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jclaude · 05-02-2009, 8:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heisti

you ride in shorts?

riding motorbikes or horses in shorts???

If you ever come to Sydney you'll be surprise how many stupidheads like me ride with shorts,when it's 40 deg at shade it's just unbearable,but i still wear my summer jacket

until i find a very light protective pant

heisti · 05-03-2009, 10:34 AM

google -> belo austria
gaze + protectors

jclaude · 05-03-2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heisti

google -> belo austria
gaze + protectors

not sure where to look, is it belo bikewear?nothing quite relevent

fasterspider · 05-03-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jclaude

If you ever come to Sydney you'll be surprise how many stupidheads like me ride with shorts,when it's 40 deg at shade it's just unbearable,but i still wear my summer jacket

until i find a very light protective pant

When it is 90º-110ºf here, I am wearing shorts when I ride my CBX. I do not go outside when it is hotter than 110º

heisti · 05-03-2009, 6:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jclaude

not sure where to look, is it belo bikewear?nothing quite relevent

Belo Bikewear
info@belo-bikewear.com

ArmyStrong · 06-03-2009, 11:45 PM

Added the iicon knee pads to my repertoire.

DeathWish01 · 06-04-2009, 1:02 AM

helmet - RED HJC: CL-MAX (hybrid), Jacket - White/Silver Joe Rocket Honda CBR, Pants - Black Joe Rocket Ballistic 7.0, Boots - Black SWAT side zipper steel toed steel shanked nonsparking with carbon rubber anti-slip compound sole

GrahamcUK · 06-04-2009, 4:14 AM

Shoei Helmet, BKS Full armour zip together two peice leathers and gloves , Sidi boots and Dainese back protector.

BKS LEATHER
BAP 1 - Motorbike - English

smurf211 · 06-04-2009, 5:32 AM

Summer
Arai Helmet / all the time
Joe Rocket UFO jacket
Firstgear HT Air over pants
Sidi Vertigo Air boots
JR air gloves
tank top and gym shorts under neath

In the summer when it gets to be 90 in the pm I go out early, at around 7am and I'm back by 12 - 2 pm at the latest. The over pants are really convenient because you can unzip the legs and get out of them if you can stay where you are for a while.

Winter
One of a couple leather jackets with CE or CA armor, Joe Rocket Corona, Triumph Retro, Firstgear leather, Cortech Textile that is very comfortable and provides great warmth and protection.
Pants, Firstgear HT over pants
Sidi Vertigo Corsa boots
AStars full gauntlet gloves with silk liners.
Underarmour type gear for pants and top

sometimes I wear my ICON magic marker yellow mesh vest over the top if I'm going through some serious traffic. Visibility on this is very good.

Maurizio · 07-01-2009, 10:41 AM

Helmet BERIK ::BE.RIK/official web site::
Jacket ARLEN NESS Arlen Ness
Glowes TUCANO TucanoUrbano - Home
Plants Nothing (underwear ahahahahah) NO LINK

Boots AXO -●-AXO SPORT: abbigliamento, calzature, accessori per motociclisti su strada e/o fuoristrada

Cheers

Scrappy · 07-03-2009, 5:19 PM

HJC lid, with sun visor
Rayven Air System Jacket (with added EU approved back protector) + pants: sometimes Akito leather jacket
Akito boots
Wiese gloves
Oxford balaclava when cold.
Hi-Vis over jacket (for the car drivers who always never see bikers)

smurf211 · 08-04-2009, 2:51 PM

I pulled a FirstGear Mesh Tex off the hanger after not wearing it fro a long while and found that it is not only a good breather but is very comfortable. It just moved in front of my JR stuff. No patches, silver. Just a note.

