If you don't like your current gear, you are less likely to wear it. Find something you do like. Still trying to break in my leather Tourmaster. Very heavy duty and DEFINITELY didn't cost $500. Listed for $180 in last chance gear.
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...ets_and_pants/
4 pages of last chance gear - some smoking deals on gear.
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...hance_bargains