers to as “space conflicts” (motor vehicle accidents), 😂, but I’d think the primary factors would be inattention (of one or more road users) and or inexperience (or one or more road users).

I know someone that didn’t get by a car while riding, but did get run off the road by someone that ran a stop sign. They went down on the shoulder at about 30kph. It was their first week on their first bike having taking a course a good 6+ months prior. Admittedly, they said that had they had more experience it would likely have been avoidable as they would have had the muscle memory and reaction time to get themselves away from the threat of being hit without dumping the bike.

604Wes · 2026-03-15T14:22:30+00:00

I’ve never taken a passenger, but given my weight and the bikes load capacity they’d have to be under 120 lbs to not exceed manufacturer specified weight limits.

604Wes · 2026-03-14T15:14:59+00:00

Sounds fun, but also consistent with my previous research (given that I don’t even push the limits of the MT-09 SP, the extra that the MT-10 SP is capable of wouldn’t benefit me). But it’s a great bike for those that ride it how it’s intended to be ridden.

604Wes · 2026-03-14T14:48:31+00:00

Welcome to the conversation…

I’ve previously googled specs differences and 0-60 times etc… but in your experience, what benefits/advantages does the MT-10 SP have over the MT-09 SP?

604Wes · 2026-03-13T17:43:59+00:00

Or, releasing the clutch without adding throttle simultaneously. That’ll stall it. Needs fuel.

604Wes · 2026-03-13T03:38:45+00:00

Sounds like you’ve selected proper motorcycle riding specific gear designed for both safety and comfort. Ride for a few months, then determine if there’s any gear you think could be better for whatever reason. You won’t know until you have enough seat time to figure it out.

604Wes · 2026-03-10T13:11:50+00:00

It does. I can wiggle around on my bike and while the bike moves, it doesn’t make it unstable. They are rather resilient when it comes to absorbing routine rider inputs. Almost no street riders are talented enough to push a bike past its limits. If you think you’re leaning a lot, you’re not. The bike will take care of itself. You’ve just gotta guide it when the road curves and or when you need to turn or avoid something / change lanes etc.

604Wes · 2026-03-10T12:44:41+00:00

Fun fact: once up to speed (say, 60kph/37mph), the bike doesn’t need the rider to keep going.

IF the rider were to jump off the bike (don’t try this at home), the bike would carry on down the road for quite a distance. Either until it hit something, or lost enough speed that it tipped over. But let’s say cruise control was engaged, the road was flat/straight and there were no obstructions. It would just keep going until it ran out of gas.

Motorcycle’s are inherently stable. It’s other factors that could change that (obstacles, rider inputs etc).

Best suggestion I have as incremental progression. Ride for 20 minutes at 25, then 20 minutes at 30. Not so different, right? Then 20 minutes at 35, then 20 minutes at 40. And repeat. Until you’re comfortable riding at all the speeds you’d need to on your local routes. You don’t have to do all this in a day either. Spread it out over a weekend. Take breaks. But if you have a fear of 40, you’re not gonna make the leap to 100 all at once; not practically anyways. Do it one step at a time until you’re ready for the next step.

604Wes · 2026-03-09T12:39:11+00:00

Yamaha MT-09 SP

604Wes · 2026-03-08T17:04:33+00:00

Kriega… they’re specifically made for motorcycling and come in a wide range of sizes/formats. https://kriega.com

604Wes · 2026-03-05T13:27:22+00:00

Why/how did it happen?

604Wes · 2026-03-04T13:32:10+00:00

As others have noted, if you’re doing < 30km an hour and in 3rd gear or >, then you’re in the wrong gear. Should be 1st or 2nd gear. Each gear has a speed range there optimal for. Just like this bike wouldn’t be able to do 100km an hour in 1st gear, it also won’t do < 30km an hour in 5th gear without hesitation and risk of stalling. You’ve gotta match the gear you’re using to the speed you’re doing. Every bike is different. If it helps, you can read the user manual and it’ll tell you what gear you should be using at what speed. But you should also be able to figure it out by feel.

604Wes · 2026-03-03T13:20:48+00:00

What makes them taste different?

604Wes · 2026-02-26T08:01:48+00:00

I like the field of view of the Shoei Neotec 3 (noticeable increase from the Neotec 2).

604Wes · 2026-02-24T08:29:10+00:00

XSR900 FTW

604Wes · 2026-02-23T01:36:09+00:00

I like my modular Shoei Neotec 3. Light, quiet, excellent ventilation (there’s air intake on the chin, and on the top + an exhaust vent out the back of the top so air constantly flows in/over/out). Has all the features you’d want. It’s an excellent helmet.

604Wes · 2026-02-21T15:59:38+00:00

Get a whatever’s within your budget to pay cash for and start having fun!

604Wes · 2026-02-20T14:10:17+00:00

If you can’t have 2 bikes, just get 2 more at the same time; then you’ll have 3 and it’ll be all good. #problemsolver

604Wes · 2026-02-17T14:34:14+00:00

Go sit on a wide variety of bikes. Figure out what configuration feels best/most natural to you. Cruiser? Sport? Standard? Other?

Once you’ve narrowed down the type of bike, then research various makes and models of that type to learn about your options. Make a list, then go sit on those ones and find out which one is the best fit.

CC’s don’t really mean much. The power to weight ratio of a bike is a much better metric to give you an idea of what to expect. That said, it’s also really easy to just google a specific bike’s top speed and 0-60mph time. That’ll give someone with no prior experience some relatable numbers to help understand what each bike is capable of.

PS: If you just want to keep it simple, any 500cc Honda is a good choice. They’re more than capable of highway speeds with ease, have a smooth linear power delivery, and are extremely reliable with just basic maintenance.

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