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MattyV · 08-19-2007, 5:43 AM

During the summer months, its shorts, teeshirt and nikes, with short socks of course.
Wintertime apparel includes packing tape, bubble rap, pillows, inflated sandwich bags, and an old car cover full of packing peanuts. I've never felt so safe in my life.

uvaldexx · 08-27-2007, 8:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattyV

with short socks of course.

Nice!

Accessories and extra effort are always worth it in the end!

Good Job!

Lumpy · 08-31-2007, 5:41 AM

This mornings ride to work was X-Spirit lid with black visor, light Blackbird Jacket, work trousers, kung fu training slippers (with socks of course) Decent gloves. Managed to ride the BB last weekend with furry Gromit slippers on.

stormycove1 · 08-31-2007, 6:03 AM

full face helment
leather jacket
leather pants
gloves
rossi boot's
and some times birthday suit in the garage lol

choppertoo · 08-31-2007, 2:53 PM

cycleport kevlar mesh jacket
cycleport kevlar mash pants
mesh gloves
fullface helmet
hot as hell here in phoenix
gel cooling vest really works 110degrees + for more than 30 days so far this summer

Falcon23 · 10-19-2007, 1:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cowboyflyer

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

Fieldsheir full body with Gerber jacket, pants, gloves.

Nice and toasty!!!

Let's see, today it is about 75 so I am just wearing my normal gear......though it was a blistering 55 this morning....buuurrrrrr!

exskibum · 10-19-2007, 4:22 PM

Usually no condom -- just a jock strap, knee high rubber boots, skull cap, black body paint and nipple clamps.

uhh -- wait a sec -- did I post this to the right forum or into the wrong tab?

uvaldexx · 10-19-2007, 5:57 PM

thanks for sharing........

monsieurnet · 10-29-2007, 5:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exskibum

Usually no condom -- just a jock strap, knee high rubber boots, skull cap, black body paint and nipple clamps.

uhh -- wait a sec -- did I post this to the right forum or into the wrong tab?

hmmm seems that you are wearing "FIST GEAR

I think that is a movie, reviewed in the xx redline thread

monsieurnet · 10-29-2007, 5:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exskibum

Usually no condom -- just a jock strap, knee high rubber boots, skull cap, black body paint and nipple clamps.

uhh -- wait a sec -- did I post this to the right forum or into the wrong tab?

hmmm seems that you are wearing "FIST GEAR"

I think that is a movie, check in the xx redline thread

DynaChrome · 11-07-2007, 8:06 AM

I didn't answer that the best. I took "C" but I also almost always wear a lid too.

rivabill · 11-07-2007, 12:06 PM

arai tour x helmet
fieldsheer leathers
oxstar boots
joe rockit gloves
spine protector
ALLWAYS

kacbrxx · 11-07-2007, 1:07 PM

I have most of the gear. Eight motorcycle jackets, 5 pairs of riding pants...
lost count of how many pairs of gloves, three helmets (one is a Shoei RF-800
that has worn padding and is now suitable to use with winter head/neck
wear). Some how I have managed to get down to just one pair of true
motorcycle boots. I don't have any of the kidney or spine protective wear.

Let's put things into perspective. I raced and toured on bicycles for over 30
years. I wore lycra shorts, jerseys, cycling gloves... a leather strap or no
helmet for years. I have crashed countless times wearing these garments.
I have broken bones, have been road burned from head to toe many times.
I would like to think I have learned by the school of hard knocks.

My ability to ride a motorcycle is fairly good, but certainly nothing to brag
about. In the ten years I have ridden motorcycles I have never had an
accident, but it only takes a varmit, wet leaf or an out of place motorist
to ruin an other wise perfect day.

Common sense dictates you take a little bit of time to dress for defense
and yet still to the degree of comfort where you can handle the bike to
the best of your ability.

DosEquisrRyder · 11-07-2007, 10:09 PM

I strongly recommend the Icon back protector vest. It's lightweight and a great alternative for someone who doesn't want to look a an American Football player while theyre aboard the 'Bird. Icon also makes a great pair of armored jeans and wicked, low-profile carbon fibre/leather gloves.

Egres · 11-08-2007, 11:38 AM

Shoei X-Eleven
Dainese leather jacket
Dainese BackProtector
Alpinestars GP-pro gloves
Dainese leather pant/Sidi Vertiga Corsa Boots
or
Jeans/Dainese Dr.Jakil Boots

PinoyXX · 12-10-2007, 6:48 PM

AGV Helmet
Tecknik Chicane Jacket
Tecknik Leather Pants
Frank Thomas/Komine Gloves
Sigma Boots

Clonekid54 · 12-11-2007, 4:10 PM

Military Surplus all the way!

Cold Weather:
Bear Suit (ECWS)
Waterproof Jacket + Pants

Warm:
Jeans
T-Shirt

XANDROS · 12-24-2007, 3:07 PM

Shoei XR-1000 helmet
Dainese 2 piece leather jacket+trousers with sliders
Sidi Vertigo Corsa boots
Spyke VTS leather gloves
Dainese spine protector

That's all!

Birdman · 12-25-2007, 1:30 AM

sick of riding in the heat so bought yesterday a dainese body armour suit to wear under a t shirt and draggin jeans ;-)

fourXX · 12-29-2007, 6:53 AM

HJC helmet
Warm weather:
Flow-thru synthetic jacket
Flow-thru gloves
Jeans or Draggin jeans
Slip-on ankle-high boots

Cold Weather:
Heavy synthetic jacket & synthetic gloves
Jeans/Draggin jeans/leather pants/synthetic pants with liners
+ or - thermals & + or - rain pants
Gaerne riding boots or ankle-high leather slip-on 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

08-19-2007, 5:43 AM	#61
MattyV Join Date: Aug 10 2007 Location: Granite Bay, California Age: 30 Posts: 5	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? During the summer months, its shorts, teeshirt and nikes, with short socks of course. Wintertime apparel includes packing tape, bubble rap, pillows, inflated sandwich bags, and an old car cover full of packing peanuts. I've never felt so safe in my life.

