From the top, I have an HJC AC-12 Carbon. Motorcyclist or Cycle World did a write up a few years ago testing helmets as low as $100 bucks and up to $999. In conclusion they stated that the AC-12 held up as well as any other and at 1/3 of the cost. And I threw in another 100 bucks to get the slick carbon fiber shell. It's really not that much lighter, but it looks pretty amazing. Helmet is comfy and I usually ride with earplugs so no complaints on windnoise...
The visor I just added is a HJC silver mirror lense. Haven't ridden with it yet but the tint is just enough to cut down any sharp glare but doesn't look like it would hinder too much if you get caught out in the dark
Just got this one in today. NJK Leather's Americana Jacket. Has 1.4-1.6mm leather, CE armor in all the right places, including a back pad. I was told 1.6mm is overkill for a street jacket but what the hell, more the merrier. Fits great out of the box but could benefit from some break in. Also has a long tail in the back to keep draft out of your back side. Has a classic Knievel design too.
Gloves are Joe Rocket something-somethings. I bought these so long ago I can't recall the model but they are thoroughly broken in and fit like a second skin. Been with me through two crashes and haven't had any problems with them yet. Nice and small too.
Boots are made by JAG. Bought them becuase they are waterproof and I was tired of getting caught out in the weather and having to endure sopping wet shoes and socks. They are nice boots so far. Only qualms with them are a scratchy seam up top that agitates the legs unless you have some tall socks. They're not broken in yet and so they're super stiff and shifting takes some more concentration.
Still need to get some pants, some that fit over other pants and have some decent hip and knee pads.
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