Always wear yer ferkin leathers. Graffic images.

Originally Posted by Lissa

I wish a few of the idiots you see riding bikes in t shirts, jeans and trainers in the summer could be made to look at those pics.

Even in 40 degree heat in Barcelona we wore full leathers.................would never get on a bike without it. Mind you, both Pete and I have had fairly big off's in the past..........we KNOW what can happen as well as you do, although neither of us were hurt as badly as you were.

I live in Barcelona, and yes none of the locals wear leathers etc.
And they take their kids with slippers and swimming gear on the back of their motorbikes!
I cannot believe it.
Anyway, for me NEVER without at least protected ankles, hands and upper body.
( I have to admit that I ride in the city without leather trousers )

I always wear protective gear, textile with the armour for commuting as my uniform goes underneath it. Not sure that would have faired as well as your leathers though. May have to start using my leathers for work too! Hope you are recovering well )

thanks friend from brisbane. I went straight out after reading and spent $150 on a forcefield. Picture sure speaks a 1000 words. Thanks again......robsonremy

I wear my leathers or textiles 100% of the time, however it had never occured to be to get a back protector.

Not sure it would fit under my already very snug jacket.

Originally Posted by Joeskeppi

I wear my leathers or textiles 100% of the time, however it had never occured to be to get a back protector.

Not sure it would fit under my already very snug jacket.

It's a bit of a double wammy isn't it. You know you need a back protector but also know you may well have to buy a new jacket in order for your new back protector to fit under the jacket. I guess it all comes down to how much you value your physical health against what your pocket can afford.

I know what I would choose.

Jesus Stig, lucky bugger aren't you! Kudos for being up and about again. Been directed to this after a discussion about a mate of mine. Definitely passing this on to him.

Originally Posted by Stig

Guesstimated speed about 90mph.

Stuff the ferkin leathers, rename the thread "Why you should stick to the speed limits" I hope that's the lesson your really learnt if not, then it'll probably happen again. Slow down mate, you only die once.

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Originally Posted by sorebutt

Stuff the ferkin leathers, rename the thread "Why you should stick to the speed limits" I hope that's the lesson your really learnt if not, then it'll probably happen again. Slow down mate, you only die once.

You're about 5 years late with your advice newbie

Nice friendly way to introduce yourself to the Org

Originally Posted by sorebutt

Stuff the ferkin leathers, rename the thread "Why you should stick to the speed limits" I hope that's the lesson your really learnt if not, then it'll probably happen again. Slow down mate, you only die once.

Thanks for the advice. Not done it since, so guess I must have learnt something.

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Invite is open for him to come and stick to speed limit on a few roads I know Plenty chance to die horribly well below 60mph!
Dangerous attitude, even for a troll.