From the original post, it seems that the he is concerned about alienating local people by showing up looking like he's from another planet. Completely understandable. First things first, from my experience living for many years in Latin America, you will always stand out. Your big bike will always stand out and you traveling for pleasure is a luxury pretty much everyone cannot afford. It's a concept many can't even wrap their heads around. Now, a $300 pair of pants vs a $800 pair of pants makes absolutely no difference to them. They don't know the difference. So, don't be hesitant to get the best gear you can afford that will protect you and be comfortable. From my travels, I've found that people will marvel, they will ask how much is this and that, but even then, you will find people are kind, warm and welcoming.
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