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Suggestions for disposing of used motorcycle gear
« on: November 28, 2025, 09:18:33 AM »
Balance issues have caused my riding buddy to finally sell his motorcycle.  But he has a closet full of good riding gear.  He hates the idea of throwing it away.  Any suggestions of how to dispose of it would be appreciated.  Mike
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Re: Suggestions for disposing of used motorcycle gear
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2025, 09:22:34 AM »
Balance issues have caused my riding buddy to finally sell his motorcycle.  But he has a closet full of good riding gear.  He hates the idea of throwing it away.  Any suggestions of how to dispose of it would be appreciated.  Mike

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Re: Suggestions for disposing of used motorcycle gear
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2025, 09:36:05 AM »
If he's anywhere near Connecticut, Hamlin Cycles (Bethel, CT) has a motorcycle Clothing/Gear Consignment area upstairs in the shop.

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Re: Suggestions for disposing of used motorcycle gear
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2025, 10:20:33 AM »
The flea market on Adventure Rider is another good place to sell used gear. Shipping is usually required though.
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Re: Suggestions for disposing of used motorcycle gear
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2025, 11:11:35 AM »
Are you looking to sell it or give it away? If you have a group of riding buddies give them 1st crack the the next stop would be Goodwill and get rid of the rest in one fell swoop. Used gear if you are lucky brings pennies on the dollar and you'll spend an inordinate amount of time trying to sell/give piece by the piece.

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Re: Suggestions for disposing of used motorcycle gear
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2025, 11:13:33 AM »
A local Good Will or Habitat For Humanity is also a great place to donate these kinds of items to.

Some of them sell things on eBay, some may not.

I've purchased a couple of great motorcycle items from them on eBay.

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Re: Suggestions for disposing of used motorcycle gear
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2025, 11:53:51 AM »
Do you know what sizes he wore?
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Re: Suggestions for disposing of used motorcycle gear
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2025, 02:22:44 PM »
Post it here and let us pick through it. I don't recall ever buying any of my gear new.

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Re: Suggestions for disposing of used motorcycle gear
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2025, 06:07:44 PM »
I have just returned from a trawl through the Swap Meet page.

I saw one jacket in about 45 lines of bikes and parts.

But I may as well post my size 13 Gasolinas with an extra buckle on there.

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Because it makes them more ... buckly.
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Re: Suggestions for disposing of used motorcycle gear
« Reply #9 on: Today at 06:49:52 AM »
A local Good Will or Habitat For Humanity is also a great place to donate these kinds of items to.

Some of them sell things on eBay, some may not.

I've purchased a couple of great motorcycle items from them on eBay.

That would be my vote...Also donating to any local Thrift Store that supports animal welfare... :thumb: :cool:
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