Gear I actually use
Every item below has earned a spot in my garage over the past decade. Some links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, I earn a small commission at no cost to you. I don't recommend anything I haven't personally beaten up.
Grips & controls
- Arlen Ness black fusion grips (Victory)
These went on the Cross Country the week after I bought it. Cleaner look, zero vibration issues over 60,000 km.
- Arlen Ness highway footpegs (Victory)
Highway pegs are non-negotiable on a bagger — any ride over 3 hours needs a leg-stretch option.
Jackets & riding gear
- Revit Sand 4 jacket
All-rounder. Vented mesh in summer, thermal liner comes out when the temps drop.
- Klim Induction Pro
Summer-only. Feels like you're wearing a window screen — in a good way.
Helmets
- Shoei RF-1400
Quietest full-face I've owned. Worth the premium for long-highway days.
Communicators
- Sena 50S
Mesh networking actually works. Pairing takes five seconds, no ritual.
Luggage
- Kriega US-30 tail pack
Dry. Ten years, every kind of weather, never had a soaked layer.
On-the-bike electronics
- Quad Lock phone mount
Survived a low-speed tip-over. The phone did not go flying.
- RAM X-Grip bar mount
Backup mount — good enough for passenger phones or a second GPS.
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