r/TwoXriders

Hi! I’m looking to be a new rider and I’m gear shopping currently. I work in EMS and would like to commute to work and preferably not have to change boots when I get there, are there any boots that don’t look odd as work boots that also are good boots for riding? Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

Two days ago I had my very first motorcycle lesson, and I honestly haven't stopped thinking about it since. Some things actually went okay. My instructor said my clutch control, throttle, braking, and balance were fine. But I really struggled with taking corners at speed. I was very tense, and the lesson took place on an industrial estate with cars, vans, and even pedestrians walking across the road. It all felt like a lot to process at once. At one point my instructor said I should really think about whether motorcycling is for me. He clearly noticed how nervous I was. I value honesty and have been thinking about his comment a lot.

I'm genuinely wondering:

• Has anyone else felt this discouraged after their very first lesson?
• Did your instructor ever question whether riding was for you?
• If you were extremely tense in the beginning, did that improve with experience, or is it a clear sign that riding isn't for me?

I'm trying to be realistic. If motorcycling isn't for me, I'd rather accept that. I’ve been feeling down ever since the first lesson. It never crossed my mind that I had to be the best or quicker than the others. I’d already assumed I’d be a bit less talented and slower. But I thought that, with hard work, I’d eventually be able to ride too. I don't mind putting in extra work; I am used to it.

But when the instructor picks up on something like that as early as the first lesson, you just start to have doubts.

whenever I buy regular clothes, generally speaking, sleeves are generally too short if I buy my size, or if I size up, it might fit me length wise but then it’ll be too big… the best luck I’ve had with regular clothes fitting, especially with something like jeans, is when it’s a “tall” women’s size or just buying men’s clothes. Is there an equivalent for this in gear brands?

in my regular clothes, I like to dress feminine or androgynous, but for gear, I’d prefer to dress androgynous/masculine for safety reasons, especially if I were to ride at night.

I live in SoCal, so ideally it would be something breathable during the summer and protective. I’m also open to recs for when it gets cooler/colder in the fall to early spring.

I like atypical silhouettes, avant garde designs, subversive fashion as a whole, but I’m open to gear that’s more typical/practical in its design too. Safety first, fashion second lol

Thanks :-) 🙏🏼 💕

Hi everyone!
I’m a flight attendant, and I recently spent a three-day trip flying with a coworker who’s really into motorcycles. We ended up talking about bikes the entire trip, and by the end of it, I was genuinely interested in learning to ride and eventually investing in a bike of my own.
Right now, I’m just trying to get involved in the community and connect with other riders in my area. (Jacksonville/Orlando ish.) I have a ton of questions, but aside from my coworker, I don’t really know anyone who’s into motorcycles. I’m also curious about trying out backpacking at some point to see if I actually enjoy the experience before fully committing to riding on my own.
How did you all meet other riders when you were getting started? Are most people in the community pretty welcoming to beginners who have lots of questions and are looking for advice?
I’d love to hear any tips or recommendations for someone just starting out!

Hey everyone! I am hoping to find a nice pair of riding jeans that I can wear to work. The only thing is that it is super uncomfortable to wear pads all day and weird to change pants in the semi-public bathroom lol.

I feel like I have seen a pair somewhere that had the folding pockets on the outside of the pants, but I can't remember where. It would be great to roll up to work and just take the pads out before going on with my day.

I feel like there’s a poison I have to pick. Do I want to be ignored completely and treated as an accessory to the man I’m with? Or do I want to be subjected to constant unsolicited advice, talked down on, and hit on?

I wish I was invisible

There's an opportunity for me to join a beginner group of only women for a week to learn off-roading in another country. But I am 150cm tall and my main concern is my height. They offered the following bikes for me: Yamaha WR250, Suzuki DRZ.

has any petite ladies ever tried those bikes?

I just don't want to spend a lot of money, travel and realise I can't reach the ground and be crushed by it.

Is there hope?

i wear makeup (pretty minimal) and i am actively trying to finally get my motorcycle license after years (yay).

what products do you guys use? thinking mostly a good primer, mascara, concealer and setting spray + powder.

would the helmet mess with lash clusters? i've been thinking of doing my lashes so i wouldn't have to worry about mascara smudging but i think fallen lashes is worse than that 😭

Slightly an impulse decision, I got a Ducati DesertX Rally. I am 5'6" and can stand on the bike on one leg tip toeing. Went on a few long rides with it so far, and while being on the bike it's fine, whenever I am stopped or doing parking maneveurs it feels very sketchy. I don't plan to go off-road, I bought the bike purely off its looks.

With how unwieldy the bike is, I don't want to ride it as much. I am wondering if it's a better decision to take the small loss and sell it for a sportbike, or keep the ADV and see if I get comfortable given enough time.

Has anybody been in a similar situation?

Just came here to say that I rode my bike (2025 Honda Navi) for the very first time around the block. I know it’s a little baby bike with no clutch but I didn’t fall and I didn’t hit any of the several parked cars in my neighborhood 😂 I haven’t taken BRC yet but I just wanted to at least ride the bike one time to not be completely green for when I go to class.

Hiya!

I tried on many pieces before typing this post, but unfortunately with not much succes. Apparently it’s pretty hard to find a nicely fitting jacket/pants for the skinnier girls like me.
Hopefully some people relate to this and are able to give me a few recommendations, so I can also enjoy driving in a safe way.

I am about 174cm tall, which gets me to my next problem: usually the waist of the pants are too wide, but the lengths are too short.
Especially leather options just don’t seem to work with my body type.

I am looking for clothing that’s going to protect me good and has ventilation/multiple layers so I can ride all season with it.
Both leather and textile is fine, as long as it meets my requirements.

Hope to see some advice rolling in!!

Hello friends! I finally got my license this weekend🎉

And I want to slowly start to price out wrapping my 2026 Kawasaki Z500 SE. I have some ideas for my design and I plan to get it installed professionally.

I just need a store to buy the wrap panels from and get it designed.

Would love to hear your experiences!

Hey there!

I got pants that are skinny/tight, but I'm in almost 30 degree weather it's just way to hot to wear tight black armored pants. (The armor isn't making it hot as much as it being tight and black)

Anyone got any hot weather pants recommendations? Bonus if it's a bit loose or has lots of pockets!