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shovelstrokeed · 02-03-2007, 5:46 PM

Vanson 2 piece drag race leathers or
One piece Aerostitch Roadcrafter or
BMW Airflow jacket and pants or
Heine Gerick 3/4 leather jacket and pants or
Belstaff Discovery jacket and pants or
Honda leather jacket and jeans or
Whatever golf shirt I happen to have on and Dockers.

Too many gloves to mention,
Boots are Sidi or Oxtar but sometimes work shoes, sometimes tennis shoes.

3 different Shoei helmets with my fav being my yellow 1000.

Also a BMW Klima Komfort (their spelling) rain suit if I don't have the 'stitch or the Belstaff on.

Anything over about 10 miles finds me in all the gear. It's too big a PITA and too friggin' hot most of the year to bother on my 4.4 mile urban street ride to work every day.

marczewska · 02-03-2007, 6:38 PM

Full face helmet.
Icon leather jacket.
Leather gloves.
Draggin Jeans.
Triumph Boots.
On hot summer days I wear thongs.

Para045 · 02-03-2007, 9:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marczewska

On hot summer days I wear thongs.

You are kidding right

marczewska · 02-03-2007, 10:24 PM

No I'm not kidding it helps keep it upright. Why is there something wrong with my outfit so far everybody seems to like it. It gets a little chilly above 180 mph. But when you get into a scary situation you don't have to clean your pants out. By the way should I just drive naked.

Para045 · 02-03-2007, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marczewska

No I'm not kidding it helps keep it upright. Why is there something wrong with my outfit so far everybody seems to like it. It gets a little chilly above 180 mph. But when you get into a scary situation you don't have to clean your pants out. By the way should I just drive naked.

Ah by "thongs I guess you are meaning "G strings" as opposed to the footwear ( Aussies call them thongs Poms call them "flip flops" )

marczewska · 02-03-2007, 11:09 PM

Yes I mean G-Strings. It would be kinda hard to sit on flip flops doing 180 mph.

OZDave · 02-04-2007, 12:12 AM

Kinda had me confused also.

flitemdic · 02-04-2007, 8:03 AM

Frikken Aussie's.

Learn english, wouldja?

OZDave · 02-05-2007, 5:35 AM

I was watching cops the other night. I couldn't understand what the perps were saying half the time.

No whum sayin!

Cowboyflyer · 02-05-2007, 1:50 PM

Let's see... Today it was 28'f .

Fieldsheir full body with Gerber jacket, pants, gloves.

Nice and toasty!!!

ironmike · 02-05-2007, 5:14 PM

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...

peterpan · 02-08-2007, 12:31 AM

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.

mbarr78 · 02-08-2007, 12:22 PM

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.

Venus97 · 02-11-2007, 5:26 PM

Helmet, Gloves, leather or armored textile jacket, jeans or armored textile pants, and always a smile.

rdkng88 · 02-12-2007, 8:48 PM

shorts, flip-flops, cut off t-shirt

WILLSXX · 02-13-2007, 9:52 AM

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.

Karma · 02-16-2007, 1:29 PM

i wear a joe rocket jacket and gloves thats it wouldnt mind finding a good pair of rocket pants and boots

redxxrdr · 02-17-2007, 12:23 PM

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.

trkracer · 02-17-2007, 5:49 PM

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 ;-)

slinger5150 · 03-05-2007, 2:13 PM

Shoei helmet
Textile jacket
Leather gloves
Boots

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!	16	2.77%
Gloves,That's it! I'm a carefull rider.	9	1.56%
Gloves, Jacket, Longpants.	249	43.08%
The whole kit, They are all out to kill me and I need MAX protection.	304	52.60%
Voters: 578. You may not vote on this poll

02-03-2007, 5:46 PM	#21
shovelstrokeed Join Date: Dec 16 2006 Location: S. Fla Posts: 302	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Vanson 2 piece drag race leathers or One piece Aerostitch Roadcrafter or BMW Airflow jacket and pants or Heine Gerick 3/4 leather jacket and pants or Belstaff Discovery jacket and pants or Honda leather jacket and jeans or Whatever golf shirt I happen to have on and Dockers. Too many gloves to mention, Boots are Sidi or Oxtar but sometimes work shoes, sometimes tennis shoes. 3 different Shoei helmets with my fav being my yellow 1000. Also a BMW Klima Komfort (their spelling) rain suit if I don't have the 'stitch or the Belstaff on. Anything over about 10 miles finds me in all the gear. It's too big a PITA and too friggin' hot most of the year to bother on my 4.4 mile urban street ride to work every day.

