Inappropriate Clothing - SV650.org

16-08-05, 08:33 AM

Ok, so you get used to the business men on their ducatis and harleys in suits jabbering on phones stuffed into the side of their open face helmet, but today I saw another one of those people (suit, smart shoes etc) but wearing shorts.

Shorts???

What kind of stupidity could have come up with that idea?!?

Viney · 16-08-05, 08:41 AM

Look, you can wear anything you want on your bike. Its 100% up to you. It only comes into play when you come off. If the law of averages goes right then you may be able to ride in shorts for 10000 miles.

I ride in jeans if i want to. I did even take my bike 'round the block' wearing shorts and a t shirt with no gloves the other night.

16-08-05, 08:43 AM

i hated riding my scooter without a jacket and that only did 30.

it was a really hot summers day and i got fed up of carrying my jacket around, but i think it is worth the hassel

16-08-05, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Viney

Look, you can wear anything you want on your bike. Its 100% up to you. It only comes into play when you come off. If the law of averages goes right then you may be able to ride in shorts for 10000 miles.

I ride in jeans if i want to. I did even take my bike 'round the block' wearing shorts and a t shirt with no gloves the other night.

wot Viney said. The only law stipulates you wear a helmet. Otherwise its down to an individual if theyre prepared to take the risk.

Personally, looking at my gear after each off theres no way in hell I will get on a bike without adequate gear. But equally while I know it will help in case of coming off [voice of experience on that one

] it will not make me invincible. Bikers die fully geared up too.

16-08-05, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

Look, you can wear anything you want on your bike. Its 100% up to you. It only comes into play when you come off. If the law of averages goes right then you may be able to ride in shorts for 10000 miles.

I ride in jeans if i want to. I did even take my bike 'round the block' wearing shorts and a t shirt with no gloves the other night.

Your not allowed to ride nude tho....

16-08-05, 11:57 AM

Last night at Boxhill there were a couple R1's. Riders were in jeans and trainers, one only had a fleece on. Both had girls on the back and they weren't dressed much better. But as Viney says, it's their choice; if they are that confident that they "know" they#ll be safe then that's up to them.

I've been known to ride the 3 or 4 miles into uxbridge in jeans, trainers and a bike jacket, hell I think I've even gone into Soho like it before.

Now, wearing shotrs, vest and no gloves AND riding like a ****, we'll they'll find out the hard way...

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16-08-05, 01:25 PM

to be honest whats the difference in jeans, trouser, or shorts? if you come off they're going to shred instantly anyway!

same thing for sandals, trainers, or shoes, as Mark can contest, even leather boots wont protect your toes if you try to grind them down the road.

All you can do is make the decision, and live with it (hopefully) if you come off and shred your skin in the process.

16-08-05, 01:27 PM

Sometimes (very rarely) I choose to not wear the leather trousers and boots for short distances... I am very aware and I drive according to it, but it makes me so unconfortable that I finish regretting no having them on after two minutes...

But, with the example of the girlfriends.... ouch, I am guilty!! When I am with her I drive far more slow and far more careful but I cannot afford to buy her/make her buy all the full gearing. I have started with the helmet passing her my precious Z-One (and buying a really nice XR-1000 for myself .. ahem..

). I am getting more and more stuff, but.. puff, I cannot build all the motorcycle stuff stock in two months man...

I am trying to make her not wear flip-flops and skirts when she is going to go on and telling her how bad can be, but there is nothing more than I can do ... (no open road trips for her until she is fully geared though).

Shall I not give her a lift at all? mmmm.... guilty, at least for a few months more...

16-08-05, 01:36 PM

No no no, you guys have got the wrong idea. I wasn't confused as to why he wasn't wearing protective gear. We've all done the jeans and trainers for shorts trips I am sure.

No, what I couldn't understand is why you would want to wear A SUIT and SMART SHOES with - SHORTS! It makes no sense? You still have to change at either end, therefore negating the jeans convinience that we all like, and you still have to have a bag with you for the trousers. AND you still lok silly walking into the office to change in the toilets!

