r/TwoXriders

Getting my first bike tomorrow and was wondering what are the most useful tools or items to keep on hand that are small just in case of any issues when riding - aka wrenches/zipties/screwdriver, etc? Thanks!

So I currently have a KTM Duke 390 and while i love love love my bike, I cant go more than 2-3 hours before I’m uncomfortable from the seat. I got a new seat with an additional 1.5 inches of padding, I still can’t take more than 3 hours on it without becoming miserable. My partner and family plan on a 6 hour ride to Maine in 2 months and my partner is trying to help me find a bike that I can do this trip on without the discomfort! Any suggestions? Preferably something that weighs about the same (165kg/363lbs)

Anyone have a recommendation for a good bike to use for commuting back and forth to work on the highway?

I currently have a Honda CB500X which I love, but it's not the best for an hour on the highway each way. I bought it more for camping and when my commute was only ten minutes (no highway).

Thanks in advance!

EDIT

I missed explaining why I'm looking for different options, sorry!

Currently, I find my RPMs are sitting fairly high and I'm worried about overworking the engine or wearing it out sooner. I know there's lots of types of bikes out there, with different intended uses, and wondering if there's another option that's better built for extended highway driving. Hope that makes sense.

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To be clear, no hate to smaller bikes. I love them too.

I'm just riding the high of his reaction.

Not sure if anyone else has really fine, long hair & has any suggestions for what to do with it?
Last summer I would just wear two braids and it was mostly fine but I’ve spent the last year growing it out and my boyfriends riding now too (YAY) so we’ve gone on some long rides already but my hair gets SO frayed by the end of it. I’ve tried tucking it into my jacket and stuff but nothing really works well.
Any ideas or suggestions are welcome, thank you!!

So I’m trying to find some gear to get my wife into riding with me sometimes. Problem is that I don’t buy women’s gear so idk what’s good for them at the end of the day, and she has never worn gear so she has no idea what’s good for her.

Anybody have suggestions? Right now just looking for a nice textile jacket with decent air flow (have been informed no zippers on sleeves) and gloves.

I bought a Ninja 300 in my early 20s, that I still have because it’s not worth a lot of money now anyways, and eventually a Grom because the Ninja proved to be more than I could chew, even at such a small size. I learned to ride on it, and got better on the Grom, but I’ve never rode consistently enough to build the confidence to ride solo.

The only person I know who rides is my dad, and he’s had limited interest in riding with me even though I motivated him to buy his first bike in 30 years after I bought mine, and he always made empty promises of riding with me more.

While I can operate a bike, I just don’t have the confidence to go out alone. This is worsened by the fact that I recently moved to a busy suburb after living in the boonies my whole life.

My dad is likely moving out of state soon now that he’s retired, and I’m considering selling my bikes. I feel like I have failed myself, but I have no idea how or where to find it in my heart to just get over it and go out there alone. My anxiety is so high. I’m curious if anyone else has gone through something similar, or if there was something that happened or you did to reignite your passion for riding?

Strike a pose. Scorpion EXO Ryzer Edge Helmet. Ordered from Cyclegear. Added that tint stripe at the top of the visor, and the part sticking out is the com system. Affordable, fits well. Che Cher approves.

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Looking for new ideas for my ride playlist!

I just got my endorsement and I am looking to find gear before getting a bike. The problems I am running into are that I am a BBW/plus size and there is a lack of hi-viz colorful gear.

I will more than likely be ordering mens gear because all the "plus size" gear for women is too small. For reference my hips and bust are 54 inches.

I have been noticing that a lot of motorcycle gear is black with very little to none hi vis or light reflective markings. It does not make sense to me when it comes to visibility and heat. I do understand that black hides grease and dirt better, but that is not a sufficient reason for all the black.

I have seen companies on social media that appear to have colorful gear with light reflective patterns/decals. However, I am hesitant to purchase because I dont know if they are a legitimate business and if their gear is actually CE certified.

I am pretty sure I will probably need to get creative with some light colored gear, add in my own bright colors, and find a way to add some light reflective patterns/decals.

I dunno what helmet this is, but I need one asap. Lol

Hi,
Before anything I'm from EU, even more specifically for my country you always gotta wear gear. (And I'm totally not opposed) But I'm a big dress-wearing girl. All through the year I'm wearing dresses or skirts.
Are there any girls out here who wear a dress/skirt over their motorcycling pants? I say over because well with a dress that definitely makes the most sense, and my skirts are all pretty high waisted, so I feel like putting my pants on under my skirt is also more sensible.
Also, it would just be easier to take off the pants under my skirt when I get off my bike.

Any other girls out here who do this?

Hi everyone,

I’m about to get my motorcycle license and buy my first bike. I’ll mostly use it for very short city rides like going to the gym, the beach, or running errands, but I still don’t want to cheap out on protection just because the bike is small.
The problem is: it gets really hot in summer where I live, so I’m a bit lost on what gear is actually worth investing in as a beginner.
If you were starting from zero again today, what gear would you buy first and what would you avoid wasting money on? What would your “beginner but safety first” setup look like?

For context:
Helmet will probably be an HJC RPHA 71
Likely a Japanese 125cc scooter

Would love recommendations for gloves, jackets, pants, shoes/boots, especially for women, or even general beginner gear advice.

Hi all,

For reference, I'm a trans woman and I typically don't wear any makeup (can't be bothered normally). I've been riding my bike for about 2 months now. I'm half-considering applying makeup again, but I'm also wondering if it is even worth it if I'm going to be wearing a helmet. If it is any relation, I'm from New Zealand, and afaik it is mandatory to at least wear a helmet when on a bike here.

Hi y’all I’m having a lot of trouble looking for a pair of long gloves for my skinny hands. I’ve tried Dainese and the fingers are just too short when the palm is right. I know that HELD probably has the closest sizing for me but unfortunately it’s been impossible to find any L-D8 still available in the market. My palm circumference is 17.5cm (6.89 in) and length is 18cm (7.1 in). At this point I’m so close to giving up and just order a smaller men’s HELD for L-7 as it has similar measurement as the L-D8.