[Seatex]

Just curious about what folks wear when they ride. I just purchased a (new) 70's style helmet and it made me wonder a bit about others. I know many of us bought our RE because they have, for lack of a better word, "soul". These bikes capture and era and experience while providing EFI and ABS at a very attractive price point.
So do y'all carry over that nostalgia into your riding gear, or do you favor modern styles, armor (yes, I use the American spelling), etc. ?
I'm personally very excited about my new (arriving soon) Torc T1. I think the gold color will nicely compliment the gold stripes on my tank.

[iblastoff]

i have various biltwell (retro) helmets but also a more modern bell helmet. they range from DOT only to ECE rated. the newest biltwell retro helmets are ECE rated too which is great.

[Starpeve]

Just curious about what folks wear when they ride. I just purchased a (new) 70's style helmet and it made me wonder a bit about others. I know many of us bought our RE because they have, for lack of a better word, "soul". These bikes capture and era and experience while providing EFI and ABS at a very attractive price point.
So do y'all carry over that nostalgia into your riding gear, or do you favor modern styles, armor (yes, I use the American spelling), etc. ?
I'm personally very excited about my new (arriving soon) Torc T1. I think the gold color will nicely compliment the gold stripes on my tank.

That’s my kind of helmet!
I’m fighting the urge to go open face, having experienced some recent face surgery and now being aware of how discomforting face injuries are. As far as retro, (I’ve got the Black Magic) how’d you like the jacket I’m currently favouring? Lovely old WW2 style sheepskin bomber jacket. My missus laughs at me, but I dig it! Love the retro vibe and the accompanying fantasy!😁

[Seatex]

I used to have one just like it. I honestly wish I knew what happened to it. Maybe it is in storage somewhere. Got it at Wilson leathers a long time ago. My wife and two (at the time very young) sons all got the same coat. I used to wear it when I rode my 1975 Honda CB 550. Good times!

[Starpeve]

I used to have one just like it. I honestly wish I knew what happened to it. Maybe it is in storage somewhere. Got it at Wilson leathers a long time ago. My wife and two (at the time very young) sons all got the same coat. I used to wear it when I rode my 1975 Honda CB 550. Good times!

My other choice, for more interesting riding! is a tailored 2 piece brown leather suit from Adelaide’s Waldon Miller, circa 1979, resplendent with my 40 years of battle scars. When I can squeeze into it!😩

[CPJS]

Wear whatever you want, as long as you are properly protected.
It's not worth the risk, you don't get a second opportunity to find how good your safety equipment is.

[Dexter]

I’m fighting the urge to go open face, having experienced some recent face surgery and now being aware of how discomforting face injuries are.

About the best open face helmet you can get is made by Arai. In recent years, they have created an open face model that has extended chin protection design, flip up face shield and visor. Not cheap, but what's your head worth?

[gizzo]

I usually wear an open face with drop down tinted visor and some kind of neck muff/face mask arrangement, kevlar lined pants, hiking boots, and either retro looking textile, leather Brando style or waxed cotton Dririder jacket, depending on weather, mood etc.

Touring, I'm wearing the textile jacket ('cause waterproof and insulated if needs be) and matching textile touring pants with boots. Kabuto Kamui full face lid.

If I'm feeling really lazy, I'll chuck on the Berik onesie and road race boots but it does look a bit daft on a classic bike away from the track.

[Starpeve]

About the best open face helmet you can get is made by Arai. In recent years, they have created an open face model that has extended chin protection design, flip up face shield and visor. Not cheap, but what's your head worth?

Might as well wear a full face with all those accoutrements!

[Haggisman2]

Wow Gizzo I didn't know you looked like Gumby

[iblastoff]

this is the helmet i wore to the last distinguished gentlemans ride

[Dutch Rider]

this is the helmet i wore to the last distinguished gentlemans ride

Daft Punk style....

[Dutch Rider]

I have two jackets, speciale bought for use with my new Interceptor:

https://www.famejacket.com/shop/men-collection/royal-enfield-motorcycle-biker-cafe-racer-premium-leather-jacket-for-men/

https://joeysmotorranch.nl/motor/douglas-wax-jacket-grand-canyon-motorkleding/

And a grey metallic Nolan open face helmet:

https://www.nolan.it/en/helmets-jet/n40-5 ( #11)

[beagle]

I use a full face on the 650, but need an open face on the classic...cant see the speedo with a full face on when riding the thumper...

[CPJS]

About the best open face helmet you can get is made by Arai. In recent years, they have created an open face model that has extended chin protection design, flip up face shield and visor. Not cheap, but what's your head worth?

Back in the late seventies when I was wearing open faced helmets, my brother in law was wearing a full face helmet.
He had an accident when he had a front tyre go flat. He landed face first in the road, the front of the helmet was all chewed up but it did it's job and he was un marked. My helmet went in the bin the next day. I wouldn't ride a bike without a full face helmet. When parts of you and the road meet there is only one winner.