Protection?

[Terry]

Helmet, Gloves, Jeans, Jacket (mesh with armour), Steel toe cap boots.

Always remember the Honda 450 4, I was riding on a dirt road at 80 km, wearing a pair of shorts and a smile. (walked away from that).

It will never happen to me, But it does.

[GRUNTMAX]

The problem with buying a separate set of jacket and/or pants, its just too easy to only throw the jacket n boots on only. And the chances are, if you are wearing a good set of jacket n joining pants, chances are, when the shit really hits the fan, the top will part with the bottom & ya might end up snapping ya spine cause your back protectors useless cause its now around ya neck.
Be really careful if ya order like this as it will really piss you off if they don't fit & you have send back with same courier for replacement.
I like the Spidi, so maybe the next set.
http://www.bikebandit.com/alpinestars-sp...uit#tabtop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auW7scdv-H0#t=13

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdcpVS3TX30#t=51

http://www.bikebandit.com/alpinestars-at...uit#tabtop

http://www.bikebandit.com/spidi-track-wi...cycle-suit

[Driller]

Here you go read Brittany's story it might change your mind about wearing gear or not and don't forget about your pillion too

I say wear the best you can afford

http://fzronline.com/wiki/doku.php?id=ex...arned:read:

[06BUSA]

The problem with buying a separate set of jacket and/or pants, its just too easy to only throw the jacket n boots on only. And the chances are, if you are wearing a good set of jacket n joining pants, chances are, when the shit really hits the fan, the top will part with the bottom & ya might end up snapping ya spine cause your back protectors useless cause its now around ya neck.
Be really careful if ya order like this as it will really piss you off if they don't fit & you have send back with same courier for replacement.
I like the Spidi, so maybe the next set.
http://www.bikebandit.com/alpinestars-sp...uit#tabtop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auW7scdv-H0#t=13

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdcpVS3TX30#t=51

http://www.bikebandit.com/alpinestars-at...uit#tabtop

http://www.bikebandit.com/spidi-track-wi...cycle-suit

Wow, there full on Gruntmax, might look a little out of place just riding down to the shops :-)

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Helmet, Gloves, Jeans, Jacket (mesh with armour), Steel toe cap boots.

Always remember the Honda 450 4, I was riding on a dirt road at 80 km, wearing a pair of shorts and a smile. (walked away from that).

It will never happen to me, But it does.

Invincible hey lol, the good old days :-)

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There's bugger all difference in protection between jeans and shorts. First bounce and they're torn to bits.
Where I live there is bugger all traffic. In the hot weather I wear the minimum if I'm cruising and not hooning. But do cover up, more for sun protection than worrying about coming off.
If I'm planning on going hard, it's full leathers and armour - but still haven't even had a near off in the last 15 years. - Must be going soft!

I hear ya Wardy, but you do live in the snowys lol,

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I have a nice Hayabusa mesh jacket wore it the other day with draggin jeans
felt naked
its full leathers and a back protector these days, sure its hot when your stopped but its cooler when riding
Just me

Cool, I'll check em out, thanks

[GRUNTMAX]

You might look a little out of place just riding down to the shops on one of these too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc1aDJgdzzk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LH_yqkyA9g

....idiot mirrors, ya may as well be riding down the road with a 12" Bowie knife stuffed up ya jacket

[Heezus]

I love getting around on a hot day in a singlet and shorts. Even as kids through back streets with no helmet on dirt bikes. Those days are behind me, not because of an accident but because I now have a daughter.

I don't mind adding an opinion, but can't stand the idea of telling adults what to do. The risks are obvious, but taking the same reasoning further says never get on a motorbike, let alone a busa.

[BusaJim]

Always always always

But it is up to you don't believe the crap about dragging jeans I wa fully geared up on my last off but still spent 10 days in hospital and two major operations 14 screws and two rods later and still can't walk properly and I was only doing 40 kph not a scratch on the outside.

Not wort the risk mate if you get too hot get a camel back and keep yourself really hydrated of better still if you can afford it get a cool shirt.

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/group....=COOLSHIRT

Just me two cents

Jim

[06BUSA]

I love getting around on a hot day in a singlet and shorts. Even as kids through back streets with no helmet on dirt bikes. Those days are behind me, not because of an accident but because I now have a daughter.

I don't mind adding an opinion, but can't stand the idea of telling adults what to do. The risks are obvious, but taking the same reasoning further says never get on a motorbike, let alone a busa.

Too true

[cyndemgum]

There's bugger all difference in protection between jeans and shorts. First bounce and they're torn to bits.
Where I live there is bugger all traffic. In the hot weather I wear the minimum if I'm cruising and not hooning. But do cover up, more for sun protection than worrying about coming off.
If I'm planning on going hard, it's full leathers and armour - but still haven't even had a near off in the last 15 years. - Must be going soft!

You are right Ward but in all honesty there is little difference between shorts, jeans and draggin jeans. Every weekend someone comes off on the Oxley and even on the slow corners the people wearing draggin jeans wish they had been wearing leathers.

[RYDRZ]

Full " 2 piece " leathers - 40'deg or more day
Soak tshirt b4 puttin on gear

System works

Have had 3 offs & no scares on me

& I call gruntmax's drunk driver bitch each time & tell her
I'm on my way & - No the back brace didnt move
Gruntmax & I'm still walkin for wearing it...

[GRUNTMAX]

Full " 2 piece " leathers - 40'deg or more day
Soak tshirt b4 puttin on gear

System works

Have had 3 offs & no scares on me

& I call gruntmax's drunk driver bitch each time & tell her
I'm on my way & - No the back brace didnt move
Gruntmax & I'm still walkin for wearing it...

You never did look as though you had it all together riding in stubbies & a t-shirt.

[Camel]

Not wort the risk mate if you get too hot get a camel back and keep yourself really hydrated of better still if you can afford it get a cool shirt.

Eh What?

I put freezer blocks (frozen) into my pockets and a wrap one of those frozen necktie thingies around my neck. I usually get to where I'm going before they melt and heat stroke sets in.

[Belzybob]

Freezer blocks? Nah, its more than that.



[Not really worth viewing, but the eight minute video is here: http://worldsciencefestival.com/videos/m...mel_fridge ]

[BusaJim]

Not wort the risk mate if you get too hot get a camel back and keep yourself really hydrated of better still if you can afford it get a cool shirt.

Eh What?

I put freezer blocks (frozen) into my pockets and a wrap one of those frozen necktie thingies around my neck. I usually get to where I'm going before they melt and heat stroke sets in.

A camelback my bad typing