I went into all this knowing I'd have to buy a helmet, & though it pain$ me to admit it, learning to ride on good looking 15-yr-old tires is just asking for it. Hence my recent research on helmets and tires.
Someone posted very good advice on helmet selection & fit, I'm sure, in the other thread- Thanks. The problem is I live 30+ miles away from MC dealerships & can't make it down there that often just to look & window shop. Plus, I suspect I really need more experience to properly apply all that good advice. Therefore my first helmet will probably have to come from the internet & fall into the "good enough" category.
Looking hard at HJC CL-Max/Max II models, I'd prefer white for heat reflection & visibility. Good prices shipped at Motorcyclegear dot com(formerly NewEnough)- especially if I'll settle for a Black closeout modular at $65 & add another $25 of stuff to get free shipping! Or they have the Max II in white, my size(Lg), for $115 shipped. A couple of possibilities on Jafrum, but their best is for a Vega open-face- might make a good 2nd helmet though. I would strongly prefer a modular/flip-up type(1st choice) or full face(2nd choice), with plenty of vents & removeable washable liner(s).
If you know of any great helmet deals, including shipping, on helmets elsewhere, please let me know.
Tires: maybe I should just call the dealerships & have them do it. Since they're all 15 yrs old, will need tires, tubes, & protecton bands for both spoked wheels. Bet it's gonna be expen$ive though. Front: original is 3.00-18 47P (or, according to a chart I found, metric size 90/90-18 is equivalent). Rear: 130/90-15 M/c 66P.
If you know of any great deals online, or even better, of a good seller/installer here in NE Texas, please let me know.
On the upside- got the bike off the trailer & in the carport- working *alone*- without incident. From what I've learned I now believe I can put it back on the trailer alone too.
Any info & help appreciated.
Someone posted very good advice on helmet selection & fit, I'm sure, in the other thread- Thanks. The problem is I live 30+ miles away from MC dealerships & can't make it down there that often just to look & window shop. Plus, I suspect I really need more experience to properly apply all that good advice. Therefore my first helmet will probably have to come from the internet & fall into the "good enough" category.
Looking hard at HJC CL-Max/Max II models, I'd prefer white for heat reflection & visibility. Good prices shipped at Motorcyclegear dot com(formerly NewEnough)- especially if I'll settle for a Black closeout modular at $65 & add another $25 of stuff to get free shipping! Or they have the Max II in white, my size(Lg), for $115 shipped. A couple of possibilities on Jafrum, but their best is for a Vega open-face- might make a good 2nd helmet though. I would strongly prefer a modular/flip-up type(1st choice) or full face(2nd choice), with plenty of vents & removeable washable liner(s).
If you know of any great helmet deals, including shipping, on helmets elsewhere, please let me know.
Tires: maybe I should just call the dealerships & have them do it. Since they're all 15 yrs old, will need tires, tubes, & protecton bands for both spoked wheels. Bet it's gonna be expen$ive though. Front: original is 3.00-18 47P (or, according to a chart I found, metric size 90/90-18 is equivalent). Rear: 130/90-15 M/c 66P.
If you know of any great deals online, or even better, of a good seller/installer here in NE Texas, please let me know.
On the upside- got the bike off the trailer & in the carport- working *alone*- without incident. From what I've learned I now believe I can put it back on the trailer alone too.
Any info & help appreciated.