What I’ve noticed is either new riders think they don’t need gear and experienced riders (not all but some) get numb to the risks they take. You can ride a bike for thousands of miles without an accident, but it only takes one to…you know. So please stay safe and always wear gear everyone 🙏🏻
@@twowheeladventures327 nah man, I did see that they have the chest inserts, I think they only have the foam ones tho without the plastic . I haven’t purchased them myself but hey the more gear the better ! Also, not too sure on the weather where you are but the inner liner is fully removable and it really does help if you notice you’re getting a little hot and sweaty riding lol
I too have the Alpinestars Viper V2 jacket. I think it's a fantastic affordable jacket from a big brand such as Alpinestars. I had Alpinestars SP8 gauntlets but I found them a little too stiff for my liking when I just want to ride casually and taking them on and off was a pain after my hands have been sweaty for a bit. I recently purchased me a pair of Rev'It! Kinetic summer gloves and these are amazing. I am going to get the back insert however for my jacket for the extra safety precautions. Been getting a little paranoid and it wouldn't hurt to spend on a back protector. I too have a Ninja 400 in Passion Red and nice bike ;)
Thanks for your feedback and the back protector is always a good choice. Added protection to help you walk away if a crash would happen. I'll have to check your gloves out and try them. Enjoy your bike and be safe!
Sedici gear for me! No real reason other than price. As a new rider myself it can be quite a pricey hobby. I saw some things on Amazon too but was too worried about the fit and didn't want to go through hassles of sending it back and having nothing. Just went down to the cycle shop on Bluemound and actually tried them on, and just bought from them 🙃
Good point on a local cycle shop! Thanks for the comment, I’m going to look into that Sedici Gear, I have heard of that brand and seen it around a few time.
@@twowheeladventures327 not sure where u moving to but I live in Menomonee Falls and would be nice to have someone to ride with every now and again....(at my level hopefully, u might be a CHAMPION by now😁)..still haven't gone for the license, still riding on the permit since April(got 6 months) but gonna go where u went thanks to that other VIDEO!
@@twowheeladventures327 the 1st vid I saw was the DMV 1 and would of guessed Dousman area, but after watching other vids, my next guess would of Oconomowoc area! Beautiful area, would love to ride out by u! I'm actually jealous! I can't seem to find a way to PM u from this channel 🤦🤔
I was thinking about that today, I’m going to set up an Instagram page so people can DM me on that platform. I’ll let you know once I have it done. Oconomowoc does have some nice areas to ride any many lakes in the area.
I’m waiting on a 23 Z650 and I’m new so I can relate to the cost of the gear, I ordered Alpinestars gear from the AST jacket to the faster-3 shoes. I also got a Shoei RF 1400 helmet, revzilla must love me.
Everything is still in tact. The only complaint I have is the zipper on the jacket likes to work it’s way down. So I’m pulling it back up occasionally while I ride. But overall still love the gear!
Hello, this jacket doesn't have chest foam. It has the ce rated armor in the forearms that extends to the elbows. It also has sholder pads, and an optional back protector. Unfortnatnly no chest pad area . Thanks for watching and I hope this helps.
@@twowheeladventures327 Damn that’s to bad. Do you know if the Alpinestars T-GP Plus R V2 air jacket has upgradeable chest pieces? I might be leaning more towards that one.
Probably a little late for this coment, but Yes. This jacket has pockets for chest and back inserts. I have been riding with this jacket for 2 years now and I love it.
Hey i bought this product a few days ago and i wanted to ask some questions, when wearing the jacket (1. it feels a bit too snug on the chest/torso especially when zipping up, 2 when i lift my arms the jackets raises up to my belly button) is that fine or do you think i should return this one and buy a bigger sized one
Hello, did you buy it to your us clothes size, my jacket is snug but when I raise my arms it doesn’t raise above my belly button. What I noticed is my US size is a large but alpine stars are European fit so I had to get XL. Do you have a cycle gear near you?
Yeah I did the same thing, it was tight but the next size up for me worked. I did stop into cycle gear just to make sure it fit better and it did. My gloves are also another size up from American sizes.
Great jacket though, once you have it fitting right you’ll love it, used it on some hot days and while you’re moving it’s not bad at all, I do suggest getting the back armor at some point for added protection.
What I’ve noticed is either new riders think they don’t need gear and experienced riders (not all but some) get numb to the risks they take. You can ride a bike for thousands of miles without an accident, but it only takes one to…you know.
So please stay safe and always wear gear everyone 🙏🏻
I myself try to do everything possible should an accident ever occur to be able to walk away.
Thanks for the comment, and for watching my channel!
Got the same bike,jacket and gloves! lol ride safe brother 👍🏼👍🏼
You have great taste! lol How do you feel about the gear, any thing i missed?
@@twowheeladventures327 nah man, I did see that they have the chest inserts, I think they only have the foam ones tho without the plastic . I haven’t purchased them myself but hey the more gear the better ! Also, not too sure on the weather where you are but the inner liner is fully removable and it really does help if you notice you’re getting a little hot and sweaty riding lol
Great review! Thanks!
