Always wear yer ferkin leathers. Graffic images.

Elky this by no means is a way of putting you off biking...It is pointing out the risks of accidents and what can be done...Ape was wearing proper kit and so i've heard he is a good rider too.

This post is for those times when you think, ahh its hot i'm only going down the road, i wont wear a jacket!

Originally Posted by Elky

Jeez. I am hoping to get my bike licence by the end of February but seeing this scares the **** out of me!

There are plenty of people out there that ride motorcycles a life time without incident. My accident was a high speed hard impact accident. The point of the post is keeping yourself protected as best you can. Motorcycle accidents happen, and they most normally end up with injury of some sort. Protecting yourself with the right gear is a good idea.

I got a Kevlar Jacket with pads ?300, and Kevlar jeans with pads ?110, they don?t zip together, is this ok or would you recommend getting a set that zip up at the waste? I don?t want to think I?m safe when I?m not.
What?s better Kevlar or leather???

Originally Posted by ukrobuk

I got a Kevlar Jacket with pads ?300, and Kevlar jeans with pads ?110, they don?t zip together, is this ok or would you recommend getting a set that zip up at the waste? I don?t want to think I?m safe when I?m not.
What?s better Kevlar or leather???

Naturally a top and bottom that connect will save any area being exposed. Leather with Kevlar armour is good.

[markryker]

Hi Big Ape,

Read the story behind your off, and seen the pics (ouch), always wear the full gear top to toe, but will be off to the local store weekend for the back protector after reading the threads, seems even more prominent now that if i ever had an off after reading this and did not get one, it would always be....if only!!
All the very best Ape, hope to see you one day on a rideout.

Mark.

[markryker]

Took the plunge with the Forcefield 2 at ?79.99. Feels light and comfortable, worn around the house, the more you wear it, it seems to mould to your body shape with heat? Anyway wont be riding without it from now on.

Originally Posted by markryker

Took the plunge with the Forcefield 2 at ?79.99. Feels light and comfortable, worn around the house, the more you wear it, it seems to mould to your body shape with heat? Anyway wont be riding without it from now on.

This is the one I got... very comfy - altho presumably thats a newer model.. I think I can see some new stuff covering the coxis. Mines about 3 years old now, probably the only thing I've bought that I am truely happy with!

Originally Posted by markryker

All the very best Ape, hope to see you one day on a rideout.

Mark.

Ta very much. All things being equal, I should be attending this years annual rideout. Maybe you'll be there too.

Originally Posted by markryker

Took the plunge with the Forcefield 2 at ?79.99. Feels light and comfortable, worn around the house, the more you wear it, it seems to mould to your body shape with heat? Anyway wont be riding without it from now on.

Hi I bought one the same as but female shape, after seeing this thread, thing is though I only use it when I'm on a ride out, not shot distance to work and back.

it is good
sandy

[markryker]

Originally Posted by BigApe

Ta very much. All things being equal, I should be attending this years annual rideout. Maybe you'll be there too.

Same here Ape, hope to be along at the rideout. See you soon mate.