What are MUST have items for a motorcycle owner?

Question

I want to get my boyfriend some items for his Suzuki GS500 for Christmas. What are some MUST have items for any motorcycle owner? I need lots of ideas!

Answer 1

A hot girl friend wearing a halter top! Is the bike naked? Unless it is there are not any good accessories needed. Get your man a nice leather Jacket in case he goes down, or a new helmet if he needs one.

Answer 2

While I am anti helmet laws, I do think everyone needs a good helmet. Also a good leather jacket, leather gloves and leather over the ankle boots.



95% of the time, I don't ware my helmet. But I will ware it, in the rain and cold weather. I put on my leather jacket and gloves, mostly at night and cold, or wet weather. The boots, are a must all the time, for shifting and braking. The boots must be leather, over the ankle. Slip on, zippered or Velcros, no laces. They must have a 1 inch or higher heel, with a metal shank and a non slip sole.



I can not stress enough how important, a good pair or riding boots are.

Answer 3

a tool kit for a motorcycle. you can usally find them at motorcycle stores. just make sure its not a very cheap one. est $100-200



motor cycle memorbila, like clocks and whatnot. est $20-100 per item



A good luck riding charm neckchain, you wish apon it good luck increase for not crashing or getting killed whole riding the bike. so the person wearing it and the passangers is less likely to crash and whatnot. its best for a neck chain. with a light weight, flat, and non jabbing pendant or amulet or whatever. remember that pendant hast to go under a cycle suit. est $50-200



a video camera that he can attach to his bike. unknown pricing



a 50cc pocket bike. they are a third to half the size of your bf's bike. these can be great cause u can stick em up on a viewing shelf (prefibly not in the house), and they actally drive. he or you can paint it. uknow those ordament model cars that wheels turn for steering, well this is a fully working model that is kind of ride able. est $100 online $200 + elsewhere. go new. used usally go for the same price and they are usally not working that well.

I recomend to get a manual transmission. the automatic are the cheapest though.

also for the fact that it can give you an idea on how to ride a motorbike without crashing, if he won't let you ride his due to the fact you may be to inexperienced. but you want to try and learn to ride if you don't know how to allready.

and the cheaper bikes usally ship in peices, so it'l give him a little winter project building. and its not to much work, the motor is pre assembled, all he hast to do is put the wheels and motor setup on, and a light frame assembly and off he can go. a month top assembly time if he is being lazy about it.



a remote controll motorcycle. make sure to get an extra battery and charger. $50-200



if he plays video games get him a bike racing game. you can at least get him a computer version. $50-100



dvd or blue ray movies like worlds worst motor cycle crashes or the history of motor cycles. $20-60

Answer 4

There is *NOTHING* that is needed beyond having a motorcycle. 90% of what someone says is a must is *not* something your boyfriend actually would like.



I can only tell you what I would want -- electrically heated gloves, socks, and vest. And a trailer hitch, and a Tour Tank. I also want a BB1500 certificate -- but I cannot justify the cost of the 1,500 miles and the paperwork for the IronButt certificate. A $250 Debit Card (like at http://www.giftcards.com) to let me make my ride.

Answer 5

Well since winter is coming up then he will be needing some anti fog solution for his helmets visor.

A pair of army surplus socks (The big thick wooly ones) to keep him feet warm, or even better if you can get some water proof socks (they exist! i got some and they rule) because in winter water has a habbit of working it's way through the seems in your boots.

A cover for his motorcycle, because lets face it, it does nothing but snow and p*** down in winter.

Also get him some thin thermal gloves to put under his normal ones to keep his hands warm.

There is a product by "Oxford" called "Chill out", basically it's a line of clothing which is wind proof, i find the neck tube particularly effective.

And as gay as it sounds a pair of long john trousers (and T-Shirt) to wear under his normal ones while riding along, they keep the heat in a treat.

However if it's for the bike itself then a set of crash bars wouldn't go a miss, especially with all the ice on the roads.

Or you could buy him a bottle of some stuff by a company called Silkolene (Or silkoline, i forget which one) called "Pro-FST", basicalyl it's a fuel addative that prevents carb freeze in the cold air and means he won't have to pull over every 5 minutes to let the carbs heat back up.

Answer 6

full finger gloves

long sleeve shirt/hoody, but a jacket is better

long pants

and boots

and a helmet





i use combat boots and a military surplus parka when i ride, and i dont have a problem being hot in the summer. also if i lay the bike down i dont want to lose to much skin, so i always cover my bare skin up, i would rather look like a bit of a pussy then be laid up in the hospital with hands or a leg scrapped clean to the bone.

Answer 7

Provided the Suzuki has the electrical capacity, heated clothing from Gerbing. Can extend his riding season by one to three months.

Bike should be able at minimum handle a heated vest. Heated jacket and gloves are great.

Good Luck

Answer 8

It's a good time of the year for a factory service manual(something anyone with a bike should have).When it's too cold to ride he can do routine maintenance on his bike.He'll learn how to work on it and save a bunch of cash too.Just make sure it's a factory manual from Suzuki not a Chiltons or Haynes.

Answer 9

Get him a good helmet

A good thick EXPENSIVE coat just in case he falls

Get him some boots that are above the ankle so he doesn't roll his ankle

Full finger gloves are good, but cut-off finger ones are good for the summer

Get him some washing solution for the bike to keep it clean and a duster for when it doesn't need to get washed

Answer 10

If he does his own maintenance a torque wrench is absolutely essential. Double-ended spanners (with a ratchet at one end is handy), a selection of screwdrivers, socket set.



JMC reckons a GS500 is a “crotch rocket” – hah.

Answer 11

I would suggest a good DOT approved helmet for starters. A good pair of armored gloves would do the trick, and a good leather type jacket for pertection.

Answer 12

most motorcycle makes have a watch as an accessory get him the watch for xmas

Answer 13

Get him a gift voucher. He can pick out whatever he needs himself.

It's not the most romantic thing to get for christmas though.......

Answer 14

Brains.

Added- Sorry Mary Rose, but as far as the 'must', well, if he doesn't have them he must not be much of a motorcyclist!



Since it's winter-time approaching how about a nice high-collar long-sleeved thermal tee.

Answer 15

I don't believe it is correct

Answer 16

Every time I post a question, even if it is the easiest one, they can't provide me a proper informed answer here. Wtf happened to people who really make the effort to write an answer..

Answer 17

sunglasses

leather jacket/pants

manly beard

pot pelly

52 yr old nasty ol bag(on the back)



oh wait he's got a crotch rocket......get him a gravestone.