Wearing jeans on a bike

[mitzy]

Hola!

Im back from spain with white bits!!!

Was ot on Sunday, full gear and a guy on a GXSR600 in full gear and his GF/Wife/Bit on the side in three quaater lengh jeans heels and a off the shoulder top just a crash helmet!

He must love her!

I was sweaty betty but rather that than hurt birdy.

[RizzoTheRat]

I'd much rather learn from someone elses mistakes though

[Ruttager]

I wear the kevlar jeans and they feel safe enough for me. I don't have the knee pads in though as they feel uncomfertable. I don't notice I'm wearing them to be honest but i've only ridden in fair - drizzle conditions so when it gets a bit colder I guess my legs will be freezing.

[MattOz]

I occasionally wear jeans on my bike. To be honest I can move around the bike better in jeans than I can in my leather trousers. In my "yoof" I rode back from Paris to the Midlands in t-shirt and jeans on my GSX600-F. Not big and not clever. The sunburn was terrible!

Back O/T, if someone wants to wear shorts, t-shirt and flip flops, then that's fine with me. It's their choice and yes, it'll smart should they fall off.

Matt

[lawrence567]

So to come to a conclusions it's each to their own
as everyone has their own perogative!

[rhinochopig]

What annoys me is when you see the chap in full leathers and armour, with the OH sat on the pillion in a pair of skin tight jeans, paddock leather jacket, and fashion boots. wr.

[black-k1]

rhinochopig said:

What annoys me is when you see the chap in full leathers and armour, with the OH sat on the pillion in a pair of skin tight jeans, paddock leather jacket, and fashion boots. wr.

Errr...... Why? Are pillions (assuming it's an adult) not free to make their own choices too?

[big_rob_sydney]

I'm guessing theres a selfish aspect in there somewhere? Or perhaps a careless aspect? Just a guess though.

[rhinochopig]

black-k1 said:

rhinochopig said:

What annoys me is when you see the chap in full leathers and armour, with the OH sat on the pillion in a pair of skin tight jeans, paddock leather jacket, and fashion boots. wr.

Errr...... Why? Are pillions (assuming it's an adult) not free to make their own choices too?

Because the rider is clearly aware of the dangers of riding in jeans / paddock jacket and doesn't want to take the risk but is quite happy for his OH to. If that doesn't make him a wr I don't know what does.

[black-k1]

rhinochopig said:

black-k1 said:

rhinochopig said:

What annoys me is when you see the chap in full leathers and armour, with the OH sat on the pillion in a pair of skin tight jeans, paddock leather jacket, and fashion boots. wr.

Errr...... Why? Are pillions (assuming it's an adult) not free to make their own choices too?

Because the rider is clearly aware of the dangers of riding in jeans / paddock jacket and doesn't want to take the risk but is quite happy for his OH to. If that doesn't make him a wr I don't know what does.

My ex-wife (who had passed her test and had her own FJ1200) used to go pillion on my bike. If we were going out somewhere (pub, restaurant etc.) she would often choose jeans and jacket even though I was in full leathers. That was because she preferred to not wear her leathers when out sociably and so made her own decision. She knew all the risks.

I would suggest that judging a situation and accusing people of being wrs, while you don’t know all the facts makes you, at best, naive!

[rhinochopig]

black-k1 said:

rhinochopig said:

black-k1 said:

rhinochopig said:

What annoys me is when you see the chap in full leathers and armour, with the OH sat on the pillion in a pair of skin tight jeans, paddock leather jacket, and fashion boots. wr.

Errr...... Why? Are pillions (assuming it's an adult) not free to make their own choices too?

Because the rider is clearly aware of the dangers of riding in jeans / paddock jacket and doesn't want to take the risk but is quite happy for his OH to. If that doesn't make him a wr I don't know what does.

My ex-wife (who had passed her test and had her own FJ1200) used to go pillion on my bike. If we were going out somewhere (pub, restaurant etc.) she would often choose jeans and jacket even though I was in full leathers. That was because she preferred to not wear her leathers when out sociably and so made her own decision. She knew all the risks.

I would suggest that judging a situation and accusing people of being wrs, while you don’t know all the facts makes you, at best, naive!

Fine, if you care so little for your wife that you'll happily carry her around as a pillion wearing jeans etc, then that is your choice. I for one would not carry someone as a pillion unless they were wearing appropriate clothing. As you say, personal choice.

[lawrence567]

I sometimes take my mates pillion.
I have a set of armoured textiles and aset of leathers, i give them the choice of which they want to wear.
I then wear the others as i'm comfortable wearing either.
A couple of them say do i have to wear this?
I said no but you have to wear a helmet other than that i dont mind what you wear its you wo won't have any skin if the worse happens.
Then it's their choice whether they want to wear them or not!

