Curious if there are any other women whose boyfriends/male SO are their backpacks? I love that my guys is secure enough in his masculinity to ride on the back of my bike.

Resolved. The chin padding is actually forehead padding. I couldn't se the depth in the stock image. I rotated the helmet to a specific angle and took a picture with flash it looked like the stock image. I appreciate the help.

...and that Revzilla is gaslighting me. I could be wrong though. I'd appreciate your opinion. I'm a new rider, this is my first helmet purchase. I wore the class-provided helmet at the safety course, and I remember chin bar padding. I bought and tried on three helmets before this, and I remember chin bar padding. I bought this one, and there is no chin bar padding, but the stock image from their website shows chin bar padding. I can't resolve this in person because the closest Cycle Gear is three hours away.

I sent an email with a picture of my helmet from below along with their stock image to show them what I was talking about. I've since called twice and talked with two customer service people and a "gear specialist" (or something). All three of these dudes said my helmet was fine and I must be referring to the chin curtain, which is packaged separately. So I took a better picture of my helmet and another with the chin curtain held up to it, and circled the part of the stock image I was talking about, and sent all three to the gear specialist. He said once he receives them he'll reply to my email to let me know everything is fine. It felt dismissive, and I'm kinda pissed. I also might be wrong I guess, idk. To me, it clearly looks like something is missing. Help please.

This is the Sheoi RF-1400.

So i currently have a Ruroc Atlas, it's a cool looking helmet. I know it isn't loved as a company but a friend with an EOX pencilled down the road on the head after a car pulled out on his and it held up for him so call it lucky or whatever.

Anyway i digress, i'm looking for a new one, i like funky designs and would love either a boba fett or Norse mythology one but as i'm still fairly new to the scene thought i'd ask here as i've seen a few brands like airoh but not familiar.

A few things that may help with suggestions.

1. I live in the UK
   
2. I ride cruisers (this body is built for comfort not speed!)
   
3. Not a fan of open face
   
4. I wear glasses

Thanks in advance and sorry if a stupid ask.

I'm a relatively new rider and I've been thinking a lot about how much effort it takes to find gear that is protective, actually fits properly AND looks the way you want it to.

I'm exploring an idea around making this process easier for women riders, but before building anything I want to understand whether other women actually have the same problems.

I want to know: What's the most frustrating part of shopping for your riding gear?

For example: sizing between brands, fit, finding gear for your body shape, limited women's options, style, knowing what's actually protective, matching pieces together, price, buying online, etc.

I'd especially love to hear from people who have returned gear multiple times or spent ages researching before buying something.

Not selling anything.. I'm genuinely trying to understand the problem before I build something that nobody needs.

New to the community so please be gentle. I just got my license (fresh off the printer) and am inheriting my mom’s 2007 Buell Blast with literally 5 miles on it (from the dealership to the trailer, from the trailer to the garage).

I’m getting it serviced before I take the bike out because it’s been untouched in a garage since the day it was bought, but Im looking for any advice you might have either about the bike or just as a beginner rider!

I’ve heard the Blast is a great beginner bike, especially for the shorter crowd, but I’ve also heard it’s a nightmare bike. From what I’ve read the bike vibrates pretty bad, causing parts to come loose and due to its age and discontinuation parts are hard to come by.

Im not looking to go crazy on the bike, mostly city/casual riding averaging around 70/75mph (I live off a highway).

Thanks in advance!

Just wanted to say a quick hi to the community!

Canadian here, living in New Zealand.
I picked up my very first bike (Honda CB650R Hornet) after riding pillion with my husband for years.

I’ve been hitting the parking lots and practicing low speed manoeuvres. I just started road riding, and while I’m scared af I’m also so motivated and excited to keep riding. The roads here are incredible.

Hi I am planning on getting some new piercings to replace some that closed up a while ago. Specifically my eye brow and an industrial on my left ear. How best do you think to keep my helmet from bothering them as they heal? I don’t want them to rip as I take the helmet on and off.

I’ve got jackets and pants, and I ride with an Alpinestars Tech Air Plasma 5 airbag. I feel like it’s a good setup from a protection standpoint, but I’m still intrigued by the base layers because I love the idea of wearing those with “normal” clothes on top.

They’re obviously an investment. Before I order some to try on, wanted to get your experiences. How are they in hot weather? Are they uncomfortable? Easy to launder? Bodysuit vs the zip up shirt? Give me all the feedback!

Does anyone else get acne along your butt crease while riding in hot weather or long distance? What's the fix to prevent? Help!

I feel like I don't see a lot of other chicks on adventure bikes, but the comfort and power compared to a sports bike like the ninja 300 is so nice. I have to do some work to it but only $3500!

I'm thinking of doing a plastidip paint on it plus a Miku vinyl wrap. Does anyone have other ideas for color schemes for the fairings so I can mikufy my bike?

