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Buff is a must IMO.
Get a light one for the summer and a thermal one for the winter.
Regardless of weather, it can get stinging on the neck if there are any gaps.Regarding lid, pinlock is a revelation, internal sunvisor is a divisive thing, but I love it (I wear glasses all the time) ideal when the weather is changeable.
I do not know if either of these are applicable to the lid you are suggesting.
Depending on how much riding you plan to do, but a spare can be a good thing if you can afford it and store it.
I used to commute 52 weeks a year, torrential rain can get everything soaked, a spare lid for tomorrows commute did me a favour. (took me a year or so to buy the 2nd)
HJC IS-17, 5 star sharp rating (the gov standard for crash helmet ratings) Think it cost £100 at the excel bike show a few years back
https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/
DethBeard-
Agree with the buffs, spares for rain (or minimum waterproof overalls) if possible. Pinlock is amazing.
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Good, properly waterproof gloves are a god sent too.
Hibora membrane is trash, so go balls deep into the world of GoteTex.
I’d also commute all year round and London means rain. If you have a winter buff, make sure has a waterproof outer, as there’s nothing worse than a soaking wet, cold polar. Also, remember about the condensation - it gets cold too. -
Have a whole drawer full of buff's and different MC + bike gloves.
In summer stops midges/large bugs ripping holes in your throat, stones also reduces the level of damage, and sun burn**thats it, jinxed it, no sun this year now :(
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BrickMan
Starting to buy some bits with view to getting test.
I have no idea what I'm doing, just been reading reviews so I'm posting up here in case anyone sees any issues or has any suggestions. I'm buying for local fairweather leisure riding at the moment till in get my skill level up.
Shoei NXS lid
Alpinestars SMX6 boots
Alpinestars GP plus r v2 jacket
Haven't decided on trousers, something that zips into the jacket.
Haven't decided on what to wear underneath, Merino t shirt?
I'm pretty set on a Ninja 400 now for my first bike pending a test ride.