Logged my 1st 500 miles on the new Vulcan500. I am most excited about the common-sense approach I took to my gear. I didn’t want anything that would be uncomfortable enough to tempt me to ride without it. Went with the modular helmet from Shoei. Well vented enough when riding with the face down, but if you get hot at a light or in traffic, easy enough to flip the whole front up & out of the way until you are in moving air again.
Also pleased with my jacket — scorpion Exo hat-trick. Been riding without any of the liners in the summer sun and it is EXTREMELY will vented/breathable. Even when summer heat hits 90+ out here in sunny Colorado, I’m sure I will still be cool. Can’t speak yet to how waterproof or warm the 2 different liners are, but 1st impression is great.