Viney · 16-08-05, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by thor

No no no, you guys have got the wrong idea. I wasn't confused as to why he wasn't wearing protective gear. We've all done the jeans and trainers for shorts trips I am sure.

No, what I couldn't understand is why you would want to wear A SUIT and SMART SHOES with - SHORTS! It makes no sense? You still have to change at either end, therefore negating the jeans convinience that we all like, and you still have to have a bag with you for the trousers. AND you still lok silly walking into the office to change in the toilets!

ooooook.....!!! So he was wearing a suit jacket and shorts...now thats just funny!!!

16-08-05, 08:33 AM	#1
thor Guest Posts: n/a	Inappropriate Clothing Ok, so you get used to the business men on their ducatis and harleys in suits jabbering on phones stuffed into the side of their open face helmet, but today I saw another one of those people (suit, smart shoes etc) but wearing shorts. Shorts??? What kind of stupidity could have come up with that idea?!?

16-08-05, 08:41 AM	#2
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Look, you can wear anything you want on your bike. Its 100% up to you. It only comes into play when you come off. If the law of averages goes right then you may be able to ride in shorts for 10000 miles. I ride in jeans if i want to. I did even take my bike 'round the block' wearing shorts and a t shirt with no gloves the other night.

16-08-05, 08:43 AM	#3
Last Action Pimp Guest Posts: n/a	i hated riding my scooter without a jacket and that only did 30. it was a really hot summers day and i got fed up of carrying my jacket around, but i think it is worth the hassel

16-08-05, 11:57 AM	#6
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	Last night at Boxhill there were a couple R1's. Riders were in jeans and trainers, one only had a fleece on. Both had girls on the back and they weren't dressed much better. But as Viney says, it's their choice; if they are that confident that they "know" they#ll be safe then that's up to them. I've been known to ride the 3 or 4 miles into uxbridge in jeans, trainers and a bike jacket, hell I think I've even gone into Soho like it before. Now, wearing shotrs, vest and no gloves AND riding like a ****, we'll they'll find out the hard way... .

16-08-05, 01:25 PM	#7
AlanSv Guest Posts: n/a	to be honest whats the difference in jeans, trouser, or shorts? if you come off they're going to shred instantly anyway! same thing for sandals, trainers, or shoes, as Mark can contest, even leather boots wont protect your toes if you try to grind them down the road. All you can do is make the decision, and live with it (hopefully) if you come off and shred your skin in the process.

16-08-05, 01:27 PM	#8
argatxa Guest Posts: n/a	Sometimes (very rarely) I choose to not wear the leather trousers and boots for short distances... I am very aware and I drive according to it, but it makes me so unconfortable that I finish regretting no having them on after two minutes... But, with the example of the girlfriends.... ouch, I am guilty!! When I am with her I drive far more slow and far more careful but I cannot afford to buy her/make her buy all the full gearing. I have started with the helmet passing her my precious Z-One (and buying a really nice XR-1000 for myself .. ahem.. ). I am getting more and more stuff, but.. puff, I cannot build all the motorcycle stuff stock in two months man... I am trying to make her not wear flip-flops and skirts when she is going to go on and telling her how bad can be, but there is nothing more than I can do ... (no open road trips for her until she is fully geared though). Shall I not give her a lift at all? mmmm.... guilty, at least for a few months more...

16-08-05, 01:36 PM	#9
thor Guest Posts: n/a	No no no, you guys have got the wrong idea. I wasn't confused as to why he wasn't wearing protective gear. We've all done the jeans and trainers for shorts trips I am sure. No, what I couldn't understand is why you would want to wear A SUIT and SMART SHOES with - SHORTS! It makes no sense? You still have to change at either end, therefore negating the jeans convinience that we all like, and you still have to have a bag with you for the trousers. AND you still lok silly walking into the office to change in the toilets!