firenspeed · 08-04-2009, 3:13 PM

Arai Quantam-II (black)
Hein Gericke leather jacket
Shift leather and textile pants.
Gaerne riding boots
Joe Rocket Leather Gloves
Tourmaster Sentinel Rain jacket
Tourmaster Elite II Rain pants
Neoprene/fleece-lined balaclava
Cardo Scala Rider Q2

fasterspider · 08-04-2009, 4:52 PM

It is 96º outside now and I just got back from a short 20 mile round trip on my Red Bird.
Before I left, I took off the shorts and put on a pair of Levi's because I can't ride the Bird wearing shorts or my calves get burned from the engine heat.
It is too hot to get all dressed up in leathers just to run short errands.
I got called a squid by one of my friends the other day and copped to it because I was wearing shorts and a T-shirt while out riding my air cooled CBX.
I do squidly things like wear shorts and a T-shirt on my CBX but, I ride like a civilized human being because I have those road rash scars and crash memories still fresh in my mind from when I rode like an asshole.

I don't own a cage and live on my motorcycles. I will not be bothered with full riding gear unless I am riding for sport, it is not practical.
But, you can count on the fact that I do have full leathers, a DOT helmet, riding boots and leather gloves for when I do decide to twist that throttle for fun.

99BLACKBIRD · 08-04-2009, 7:47 PM

HJC LID
ICON CHEST AND BACK PROTECTOR( WHEN I AM WEARING JUST A MESH JACKET)
ICON KNEE ARMOR,
ICON FIELD ARMOR BOOTS
GLOVES.

I want to get a good pair of motorcycle jeans with the kevlar built in

smurf211 · 08-16-2009, 4:06 PM

I have an Arai Astral Helmet that is intermediate oval in shape. The fit is perfect. I had a little difficulty finding another semi oval until Arai cam out with the Corsair V. Just a note.

Helmets

jonscott · 08-16-2009, 6:44 PM

aqua socks and a speedo.

shewie · 08-16-2009, 9:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonscott

aqua socks and a speedo.

Pics?

jclaude · 08-16-2009, 9:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shewie

Pics?

I just had a mental picture...Brrrr....

What is the first rule when riding a bike?

When you stop at red lights and you have glance at yourself in a shop's window,you must think :damn i look good

heisti · 08-16-2009, 10:39 PM

why must? i know i do!

Bordo · 08-17-2009, 1:31 AM

Claude,
For summer riding I use the Dri Rider Air Mesh pants mate. Plenty of air gets through the meshed vents to keep you cool on those 40 plus degree days. There's also great protection for the knees thighs etc. Check this link out.

MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES - BIKEBIZ

jclaude · 08-17-2009, 5:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bordo

Claude,
For summer riding I use the Dri Rider Air Mesh pants mate. Plenty of air gets through the meshed vents to keep you cool on those 40 plus degree days. There's also great protection for the knees thighs etc. Check this link out.

MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES - BIKEBIZ

Looking good, i do have summer jacket from rivet airdri feels like i'm wearing tee shirt,it does not say the price tho and their website seems to have problem

Para045 · 08-17-2009, 8:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonscott

aqua socks and a speedo.

THIS

Grutok · 08-17-2009, 12:11 PM

Normally, it consists of......
Shoei Raid II lid
Iridium Shades (I like to ride with the visor open, only close it for rain nor bug swarms!)
Neck warmer (most of the year!)
Tuzo Armoured Textile Jacket
Hi-Viz vest (though the current ORANGE one must be faulty!!)
Hein Geriche Leather/Textile gloves (Winter) HG Textile/Rubber (Summer)
Jeans (just plain standard black jeans....yes, BLACK jeans slow, BLUE bike fast!!)
Water proof leggings for the more-than-occasional shower!
Leather High Boots (Winter) Leather/Textile Lace-Up Boots (Summer....2-3 weeks a year!)

Ocassionally, I break out a Buffalo Armoured Leather jacket, when the weather permits and I want to look like I know what I'm doing on a bike

Have Akita Armoured pants as well, but don't use them too often, too cumbersome for short trips.

