I don't believe it

[timwilky]

You would think people would learn by now.

I was up at Rivington this morning and a guy turns up on a yellow Deytona, both him and his pillions contribution to safety were helmets.

The rider wore combats, light jacket, trainers not even a pair of gloves. similar the pillion.

OK I am used to the scooter muppets being so stupid with their own personal safety and confident in thier own invunerablity, but not so on a full sized bike.

Something at the back of my mind makes me think he must have only just aquired this bike. and where from.

[goonrider]

Must say although I wear Textile/Leather gear through Winter/Spring/Autumn, to work & for the odd jaunt ....on the hot days i'll wear just a denim jacket or likewise (and on some days just a shirt) :oops:

I know it's not clever but it's just my choice, ........still I would never stoop to shorts/t-shirt :crutches:

[Flamin_Squirrel]

Must say although I wear Textile/Leather gear through Winter/Spring/Autumn, to work & for the odd jaunt ....on the hot days i'll wear just a denim jacket or likewise (and on some days just a shirt) :oops:

I know it's not clever but it's just my choice, ........still I would never stoop to shorts/t-shirt :crutches:

It is your choice indeed. However I think it should be pointed out to you that if you're wearing a denim jacket, you might as well be wearing shorts and tshirt because if you come off there will be very little difference in how much skin you lose.

[Saint Matt]

If I'm riding to my mates or my girlfriends, within a mile and not over 30mph zones, I will wear just a T shirt and jeans if it's hot. Anything more than that and it's full gear.

[anna]

after years of riding with leathers/textile clothes i can honestly say that even sitting on a bike in the show room with jeans t-shirt feels just slightly strange!

[Razor]

I once rode naked, for a bet :lol:

[21QUEST]

Must say although I wear Textile/Leather gear through Winter/Spring/Autumn, to work & for the odd jaunt ....on the hot days i'll wear just a denim jacket or likewise (and on some days just a shirt) :oops:

I know it's not clever but it's just my choice, ........still I would never stoop to shorts/t-shirt :crutches:

It is your choice indeed. However I think it should be pointed out to you that if you're wearing a denim jacket, you might as well be wearing shorts and tshirt because if you come off there will be very little difference in how much skin you lose.

:-dd

Cheers
Ben

[valleyboy]

minimum I have ever ridden in is jeans and a propper bike jacket + gloves helmet... still will wear that back and forth to work, but its only 2 miles away... anything outside of thats usualy full gear time... even when its el'scorchio! :lol:

[22]

minimum I have ever ridden in is jeans and a propper bike jacket + gloves helmet..

Thats what I wore to nip the 1/2 mile to the shop & binned it within 20 yrds :oops:
limping & in pain for a fortnight.

[lynw]

It is your choice indeed. However I think it should be pointed out to you that if you're wearing a denim jacket, you might as well be wearing shorts and tshirt because if you come off there will be very little difference in how much skin you lose.

I wore jeans when I first started biking on my CG. Purely because I couldnt afford any better gear. As my salary has increased and Ive been able to Ive bought better gear. But not everyone can.

PS I have denim jeans, and planning to get a jacket that would prove the above wrong. :wink: :D

PPS 22's post above is why I gear up every time - even for 5 minutes and a mile round the corner. You cant legislate for everyone else and Id rather not take the chance that the time I dont is when I meet Mr Blind Car Driver who forces me off the bike.

[tinpants]

I once rode naked, for a bet :lol:

Haven't we all?? I thought it was the norm??!!!!!





Not a pretty sight in my case!! =; :sick: 8-[

[valleyboy]

see... you could use the excuse that they were skin coloured leathers! :lol:

[Terence]

even when its el'scorchio! :lol:
If it's too hot to gear up, its too hot to ride.
If its too short a trip to gear up, its too short to ride.
If you're too lazy to gear up, you're too lazy to ride.

[Flamin_Squirrel]

It is your choice indeed. However I think it should be pointed out to you that if you're wearing a denim jacket, you might as well be wearing shorts and tshirt because if you come off there will be very little difference in how much skin you lose.

I wore jeans when I first started biking on my CG. Purely because I couldnt afford any better gear. As my salary has increased and Ive been able to Ive bought better gear. But not everyone can.

PS I have denim jeans, and planning to get a jacket that would prove the above wrong. :wink: :D

You've not proved me wrong. You need to fall off to test them first. If you do, I hope you're proven correct.

Btw are we talking about Draggin Jeans or specialised bike denim here?

[JakeRS]

ALWAYS were my jacket, but if I'm riding across town (and only across town) to go shopping etc I will wear jeans instead of my textile trousers

[kwak zzr]

ALWAYS were my jacket, but if I'm riding across town (and only across town) to go shopping etc I will wear jeans instead of my textile trousers

same here! rode my dads scooter the other day with trainers on :shock: u feel very vunerable when your used to good boots.

[mysteryjimbo]

Minimum i wear is boots, jeans, jacket, helmet and gloves on REALLY hot days when i expect to see a little traffic.

[Dicky Ticker]

I wear denim when riding,but it is a proper biker set/ziptogether/armour and to be honest it feels a lot more protective than my leathers [HELD] although it only looks like a pair of jeans and jean jacket

[cyphertheory]

im on the textiles and trainers because im just to big to get leathers and boots!

6.5" and size 15 feet :( being big and tall is good when ur in a pub brawl but not on a bike lol

but i will be geting some daytona boots when i can afford it, not sure about leathers tho i think it looks very "odd" on a "big boned" lad when you are squeezed into them and i dont know how comfortable they will be.

[lynw]

Btw are we talking about Draggin Jeans or specialised bike denim here?

Damn you know me so well :P :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Jdubya]

im on the textiles and trainers because im just to big to get leathers and boots!

6.5" and size 15 feet :( being big and tall is good when ur in a pub brawl but not on a bike lol

but i will be geting some daytona boots when i can afford it, not sure about leathers tho i think it looks very "odd" on a "big boned" lad when you are squeezed into them and i dont know how comfortable they will be.


Have you tried these (http://www.clubpromoto.co.uk/site/shop.php?sid=75) guys yet?
They are between Hildenborough and Tonbridge.
Hope That Helps :wink:

[cyphertheory]

ey they aint to bad!

i have seen an alpine stars two piece in all black that will fit me, but i would have to part with about £550 for it!

ah well maybe i should just diet lol