THIS is why you should wear the right gear ... - SV650.org

06-07-05, 09:13 AM

Apologies if this has already been posted.

The pics here are graphic and will hopefully act as a reminder as to why t-shirts and flip-flops are NOT a good idea on a motorbike!

http://www.washingtonriders.com/foru...ead.php?t=1739

06-07-05, 09:28 AM

OMG! I'm not usually affected by this sort of thing but I feel sick... these are the first pics that have got to me.

My Dad works in a hospital near Chichester and often tells me of the injuries to riders.

I usually wear my Timberland boots if riding locally, but now i'll make sure the Sidis are on! Mind you, I over balanced on a bike 4 weeks ago and only had my Timberlands on... when I eventually had an xray last week it revealed I had cracked the bone in my leg... well it's got a nice 'V' shape out of it where the peg caught me.

06-07-05, 09:46 AM

they are Horible pictures...

06-07-05, 09:48 AM

I'm not normally at all squeamish, but I just don't think I need to look at those, I always wear my gear and have never let a pillion on without proper gear as well.

06-07-05, 09:50 AM

We all know the dangers but it's good to get a wake up call like these pics from time to time

06-07-05, 10:14 AM

Thanks for the reminder Howard.
Wasn't one of our nursey members looking for this sort of thing?

06-07-05, 10:16 AM

YOWCH!

I always wear full kit anyway.

06-07-05, 10:27 AM

Having just eaten something I steadfastly refuse to look at them. However as one who constantly harps on about correct attire and is a member of the No T-shirts and Cut-offs Brigade, I no need no reminding.

For those that do, I have no doubt that the pictures in question are suitably sobering and will hopefully ensure you "always wear your ferkin leathers".

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06-07-05, 10:31 AM

Eeekughh!

At the moment I am only riding 2 miles back and forth to work, but still wear leather jacket, boots and gloves. Must admit to only wearing jeans lately tho.

06-07-05, 10:39 AM

oh man. like people have said on other posts on this thread i'm not normally sickened by things of this nature, but thats nasty time

"de-gloving" !

do i not like that......

06-07-05, 09:13 AM	#1
howardr Guest Posts: n/a	THIS is why you should wear the right gear ... Apologies if this has already been posted. The pics here are graphic and will hopefully act as a reminder as to why t-shirts and flip-flops are NOT a good idea on a motorbike! http://www.washingtonriders.com/foru...ead.php?t=1739

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06-07-05, 09:28 AM	#2
Fruity Guest Posts: n/a	OMG! I'm not usually affected by this sort of thing but I feel sick... these are the first pics that have got to me. My Dad works in a hospital near Chichester and often tells me of the injuries to riders. I usually wear my Timberland boots if riding locally, but now i'll make sure the Sidis are on! Mind you, I over balanced on a bike 4 weeks ago and only had my Timberlands on... when I eventually had an xray last week it revealed I had cracked the bone in my leg... well it's got a nice 'V' shape out of it where the peg caught me.

06-07-05, 09:46 AM	#3
DeeJay Guest Posts: n/a	they are Horible pictures...

06-07-05, 09:48 AM	#4
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	I'm not normally at all squeamish, but I just don't think I need to look at those, I always wear my gear and have never let a pillion on without proper gear as well.

06-07-05, 09:50 AM	#5
OF.uk Guest Posts: n/a	We all know the dangers but it's good to get a wake up call like these pics from time to time

06-07-05, 10:14 AM	#6
Nekkid Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the reminder Howard. Wasn't one of our nursey members looking for this sort of thing?

06-07-05, 10:16 AM	#7
Ping Guest Posts: n/a	YOWCH! I always wear full kit anyway.

06-07-05, 10:27 AM	#8
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	Having just eaten something I steadfastly refuse to look at them. However as one who constantly harps on about correct attire and is a member of the No T-shirts and Cut-offs Brigade, I no need no reminding. For those that do, I have no doubt that the pictures in question are suitably sobering and will hopefully ensure you "always wear your ferkin leathers". .

06-07-05, 10:31 AM	#9
ijeffery Guest Posts: n/a	Eeekughh! At the moment I am only riding 2 miles back and forth to work, but still wear leather jacket, boots and gloves. Must admit to only wearing jeans lately tho.

06-07-05, 10:39 AM	#10
keithd Guest Posts: n/a	oh man. like people have said on other posts on this thread i'm not normally sickened by things of this nature, but thats nasty time "de-gloving" ! do i not like that......