02-03-2007, 6:38 PM	#22
marczewska Join Date: Jan 13 2007 Location: Pell City, Alabama Posts: 17	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Full face helmet. Icon leather jacket. Leather gloves. Draggin Jeans. Triumph Boots. On hot summer days I wear thongs.

02-03-2007, 10:24 PM	#24
marczewska Join Date: Jan 13 2007 Location: Pell City, Alabama Posts: 17	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? No I'm not kidding it helps keep it upright. Why is there something wrong with my outfit so far everybody seems to like it. It gets a little chilly above 180 mph. But when you get into a scary situation you don't have to clean your pants out. By the way should I just drive naked. __________________ Life is short. Ride hard. Dennis 03XX

02-04-2007, 12:12 AM	#27
OZDave Join Date: Oct 16 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 808	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Kinda had me confused also. __________________ Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get me!

02-04-2007, 8:03 AM	#28
flitemdic Join Date: Nov 01 2006 Location: USA Posts: 361	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Frikken Aussie's. Learn english, wouldja? __________________ N2YN 8/22/2004

02-05-2007, 5:35 AM	#29
OZDave Join Date: Oct 16 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 808	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? I was watching cops the other night. I couldn't understand what the perps were saying half the time. No whum sayin! __________________ Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get me!

02-05-2007, 1:50 PM	#30
Cowboyflyer Join Date: Dec 29 2006 Location: Southeast Arkansas Posts: 10	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Let's see... Today it was 28'f . Fieldsheir full body with Gerber jacket, pants, gloves. Nice and toasty!!!

02-05-2007, 5:14 PM	#31
ironmike Join Date: Nov 04 2006 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 280	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? 50F and below... Arai Quantum Rocket Revolution or Meteor 5.0 CorTech HT Overpants Assorted insulated gloves Oxtar waterproof boots 51F to 75F 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" 76F to 99F Arai/Nolan Fieldsheer Titanium mesh jacket Feildsheer mesh pants or jeans Assorted perforated gloves Oxtars or G.I. vented "jungle boots" 100F and up... Screw this... the bikes are parked. It's not fun anymore...

02-08-2007, 12:31 AM	#32
peterpan Blackbird1937 Join Date: Oct 21 2006 Location: Mill Park, Victoria, Australia Age: 72 Posts: 12	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? 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.

02-08-2007, 12:22 PM	#33
mbarr78 Join Date: Nov 03 2006 Location: Middle of Illinois in a field Age: 30 Posts: 44	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? 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. __________________ Mike

02-11-2007, 5:26 PM	#34
Venus97 Join Date: Nov 24 2006 Location: Greensboro, NC Age: 46 Posts: 441	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Helmet, Gloves, leather or armored textile jacket, jeans or armored textile pants, and always a smile.

02-12-2007, 8:48 PM	#35
rdkng88 Join Date: Dec 14 2006 Location: Georgia Age: 59 Posts: 398	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? shorts, flip-flops, cut off t-shirt

02-13-2007, 9:52 AM	#36
WILLSXX I'm Still Smiling... Join Date: Nov 02 2006 Location: San Diego CA Age: 44 Posts: 610	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? 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.

02-16-2007, 1:29 PM	#37
Karma Join Date: Jan 31 2007 Location: Flordia Age: 30 Posts: 203	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? 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, 12:23 PM	#38
redxxrdr Craig Join Date: Nov 21 2006 Location: Sumner, Ga Age: 51 Posts: 315	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? 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 12:34 PM.

02-17-2007, 5:49 PM	#39
trkracer Blackbirdista Join Date: Oct 25 2006 Location: Italy Age: 38 Posts: 151	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? 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 ;-)

03-05-2007, 2:13 PM	#40
slinger5150 Join Date: Nov 07 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 71	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Shoei helmet Textile jacket Leather gloves Boots