Brown Leather Bomber

This brown leather bomber at KingSize will protect me as much as one of those big leather biker jackets with the chains, studs and buckles. Plus it's hard to find those in brown, and I would much rather wear brown than black--more visibility! And besides, this was supposed to be like $99, and I searched and found an e-coupon for 45% off!!! that rocks! That put it at a little over $60 delivered!

Motorcycle Chaps

As one friend said "Personally, I think leather looks goofy on a scooter rider." and I tend to agree, but you still need to be protected. I searched and found Kevlar Motorcycle Chaps from Colorado Chaps. They are easy-on, easy off, don't take up much space but will give you a lot more protection than jeans. I don't think they protect as much as leather chaps, but they make them in a dozen colors to fit anybody. Just like putting on socks man.

Streetglo Black Magic

Beyond a doubt, the thing that leads to more motorcycle vs. cager accidents than anything is lack of visibility. "I didn't see him" will easily get you out of vehicular manslaughter charges when a motorcycle is concerned. The company Streetglo manufactures a whole entire line of visibility products using reflective tape. It ranges from simply functional to very decorative. I got the Streetglo high intensity white reflective black tape strips kit that they call "Black Magic". It is invisible (when applied only to black of course) and shines a brilliant white when reflected. I'm going to put some lengths of it on my scooter. Have not decided where yet. Also my plain white helmet.