motorcycle gear, educate me Options

[SlowCelica94]

Hey guys, I know some of you 6gc'rs ride and I'm getting ready to buy a bike. But in my eyes, safety first. So I'm def investing in a jacket, gloves and brain bucket. Pricing it all out is a lil difficult since I don't know the advantages from leather/mesh/textile stuff.

And just so you know my intentions, I will NOT be stunting the bike, it's just going to a fun toy I ride to save gas and take on the curvey roads on the weekend.

Any input on proper safety equipment would be very appreicated. Thanks guys

[SlickRick]

well zach is right, if u get it from a dealer, even if its used have them throw some stuff in. But if your gonna just get the gear on your own, make sure your helmet is DOT and SNELL approved, DOT means its meant to pass DOT test, SNELL means it actually did pass those tests. and whats the weather gonna be like? if its hot u may want a mesh jacket with some pads in it. it will get u some protection but u wont bake in the sun. and with gloves pick ones that give u good throttle feel, but protection if u take a fall. i think good gloves r sometime overlooked, some people just get big bulky ones at the expense of a good feel.