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What protective gear do you ride in?
| View Poll Results: What proctective gear do you wear whilst riding? (Helmet not optional) | |||
| T-shirt and shorts, I dont have accidents, I am a hero! |    | 11 | 2.60% |
| Gloves,That's it! I'm a carefull rider. |    | 7 | 1.65% |
| Gloves, Jacket, Longpants. |    | 185 | 43.74% |
| The whole kit, They are all out to kill me and I need MAX protection. |    | 220 | 52.01% |
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02-05-2007, 6:14 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 04 2006 Location: Shreveport, LA Bike(s): '99 XX, '01 GL1800, '99 Hellcats, '74 FLH, '83 XL Posts: 202
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50*F and below... Arai Quantum Rocket Revolution or Meteor 5.0 CorTech HT Overpants Assorted insulated gloves Oxtar waterproof boots 51*F to 75*F Helmet varies dependent on bike (i.e., Nolan N-41 on the GoldWing) Rocket Meteor 5.0 Cortech jeans (w/armor) Assorted gloves Oxtars or Danner "jump boots" 76*F to 99*F Arai/Nolan Fieldsheer Titanium mesh jacket Feildsheer mesh pants or jeans Assorted perforated gloves Oxtars or G.I. vented "jungle boots" 100*F and up... Screw this... the bikes are parked. It's not fun anymore...  |
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02-08-2007, 1:31 AM
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| Blackbird1937 Join Date: Oct 21 2006 Location: Mill Park, Victoria, Australia Bike(s): 2003 Bluebird,1988 Suzuki 750 Slingshot, Honda SP2 Age: 71 Posts: 12
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not keen on gravel rash so wear the lot including custom made 2 piece tiger angel leathers even if it is 38 degrees centigrade or 100 f.
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02-08-2007, 1:22 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 04 2006 Location: Middle of Illinois in a field Bike(s): 97' bird Age: 29 Posts: 44
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Wife beater baggy gargo shorts icon shoes (because there cool) Some kind of cool sunglasses (okley etc.) Does this make me a squid? Now for the truth: Honda 3/4 length jacket, Rf1000, leather gloves, leather boots, and jeans. This is my minimum dress for very short trips. I add alpinestar boots and riding pants if it will be very far.
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02-11-2007, 6:26 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 24 2006 Location: Greensboro, NC Bike(s): 1997 CBR1100XX, 1994 Honda Magna Age: 44 Posts: 441
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Helmet, Gloves, leather or armored textile jacket, jeans or armored textile pants, and always a smile.  |
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02-12-2007, 9:48 PM
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 Join Date: Dec 14 2006 Location: Georgia Bike(s): 98 Blackbird, 06 Ultra Classic Age: 57 Posts: 301
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shorts, flip-flops, cut off t-shirt
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02-13-2007, 10:52 AM
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| I'm Still Smiling...  Join Date: Nov 02 2006 Location: San Diego CA Bike(s): 2000 CBR1100 XX Age: 42 Posts: 612
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Honestly I dress for the type of ride. There are times where I just run up the street to return a video rental and yes....gasp....in just shorts and a t-shirt...  .If I am out an riding a spirited ride of course I wear the appropriate gear.  Yes I am aware of the risk's involved in riding without full protection and I accept the risk.  |
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02-16-2007, 2:29 PM
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 Join Date: Jan 31 2007 Location: Flordia Bike(s): 1997 Blackbird,2007 CBR 1000 Repsol,1992 CBR 600F2 Age: 28 Posts: 203
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i wear a joe rocket jacket and gloves thats it wouldnt mind finding a good pair of rocket pants and boots
__________________ Karma Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must, but NEVER QUIT.  |
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02-17-2007, 1:23 PM
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| Craig  Join Date: Nov 21 2006 Location: Sumner, Ga Bike(s): 2001 XX 1987 VF700C Magna Age: 49 Posts: 313
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Tecnics one piece leathers when I am not stopping much. And when I haven't eaten so much that I don't fit. I also have a couple sets of ballistic pant/jacket combos. They probably won't prevent all injuries, but they are better than T shirts. I ride rural roads, so I don't think they are out to get me. More likely I will have a rare Squiddly moment and do something stupid. As we all know " STUPID HURTS". Edit: Just looked at my Avatar, guess I have worn jeans a few times too.  And Rare may be a understatement for my Squiddly moments. Sad to say, but I hurt myself last validating a brake job I had just done on my Magna. Shorts, boat shoes, less than 30 mph. The new front brakes grabbed and almost tossed me. Last edited by redxxrdr : 02-17-2007 at 1:34 PM. |
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02-17-2007, 6:49 PM
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| Blackbirdista  Join Date: Oct 25 2006 Location: Italy Bike(s): 2003 CBR1100XX, 1974 CB750, 1996 Ducati 600SS Age: 36 Posts: 151