08-31-2007, 5:41 AM	#63
Lumpy Eifel Mountains here we come Join Date: Apr 20 2007 Location: Hampshire. UK Posts: 72	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? This mornings ride to work was X-Spirit lid with black visor, light Blackbird Jacket, work trousers, kung fu training slippers (with socks of course) Decent gloves. Managed to ride the BB last weekend with furry Gromit slippers on. __________________ Just like the Playstation only you can die!! If I'd wanted to work with the mentally retarded I would have opened a Harley dealership.

08-31-2007, 6:03 AM	#64
stormycove1 Join Date: May 28 2007 Location: brisbane austrlia loganvillage Age: 60 Posts: 39	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? full face helment leather jacket leather pants gloves rossi boot's and some times birthday suit in the garage lol

08-31-2007, 2:53 PM	#65
choppertoo Join Date: Aug 31 2007 Location: chandler az Posts: 2	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? cycleport kevlar mesh jacket cycleport kevlar mash pants mesh gloves fullface helmet hot as hell here in phoenix gel cooling vest really works 110degrees + for more than 30 days so far this summer

10-19-2007, 4:22 PM	#67
exskibum Join Date: Oct 17 2006 Location: Calif Posts: 70	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Usually no condom -- just a jock strap, knee high rubber boots, skull cap, black body paint and nipple clamps. uhh -- wait a sec -- did I post this to the right forum or into the wrong tab? __________________

10-19-2007, 5:57 PM	#68
uvaldexx Fly Blackbird Fly Join Date: Jun 04 2007 Location: Uvalde, Texas Age: 55 Posts: 130	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? thanks for sharing........ __________________ Jim It's the trip not the destination! Now flying on a BLACKBIRD, a WING and a PRAYER!

11-07-2007, 8:06 AM	#71
DynaChrome Wannabe Join Date: Feb 15 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 95	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? I didn't answer that the best. I took "C" but I also almost always wear a lid too. __________________ Where we really want to go and well walk in the sun But till then tramps like us baby we were born to run

11-07-2007, 12:06 PM	#72
rivabill Join Date: Oct 30 2007 Location: Gosport, England Age: 47 Posts: 61	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? arai tour x helmet fieldsheer leathers oxstar boots joe rockit gloves spine protector ALLWAYS __________________ live today as your last...you may not be here tomorrow !

11-07-2007, 1:07 PM	#73
kacbrxx Join Date: Jul 08 2007 Location: Batavia, New York Posts: 32	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? I have most of the gear. Eight motorcycle jackets, 5 pairs of riding pants... lost count of how many pairs of gloves, three helmets (one is a Shoei RF-800 that has worn padding and is now suitable to use with winter head/neck wear). Some how I have managed to get down to just one pair of true motorcycle boots. I don't have any of the kidney or spine protective wear. Let's put things into perspective. I raced and toured on bicycles for over 30 years. I wore lycra shorts, jerseys, cycling gloves... a leather strap or no helmet for years. I have crashed countless times wearing these garments. I have broken bones, have been road burned from head to toe many times. I would like to think I have learned by the school of hard knocks. My ability to ride a motorcycle is fairly good, but certainly nothing to brag about. In the ten years I have ridden motorcycles I have never had an accident, but it only takes a varmit, wet leaf or an out of place motorist to ruin an other wise perfect day. Common sense dictates you take a little bit of time to dress for defense and yet still to the degree of comfort where you can handle the bike to the best of your ability.

11-07-2007, 10:09 PM	#74
DosEquisrRyder Join Date: Nov 01 2007 Location: Provo, UT Posts: 4	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? I strongly recommend the Icon back protector vest. It's lightweight and a great alternative for someone who doesn't want to look a an American Football player while theyre aboard the 'Bird. Icon also makes a great pair of armored jeans and wicked, low-profile carbon fibre/leather gloves.

11-08-2007, 11:38 AM	#75
Egres Join Date: Nov 02 2007 Location: Moscow, Russia Age: 36 Posts: 18	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Shoei X-Eleven Dainese leather jacket Dainese BackProtector Alpinestars GP-pro gloves Dainese leather pant/Sidi Vertiga Corsa Boots or Jeans/Dainese Dr.Jakil Boots __________________ "It is preferable not to travel with a dead man"

12-10-2007, 6:48 PM	#76
PinoyXX Join Date: Aug 06 2007 Location: P.I. Posts: 38	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? AGV Helmet Tecknik Chicane Jacket Tecknik Leather Pants Frank Thomas/Komine Gloves Sigma Boots

12-11-2007, 4:10 PM	#77
Clonekid54 Join Date: Nov 05 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 19	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Military Surplus all the way! Cold Weather: Bear Suit (ECWS) Waterproof Jacket + Pants Warm: Jeans T-Shirt

12-24-2007, 3:07 PM	#78
XANDROS \|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\| \|\|\|\|\| Join Date: Dec 15 2007 Location: Istanbul-TR Age: 40 Posts: 62	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Shoei XR-1000 helmet Dainese 2 piece leather jacket+trousers with sliders Sidi Vertigo Corsa boots Spyke VTS leather gloves Dainese spine protector That's all! __________________ My two wheeled sweethearts: * CBR XX * Cannondale R500 !

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