I just don't get it
#11
11-20-2012 | 06:02 PM
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From: Quakertown, PA
I don't get it myself. I just shake my head when I see someone riding in shorts. It's their life though so I mind my own business. I will give them a look and shake my head if they complain to me about burning a leg on the engine or exhaust while riding in shorts.
#15
11-20-2012 | 07:57 PM
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From: North Dakota
C'mon, guys, if we keep protecting everyone then evolution will never have a chance to thin out the herd. How are we going to be any better twenty generations from now if we keep letting the stupid ones live?
#19
11-21-2012 | 06:28 AM
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From: Windham,Maine
I have been riding for over 20 years. I can remember when I first started riding older riders telling me there are 2 types of riders, " Those that have been down and those who will go down." Well I'm one of the riders who have been down. Their point being to wear protective gear. I have always worn boots, long pants and a jacket. It just makes sense to me. I see way to many riders wearing shorts, flip flops or sandles. A minor accident can go from a brush yourself off and continue on your way to a big deal, trip to the hospital cause your legs are road rashed, burnt from the hot engine parts and f@cked up feet due to open toed shoes. Just my opinion. Whats yours?
The way I see it is experience is the best teacher,as with most of us wear what you want hopefully your lessons won't be too painful.
#20
11-21-2012 | 08:06 AM
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From: Oviedo, FL
Exactly. What's next? Is the gubmint going to legislate what you have to wear to ride? Don't give 'em any ideas....