Getting some Draggin' Jeans soon for touring............

jclaude · 08-17-2009, 9:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grutok

Normally, it consists of......

Neck warmer (most of the year!)

sorry

but

shewie · 08-17-2009, 9:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Para045

THIS

Oh DEAR GOD!! Excuse me while I douse my eyes with bleach.

Para045 · 08-17-2009, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shewie

Oh DEAR GOD!! Excuse me while I douse my eyes with bleach.

jonscott · 08-18-2009, 5:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shewie

Pics?

I wouldn't want to cause your aneurism to burst.

But...

Strek · 08-18-2009, 6:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonscott

I wouldn't want to cause your aneurism to burst.

But...

Jon... I'd upgrade the protective footwear. Everything else I would leave as is.

shewie · 08-18-2009, 7:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonscott

I wouldn't want to cause your aneurism to burst.

But...

Wow Jon, you are much better looking than I had imagined. So who's the creep with you in your avatar?

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!	15	2.85%
Gloves,That's it! I'm a carefull rider.	7	1.33%
Gloves, Jacket, Longpants.	227	43.07%
The whole kit, They are all out to kill me and I need MAX protection.	278	52.75%
Voters: 527. You may not vote on this poll

05-03-2009, 10:34 AM	#122
heisti (_)O==*==O(_) Join Date: Feb 22 2008 Location: Enns, Austria Age: 39 Posts: 4,826	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? google -> belo austria gaze + protectors __________________ have a nice trip video: youtube \| project: carbon \| chat: here hero-video

06-03-2009, 11:45 PM	#126
ArmyStrong Administrator Join Date: Mar 02 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA via Bronx, NY Age: 40 Posts: 4,087	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Added the iicon knee pads to my repertoire. __________________ Murphys 6th law of combat operations: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid.

06-04-2009, 4:14 AM	#128
GrahamcUK Vendor Join Date: Jun 03 2008 Location: England Posts: 754	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Shoei Helmet, BKS Full armour zip together two peice leathers and gloves , Sidi boots and Dainese back protector. BKS LEATHER BAP 1 - Motorbike - English __________________ *"Project 1200" the making of a monster.* http://www.cbrxx.com/general-cbr-xx-...ct-1200-a.html

06-04-2009, 5:32 AM	#129
smurf211 Join Date: Oct 18 2008 Location: 575, GA Posts: 1,068	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Summer Arai Helmet / all the time Joe Rocket UFO jacket Firstgear HT Air over pants Sidi Vertigo Air boots JR air gloves tank top and gym shorts under neath In the summer when it gets to be 90 in the pm I go out early, at around 7am and I'm back by 12 - 2 pm at the latest. The over pants are really convenient because you can unzip the legs and get out of them if you can stay where you are for a while. Winter One of a couple leather jackets with CE or CA armor, Joe Rocket Corona, Triumph Retro, Firstgear leather, Cortech Textile that is very comfortable and provides great warmth and protection. Pants, Firstgear HT over pants Sidi Vertigo Corsa boots AStars full gauntlet gloves with silk liners. Underarmour type gear for pants and top sometimes I wear my ICON magic marker yellow mesh vest over the top if I'm going through some serious traffic. Visibility on this is very good. Last edited by smurf211; 06-17-2009 at 4:48 AM.

07-01-2009, 10:41 AM	#130
Maurizio ...Use the force... Join Date: Jun 03 2009 Location: Macerata (Italy) Age: 41 Posts: 60	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Helmet BERIK ::BE.RIK/official web site:: Jacket ARLEN NESS Arlen Ness Glowes TUCANO TucanoUrbano - Home Plants Nothing (underwear ahahahahah) NO LINK Boots AXO -●-AXO SPORT: abbigliamento, calzature, accessori per motociclisti su strada e/o fuoristrada Cheers

