After 60+ years riding what's working for me

This has potential ...good fit and very secure

when I catch my breath might take it for a spin.
Fits nicely and very securely on the CB500F


$13.50 shipped - decent construction ...nifty security hook better than the Airhawk strap by far.
No idea how well it will wear but then I'm not putting on the mileage that wore out the AirHawk.

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Sold my new helmet and reverted to rather elderly Schberth C3 but it's quieter.
Will likely treat myself to a new visor but I prefer the visor open and wear the riding glasses....so might save the ridiculous $125 price of a visor.

Very quiet especially with these.
Finally getting some serious noise reduction ( ANC ) from IEMs - needs the foam tips for best results. Excellent app.

I think even less in Canada

Many variations available Mild photonic dimming ...just nice.
under $4 shipped...I keep a few pairs around.


Very comfy for my non-existent core muscles. $23 delivered. Well constructed.....only one broad strap.

40 year old Joe Rocket shorty mesh jacket now equipped with upper end back armour and CE2 shoulder and elbow. Gives me shoulders I don't own. Damn jacket will not wear out....even the original velcro works on the cuffs. Replaced the plastic zipper with brass after the exhaust on my CB300F melted the original.


Olympia AirGlide 2 riding pants - very solidly constructed will wear forever tho too big for my current svelt self.
Got them brand new for $50 at the Oshawa gear shop that closed.
i like the Olympia gear

Rev'it riding pants which work well in hot weather but have a stitching problem - they replaced them but model not made anymore and replacement showing same problem. They are cool in the heat and fit nicely with my much lower weight.

Will live with them. Bit disappointed.


$50 fakes - more than I need but decent build. Too hot currently - using marginal cycling gloves.

I was starting to feel a little discomfort riding when I turned 40 on my ‘01 Honda VFR and later on my ‘07 ST1300. Bought a Sargent saddle for both and it doubled the amount of time I could comfortably sit on a bike and ride, from about 2 hours to 4 hours plus.

Sargent is amazing...a KLR650 seat is essentially a padded plank. Sargent somehow made it comfortable.
They don't make a seat for the CB500f. Best seat I ever had was the Russel Daylong....1,000 km days no problem

2014 CB500Fa with 77,000 km ...starts instantly, uses no oil....likely my forever bike given my age but hoping for a $5k EV mebbe.


$$$ Shad 34L topcase...highly recommended. Very well crafted - expensive mounting bracket depending on your bike.

Solo seat snap on completes the bike and matches - big savings on insurance and rego.

Nelson Rigg dual tank bag ( strap or magnetic ) has served well through several bikes. I prefer magnetic but many bikes are plastic now. Not fond of the fuel cap versions. Holds lots and life time warranty
10L expands to 14 - comes with cover and supports non-magnetic tanks with strap system

Carries my gate opener, cameras and lenses, cables, snacks, panadol, lens wipes, and big powerbank that can charge phone or laptop. I'm a big fan of expandable tank bags over the years. Everything at hand.


60000Mah Mirror Power Bank with High Capacity, Essential Emergency Light for Outdoor Use, Portable with Maximum 22.5W PD3.0 Quick Charge, 7-Port Fast Charging Capability, LED Screen, USB-C Integrated Data Cable, Ideal for Camping
AU$44.02

I suspect it is illegal now ( too big )


$60 AlienExpress windscreen does the job. - thinking of adding a lip which I already have but will mess with the look.
Locktite essential/


Cupholder is terrific can hold a 1.25 liter bottle securely.
Bottle slips in and out easily when riding and well built.


Have a phone holder that needs replacing but I rarely ever use the phone visually - mostly by voice from my pocket.
My handlebars are crowded ...buying longer higher bars ideal but $$$

Nice when it all works.
ANC on the IEMs was so good with the correct ear tips I thought I'd stalled the bike and even at 100 kph+ into the wind nearly all wind noise was gone as long as I had the visor closed on the C3.
The correct foam tips seal the ear and really enhance bass response.

The seat pad fits very well and good distribution of weight.
Mebbe try across the Daintree tomorrow early.