is it ok to wear shorts driving a can am spyder?

[Easy Rider]

Any chance that we could be practical about this answer ??
Probably not, it seems.

The parts that are not covered when riding in shorts are not ones that will cause your death if they take a bad hit.
The riding pants that most people wear don't give much protection anyway.......against anything but LIGHT road rash.
There are no hot exhaust pipes near your legs and feet.....at least not in the RT models; others maybe.

The shorts by themselves do not expose you to much extra injury in a crash.......if any.

 

[chuckhelton]

So it's not ok to wear shorts, but ok to go to the bar and drink? just trying to follow your logic here.

 

[Easy Rider]

So it's not ok to wear shorts, but ok to go to the bar and drink? just trying to follow your logic here.

Who was that comment directed to ??

I don't remember seeing anyone say that.

Try not to read things into messages that are NOT there.

 

[chuckhelton]

it was directed to this comment

"This topic came up at an informal gathering of Spyder riders last weekend when one guy stated he rides in Shorts and thongs (translation - flip flops). I passed a polite comment but I was the only one that did, the rest were pretty brutal. So much was the response that the group who sometimes comes together for long distance rides decided he won't be invited to the group rides, even if only around the corner to the pub (translation - Bar/bulk Alcoholic beverage dispensary)"

did i misread the part about group rides to the pub? read the thread before you make a comment.

 

[C. Lee]

There is a fair amount of absurdity within this post and the replies. I feel like everyone who commented against shorts is a little hypocritical. These responders would lead us to believe that they always, 100% of the time use all of the proper safety gear for any device they would use and anyone else is not worthy to be around. So you guys will never use a tool without safety glasses or a chain saw with out the logging pants, never get into a car without a seat belt or drive over the speed limit for that matter. Heck in the instructions for a screw driver, it shows safety glasses. Come on people, a simple "I would not wear shorts" would be sufficient, you don't have to berate someone who would wear something other than ATGATT. I feel like I'm reading the responses of corporate attorneys trying to protect their employers from liability or something. Chris

 

[bluewoo]

Still going?

 

[Peteoz]

Who was that comment directed to ??

I don't remember seeing anyone say that.

Try not to read things into messages that are NOT there.

Ummmmmmm. No, I won’t state the obvious, Easy Rider. Yeah, maybe I will....have you had your paranoia for very long? :shocked: After all, the post that mentioned the pub was only two above yours

Pete

 

[Peteoz]

So it's not ok to wear shorts, but ok to go to the bar and drink? just trying to follow your logic here.

Yeah, Chuck.....It sounds like a great (if judgmental) riding group, doesn’t it. :dontknow:

Pete

 

[Bike-O-Din]

Sure it is OK to wear shorts.

Boxers or Briefs are both OK.

Then put the rest of the appropriate motorcycle gear over them and you will be fine.

:2thumbs:

 

[FINFAN3DP]

Sure

I always wear shorts and a t-shirt or polo when riding. We bought the Spyder to enjoy, not to sweat to death on. It's all what you want to do, and how much risk you want to take.

 

[chuckhelton]

Exactly....... shorts equals BAD...... drinking and riding equals GOOD. Not a group i would want to ride with.

 

[chuckhelton]

I always wear shorts and a t-shirt or polo when riding. We bought the Spyder to enjoy, not to sweat to death on. It's all what you want to do, and how much risk you want to take.

My thoughts exactly, i want to be comfortable when i ride.

 

[Easy Rider]

did i misread the part about group rides to the pub? read the thread before you make a comment.

Yes apparently you did.

He said nothing about actually drinking.
Our riding club goes to "pubs" quite often.......for the FOOD.
No alcohol is consumed.

Learning to use the quote feature will head off some misunderstandings........but not all.

 

[Gwolf]

Sure it is OK to wear shorts.

Boxers or Briefs are both OK.

Then put the rest of the appropriate motorcycle gear over them and you will be fine.

:2thumbs:

Yes, I agree.......... shorts will help prevent racing stripes in the back of your jeans.

 

[chuckhelton]

Yes apparently you did.

He said nothing about actually drinking.
Our riding club goes to "pubs" quite often.......for the FOOD.
No alcohol is consumed.

Learning to use the quote feature will head off some misunderstandings........but not all.

Ok, lets use the quote function. Here is the actual words used

"This topic came up at an informal gathering of Spyder riders last weekend when one guy stated he rides in Shorts and thongs (translation - flip flops). I passed a polite comment but I was the only one that did, the rest were pretty brutal. So much was the response that the group who sometimes comes together for long distance rides decided he won't be invited to the group rides, even if only around the corner to the pub (translation - Bar/bulk Alcoholic beverage dispensary)"

Now as we notice they translated "pub" as a Bar/Alcoholic beverage dispensary. No mention of food. So one is to infer that they go there to drink. And since they are not in the US, they have a different approach to the word "pub" than we do. You can try to spin it any way you want, they excluded a person based on their riding attire while also condoning drinking and riding.

 

[Easy Rider]

So one is to infer that they go there to drink. And since they are not in the US, they have a different approach to the word "pub" than we do. You can try to spin it any way you want, they excluded a person based on their riding attire while also condoning drinking and riding.

Two things about that:

A statement is different than an inference.

And you have made only 5 posts on here.......and already you are "calling out" another user based on an inference.

What do you think I might assume from those facts ??

 

[Musashi]

2015 rt

Of course it is...but only at night.

 

[Docster]

Is it OK to eat chocolate in the hot tub? Of course it's *OK* but the real question is, is it smart and/or safe? There's this concept of PPE; Personal Protective Equipment that's more than just a helmet.

 

[GRUNT]

Wear what you want. I have owned 3 Spyders the past 3 years and rarely wear anything but shorts. I live in Florida and it’s extremely hot, shorts are by the far the coolest for me. I personally have never come close to wrecking or eating pavement but I understand that day could come at anytime. Pants simply aren’t worth it to me. I also don’t care what others think so roll out with shorts and enjoy yourself. You will find out the biking community has many opinions but riding in full gear when it’s 100 plus heat index isn’t in the cards for me. Not worth having my Spyder if that’s the case. Most of the riders I see around here have shorts on anyways. Must be a Duuuuvvvvaaaallll thing.. Go Jags.. Out

 

[ARtraveler]

A touchy subject and many opinionated people. It is okay to express your opinion...that is what the site is for. It is NOT necessary to jump on someone whose opinion you don't agree with.

The moderators are watching the posts more close now. One who is on a final chance needs to be a bit careful. You are at the "no further warning" stage now.