Reasons why gear is important - Page 3 - Sportbike Addicts

kneedragger · 08-07-2006, 09:16 PM

on the gear. i just got a full moto gp one peice suit, some sidi vertigo, and a shiny new soumy bostrom rep helmet. the comfort factor while riding has increased so much since i now get to worry just a lil less on the aftermath of chrashing and can focus that much more on the actual riding. it was a large purchase but well worth it IMO

Bobby · 08-08-2006, 06:19 PM

I'd like to hear from the guys that don't wear full gear. There were a few on the last ride I was on. what's the deal? There's plenty of guys that SAY they wear full gear but I don't see it on the rides too much.

I'm just trying to get a discussion going. I don't want anyone to start flaming each other.

Barbi · 08-10-2006, 09:22 AM

aww c'mon its fun to flame and bash and etc...

Ant · 08-10-2006, 10:58 AM

When and if I ride on the street, I wear a jacket, helmet, gloves, and maybe some boots if it's not too hot otherwise an old pair of sneakers so I don't get the black shift mark on the good ones. Yes, I'm serious. I've been down on the street, the track, and everything in between. I know the risks and I will choose to take the ones I deem worthwhile.

The only time I would wear full gear on the street is if I wanted to go drag my knee for some reason which I probably wouldn't so I really dont' wear full gear on the street.

***Vin*** · 08-10-2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ant

I know the risks and I will choose to take the ones I deem worthwhile.

Praise be to Ant.

Full Gear != Invincibility -- it just allows the coroner to pick up all your bodyparts at once when you crash trying to be Rossi on the public roads.

Barbi · 08-10-2006, 11:22 AM

My street gear consisted of ...

lid, gloves, my mesh JoeRocket, jeans, boots

SAXON117 · 08-10-2006, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by flrc51girl

My street gear consisted of ...

lid, gloves, my mesh JoeRocket, jeans, boots

while you ride a bicycle?

Barbi · 08-10-2006, 11:26 AM

then I wear my knee pads & elbow pads

***Vin*** · 08-10-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Saxon

while you ride a bicycle?

SAXON117 · 08-10-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Vin

was this driver wearing gear?

***Vin*** · 08-10-2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Saxon

was this driver wearing gear?

Yes, lid, gloves, my mesh JoeRocket, jeans, boots.

SAXON117 · 08-10-2006, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Vin

Yes, lid, gloves, my mesh JoeRocket, jeans, boots.

and was this driver from Florida?

Barbi · 08-10-2006, 11:34 AM

MusiCal · 08-13-2006, 03:24 AM

I have to admit that I'm guilty of not being geared up at times (lid, gloves, boots...and a vest number) but I've since become more conscious of it after hearing/reading other's stories about it. My excuse has always been the heat so I kinda force myself to take rides early in the day and late afternoon (wear my jacket also then). Hey, it's a start...or a concept at least!