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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

Squids don't wear gear.

 

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

anywayz, new gear is always fun.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.