Making the best of it all
 

Most of y'all know my bike got knocked over and since most of the damage was cosmetic I didn't fix anything & instead invested in some good gear.

I bought an a* SMK Jacket & a dainese back protector. Also planning on getting vortex frame sliders & a t-rex rear stand. Here's a couple of pics.
(The jacket is in blue & my bike is yellow, tell me if it's outright pathetic)
http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/f...stuff018-2.jpg

RE: Making the best of it all
 

Gear looks good. Better to let your bike have a few scratches than not have any skin.

RE: Making the best of it all
 

I hate a dented car but love a scratched up bike. Something about a bike that has been down and not fixed screams maniac to me. A clean bike just looks antisceptic, . Good for U, get some stickers and don't worry about the plastics.

RE: Making the best of it all
 

only squids care to color match their gear to their bikes.

RE: Making the best of it all
 

Squids don't wear gear.

RE: Making the best of it all
 

yeah, all my gear matches, its also leather... wore it riding today in 100 degree weather.

anywayz, new gear is always fun.

RE: Making the best of it all
 

looks nice buy why teh blue jacket on the yellow bike?

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looks good, i hate when people have all there gear matching there bike...

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I like the new gear but tell me, what's gonna protect your ankles? Might want to invest in some boots...

RE: Making the best of it all
 

I have a pair of shift riding boots, I'd just pulled my bike out for a quick photo shoot, I wasn't going riding, thanks for the concern [sm=smiley32.gif]

I found the jacket to be a near perfect fit, comfortable, reasonable protectors & within the price range I was willing to spend. They just had 2 colors - black & blue - plus the 3rd option available in red was on back order till november. I could've bought black but thought that won't get me noticed on the street - it's all about grabbing attention, right ;) .

Anyways, my wife thinks that the color's kinda weird, so I'll take her with me later this week & if we can't agree on one together, I'll keep the blue, I really like the jacket.