For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-15 19:32:55
flyin2wheeler 1100cc Pro Racer
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This is aimed at all that ride bikes without protection.
After reading this article,I hope you think about things differently and always wear your leathers,etc.
Copy and paste the link.Its absouloutley horrific what has happened to this lass.
http://www.speedfreakinc.com/content/articles/riding/roadrashqueen.html
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 12:25:14
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smokey i also do the hand signals and scream and shout at any driver or rider that rides or drives like a p***k! its not been game its been annoyed that some people use the road like there own personnal race track, so i'm just letting them know its not
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 12:32:31
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ooooer you are 'temping' now bubbs ...
? dont ask ...
Im messing about sowy
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 12:41:30
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i agree with ya bubbs ......... what clothing u wear doesn't in my mind put u in any sort of box ........... your riding however does so if i see a lunatic riding on the road if i get chance i do let em know what they r.
Riding a bike is dangerous i don't care how carefull u r or how good u r or how long u have been riding are even if u never take it over 40mph ........ u can at any time come off and at that point surely to god u want to make sure u have as little damage done to u as poss. this is not a fashion thing this is a saftey thing. simple test ......... fall over on your own 2 feet on the pavement and u will probably pull some skin off now fall over on the same pavement in leather and the leather MAY be scuffed. it doesn't take the brains of einstein to work it out!!
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 12:51:11
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i always wear my leathers while riding, its not me im worried about its all the other idiots on the road, and like Roeby i too will tell people if they are riding/driving like idiots, i go out everyday assuming i am invisible, cos i usually am, i take every bend as if there is a sheep/tractor in the road, this as some of you may think is boring riding, but at least i am coming home everyday unlike some of my departed friends.
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 12:55:57
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just to make a point ............. when i say "leather" i mean all types of protective clothing instead of jeans and t-shirt which offers zero
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 12:55:31
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must admit i do always ride in proper gear ,only time i ever rode with a jacket open was when i was bout 25 ...wasp hit me smack on the chest..oooo deep joy..never again but this mornin iv just seen this guy on a blackbird in what can b described as bermudas n sandals and a vest top ...tho he did have his lid fastened
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 12:59:30
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it makes me cringe when i see stuff like that, i shudder and think ouch
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 13:16:06
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lol@ the wasp thingy rsv pmsl
Just after I passed my CBT I was using the 125's in the evening to get some more practice in. Left visor open and only doing 25ish and then smack a wasp hit my cheek! It was swollen for days and looked like I'd been beaten up lol
I used to wear textiles when riding (well half textile and half leather) but even they don't always act as a second skin. Like Roebs I wore jeans to do my test, but back then I didn't realise the danger of doing so.
Surely this should be taught from CBT? and maybe they should make protective clothing compulsory on any two wheeled moving thingymajig? And before anyone says it, it would not be taking away your freedom of choice.... the equivalent in car terms would be wearing a seatbelt.
Martin...... did you mean tempting? or temping? Soz hun I'm confused..... again lol
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 13:24:50
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if I remember correctly advice on protective clothing is part of the CBT, or perhaps it was just the instructors I had being sensible chaps.
as to compensatory thingy, it is correct that some people feel safer when wearing protective clothing therefor take more risks. its the same with car drivers when wearing seat belts. daft but true.
and I dont think its "your choice" when it also affects family and friends when anyone is injured. most accidents are low speed and within a relatively short distance of your house so knicking down to the shops or similar is the most dangerous time.
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 13:31:33
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and the story made my eyes water!!!
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 14:45:27
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When I worked in the Dainese shop, the amount of people that used to come in to buy a jacket, but no trousers, "because I wear jeans to ride in" was staggering.
Surely to god, if you are only going to wear one part of the outfit, it should be the protective trousers, your legs being the most vulnerable bit in a spill
I personally won't even pop out to the petrol station without full leathers and gloves, and i made damn sure that my kids were completely kitted out before they even got to sit on the back of the bike lol
It makes me cringe to see people with inadequate clothing on bikes, and I really don't care whether it is too hot, full protection is an absolute must IMO
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 16:13:05
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well im thinking of offering a free mobile measure women up for leathers service totally free of charge....all i need now is to drum up some trade
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 16:34:24
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Yeah protective clothing is part of the CBT.
But im sure they said jeans was ok but leather trousers were better.
Prehaps there should be a reduced price on leathers and saftey equipment to encourage people to wear leathers. Finding best part of a grand to get yourself in the "correct" equipment isnt easy for some people im sure.
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 17:20:12
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i have got frank thomas leather jacket and jeans and i would love to wear them on my bike but its a moped and i would get the piss taken i wear them when it is honkin it down with rain though but other than that i wear my hi viz from work
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 17:52:15
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we just got home from blast,,,all had on summer jackets,,jeans and trainers,,,so hang us :)
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-15 19:32:55
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 12:25:14
For those that wear jeans,t shirts etc when riding - Posted on 2007-04-16 17:20:12
