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Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Like many threads, this appears to have taken on a life of its own. Martin’s question was whether you prefer riding jeans to moto pants, and why, and it appears to have turned into a declaration of who believes they are the “safest” when they ride
Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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It could be deemed to be as you suggested.
However, the second line from the OP......"I anysone rYding just in shorts or normal jeans"?...does seem to open the subject for further discussion about some of the safety issues.
So far....IMO...a bit off, but not enough side bars to mess with the thread. There has been some interesting discussion. With all the new people on the site...some are seeing this type of information for the first time.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
It could be deemed to be as you suggested.
However, the second line from the OP......"I anysone rYding just in shorts or normal jeans"?...does seem to open the subject for further discussion about some of the safety issues.
So far....IMO...a bit off, but not enough side bars to mess with the thread. There has been some interesting discussion. With all the new people on the site...some are seeing this type of information for the first time.
We’ll have to agree to disagree on this one, AK. There are a zillion (well, maybe a million ), threads on Spyderlovers regarding ATGATT for new and old members to look up. Martin’s thread is specifically looking at the differences people find between moto pants and riding jeans, and the reasons they have. Shorts and normal jeans are also in the mix. You would have to ask if some of the comments were made without even watching Martin’s video.
Speaking of which, I do indeed wear shorts on the F3. This is a calculated gamble, and occurs when I ride the 10km, all in a 50kph zone with no traffic lights, to my local beach for a surf. If I was riding two wheels I would not even consider it, as you never know when that patch of sand or oil might pop up, but on three wheels, and as a constantly aware driver/rider, the risks in my calculations are minimal. However, I NEVER wear normal denim jeans. If I am riding anywhere other than very local, it’s just as easy to pull on riding jeans as normal ones, and without knee guards, they are all day comfortable off the F3.
If I am off on a multi day trip, or on the freeway, then it’s the MotoPort Kevlar jeans with armour.
Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Originally Posted by Peteoz
We’ll have to agree to disagree on this one, AK. There are a zillion (well, maybe a million ), threads on Spyderlovers regarding ATGATT for new and old members to look up. Martin’s thread is specifically looking at the differences people find between moto pants and riding jeans, and the reasons they have. Shorts and normal jeans are also in the mix. You would have to ask if some of the comments were made without even watching Martin’s video.
Speaking of which, I do indeed wear shorts on the F3. This is a calculated gamble, and occurs when I ride the 10km, all in a 50kph zone with no traffic lights, to my local beach for a surf. If I was riding two wheels I would not even consider it, as you never know when that patch of sand or oil might pop up, but on three wheels, and as a constantly aware driver/rider, the risks in my calculations are minimal. However, I NEVER wear normal denim jeans. If I am riding anywhere other than very local, it’s just as easy to pull on riding jeans as normal ones, and without knee guards, they are all day comfortable off the F3.
If I am off on a multi day trip, or on the freeway, then it’s the MotoPort Kevlar jeans with armour.
Pete
No problem what so ever. If everyone agreed...this would not be fun at all.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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