[black-k1]

rhinochopig said:

Fine, if you care so little for your wife that you'll happily carry her around as a pillion wearing jeans etc, then that is your choice. I for one would not carry someone as a pillion unless they were wearing appropriate clothing. As you say, personal choice.

Actually, I care very much about all my pillions, so much so, that I allow them to make their own decisions

So your pillions can make their own personal choice ..... just as long as it agrees with yours! Hmmm! Sort of like a Zimbabwean election then!

[rhinochopig]

black-k1 said:

rhinochopig said:

Fine, if you care so little for your wife that you'll happily carry her around as a pillion wearing jeans etc, then that is your choice. I for one would not carry someone as a pillion unless they were wearing appropriate clothing. As you say, personal choice.

Actually, I care very much about all my pillions, so much so, that I allow them to make their own decisions

So your pillions can make their own personal choice ..... just as long as it agrees with yours! Hmmm! Sort of like a Zimbabwean election then!

Yes they make the personal choice to either have a ride or not - simple as that really. At the end of the day, they're my passenger and therefore that makes me responsible for their safety, and I obviously have a greater sense of responsibility than you.

If you've had severe gravel rash, you wouldn't wish it your worst enemy, never mind a friend/loved one who couldn't be bothered to wear the proper protective kit.

[lawrence567]

Tbh i've had a gravel rash, i came off at 15 moving my bike to the other end of the carpark, i slipped as the bike turned in and i didnt want to drop it, put my leg out, slipped and took all the skin off my left knee.
I couldnt straighten my leg for about a month or so after as everytime i did the scab would just tear off and start bleeding again.
I went to the doctors and the nurse pulled the scabs off and used what could only be decribed as anti-septic and a tooth brush practically to get all the grit out!
It wasnt pleasant as it was over xmas & ny aswell!
I've learnt from my mistakes but still choose to ride in jeans in certain conditions.
I give my pillion the choice, i explain to them the consequences if they dont wear the protective gear i have and if they still choose to not wear it then thats their perogative.
The least they wear is jeans & walking boots with a armoured jacket gloves and a helmet.
It's their choice in my opinion!

[rhinochopig]

lawrence567 said:

Tbh i've had a gravel rash, i came off at 15 moving my bike to the other end of the carpark, i slipped as the bike turned in and i didnt want to drop it, put my leg out, slipped and took all the skin off my left knee.
I couldnt straighten my leg for about a month or so after as everytime i did the scab would just tear off and start bleeding again.
I went to the doctors and the nurse pulled the scabs off and used what could only be decribed as anti-septic and a tooth brush practically to get all the grit out!
It wasnt pleasant as it was over xmas & ny aswell!
I've learnt from my mistakes but still choose to ride in jeans in certain conditions.
I give my pillion the choice, i explain to them the consequences if they dont wear the protective gear i have and if they still choose to not wear it then thats their perogative.
The least they wear is jeans & walking boots with a armoured jacket gloves and a helmet.
It's their choice in my opinion!

You do make a fair point regarding it's their choice, but I would still feel responsible if they were badly hurt, due to not wearing the right gear. I do think on occasion we have the responsibility to save people from themselves - and I know that I will be accused of promoting a nanny state with that viewpoint.

Edited by rhinochopig on Thursday 26th June 12:22

[NAS]

• Knocks on all the wood I can find*

To and from work (and when going out) I wear a lid, gloves, a jacket and that's it. And sometimes (OK, most of the times) I ride quickly.

When on a mission or on a trip longer than 40kms, I wear full leathers.

Double standard, stupid etc. But it's just nicer.

[black-k1]

rhinochopig said:

I do think on occasion we have the responsibility to save people from themselves

For many people, me included, that statement is far more frightening than the thought of anything that could possibly happen to me as a result of riding a motorcycle.

[hugoagogo]

black-k1 said:

rhinochopig said:

I do think on occasion we have the responsibility to save people from themselves

For many people, me included, that statement is far more frightening than the thought of anything that could possibly happen to me as a result of riding a motorcycle.

yep, how about saving everyone from dying on those dangerous motorbikes by forcing them into cars (limited to 60mph of course)?

[dern]

hugoagogo said:

black-k1 said:

rhinochopig said:

I do think on occasion we have the responsibility to save people from themselves

For many people, me included, that statement is far more frightening than the thought of anything that could possibly happen to me as a result of riding a motorcycle.

yep, how about saving everyone from dying on those dangerous motorbikes by forcing them into cars (limited to 60mph of course)?

Cars? Are you insane... etc...