Isn't it about that time of year?
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Jimmy5 said:
Can I sit on the fence....I went out today in a leather jacket and (denim) jeans 
Do you have any idea how dangerous it can be to sit on the fence in jeans? The risk of splinters is huge. You should have, as a minimum, full double thickness leather trousers with steel plate arse protector fitted.y2blade said:
Rawwr said:
...when we have the 'riding in t-shirt and jeans' versus 'riding in full gear' debate? 
i couldnt care less what anyone else wears on a bike.....and dont understand why some feel the need to preach about iti dress how i like and others are free to do so too
It seems the common thing for anyone seeing someone taking more risk than they are themselves prepared to take is to describe them as lunatics and it gets a bit tedious. The only person anyone should be doing risk analysis for is themselves. If we start applying the "yeah but what if..." type arguments to each other then we'd eventually reduce the level of risk to the point where none of use would ride bikes.
While we're on the subject. I sit on the fence a bit and cant be a hypocrite. Usually i have atleased armoured gear on. But if im just around town on the 'pooper' then i sometimes just wear Jeans and a leather jacket.
But i understand the merits of being properly protected at all times.
However one thing i do stand for 100% is a persons rite to make their own mind up and do what they want if it's not endangering others..
But i understand the merits of being properly protected at all times.
However one thing i do stand for 100% is a persons rite to make their own mind up and do what they want if it's not endangering others..
I'll happily ride in Jeans and light jacket if the weather is good, always wear gloves but have been known to wear trainers to nip into town. It's my decision and I know the risks but that's my choice.
I guess I come from the generation before all the armoured gear was available and don't feel the need to dress like a power ranger to go to the shops.
If it's hot and humid then being uncomfortable in lots of armour and cow (or kangaroo) is going to be worse for your concentration, and you're more likely to have that accident, than if youre comfortable riding and focused 100% on the road.
I guess I come from the generation before all the armoured gear was available and don't feel the need to dress like a power ranger to go to the shops.
If it's hot and humid then being uncomfortable in lots of armour and cow (or kangaroo) is going to be worse for your concentration, and you're more likely to have that accident, than if youre comfortable riding and focused 100% on the road.
Draggin jeans and textile jacket for me, though sometimes its ace to take a bimble into town in a T shirt. Not something I make a habit of, but sometimes it's just, well, nice. A mate of mine never wears gloves, and he's not the most confident of riders but still rides quite fast. I have mentioned the risk factor to him, but it's his choice at the end of the day...
paul_tim2000 said:
If it's hot and humid then being uncomfortable in lots of armour and cow (or kangaroo) is going to be worse for your concentration, and you're more likely to have that accident, than if youre comfortable riding and focused 100% on the road.
Very true! 100% of people survive, totaly unharmed, accidents they don't have!im riding to work in leather jacket, gloves & army boots at the mo. its too bloody hot to walk the 5mins to the bike from work in leathers.
yes there is more risk, but i tend to balance that by riding more sensibley. i know i take chances with all the gear on that i wont without the gear so i feel ok about it.
yes there is more risk, but i tend to balance that by riding more sensibley. i know i take chances with all the gear on that i wont without the gear so i feel ok about it.
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