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why would I want to, as I said in my previous posts, each to their own

I think we are all adult enough to make our own minds up without imposing personal views on others and labelling them stupid, that was my point, nothing else.

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easy fellas!

everyone is entilted to wear what they like, personally, after seeing my mates injuries i would'nt ride in a t-shirt, i do and have rode in jeans, but i always have a jacket on and gloves etc... its all well and good saying that you take extra care when dressed in say lighter clothing , BUT you dont control others actions, ****e happens...

i mean lets face it you come off on a public road at speed it dont matter what your wearing..because 9 times out of 10 your dead anyway...

i wear leathers etc to be as safe as i can be, i'd rather sweat than bleed....

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in summer, i remove the thermal lining on my jacket (has built in armour)... however.
I dont tuck my jacket sleeves into my gloves, this means i get cool air blowing up my sleeves and down my back... which feels dandy. Beats wearing t shirts and jeans anyday.

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Also, my mate's dad was riding with just a t shirt on and he got hit by a wasp and it made a rather nasty hole in his chest. was like being shot at.

I've heard stories where people have been hit by seagulls...

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sorry thats made me laugh!

Would the seagulls have not hit them if they had been in leathers ;)

Maybe they thought the biker was on the way to the beach and thought " I'll stop that bast*rd right now"

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hey i had 3-4 pigeons smash into me! alwasy on my scoot....nearly hit a seagull once, just missed it, big sod n all!

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I'm not sure what your definition of speed is, but a 90% fatality rate is surely rubbish! I know/have heard about people who have crashed going fast and most of them are still around.

Also at speed it matters far more what you are wearing. If i know i'm going to be riding fast and pushing my limits, then its leathers all the way.

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yeah fair enough a bit exaggerated i admit but you know what i mean, 50-60mph+ in built up areas can be lethal:shock:, some bikes are that quick these days its easily done.

its whether you hit anything or not, been hearing a lot of bad stories lately:(, sorry to be so glum.:(

yeah i agree with ya there, i wouldnt go out ofr a counry blast in jeans, leathers all teh way:smt045

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Personally don't ride without my gear on but was interested to see the Spanish bike cops last year - they only kind of protection they had was boots and open face helmets. Short sleeved shirts, no gloves, trousers and no jackets - didn't seem to bother them and it didn't bother me that they were attired like that.

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Country ride yes, country blast no. Riding in jeans makes you feel vulnerable and does wonders for killing speed, reducing lean angles and sharpening your observation.