Hi everyone, what a great site.  I'm picking up my 1st harley - a 2012 fatboy, next week.  I've waited a long time for this, & have been reading the forum pages for months now.  Its great to see how everyone shares their knowledge & experience with each other, i have learnt so much from the members already.

Anyway, counting down the hours, minutes, seconds till the bike is mine & i can hit the road.

If anyone can give me some ideas on Jackets & boots it would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Woodsy

Hi Woodsy, being a newbie I went through the jacket & boots thing recently. I ended up buying a Dri-Rider jacket as pretty hot here in Qld. It is not very Harley like but has been great as can breathe. Bought some Johnny Reb (Rascals?) after looking at all sorts of types. The boots are really comfortable & easy to walk around in (not like some of the boots I tried & was told I should get by helpful sales pple). I am not the dress up & act like SOA type of harley owner but also didn't want to look like Casey Stoner just stole a Harley!!! Hope this helps.

Welcome Woodsy. Jackets you wear on the tophalf - boots on the lower half

 Welcome Woodsy. Share the knowledge and fun.

  to the forums Woodsy, what state are you in?

Welcome woodsy , lots a gear on evil bay , bought boots from U.S. ,just order 1 size bigger than your aussie size . Like underground , you,ll start with 1 of everything, then get more . Leather jackets are not waterproof , but great to ride in .Dri rider types are 100% waterproof ,so you nearly need 2 jackets straight away.

Welcome

Check out safety shops for glasses , quality and cheap , tints / clears / yellow .

 Hey Pastrypete, you wouldn't be a cousin of Killerchef would you?