My brother, room mate, and myself are planning on buying some Motorcycles together. My brother and I are probably leaning towards some Suzuki 2004 GS500's while my cheap room mate will most likely opt for a 1998 version of the GS500.

We have a, I think, good dealer who is willing to sell the two 2004's for right around $5,500 total. They were priced at $3,000 but we're getting the ferrings removed in exchange for new headlights.

I was wondering what accessories we should look in to? I don't really like all that sponsored labeled gear stuff you see people wear and I kind of want a high tech helmet if they make them. I'm just having trouble finding such a helmet.

I've done some googling around but I keep coming up with new helmet models and brand names I've never even seen. I'd like a full face helmet that has stuff like built in blue tooth, or radios, or if technology warrants a projection on the visor for GPS (heh).

Kind of a first run doing all this so any advice is appreciated.

Check all the other motorcycle threads.

Get decent gear - helmet, gloves, jacket etc.

DO WHATEVER MOTORCYCLE COURSE LEGALLY NEEDED / RECOMMENDED.

Be careful, have fun. Nice choice of bikes too.

Check all the other motorcycle threads.

Get decent gear - helmet, gloves, jacket etc.

DO WHATEVER MOTORCYCLE COURSE LEGALLY NEEDED / RECOMMENDED.

Be careful, have fun. Nice choice of bikes too.

FL requires the Motorcycle class so I have to take it... I still would if it weren't required though.

If anyone wants to post specific "Tech Helmets" then I'd really appreciate it. And maybe what I can probably look for realistically like MP3 hook up as apposed to 3D GPS display on the visor (I wish :/ ).

Don't buy a helmet based on all the useless shite crammed inside it.

The most important thing is that it fits properly, don't decide on one without trying several on first.

Don't buy a helmet based on all the useless shite crammed inside it.

The most important thing is that it fits properly, don't decide on one without trying several on first.

Obviously, but I would still like to know what's out there.

You'd probably never use it.
Only people I know are ones who commute alot.
Its all just distractions and stuff that will lead to poor observation.

Its more fun to enjoy just being on the bike and with other bikes.

You'd probably never use it.
Only people I know are ones who commute alot.
Its all just distractions and stuff that will lead to poor observation.

Its more fun to enjoy just being on the bike and with other bikes.
What would he never use?

I prefer riding by myself than with a bunch of other blokes too.

learner rider on a 500...lol

learner rider on a 500 trying to change tracks on his ipod...LOL

learner rider on a 500...lol

learner rider on a 500 trying to change tracks on his ipod...LOL

Thank you.

I was actually trying to get more innovative technologies, not just MP3 speakers. It was just an example.

Maybe I would want to plug in a GPS in to my helmet with turn by turn directions? Wouldn't that be somewhat applicable if I was driving around and my helmet automatically said "Take the next right".

just ride the fucking bike.

ok ill add to that.

don't get a helmet crammed with that gear, just get a normal one, and learn to ride your bike. You will be safer, and learn far more i think.

What the fuck do you want directions for man? You're riding, where can you possibly be going that is better than just riding your bike? Arriving at your destination is the shit part.

Get a 250 for your first unless you are a very careful person. Its law where I live. A good 250 can still hit 180km/h and beat most cars in acceleration

FYI - If you just get a normal helmet (No high tech stuff) then buy a GPS/ bike-designed-GPS, and just use a pair of headphones.

It works, Its simple and cheaper.

FYI - If you just get a normal helmet (No high tech stuff) then buy a GPS/ bike-designed-GPS, and just use a pair of headphones.

It works, Its simple and cheaper.

Got'cha.

As for actual Helmets... what should I be looking for and color wise?

I was considering the Scorpion Exo 400 and I'm getting a black bike... it would be lame to wear black leather on a black bike but then have an orange helmet on.

Is there a worthy/semi-cheap full face helmet out there that can be black but maybe has LED's on it so I can have both the awesome look and safety colors?

I've never seen a Snell approved helmet with LED lights in it and I hope to God that they do not exist.

Whenever you buy a helmet you should make sure that it has two things, a Snell approval sticker and a sticker from your government saying that it makes safety standards. If one of these is missing don't even bother trying the motherfucker on.

That said, you are looking at Shoei, Arai, AGV and Suomy as the large helmet manufacturers, so generally anything by them should be OK. I personally wear an M2R GP1 helmet. It fits comfortably, has a removable lining for cleaning and doesn't whistle when you are riding.

http://www.made2race.com/Products.aspx?PID=GP1%20HELMET

When you do finally get to a shop to try on some helmets, get someone to help you get a helmet that actually fits your head. They should fit fairly tightly.

Also, read this: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/index.html

I've never seen a Snell approved helmet with LED lights in it and I hope to God that they do not exist.

