It’s never too early to start thinking about that special gift for the motorcyclist in the family. It doesn’t matter whether that person is your husband, your wife, your brother-you name it-there’s always some motorcycle related gift they would just love to receive. And it doesn’t matter whether the rider is into cruisers (think Royal Star Venture S), sportbikes (love that Yamaha YZF-R1), or dual-sports (go for a V-Strom), there’s always gear they want but just haven’t had the extra cash to pick up. What better gift could there be?
One warning, however, before we proceed: Bikers tend to be very specific about the type of gear they prefer. Just rushing out and picking up any old pair of motorcycle gloves is not necessarily a good idea. Sure, you might get lucky, and that basic pair of doe-skin gauntlets you come home with might be exactly what your cruiser rider wants. Someone on a different type of bike, however, might be far more interested in some of those high-tech gloves that have padding on every finger and various other strategic locations.
Nope, it’s better to inquire discreetly and feel them out. Let’s stick with gloves. First, take a look at what they have now. Ask them what it is about their current gloves that led them to buy them in the first place. Have them explain the features and why each one is important to them. For instance, some gloves come with a little squeegee stitched to the back of the thumb, for wiping moisture off your helmet visor. Some people love that; others couldn’t care less. Find out what it is that matters to your rider.