I too have the Alpinestars Viper V2 jacket. I think it's a fantastic affordable jacket from a big brand such as Alpinestars. I had Alpinestars SP8 gauntlets but I found them a little too stiff for my liking when I just want to ride casually and taking them on and off was a pain after my hands have been sweaty for a bit. I recently purchased me a pair of Rev'It! Kinetic summer gloves and these are amazing. I am going to get the back insert however for my jacket for the extra safety precautions. Been getting a little paranoid and it wouldn't hurt to spend on a back protector.
I too have a Ninja 400 in Passion Red and nice bike ;)
Thanks for your feedback and the back protector is always a good choice. Added protection to help you walk away if a crash would happen. I'll have to check your gloves out and try them. Enjoy your bike and be safe!
Sedici gear for me! No real reason other than price. As a new rider myself it can be quite a pricey hobby. I saw some things on Amazon too but was too worried about the fit and didn't want to go through hassles of sending it back and having nothing. Just went down to the cycle shop on Bluemound and actually tried them on, and just bought from them 🙃
Good point on a local cycle shop! Thanks for the comment, I’m going to look into that Sedici Gear, I have heard of that brand and seen it around a few time.
@@twowheeladventures327 not sure where u moving to but I live in Menomonee Falls and would be nice to have someone to ride with every now and again....(at my level hopefully, u might be a CHAMPION by now😁)..still haven't gone for the license, still riding on the permit since April(got 6 months) but gonna go where u went thanks to that other VIDEO!
I live in Oconomowoc, you’re only about 30 minutes away I’d be up to meeting up and riding.
@@twowheeladventures327 the 1st vid I saw was the DMV 1 and would of guessed Dousman area, but after watching other vids, my next guess would of Oconomowoc area! Beautiful area, would love to ride out by u! I'm actually jealous! I can't seem to find a way to PM u from this channel 🤦🤔
I was thinking about that today, I’m going to set up an Instagram page so people can DM me on that platform. I’ll let you know once I have it done.
Oconomowoc does have some nice areas to ride any many lakes in the area.
I’m waiting on a 23 Z650 and I’m new so I can relate to the cost of the gear, I ordered Alpinestars gear from the AST jacket to the faster-3 shoes. I also got a Shoei RF 1400 helmet, revzilla must love me.
Ha, I bet. It all adds up but very much worth it. Nice bike choice! I just added to mine selection this past year. I purchased a GSXR 750, LOVE it!
Great vid.
Thanks! I try to make videos of what I’m looking for to hopefully help someone out with questions they may have.
Thanks I'm a new rider as well. Looking at Alpinestars products
You won’t be disappointed, I’m looking to add some alpine star riding boots and pants this year! Ride safe this season!
@@twowheeladventures327 What kind of pants and boots do you recommend
I’m looking at these for myself.
www.cyclegear.com/gear/alpinestars-smx-1-r-vented-boots
www.cyclegear.com/gear/alpinestars-racer-graphite-pants-21
One year later how's the gear holding up?
Everything is still in tact. The only complaint I have is the zipper on the jacket likes to work it’s way down. So I’m pulling it back up occasionally while I ride. But overall still love the gear!
Is there padding or armor on the elbow's?
It does, runs up the forearms into the elbows
Are you able to replace the chest foam pads to upgraded shells ?
Hello, this jacket doesn't have chest foam. It has the ce rated armor in the forearms that extends to the elbows. It also has sholder pads, and an optional back protector. Unfortnatnly no chest pad area . Thanks for watching and I hope this helps.
@@twowheeladventures327 Damn that’s to bad. Do you know if the Alpinestars T-GP Plus R V2 air jacket has upgradeable chest pieces? I might be leaning more towards that one.
@@darkghosts115 I'm going to have to look into that. More armor the better that's for sure!
Probably a little late for this coment, but Yes. This jacket has pockets for chest and back inserts. I have been riding with this jacket for 2 years now and I love it.
Hey i bought this product a few days ago and i wanted to ask some questions, when wearing the jacket (1. it feels a bit too snug on the chest/torso especially when zipping up, 2 when i lift my arms the jackets raises up to my belly button) is that fine or do you think i should return this one and buy a bigger sized one
Hello, did you buy it to your us clothes size, my jacket is snug but when I raise my arms it doesn’t raise above my belly button. What I noticed is my US size is a large but alpine stars are European fit so I had to get XL. Do you have a cycle gear near you?
@@twowheeladventures327 yeaa i bought it us size ill have to go to my shop tmr and get the size up 🥲
Yeah I did the same thing, it was tight but the next size up for me worked. I did stop into cycle gear just to make sure it fit better and it did. My gloves are also another size up from American sizes.
Great jacket though, once you have it fitting right you’ll love it, used it on some hot days and while you’re moving it’s not bad at all, I do suggest getting the back armor at some point for added protection.
@@twowheeladventures327 what type of back armor would you recommend?
👍👍👍🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹Nice ride!!
Thank you! Spent some time putting a few special touches on it.
@@twowheeladventures327 👍👍
i came to the same conclusion to just buy it piece by piece riding gear is expensive lol
Thanks for watching! Yeah pricy hobby if you buy it all at once but we’ll worth it. Ride safe!
Too bad V2 looks so much nicer than V3