07-03-2009, 5:19 PM	#131
Scrappy Dog With Atittude .. Woof! Join Date: May 31 2009 Location: Mansfield UK Age: 45 Posts: 496	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? HJC lid, with sun visor Rayven Air System Jacket (with added EU approved back protector) + pants: sometimes Akito leather jacket Akito boots Wiese gloves Oxford balaclava when cold. Hi-Vis over jacket (for the car drivers who always never see bikers)

08-04-2009, 2:51 PM	#132
smurf211 Join Date: Oct 18 2008 Location: 575, GA Posts: 1,068	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? I pulled a FirstGear Mesh Tex off the hanger after not wearing it fro a long while and found that it is not only a good breather but is very comfortable. It just moved in front of my JR stuff. No patches, silver. Just a note.

08-04-2009, 3:13 PM	#133
firenspeed Join Date: Jun 24 2008 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 217	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Arai Quantam-II (black) Hein Gericke leather jacket Shift leather and textile pants. Gaerne riding boots Joe Rocket Leather Gloves Tourmaster Sentinel Rain jacket Tourmaster Elite II Rain pants Neoprene/fleece-lined balaclava Cardo Scala Rider Q2

08-04-2009, 4:52 PM	#134
fasterspider Join Date: May 16 2008 Location: Studio City, Ca Age: 47 Posts: 839	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? It is 96º outside now and I just got back from a short 20 mile round trip on my Red Bird. Before I left, I took off the shorts and put on a pair of Levi's because I can't ride the Bird wearing shorts or my calves get burned from the engine heat. It is too hot to get all dressed up in leathers just to run short errands. I got called a squid by one of my friends the other day and copped to it because I was wearing shorts and a T-shirt while out riding my air cooled CBX. I do squidly things like wear shorts and a T-shirt on my CBX but, I ride like a civilized human being because I have those road rash scars and crash memories still fresh in my mind from when I rode like an asshole. I don't own a cage and live on my motorcycles. I will not be bothered with full riding gear unless I am riding for sport, it is not practical. But, you can count on the fact that I do have full leathers, a DOT helmet, riding boots and leather gloves for when I do decide to twist that throttle for fun. __________________ Ray#1 The fasterspider You must have bumped your head http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...birdavatar.jpg

08-04-2009, 7:47 PM	#135
99BLACKBIRD Join Date: Apr 14 2009 Location: SAN ANGELO, TX Posts: 97	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? HJC LID ICON CHEST AND BACK PROTECTOR( WHEN I AM WEARING JUST A MESH JACKET) ICON KNEE ARMOR, ICON FIELD ARMOR BOOTS GLOVES. I want to get a good pair of motorcycle jeans with the kevlar built in

08-16-2009, 4:06 PM	#136
smurf211 Join Date: Oct 18 2008 Location: 575, GA Posts: 1,068	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? I have an Arai Astral Helmet that is intermediate oval in shape. The fit is perfect. I had a little difficulty finding another semi oval until Arai cam out with the Corsair V. Just a note. Helmets

08-16-2009, 6:44 PM	#137
jonscott Railin' Join Date: Apr 17 2009 Location: Portland, OR \| Dallas, TX Posts: 553	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? aqua socks and a speedo. __________________ When you see a car, think of the stupidest thing the driver could do, then get prepared for it to happen.

08-16-2009, 10:39 PM	#140
heisti (_)O==*==O(_) Join Date: Feb 22 2008 Location: Enns, Austria Age: 39 Posts: 4,826	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? why must? i know i do! __________________ have a nice trip video: youtube \| project: carbon \| chat: here hero-video

08-17-2009, 1:31 AM	#141
Bordo The Original Bird Watcher Join Date: May 28 2007 Location: Gundagai, Australia Posts: 400	Re: What protective gear do you ride in? Claude, For summer riding I use the Dri Rider Air Mesh pants mate. Plenty of air gets through the meshed vents to keep you cool on those 40 plus degree days. There's also great protection for the knees thighs etc. Check this link out. MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES - BIKEBIZ __________________ The More I Know The Less I understand - Don Henley

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