Whenever you buy a helmet you should make sure that it has two things, a Snell approval sticker and a sticker from your government saying that it makes safety standards. If one of these is missing don't even bother trying the motherfucker on.

That said, you are looking at Shoei, Arai, AGV and Suomy as the large helmet manufacturers, so generally anything by them should be OK. I personally wear an M2R GP1 helmet. It fits comfortably, has a removable lining for cleaning and doesn't whistle when you are riding.

http://www.made2race.com/Products.aspx?PID=GP1%20HELMET

When you do finally get to a shop to try on some helmets, get someone to help you get a helmet that actually fits your head. They should fit fairly tightly.

Also, read this: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/index.html

http://webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/gmax/gm68s/

This is the one I'm considering buying... What do you guys think? It lets me keep my dark helmet but still remain safe with LED colors.

It isn't Snell-approved dude.

If you have a $10 head put it in a $10 helmet I guess.

There is a list of approved helmets on this (http://www.smf.org/) website.

http://webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/gmax/gm68s/

This is the one I'm considering buying... What do you guys think? It lets me keep my dark helmet but still remain safe with LED colors.

Why are you so bothered about being a moving christmas tree?
Also just as a note, that helmet due to the size of all the tacky vents would make a stupid amount of noise.

If you want visibility wear some high viz stuff or power ranger leathers.
You'll look daft, but that's the price you pay.

You're sat on a large shiny bike, with lights. Add to that a nice noisy can and you're fine.
If a driver doesn't notice that, a few LEDs ain't going to change shit.

On top of that you've got you're own eyes. Don't be depending on anyone else to notice you, just take caution asif everyone is out to kill you.

Why are you so bothered about being a moving christmas tree?
Also just as a note, that helmet due to the size of all the tacky vents would make a stupid amount of noise.

If you want visibility wear some high viz stuff or power ranger leathers.
You'll look daft, but that's the price you pay.

You're sat on a large shiny bike, with lights. Add to that a nice noisy can and you're fine.
If a driver doesn't notice that, a few LEDs ain't going to change shit.

On top of that you've got you're own eyes. Don't be depending on anyone else to notice you, just take caution asif everyone is out to kill you.

That's pretty much what I was planning to do...

I'm just buying a normal leather jacket tomorrow and probably that helmet I linked. I'm not planning on going to fast and more for just put putting around town for work/school. I think the LED's would help when braking if I just down shift to slow down.... the brake light wont come on.

I suppose I've made up my mind... What's the main difference between power ranger leather and a normal jacket? How padded are they?

That's pretty much what I was planning to do...

I'm just buying a normal leather jacket tomorrow and probably that helmet I linked. I'm not planning on going to fast and more for just put putting around town for work/school. I think the LED's would help when braking if I just down shift to slow down.... the brake light wont come on.

I suppose I've made up my mind... What's the main difference between power ranger leather and a normal jacket? How padded are they?

All relative to the make and spec.

I've got a nice textile jacket, really warm and water proof, but the amours rubbish, I've also got a nice leather one which is superb.

I've also got a set of alpinestars leathers, which has really well fitting, good armour and really comfortable to ride in.

And seriously, don't skimp on the helmet.

It's making me lul that you think a non-approved helmet that has LED's embedded into the shell will somehow be safer than an approved helmet without leds.

how will led's help you when engine braking?

that's just fucking stupid. If the led's are on always, it won't make a difference. If you have to switch them on, that's dangerous.

tap your brakes lightly if you are that worried about getting run into.



the vehicle behind you should be paying attention not just to you and your signals but also to the conditions, aka is there a corner ahead, is the road suddenly rougher. If the gap between you starts to shorten then they should slow down, brake lights really shouldn't play a big role if the driver behind is alert.

It's making me lul that you think a non-approved helmet that has LED's embedded into the shell will somehow be safer than an approved helmet without leds.

It's D.O.T. approved.

D.O.T. > Snell

It's D.O.T. approved.

D.O.T. > Snell
Lul, lul, lul, lul, lul, lul.

Oh, and lul.

Why ask for advice if you already have it into your head that you're going to ride around like a glowing faggot in a helmet that wouldn't be allowed onto a racetrack anywhere in the world? I've been riding for my entire life, there's a fair chance that I know more than you.

Fuck I hope you die on your bike. I really do.

lol.

fatkitty sounds like a fucking wanker.

and a fair loser.

you've ignored alot of good advice, and you demand high tech looking gear and every possible gadget crammed into your helmet.



just what the fuck is wrong with you son?

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/8480/dscn3218pd2.jpg

Snell is a more thorough certification than DOT. Either will be okay as long as you get a decent helmet instead of the shitty brain buckets all the fat chopper fucks wear around here.