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12-10-04, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MavUK

HI,

Also, how much did you spend on the bike? How much would it have cost to get one a few years older? You'd probably save enough to get a decent set of leathers. This is what I did when I passed my test, and I had to live with my '93 GPZ for a number of years before I had the cash to get the SVS I have now.

Ride safe everyone,

Stu

Bike cost me $6000 brand new (that's around 3300 pounds - I don't have the cool symbol). It is my only vehicle.

I never had the mentality that not wearing gear didn't affect others. I've known this even before I started riding. However, as I said before, it's a risk that I'm willing to take at this point. And it's not like I'm not wearing any gear at all, I am wearing a good riding jacket, gloves, helmet, and ankle high boots. I'll hopefully be picking up some textile pants in a few weeks.

12-10-04, 01:51 PM

Nice vid, and I like the way you have done your bike :P it looks a bit like mine bit in the new shape. Nice site too.

I'm tempted to get into the leathers debate (I haven't bought any yet myself) but I will resist the urge...

Clayton

12-10-04, 02:48 PM

Think I should have left that tin opener at home eh?

can of worms?

12-10-04, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigApe

Think I should have left that tin opener at home eh?

can of worms?

I don't see where the debate is. I agree, I do need to be in leathers. But the simple fact is that I don't have them yet. I can't afford them, hopefully sometime in the next couple of months I'll be able to pick up a set.

carelesschucca · 12-10-04, 08:13 PM

Can you afford the Health bills if you come off??? we're lucky over here we have a Public Health service which we pay taxes for!!! I take it that you Have Health insurance...

Not to worry, as you said its your ass your risking...

Take it easy...

12-10-04, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carelesschucca

Can you afford the Health bills if you come off??? we're lucky over here we have a Public Health service which we pay taxes for!!! I take it that you Have Health insurance...

Not to worry, as you said its your ass your risking...

Take it easy...

Yes, I am fully covered with health insurance.

If your point is that if I am without full gear then I shouldn't be riding as aggressively, then I agree. But it's not gonna stop me for the time being. I'm having fun and I accept the risks.

12-10-04, 09:13 PM

just wondered if you have followed the link in my signature? Just the fact that the doc said that without a doubt I would be dead now if I hadn't been wearing my leathers thats all

12-10-04, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigApe

just wondered if you have followed the link in my signature? Just the fact that the doc said that without a doubt I would be dead now if I hadn't been wearing my leathers thats all

Bike is reborn and now to be know as BUCKET

hey big ape is that BUCK ET or BOU QUAY the pronunciation that is

13-10-04, 07:12 AM

Hey,

I am kinda in the middle on the leathers/no leathers situation. I myself, do not have leather. Though, I only use my bike for town riding. ie: Home, school, home, work, home, etc. The speed limit here is only 40 kph. And the town population is 2000. In saying that... I do believe leathers are important. Also, in the previous statement about insurance, I think this is more a concern of coming out of the crash alive, not worrying about the medical bills. My 2 cents,

Mitch

13-10-04, 07:50 AM

Hey,

Finally got the video. Cool! Well done!

I like at 4 seconds in, when the guitar cuts in, that a bug hits his windscreen.

Thanks,

Mitch

12-10-04, 08:13 PM	#25
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12-10-04, 01:51 PM	#22
Ibanez7779 Guest Posts: n/a	Nice vid, and I like the way you have done your bike :P it looks a bit like mine bit in the new shape. Nice site too. I'm tempted to get into the leathers debate (I haven't bought any yet myself) but I will resist the urge... Clayton

12-10-04, 02:48 PM	#23
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	Think I should have left that tin opener at home eh? can of worms?

12-10-04, 09:13 PM	#27
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	just wondered if you have followed the link in my signature? Just the fact that the doc said that without a doubt I would be dead now if I hadn't been wearing my leathers thats all

13-10-04, 07:12 AM	#29
MitchC Guest Posts: n/a	Hey, I am kinda in the middle on the leathers/no leathers situation. I myself, do not have leather. Though, I only use my bike for town riding. ie: Home, school, home, work, home, etc. The speed limit here is only 40 kph. And the town population is 2000. In saying that... I do believe leathers are important. Also, in the previous statement about insurance, I think this is more a concern of coming out of the crash alive, not worrying about the medical bills. My 2 cents, Mitch

13-10-04, 07:50 AM	#30
MitchC Guest Posts: n/a	Hey, Finally got the video. Cool! Well done! I like at 4 seconds in, when the guitar cuts in, that a bug hits his windscreen. Thanks, Mitch