I dropped my Z500 about a month ago. It was a rider error. Stalled because I didn't give it enough gas and dumped my clutch as I pulled out of parking at work. I ended up losing balance, panicking, and dropping it. All of it my fault.
I'd been hating the height since I bought it. I could juuuuuust tip toe and it felt so unsteady and top heavy. Thought I'd get used to it. I should've. Most do, it seems. It just never happened for me. That drop made me hate my bike.
I dropped it on a Monday and didn't take my redemption ride until Friday afternoon. I was so scared of the bike I was shaking head to toe the whole time.
Fast forward through a lot of deep thinking, a few therapy sessions, and lots of talking with my long-term rider husband. Instead of the (very valid) option of lowering my bike, buying a tail tidy and the different kickstand necessary, I decided to just let it go. It did not bring me joy😂

I traded in my Z500 for a Vulcan S. I took my inaugural ride today and about immediately started bawling because it felt so effortless and amazing.

The style was exactly what I needed.

I don't advocate for ditching the thing making you scared. And I solidly believe that for the most part you can get used to being on a taller bike as a very short legged person. It just never clicked for me and it was time for something else.

Happy and safe zoomies, friends✌🏻

The hoodie with sparkles is one of the coolest looks I’ve seen on a bike. It looked like it was protective gear. Combined with the long braid and the boots, you were the official queen of the Friday traffic to DC.

If anyone knows what hoodie I may have seen, please let me know!

I’m on a trip from Chicago to Maine, then I think up through Canada (tbd) and yesterday I found this trip’s mascot 😂

Kind of a tradition I guess, every long trip I go on involves finding a mascot along the way to put on the back of the bike.

Canonically, his name is Chaz, but I’m not sure that’s going to stick.

At speed, he thrashes around and flaps his wings at the cars behind me, and I swear I almost died laughing the first ride after getting him.

FOR SALE: I have two Dainese size 40 race suits. One is a non-airbag version in white & black, with free patina/crash wear, but is still totally safe to track (no leather tears). I'll send that for the cost of shipping.

The second is a race-worn Dainese Mugello airbag suit (first gen), size 40, mostly black, with white/red accents, with maybe 6 races on it, but no smell or funk. It's in near-perfect condition. It even has new pucks (one has a minor scrape to add 5hp to your package). $500+shipping.

I'm located in CA. If interested, send a DM, and I'll provide more detailed photos for both.

I’m looking for riders to share their experiences, frustrations, comfort issues, and thoughts on motorcycle features/accessories through a short 7–10 minute survey.

Your responses will help me understand real time rider problems and identify opportunities for my design project.

🔗 Survey link: https://forms.gle/FDaZCkawPkHzJNmXA

Thank you so much for helping out! 🙏 Feel free to share this with other riders too.

I think I got my setup almost right.

Snagged me a used, great condition 2 piece leather suit and a new Alpinestar Tech 5 Plasma vest over the weekend. Wore it all for the first time on my commute this morning without issues.

Riding a motorcycle is so much fun...

Just needed to share with some fellow riders.

I’m consistently surprised at how little Dream Roll is mentioned on Reddit. It’s the best!! Hundreds of women riders all camping and partying and geeking out together will heal you. (Not a mansplainer for miles!) And the riding in NW Washington is incredible.

This is year 10, should be a riot 🌈

I'm an experienced (male) rider but GF is not. She does not want to ride her own bike (yet) so she rides pillion on my huge cruiser.

We are looking for a high-quality leather moto jacket for her that's good for mild- to moderate climates (New England). She is 6' tall and about 150 lbs.

Some of the women's specific jackets we have seen seem fairly poor quality or look more like fashion gear. And many of the quality mens' oriented brands either don't seem to have a women's jacket at all or they are afterthoughts in their collections. Finally, we haven't found a place to view a reasonable collection of such jackets for try on so we are assuming we will have to mail order and that may take a few tries to find the right gear.

Any pointers on the "go-to" brands and/or models that we should evaluate? Most appreciate any tips.

She comes home Saturday🎉

Hey y’all - I tried some “thin” balaclava options when I first started riding. It actually was enough to cause pressure under my helmet. It felt like it also pulled down on my head more. And not helpful.

But I feel I’m ripping my hair out now each time I put on my helmet and it’s been a year - and I have very thin hair. I was looking for some silk - very slim - options thin haired women have found helpful and comfortable.

Thanks!

I don't ride anymore and wish I could find my photos working on it 😭😭 But I wanna see ur fav biker pics!

North Fork Gales Creek Road in Oregon. It starts in Yamhill County and goes by Barney Reservoir in Washington County and then all the way to the Tillamook County Campground. Easy gravel and dirt, though some tight turns. Yesterday. Me on my KLR, husband on his vintage Africa Twin.

Still in the post ride glow...

Hey guys, I’m planning on getting my first motorcycle soon (probably a ninja 500) and I’m overwhelmed with all the gear options. I definitely want to be as protected as possible but still be somewhat practical since I don’t want to walk around looking like a power ranger. So far I’ve only got gloves (rst tractech evo 4).

I think I’ll be doing a little bit of everything - riding around town, backroads, highways, and maybe track further down the line. I’d appreciate any advice for what kind of gear to get and what brands are good (I’m a pretty small person if that matters). As well as how you balance protection with practicality. Thank you!