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Summer: Shoei Helmet AGV Mesh Jacket w/armor Shorts with Cortech pants (o.k, haven't done a summer with them yet, but I'm going to try. Normally, jeans) Alpinestar mesh gloves Alpinestar sport touring boots (Or if we're gonna' be real sporty, AGV 2-piece leathers with Tecknic leather gloves) Winter: Shoei Helmet Cortech jacket with insulation Cortech pants with insulation Dainese Goretex gloves Alpinestar Goretex boots Windproof neck covering thingy I wear enough in the summer to protect but attempt to be comfortable. I'll admit there are days when it's so dang hot, it bothers me and takes my attention away from riding, then I'll wear a long sleeve top or something, but those days are pretty dang rare. The Cortech gear in the cool riding (I've been down to about 35 or so) is awesome especially with a fleece on. I can't even feel the cold. Do have to install some heated grips though ;-) |
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03-05-2007, 3:13 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 07 2006 Location: Denver, CO Bike(s): 00' CBR1100xx titanium Posts: 71
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Shoei helmet Textile jacket Leather gloves Boots |
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03-05-2007, 3:32 PM
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| Join Date: Jan 28 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Bike(s): '03-CBR1100XX, '83-XL600, '78-XS1100 Posts: 81
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Helmet, Leather Jacket, Gloves and Boots along with my comon sense.  |
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03-05-2007, 4:27 PM
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 Join Date: Feb 22 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Bike(s): 1997 CBR1100XX Age: 33 Posts: 522
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Arai Quantum Oxtar Matrix Boots Belstaff Challenger Jacket (sometimes FG Meshtex or FG Speed Jacket) FG HT Air Overpants FG Gloves Aerostich Fleece for extra insulation when needed |
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03-05-2007, 5:26 PM
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| One Less Car Join Date: Nov 02 2006 Location: Crozet, VA Bike(s): CBR1100XX Posts: 178
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Me & a pillion geared-up
__________________ I won't join any forum that would allow someone like me as a member. |
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03-05-2007, 8:29 PM
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 Join Date: Oct 21 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Bike(s): 03 XX, Plated 03 XR650R Posts: 1,200
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03-14-2007, 12:45 AM
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 Join Date: Feb 11 2007 Location: SLC Utah Bike(s): 99 Posts: 134
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03-31-2007, 1:01 PM
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| Join Date: Mar 28 2007 Location: Glendale, Arizona Bike(s): Black 97' CBR 1100xx Blackbird! Posts: 4
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I just bought a fieldsheer 2 piece leather suit. Am I gonna regret this. I live in Phoenix , Arizona. Temperature in mid summer is 120 Deg F.
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04-04-2007, 10:29 PM
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| Join Date: Apr 02 2007 Location: southaven ms Bike(s): 1100xx Posts: 4
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Scorpion helmet and leather gloves always!!! Joe Rocket leather jacket or Cortech mesh jacket most of the time. along with jeans and riding boots or work boots. I just got a new MotoGP leather jacket (newenough) will start wearing it more now. I have been known to wear shorts(can't remember when), wear tennis shoes (blue moon), and go helmetless (can count on my hand the # of times).Even in these rare cases I always wear gloves. Even standing still the first thing you put down when you fall is your hands. I don't want to have to ask someone to wipe my ass. |
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05-04-2007, 1:34 PM
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 Join Date: Mar 14 2007 Location: Flower Mound, TX Bike(s): 1998 CBR Blackbird Posts: 68
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Caberg helmet Textile jacket with CE armor First Gear Gloves Jeans and boots. I layed down another bike ( vmax) back in march going only 35 and it hurt. wore holes in my jeans and rasched my knee. Now even for little runs I gear up. I am one of those everybody is out to get me guys. And man it sucks, because it gets HHHHHHHHOt here in Texas. |
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05-06-2007, 2:30 PM
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 Join Date: Oct 22 2006 Location: Boise, ID Bike(s): '08 ZG1400A '99 CBR1100XX (gone) '94 Ducati 900SS Posts: 152
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Around town riding... Nolan N-102 Tour Master Transition Jacket Jeans w/bohn armour underneath Gaerne boots On the road The jeans are perplaced with Joe Rocket Alter Ego pants. And all of this will be replaced with my new Olympia Phantom riding suit...
