Discussion
Jazoli said:
Balls to that, textiles are for slow riders and potterers, anyone riding in textiles should be given a wide berth.
Since the sole advantage of leathers seems to be marginally better accident protection, I tend to give a wide berth to those who won't ride without leathers.CoolHands said:
Depends if you want to go out looking like the latest power-ranger, or if you're a serious biker.
Absolutely; don't forget the mandatory advanced rider training, 'Polite' vest and telling anyyone that will listen how you are a responsible rider and anyone who breaks the speed limit by 1 mph is an accident waiting to happen.
Dr Jekyll said:
Jazoli said:
Balls to that, textiles are for slow riders and potterers, anyone riding in textiles should be given a wide berth.
Since the sole advantage of leathers seems to be marginally better accident protection, I tend to give a wide berth to those who won't ride without leathers.I also suggest that the accident protection is considerably more than marginally better. There is a good reason textiles are not allowed on tracks yet pretty much any 1 piece or 2 piece all around zip leathers are.
black-k1 said:
A good, well fitting, set of leathers are way more comfortable than textiles, and let you feel what the bike is doing better.
I also suggest that the accident protection is considerably more than marginally better. There is a good reason textiles are not allowed on tracks yet pretty much any 1 piece or 2 piece all around zip leathers are.
Track accidents tend to be very different from road accidents. Road accidents don't usually involve the kind of sliding that leathers protect you from because the speeds are invariably much lower and there isn't normally room to slide very far before hitting something.I also suggest that the accident protection is considerably more than marginally better. There is a good reason textiles are not allowed on tracks yet pretty much any 1 piece or 2 piece all around zip leathers are.
Leathers are also considerably less comfortable in the rain and in any case do have the minor disadvantage of making you look completely ridiculous.
Dr Jekyll said:
Since the sole advantage of leathers seems to be marginally better accident protection, I tend to give a wide berth to those who won't ride without leathers.
Wearing leathers could be a reflection of 1 the rider's attitude to risk, however good they are;
2 their perception of their abilities (regardless of actual talent)and other road users' capabilities;
3 importance to the rider of looking awesome (Spidi and Dainese leathers are sexier than textiles - that's a proven fact
)4 they can't ride for s
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Gavia said:
However, just to put a different spin on the 1 vs 2 piece debate, I used to always buy 2 piece and then zip them up. The 1 piece is so much more comfortable to wear on the bike and not too much hassle off it either. The extra stretchy leather and elastic makes it much better IMO and much easier to ride a sports bike.
I was wondering whether the practicality aspect is oversold. I've got a two piece, and I don't think that I ever wore it separately. Other than the hassle of bathroom visits, I'm not sure if it's going to make a huge difference.Graemsay said:
I was wondering whether the practicality aspect is oversold. I've got a two piece, and I don't think that I ever wore it separately. Other than the hassle of bathroom visits, I'm not sure if it's going to make a huge difference.
I often wear my 2 piece separately. I'll go somewhere on the bike (in leathers) then when I'm there - maybe dinner or short meeting, I'll take jacket off.
Just depends how you use your bike.
Graemsay said:
I was wondering whether the practicality aspect is oversold. I've got a two piece, and I don't think that I ever wore it separately. Other than the hassle of bathroom visits, I'm not sure if it's going to make a huge difference.
Once you hit 45, being able to make an expedited toilet stop is much more important than stuff like crash protection on 
Dainese 2 piece imo
Shock protection not just CE!
Without doubt Arai and Dainese helped why I am here still.
Image and heroics don't come into it really. This is non fault with witnesses, look where the car is, head on.
Several operations later, still riding including this bike. A worse but similar one occurred 5 years prior. Out of sheer pig headedness I rebuilt it when there were very few about, and still have one and a loft full of spares haha.
Find the money and buy better quality wherever possible, it helps. Leathers aren't just for track, but also don't make you invincible, just safer.
Just my2p
Shock protection not just CE!
Without doubt Arai and Dainese helped why I am here still.
Image and heroics don't come into it really. This is non fault with witnesses, look where the car is, head on.
Several operations later, still riding including this bike. A worse but similar one occurred 5 years prior. Out of sheer pig headedness I rebuilt it when there were very few about, and still have one and a loft full of spares haha.
Find the money and buy better quality wherever possible, it helps. Leathers aren't just for track, but also don't make you invincible, just safer.
Just my2p
CarsOrBikes said:
Dainese 2 piece imo
Shock protection not just CE!
Without doubt Arai and Dainese helped why I am here still.
Image and heroics don't come into it really. This is non fault with witnesses, look where the car is, head on.
Several operations later, still riding including this bike. A worse but similar one occurred 5 years prior. Out of sheer pig headedness I rebuilt it when there were very few about, and still have one and a loft full of spares haha.
Find the money and buy better quality wherever possible, it helps. Leathers aren't just for track, but also don't make you invincible, just safer.
Just my2p
Poor obs...Shock protection not just CE!
Without doubt Arai and Dainese helped why I am here still.
Image and heroics don't come into it really. This is non fault with witnesses, look where the car is, head on.
Several operations later, still riding including this bike. A worse but similar one occurred 5 years prior. Out of sheer pig headedness I rebuilt it when there were very few about, and still have one and a loft full of spares haha.
Find the money and buy better quality wherever possible, it helps. Leathers aren't just for track, but also don't make you invincible, just safer.
Just my2p
The Beaver King said:
CoolHands said:
Depends if you want to go out looking like the latest power-ranger, or if you're a serious biker.
Absolutely; don't forget the mandatory advanced rider training, 'Polite' vest and telling anyyone that will listen how you are a responsible rider and anyone who breaks the speed limit by 1 mph is an accident waiting to happen.Am I doing it right?
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