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Originally Posted by Biker Biggles
Many years ago I did almost exactly that.I was going to the beach and when I got there I saw my brother's car parked.I did leave my lid on the bike's underseat lid lock but left all my clothes in the unlocked boot of brother's car.Wearing only swimming trunks I went down to the beach to fail to find brother who (you guessed it)got in the car and drove off.I rode the bike home(two miles)and believe me changing gear in bare feet ain't easy.I only wish I had a picture.  |
What an image....however there is an moral somewhere in that about why you shouldn't wear TRUNKS!
Having only just noticed this post, I have spent a while reading the various views on this...and happy to see Lynnw having a good old rant again!
However...I actually agree with both sides of the arguement!
I don't think should, could or will be a law to enforce the wearing of protective clothing. Because they would be no way to enforce it. There are two many "factors". For instance, you can go out and spend money on a "biking" jacket that would be neather use nor ornament in a spill. So you would have to introduce/enforce safety standards on biking attire, which would mean more money for the clothes manufacturers, which means more cost to the clothes, less profit for the retailer etc etc etc Its just too damn difficult!
What I do think could be done is a "gentlemans" arrangement between the police, local councils and biking organisation that issue warnings and producers to bikers who wear unsuitable clothing. This isn't saying you "have to" but you life would be a little easier if you did!
I did recently reprimand a young lad on a garage forecourt as he went to his RS125 wearing shorts, t shirt and trainers with no socks! He had a full stainless race system on his bike though....but couldn't afford a jacket or gloves..hmmmmm!
Personally, I would rather spend money first on good kit to ride it, then on trick stuff for my bike. Before I even owned a bike or started learning to, I had a jacket, trousers, boots gloves and lid! The jacket and jeans were bought from the BMF show and cost me £150 in the sale. Really nice Belstaff jacket and trousers that match. So these things can be picked up cheap.
I can't remember whose comment it was, but someone said that enforcing the use of kit would make biking more elite and stop people getting into it. Well to be honest, if it stops complete f*ckwits who think biking can be done wearing tshirts and jeans then I'm all for it! These are the people that razz past houses, schools, traffic doing stupid things and give bikers a bad name! Maybe thats a bit stereo typical but hey, thats my opinion!
However, all said I do think that we shouldn't be "told" what to do by any government or police force. I don't mind being "advised" but this country/world is to full of rules you can't break...why add to another! And one that again, will become "cool" to break.