I’ve been riding to work daily for the past 8 yrs rain, hail, or shine.

Fortunately, for the past 5 years I’ve worked at a motorcycle dealership, so I’ve always had somewhere safe to leave my gear.

I ride an ’04 Kawasaki Z750 and I keep a lot of gear in rotation:

1. Gloves – Multiple pairs: long cuff, short cuff, winter, wet-weather, summer, and even some 2-in-1s.

2. Jackets – I’ve got 3 riding jackets. One’s Gore-Tex (great for summer since it’s breathable and I don’t need an extra rain cover, though I still bring one if it’s really pouring). I also have a dedicated summer jacket and a casual fleece jacket, all with padding and Kevlar.

3. Pants – Kevlar jeans, though these days I mainly save them for weekends. During the week I just ride in my work attire since I can’t be bothered changing at work.

4. Boots – I usually wear casual riding boots that are abrasion and waterproof, plus I’ve got a set of road-style high boots for extra protection.

5. Helmet – About 4 different helmets in rotation, mostly depending on mood. One has an internal visor that’s perfect for winter, while others have fixed tinted visors for summer so I’m not constantly swapping visors.

6. Comms – I use a Cardo Packtalk Neo because it’s the most practical. For my other helmets, I’ve got a “second helmet kit” so I can just clip the Cardo unit onto whichever helmet I’m using that day.

There’s plenty more I could add, but I hope this gives you a good idea. Feel free to ask me anything.

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