So I sold my aftermarket rearsets and got stock ones because the Mrs. wants to ride before I do my SSS conversion. I have a very strong feeling that the few times she does ride will be short jaunts around town. I need to get her a helmet, some gloves, boots and a jacket, but seeing as how they will be used less than 10 times, I would prefer the total not to break the bank. I see a million helmets on sale at various places with a million different features but can't decide how much to spend on one.

Can anyone chime in with some thoughts on gear thats closer to the inexpensive side, yet still good quality and meets safety standards? Also, Ladies (or guys who wear ladies clothing) can you suggest a nice jacket that is comfortable but not Super bulky? (every good jacket I point out to her she shoots down because it makes her look like a giant square)

Thanks for the help, and if you don't help...well then you get no thanks!

Try here:

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?board=25.0

when you post up there you might want to add what size your wife is. my gf has really small hands and even XS mens wont fit. i got her icon pursuit small gloves. they fit great. they are the size of a small lab mouse. 

thanks Nakid, and He Man, good point. she is a size 6 in pants and a small in shirts. So with gear, im guessing it would equate to something close to a S/M.....her cap size is 7 and her hands are probably a S or M

how tall is she?

small mens or womens? (BIG difference) i wear small mens, my gf wears small womens. and her hand is half hte size of mine.

Quote from: djrashonal on January 30, 2010, 08:24:18 AM
thanks Nakid, and He Man, good point. she is a size 6 in pants and a small in shirts. So with gear, im guessing it would equate to something close to a S/M.....her cap size is 7 and her hands are probably a S or M

The best thing with gear (jackets/pants) is for her to try them on.
Often jackets look "square" on a hangar, but look good on.
Ten years ago I had to wear men's XS jackets that were still too large.
I love the selections that are available now. There is a lot of gear made for women.
Also, she might find a small in one brand fits better and a medium in another works great.

when i first got my bike i had to do the same for the mrs. we uses leatherup.com and jafrum.com for the best prices and decent equipment. is it the best. no way, is it safe, yes.

Quote from: Raux on January 30, 2010, 10:39:05 AM
when i first got my bike i had to do the same for the mrs. we uses leatherup.com and jafrum.com for the best prices and decent equipment. is it the best. no way, is it safe, yes.

I like your style Raux!

Quote from: He Man on January 30, 2010, 09:03:42 AM
how tall is she?

small mens or womens? (BIG difference) i wear small mens, my gf wears small womens. and her hand is half hte size of mine.

She's about 5'3" and is small in womens

Quote from: hoyden on January 30, 2010, 10:28:49 AM
The best thing with gear (jackets/pants) is for her to try them on.
Often jackets look "square" on a hangar, but look good on.
Ten years ago I had to wear men's XS jackets that were still too large.
I love the selections that are available now. There is a lot of gear made for women.
Also, she might find a small in one brand fits better and a medium in another works great.

Thanks! Tomorrow is her Bday so we're headin to vegas  , but when we get back we'll hit the local shops and check some stuff out!!!

You might look into the Dainese and Rev'it stuff. Both have a pretty decent seeming selection of womens gear.

I love my Rev'It jacket, very comfortable and functional and the ladies ones are designed to come in at the waist with an adjustable belt, which she would like.  I'm not sure if it's out of your price range though.

This is the one I have:
http://www.revzilla.com/product/revit-womens-angel-jacket

no point in droping that kind of coinage if shes going to wear it once in a blue moon ( and a blue moon just passed so i reckon it will be another long while!)


newenough has a womens firstgear Kilimanjaro  for $139, good for all around weather.
SBTG also has a few pieces of womens gear, its part of the EXO lineup for about $199 textile.
Icon women Pursuit for $39 for around town jaunt, its a shorty glove though.

thanks for the heads up you two, i'll check'em both out and see what she fancies

Like He Man said, check out newenough.com. They've got a great return policy too.

Your girl has an inch on me but otherwise we're about the same size. If she doesn't want to look boxy, look for jackets that cinch at the waist. I like textile jackets because they tend to be cut a little longer, which ensures I don't get a draft up my back. Make sure she knows that she's going to be leaning over a bit and to test the jacket out in that position. It may fit and look great when she's standing but the real test is in position on the bike. I like the tourmaster textile jackets, especially since I can cinch the waist.

For boots, the Tourmaster Solution boots work very well for me and they're only $117. I also have a pair of Sidi's but I wouldn't put the money in on them if she's not gonna be riding much.

Like somegirl, I have itty bitty hands. The small women's Icon gloves fit decently, though I have yet to find something that I absolutely love.

Quote from: JBubble on February 02, 2010, 12:57:57 PM
Make sure she knows that she's going to be leaning over a bit and to test the jacket out in that position. It may fit and look great when she's standing but the real test is in position on the bike.

Good advice. My 'test bench' is to take one of my dining room chairs, and sit on it back wards. It happens to be about as wide as a monster, as stall from floor to seat as from pegs to seat - and the back's at such an angle that if I lean forward and touch it, it's about my normal riding posture. The seated test will cut out some losers from the pool.