**seasoned riders**
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#52
its al about choice.....i personaly wear a DOT skid lid, gloves boots, and good set of gloves and my 7eye glasses....i have no problem wearing just a tshirt...but ill be the first to tell you i hate major interstates and usualy roll far right lane and take it really easy....I hate chaps unless its below 45 degres, hate over cumbersome leather jackets in the sumer...to hot...but its all choice...period...ride with what makes you feel comfy..
Hi guys,
I just went riding today for almost 2 hrs., and I had so much fun, I also noticed this Harley group riding only with sleeveless shirts and I felt that I was too overdressed compared to them because I was wearing my leather jacket and my full face helmet while those riders were wearing those kind of shirts.
How good are these riders????
Is there really such thing as seasoned riders?
Thanks & have a safe ride!!
I just went riding today for almost 2 hrs., and I had so much fun, I also noticed this Harley group riding only with sleeveless shirts and I felt that I was too overdressed compared to them because I was wearing my leather jacket and my full face helmet while those riders were wearing those kind of shirts.
How good are these riders????
Is there really such thing as seasoned riders?
Thanks & have a safe ride!!
#53
I am the biggest biker rights guy there is, but you are entitled to your views, from experience or education etc.....just so long as you dont force them on me or those who do not agree with you. There are many of us seasoned riders who have been in accidents seen fellow riders killed or maimed etc who still ride without a helmet or leathers....
I always wear my redwings, and kevlar lined jeans but no helmet whenever I can... I am not ready for Hockey Pads and goalie masks when riding, but if it makes someone feel safe go for it....
-----Let Those Who Ride DECIDE...........
I always wear my redwings, and kevlar lined jeans but no helmet whenever I can... I am not ready for Hockey Pads and goalie masks when riding, but if it makes someone feel safe go for it....
-----Let Those Who Ride DECIDE...........
You're right...I am entitled to My views...and as long as I'm in the medical field and picking up people off the road or treating them in ERs...and even after I leave the field...My views will remain the same! I will wear My PPE as required by law and the US Military...but not just because of the law...because when the day comes that I do get in an accident...I'll hopefully be protected enough to talk to My children when all is said and done!
When it's your time...it's your time! The "Big Ranger in the Sky" will decide that...but why make it an easier decision?
Nuff Said! Mike
Last edited by StreetGlideMedic; 04-19-2009 at 03:07 PM.
#54
#55
40+ years riding. I always wear my leather jacket, gloves, full face helmet and steel toe boots. If the temp is triple-digits I might take off the leather jacket. But when it gets that hot I usually find someplace to sit for a while 'til the weather cools off (i.e. after sunset), then get in the wind again.
I cringe when I see someone riding in shorts and sandals or athletic shoes. I can only assume they've never fallen down. And I feel sorry for the ones with their ladies on the back in shorts or bikinis or whatever...don't they know that if they fall over for ANY reason, those beautiful legs will NEVER BE BEAUTIFUL AGAIN...EVER? I always wonder if the ladies realize it either.
I cringe when I see someone riding in shorts and sandals or athletic shoes. I can only assume they've never fallen down. And I feel sorry for the ones with their ladies on the back in shorts or bikinis or whatever...don't they know that if they fall over for ANY reason, those beautiful legs will NEVER BE BEAUTIFUL AGAIN...EVER? I always wonder if the ladies realize it either.
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#58
After all of the rain we had yesterday, my roads dried enough to get out for a ride. (1 1/2 miles of unimproved roads to the highway) I put on my Simpson helmet, my Simpson gloves, my denim jacket, had my steel toes and jeans. I didn't used to ride on the street that way; until I had a close call with a hay bale a few months ago. I've had incedents and accidents in the past, but for some reason, THAT HAY BALE SCARED ME. I wear the same PPE to ride my EGC as I do my dragbike, sans the leathers, except for winter (chaps and leather jacket). I still believe in freedom of choice, and I'm not going to be one of those preachers. Just my choice. Maybe it's my age........
#60
I too am guilty of not wearing the proper equipment. About the only PPE I don't wear when not on base is the jacket. I always wear long pants gloves over the ankle boots and a 3/4 helmet no matter what. It is just too dang hot sometimes to wear a jacket. In the summer time I will wear my first gear ballistic mesh jacket on post as it is a requirement.