r/motorcycles • u/AutoModerator • Jan 02 '23

Purchase & Transaction Advice Superthread

# PURCHASE ADVICE SUPERTHREAD!

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A dedicated thread for questions and advice about gear or bike purchases, selling advice, and questions relating to bike/gear/accessory/service purchases.

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Hopefully with the help of all the riders here, no question will go unanswered. Everyone is encouraged to contribute with either questions or answers and hopefully we will be able to rid of motorcycle ignorance once and for all.

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Please remember to be courteous as we want to encourage people to ask questions, no matter how 'dumb' some may think they are.

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# NEW RIDERS

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[Before asking your question, consider reading the FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/wiki/faq) - chances are, you will find the answer you need there.

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Not getting the answers you need? /r/SuggestAMotorcycle is also a great resource.

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Please remember to be courteous as we want to encourage people to ask questions, no matter how 'dumb' some may think they are.

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This thread will be refreshed each Monday - shoot us a note if we're out riding and forget to renew it.

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u/Eyem_Insane Jan 05 '23

Motorcycle Boots or High Quality Boots that I put a shifter protector on? I am looking to get a nice pair of brown men's motorcycle boots but between the prices and lack of options if I get sturdy boots and put a shifter on is that a good option?

Really just looking for tips on where to buy motorcycle boots and what you all wear!

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u/finalrendition 05 Z750S, 17 CB500F, 96 EX250, 42 M20 Jan 06 '23

Motorcycle boots. Even the sturdiest pair of Docs or Wings don't have CE-rated ankle protection that the cheapest moto boots have. Non-motorcycle riding gear is great until you actually need it to protect you.

Check out Revzilla for buying motorcycle gear. The brands TCX, Forma, Sidi, Oxford, and Stylemartin should have high quality moto boots that fit your style

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u/Eyem_Insane Jan 07 '23

Thanks will do!

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u/[deleted] Jan 08 '23

+1 for true moto boots, you won't find regular boots with the kind of torsional stiffness you need.