im a new rider just got my 95 gs500e and need ridding gear but so many kinds aint sure i know i want pads but what kind of helmet what gear is the better gear for teh money. any help would be apprecitaed

the best gear is the gear you wear, so many just jump on for a "quick" ride shorts, t-shirt and sneakers.  if you are going to invest in the gear just make sure you wear its.  i have a few lids but the HJC Creveir lid is my fav, 2 joe rocket jackets, technique one piece and sidi boots, i have 3 or four pair of gloves.

newenough.com is a good place to get started.

I bought my bike a week ago and I already purchased Joe Rocket mesh jacket, icon street boots, Joe Rocket gloves, Joe Rocket pants, FirstGear Diablo leather/textile jacket. I plan to add a nice leather jacket some time in the future. Choose the gear that has good armor/padding. Mesh jackets are mainly for the hot summer. Leather is a good abrasive protection but textile is not much worse but cheaper and provide better protection from rain. I would recommend to visit some dealerships in your town to try some gear on, especially the helmet. It is very difficult to buy a helmet online that fits you nicely.

For helmets-FIT is most important. have a shop help you size the helmet. They all are a little different and you have to find the one(s) that fit the shape of your head best. Try them on in the store and leave them on for at least 20 minutes. This will give you an idea if the helmet doesnt fit right, by hurting you in spots or by moving around too much. Grab the chin bar and try twisting it side to side. If it moves without moving your cheeks much its too big. The initial fit should be really snug because the inside pads break in a bit and it'll loosen up.

Everything else-newenough.com is best place. Great customer service too. You should get motorcycle specific boots and gloves (that cover your ankles and wrists) and a jacket (leather if you can afford it). pants are good to have to and I highly recommend at least textile overpants.

I agree with the fit on the helmet.  But also get one that's Snell M2000 rated.  It's a higher standard than DOT, and I think we should all really value our heads... I also recommend a full-face with shield.

If you think it would hurt to take a run and dive onto pavement wearing a T-shirt and shorts, think about how fun it would be off of a bike.  I got a summer set of armored mesh new from the local cycle shop, and a set of leathers barely-used from eBay.  Boots (waterproof Alpinestars, like them muchly) and gloves from the local shop.

Make sure you buy bike-specific gear (not fashion jackets).

You'll need helmet, jacket, pants, boots, gloves, eye protection.

You have to keep in mind a few things--impact protection, abrasion protection, and protection from the elements are primary issues. Next, you have visibility--bright colors, reflective strips. Next, you have functionality--pockets where they need to be, etc. And last, you have style. We all want to look good but get the first things taken care of and the style will follow.

Leather - great abrasion resistance. Look for competition weight or close. Some leather is treated to handle rain, but not all leather will handle a downpour without some issues. Avoid the leathers you find at flea-markets; most are "fashion jackets" and even if they feel heavy, the stitching isn't going to hold up (the jacket will literally "explode" when you crash, coming off of you quickly).

Textiles - varying degree of abrasion resistance, most have a good amount of rain protection. For waterproofing, some use treated fabrics, others require a liner.  Textiles also give you an option for mesh garments on a hot day. Look for double-stiched seams.

Armor - varying degrees of protection. CE and GP armor are considered to be the best.  Most of the time, the armor is inserted into armor pockets in the elbows/forearms, shoulders, and back, so that you can swap out the armor. So if you find a jacket you love but hate the armor and want something better, you can swap it out. I personally like CE turtle armor...seems to fit well without digging in to my carcass.

Electric clothing - if you want to ride year-round, consider an electric vest or jacket/pant liners. Gerbings and Widder make these.

Gloves - need to fit, need to have knuckle protection, need to have excellent abrasion protection.  Try them by getting on your bike or one in the showroom. Make sure there aren't any seams inside that will irritate your fingers.  The only truly waterproof gloves are dishwashing gloves...don't laugh; people use them as overgloves on long trips. Goretex helps.  You'll probably need a summer and winter set of gloves.

Boots - riding specific boots are best. Steel-toed boots give protection but can be dangerous--when crushed, the toe-cap will literally crimp your toes like a vise. Most manufacturers are now using a composite toe box. Ankle and shin protection are nice to have.  

Sources: your local bike shop (LBS) certainly would appreciate your business. You'll need to try on stuff to make sure it fits. Fitting means more than just the garment hanging on your carcass properly; it also means that the armor fits and stays where it's supposed to. Look for retention systems that keep the armor where it supposed to be during a crash. You don't hit once...you slide and flop around and your garment needs to stay in place for the entire festivities. Look for garments that can zip together (either a short pants/jacket zipper, or a full-circumference zip) or a 1-pc.  Put on the clothing, then get on your bike or one like yours in the showroom. Make sure you can get on and off the bike without anything binding. Make sure the sleeves fit--they shouldn't be too long (will bunch up under the gloves) or too short.

Mail order: www.newenough.com and www.motorcyclecloseouts.com are great. I just got an outstanding CE-armor competition-weight Cortech leather jacket for only $199 from www.joedealer.com.  

Helmets - need to be snug. Buy a lid that is bright and visible, not urban camoflauge. Studies have shown that orange and white lids reduce the chance of accidents. Might be geeky looking but I'd rather be a live geek than a squished squid underneath the minivan.  Find a helmet that's easy to get replacement shields for. Don't overlook KBC and HJC...great helmets at affordalble prices. Go full-face. If you wear glasses or do a lot of group rides, consider the HJC Sy-max flip-up.

If you plan on commuting, you'll like cover pants/overpants. They zip on over your regular pants. If you have some money to spend, you may consider investing in an Aerostich Roadcrafter 1-pc. I have one and it rocks for long trips and commuting but a new one costs more than my GS500 did.

The most important thing to do is to get in the habit of wearing all your gear all the time (ATGATT). After a while it becomes second nature and  you'll feel naked without it...and for good reason.

If you could freeze time in the moment an accident happens, and as you are sailing over the handlebars ask yourself, "would I like to change anything I'm wearing?" If you answer yes, you're not dressed properly. You won't have that option to change clothes when you need it. Even if you determine it's worth the risk, consider your familiy and loved ones who do not think it is worth the risk for you to get hurt over a little bit of style or peer pressure.