Biking Fashion Junkies - SV650.org

20-03-07, 01:52 PM

Just wondered how many fashion junkies we have out there.

Biker Biggles · 20-03-07, 01:56 PM

I like to think of myself as an icon of elegance,but I'm in a minority of one I fear.

SoulKiss · 20-03-07, 02:02 PM

Me, complete tart

Looking forwards to the box of tarty yank streetbiking fashions turning up later this week

David

20-03-07, 02:04 PM

I spend a fair amount of money on gear, but that's far from the looks issue.

If it's safe, and it looks reasonable with the rest of my gear & the bike (eg, I bought a blue/black dainese jacket because I have a blue SV - the colours aint exact, but blue is blue) then I'll buy it.

20-03-07, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

Me, complete tart

Looking forwards to the box of tarty yank streetbiking fashions turning up later this week

David

I'd agree with everything Dave's just said. Yes, he is a tart!

rictus01 · 20-03-07, 02:12 PM

I suppose I am by consequence if not design, don't really go in for the brand name thing or the colour coordinated stuff, however 30 years of trial and error has taught me the stuff that works, so most of it is branded as although the cheaper stuff is pretty good, in the longer term quality saves money (as well as your neck

),
as far as Leathers go, well
a black & yellow set 2pc,
a red/black & white set 2pc,
a black and orange set 1pc
the obligatory black Jacket and jeans.

6 textile jackets and 3 pairs of textile trousers.
Then a couple of one piece oversuits and some singles (Jacket x 3 & trousers x 2)

Helmets,
2 x shoei
3 x Arai
(but I need another to replace the accident damaged one)

More pairs of gloves than I care to count (last time I looked 12 pairs).
Three pairs of boots (race/road/waterproof)

Given all that choice I can do the coordinated power ranger bit or indeed the London dispatch rider look, but to be honest tend to wear what’s out or best for the ride I’m going on (although haven’t done that for a while).

I guess I should really have a clear out but it’s all still got serviceable life left in it, perhaps a buying freeze is in order

Cheers Mark.

rictus01 · 20-03-07, 02:14 PM

Oh and a pair of those kevlar jean things, that I've never worn ( must try those at some point, got to put some armour in the pockets).

Cheers Mark.

fizzwheel · 20-03-07, 02:37 PM

Self confessed label tart.

Those of you who know me will know what I mean

20-03-07, 02:45 PM

I buy alpinestars gear, because I know it protects me. But if there was something just as good or better, for the same or cheaper price, I'd have that too.

Matt

20-03-07, 02:45 PM

not me......whatever i wear i look good, just got my first set of leathers & now i need matching boots (as i just broke the zip on my old ones)

View Poll Results: Must you have the latest gear
Yes, I look so cool, plus I am rich	9	13.64%
Yes, all my money goes on gear, my bike looks c##p though	0	0%
No, I prefer to spend the money on my bike	9	13.64%
No, who cares what I look like	34	51.52%
Other, whatever you think	14	21.21%
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20-03-07, 01:52 PM	#1
Born again Guest Posts: n/a	Biking Fashion Junkies Just wondered how many fashion junkies we have out there.

20-03-07, 01:56 PM	#2
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Biking Fashion Junkies I like to think of myself as an icon of elegance,but I'm in a minority of one I fear. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

20-03-07, 02:02 PM	#3
SoulKiss Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sunny Croydonia Posts: 6,124	Re: Biking Fashion Junkies Me, complete tart Looking forwards to the box of tarty yank streetbiking fashions turning up later this week David

20-03-07, 02:04 PM	#4
Baph Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Biking Fashion Junkies I spend a fair amount of money on gear, but that's far from the looks issue. If it's safe, and it looks reasonable with the rest of my gear & the bike (eg, I bought a blue/black dainese jacket because I have a blue SV - the colours aint exact, but blue is blue) then I'll buy it.

20-03-07, 02:12 PM	#6
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Biking Fashion Junkies I suppose I am by consequence if not design, don't really go in for the brand name thing or the colour coordinated stuff, however 30 years of trial and error has taught me the stuff that works, so most of it is branded as although the cheaper stuff is pretty good, in the longer term quality saves money (as well as your neck ), as far as Leathers go, well a black & yellow set 2pc, a red/black & white set 2pc, a black and orange set 1pc the obligatory black Jacket and jeans. 6 textile jackets and 3 pairs of textile trousers. Then a couple of one piece oversuits and some singles (Jacket x 3 & trousers x 2) Helmets, 2 x shoei 3 x Arai (but I need another to replace the accident damaged one) More pairs of gloves than I care to count (last time I looked 12 pairs). Three pairs of boots (race/road/waterproof) Given all that choice I can do the coordinated power ranger bit or indeed the London dispatch rider look, but to be honest tend to wear what’s out or best for the ride I’m going on (although haven’t done that for a while). I guess I should really have a clear out but it’s all still got serviceable life left in it, perhaps a buying freeze is in order Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

20-03-07, 02:14 PM	#7
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Biking Fashion Junkies Oh and a pair of those kevlar jean things, that I've never worn ( must try those at some point, got to put some armour in the pockets). Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

20-03-07, 02:37 PM	#8
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Biking Fashion Junkies Self confessed label tart. Those of you who know me will know what I mean __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

20-03-07, 02:45 PM	#9
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Biking Fashion Junkies I buy alpinestars gear, because I know it protects me. But if there was something just as good or better, for the same or cheaper price, I'd have that too. Matt

20-03-07, 02:45 PM	#10
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Biking Fashion Junkies not me......whatever i wear i look good, just got my first set of leathers & now i need matching boots (as i just broke the zip on my old ones)

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