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05-15-2007, 7:55 AM
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 Join Date: Oct 18 2006 Location: Chicagoland Bike(s): 2003 Blackbird Posts: 8
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Aerostitch Roadcrafter suit Shoei X-11 helmet Held gloves Oxtar boots People at work make fun of the Roadcrafter but I tell them, "It's no skin off my back."
__________________ 'Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional!' Andrew 2003 CBR 1100XX Blackbird |
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05-30-2007, 11:17 AM
| #51 |
 Join Date: Nov 14 2006 Location: Minnesota Bike(s): '02 CBR1100XX Posts: 68
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After a comprehensive field test (unplanned) of Cycleport Mesh Kevlar Jacket and Stretch Kevlar Pants (Ultra II) on a major getoff coming home from OzarXX (+70mph high side hitting mileage marker), it is the only gear i would choose 7 days a week and twice on Sunday... Yep, there were briuse marks and badly tweaked ribcage (landed on right ass after doing a handstand off bars going ballistic gawd knows how far), but other than that there was one small fracture to left wrist, right forearm laceration from hitting a mileage marker (jumped in front of me doncha know), there was not a cut, scratch or rash on the entire body. Not only that, both jack and pants had no tears, abrasions, scrapes, broken seams, etc., NOTHING, just very dirty. The jacket most probably saved my right forearm w the mileage marker embedding the mesh kevlar, armour and liner to the bone in a U shape causing the flesh to literally explode (about 5" above wrist). The emergency room measured the laceration at 6.5" long x 2.5" wide. Incredibly the bone was not broken, just very sore and a lot of stiches (i almost passed out when i saw it). There was not a mark on the mesh kevler at this impact area, not even a scratch, unbelievable. The imbedded jacket also clotted the wound since the amount of blood loss was minimal (this feature probably not part of the original design parameters). The Shoei helmet and AlpineStar boots/gloves all did their job admirably too. Healing up pretty good and should be ready to go in about a month... So major kudos to Cycleport, Shoei and AlpineStar with mucho thanks from me, family and friends... B out...
__________________ Bruce My goal in life is to never grow up, so far have grossly exceeded expectations and still pushing the envelope  |
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05-30-2007, 2:07 PM
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 Join Date: Oct 18 2006 Location: Spanaway, WA Bike(s): '00 XX Posts: 713
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How's the bike?? Hope you're on the road soon.
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05-31-2007, 2:21 AM
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| Riding on the wings of a Bird!  Join Date: May 13 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Bike(s): 1997 XX, 2002 TL1000R Age: 43 Posts: 108
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Helmet, gloves, alternate between textile or leather jacket (both with armor), denim pants and tennies. Looking at getting some boots and better pants.
__________________ If you're not going at least 100 miles and 100 mph, you're not riding! Gary |
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06-20-2007, 9:07 PM
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 Join Date: May 26 2007 Location: Great Lakes Area Bike(s): 1999 Honda Blackbird Posts: 72
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Well the first time I went riding I was wearing a white halter sundress with sandals.... yup I'll admit that was dumb, got a lot of stares though........ Now I wear boots, at least jeans (if its cold I wear chaps), gloves - full or fingerless depending on the day, and a jacket (windbreaker or leather) It all depends on the day and my mood at the time. The people now a days that I see on bikes with nothing but what I was wearing the first time I rode, all I do is shake my head and think how ignorant they are and how I once was!
__________________ I've been to hell and back, they didn't want me...  |
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06-21-2007, 11:52 AM
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 Join Date: Feb 23 2007 Location: Boston Bike(s): 01 XX Age: 45 Posts: 226
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I have a cortech textile jacket, but I can't find pants that fit me correctly, unfortunately. I also have a full face helmet, gloves, etc. But when it is warm, t-shirts, jeans or even shorts, and a beanie helmet do me just fine.
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06-21-2007, 2:26 PM
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