Bob Denman
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ATGATT! :thumbup:
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Safety Gear
- Thread starter JimH
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We wear in accordance with what the weather is doing. If its hot it's mostly fingerless gloves, tee shirts, jeans and sneakers. If its gotten cool then it long finger gloves, jeans, boots, and jackets and yes helmets. Almost forgot that part.. Don't like being to hot or to cold. But just right.
AsphaltEagle
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Riding gear
Agree with TWO CATS, only here in central Florida i seldom wear a jacket and if i do its a mesh one. Summer temps most of the time over 90 degrees. Been riding two wheels for 52 years, now on an F3 Limited for a couple of months i have not changed the way i dress. However, always helmeted and sometimes tactical boots.
Agree with TWO CATS, only here in central Florida i seldom wear a jacket and if i do its a mesh one. Summer temps most of the time over 90 degrees. Been riding two wheels for 52 years, now on an F3 Limited for a couple of months i have not changed the way i dress. However, always helmeted and sometimes tactical boots.
MOTGATT
I commute on my Spyder, so I'm wearing jeans and hiking boots -- with my full face helmet, protective gloves, and armored jacket, even though it's been 100+ degrees most of the summer thus far. No locker room at work, so don't want to do a twice-daily wardrobe change in the bathroom.
When I'm riding for fun, I'm using my new riding pants with armor on the hips and knees in place of the jeans.
Like others have posted, I've taken a couple of extremely short -- as in from one end of the parking lot to another without all the gear on, and I also felt pretty vulnerable.
As wise men have said, you only need to wear the gear on the days you have a wreck/test your body's elasticity coefficient. Since I don't have that inside knowledge, I'm for tipping the risk vs. convenience scales toward more protection, and as I type this I'm leaning even more towards covering that commute with something more suitable.
I commute on my Spyder, so I'm wearing jeans and hiking boots -- with my full face helmet, protective gloves, and armored jacket, even though it's been 100+ degrees most of the summer thus far. No locker room at work, so don't want to do a twice-daily wardrobe change in the bathroom.
When I'm riding for fun, I'm using my new riding pants with armor on the hips and knees in place of the jeans.
Like others have posted, I've taken a couple of extremely short -- as in from one end of the parking lot to another without all the gear on, and I also felt pretty vulnerable.
As wise men have said, you only need to wear the gear on the days you have a wreck/test your body's elasticity coefficient. Since I don't have that inside knowledge, I'm for tipping the risk vs. convenience scales toward more protection, and as I type this I'm leaning even more towards covering that commute with something more suitable.
MC gear is for p*ssies
In the summer I wear shorts, sneakers and a T-shirt.:firstplace:
I dont even wear underwear cause I like that cooling sensation. :thumbup:
I don't own a full face helmet because they give a false sense of safety.
I have investigated many motorcycle accidents and never encountered a single case where armor saved the rider more then a road rash.
My armor is....
A. Stay within the speed limit.
B. Don't drink and ride.
C. Stay away from other MCs.
D. Don't ride at night.
E. Always give the other vehicle the right of way.
F. Keep your middle finger to yourself.
G. Don't assume everyone sees you.
H. Only ride as fast as your skills allow. (the biggest accident causer)
In the summer I wear shorts, sneakers and a T-shirt.:firstplace:
I dont even wear underwear cause I like that cooling sensation. :thumbup:
I don't own a full face helmet because they give a false sense of safety.
I have investigated many motorcycle accidents and never encountered a single case where armor saved the rider more then a road rash.
My armor is....
A. Stay within the speed limit.
B. Don't drink and ride.
C. Stay away from other MCs.
D. Don't ride at night.
E. Always give the other vehicle the right of way.
F. Keep your middle finger to yourself.
G. Don't assume everyone sees you.
H. Only ride as fast as your skills allow. (the biggest accident causer)
Pirate looks at --
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Rockin' the Rev'it Nice!Or this one?
I've always figured that if it's my time to go. All the cloths in the world is not going to help. If the good lord needs me then he will come get me when its time. Till then i'll ride like I stole it. Amen. Ride Safe. Ride Often. And Just Ride Baby:riding: Happy Trails To All
Pirate looks at --
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So my wife and I are ATTGATT! As someone stated earlier, you don't get to pick the time you are going to crash, you just crash! So no chances. Today's gear is so well made that even on the hottest days, I barely break a sweat! We use Rev'it gear exclusively and it has been awesome! on hot days over 100 we wear cooling vests under textile jackets. These are nor mesh but with a great venting system working in conjunction with the cooling vest the vents allow air in and when it hits that wet vest you are as cool as can be! Now we have heard from some Florida folks, and for the life of me, I have no idea how you keep cool. Cooling vests don't work at 90% humidity. I think if I lived in Florida I wouldn't ryde in the summer! So all the gear works for us!:yes:
Flanker
New member
Same for me!
As a reassurance to the rest of you; should we meet on some distant road-----under NO circumstances will I be wearing a thong! :joke:
BoilerAnimal
New member
good news to hear. Don't be going comando either Please.
Bob Denman
New member
Guys...
I'm trying to build up an appetite for tonight's Supper. :shocked:
Rest assured: you're not helping! :yikes:
I'm trying to build up an appetite for tonight's Supper. :shocked:
Rest assured: you're not helping! :yikes:
At least he has a smile on his face while being hugged by a super hot chick.:firstplace:
I would change places with him any day of the week. :thumbup:
But you guys go ahead and look like Robocop with your ATGATT gear.:banghead:
I would change places with him any day of the week. :thumbup:
But you guys go ahead and look like Robocop with your ATGATT gear.:banghead:
You mean like these motor cycle riders?
Some spyder riders wear Aerostitch R3 suits even, you just haven't seen them yet.
Peteoz
Well-known member
In answer to your question, Jim......
No.....Spyder riders do not ALL wear safety gear. (I, and most others do, however).
but then......Two wheelers do not ALL wear safety gear either.
It’s a personal choice, for any number of reasons. I don’t really want to, but my fear of gravel rash outweighs my preferred feeling of freedom of jeans and Tshirt. I doubt that wearing Kevlar riding pants with hip armour is really going to stop my new synthetic hip from dislocating in an”off”, any more than denim jeans will, but I personally feel better with the insurance.
Pete
Triple B
Member
and that, kiddies, is the deciding factor....whatever YOU feel comfortable with, not what your buddy thinks you should wear.
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
Keep this in mind. Your decision may have an impact on many others, not just yourself. If you die prematurely because of a lack of protective gear, you may leave a family faced with a financial disaster. If you are seriously injured, like one of our Spyderlovers family is now, the costs of your care will be paid by others, either through insurance premiums or higher medical care fees to cover a bankruptcy loss.
It has been said that no man is an island. What you choose to wear CAN have an impact on many others. Does any of us have the moral right to impose the results of our choices onto those who do not have a say in that choice? Think about it.
Peteoz
Well-known member
Sorry Idaho, I know where you are coming from, but I can’t agree with that perspective.
If you are involved in a serious car accident, and are killed or seriously injured, your family may be faced with financial disaster and the cost of your care will be paid by others....
Do you have a moral right to impose your choice to ride a machine that (regardless of how you are dressed), will give you far less chance of survival or receiving a serious injury than a motor car, on those who do not have a say in that choice? Where do you draw the line?:dontknow:
Poorly phrased, but hopefully you get my point
Pete
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