Kit advice for a newbie

Thanks for the advice! I suspect I'll have a tendancy to have too many layers!

crm250dude wrote:My first ride I had jeans, with waterproofs over them, hiking boots with gators and a leather jacket with padding ... I sweat my nuts off  

I would say most important are boots, when the bike falls on your legs you need protection
knee pads of some sort and if not body Armour at least elbow pads

just be ready to hit the floor sometimes, and it surprising how hot you get out there

Less is more!

SherrieW wrote:Think I'll get some base moto x gear and waterproof overs for now.  I have base layers that I use with road kit so hopefully that will get m through the next few months and can decide if I should invest in more fancy pants stuff

Wise choice, one of the essentials I say to get is a hydration pack rucksack prices go anything from a £10 at Tesco right up to £100+

I,d set your self a budget for everything you may need.
Helmet
Boots
knee pads
Body armour
Gloves
Then get the best you cant out of your budget.
This time of year I,d be buying some ex arm gortex waterproofs for about £40
Trousers jackets and tops you can get at a later date when you see something you like/afford.

And if you're names Simon , a good airbag

I've got my own built in air bags lol.

I did a lot of shopping today so almost sorted.

Mx kit will be fine with base layers & waterproofs.....to stop the wind & your boots filling with water when needed to start
Backpack proper needed tho!...Hydro bag NO 1, tools that fit your bike to take a wheel off, link or two to fit your chain & a spare tube if you use em ? Spare plug & plug spanner could be handy too!.
Tho! many & all will help out on the trail, most carry spares for KTM or the blue & white look a likes you see these days

Waterproof socks .there's f#ck all worse than cold wet feet

I would rather take me boots off than ride without heated grips

I'm loving my 3quid Chinky heated grips. I'm just waiting to see if they set the bike on fire.