Shouldn't even be a debate...get some gear dude! Are you military?I want gear. It's trying to get the wfe to sign on for it.
+1bro I wouldn't wait for her to hook you up. Just do it. She'll be real upset visiting you in the hospital with road rash
you can also help yourself though
long pants (jeans)
boots of some sort (even military ones)
long sleeves
full gloves.