Biking Fashion Junkies - Page 4 - SV650.org

20-03-07, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolGirl

I guess I'm a special case as I knew my biking days were numbered, so one Saturday afternooon I went out and spent £2.5k on more kit for me and major-league trickery for my beloved SV. I enjoyed every second of it whilst it lasted, and all the bits lived on, bringing coolness to a couple of other SVs.

Oh yeah, and I bought a silver sports car to match my bike!

So- as I've clearly missed the thread, why the retirement? Though I'm sure riding around Islington can't be the nicest biking jaunt in the world- driving there's bad enuff (or at least parking!)

20-03-07, 08:21 PM

Dunno what I would be classed as. I got:

Roof helmet
Dainese leather jacket and jeans.
Alpinestars gloves and boots.
The SV has been tweeked a bit in looks as well.

Not rich though.

20-03-07, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedonal

So- as I've clearly missed the thread, why the retirement? Though I'm sure riding around Islington can't be the nicest biking jaunt in the world- driving there's bad enuff (or at least parking!)

eye trouble, innit.

Living in Islington wasn't that bad for riding - a couple of near death experiences on the way to work sets you up for the day nicely.

TSM · 20-03-07, 08:30 PM

Err, me, fashion, err, no.

Granted the new bike looks good but in reality the SV image sticks.

So no im not a fashion person, i buy what is practical.

Standard stock of Shoei, Sidi, RST, HG, Dainese, nothing special as they are all cheep bits and do the job i want them to.

20-03-07, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolGirl

eye trouble, innit.

Living in Islington wasn't that bad for riding - a couple of near death experiences on the way to work sets you up for the day nicely.

LOL! I used to gig every week (up to 3 times a week sometimes) at the Kings Head. Getting parked outside was MURDER! Had some real @rsehole cops who gave me aggro for parallel parking while I unloaded the gear once- totally unreasonable... Had some great times there, though...

20-03-07, 08:44 PM

Am happy to spend money on quality. But find it difacult to spend more than £300 on leathers. Picked up a nice set of 2nd hand Alpinestars leathers right here on the org for half of that - lots of life left. Quality lids from the start though - no compromise here.

20-03-07, 08:47 PM

Couldn't care less, i still have the remains of last years summer(flies) on my Hein Gericke jacket. They can think what they want.

20-03-07, 09:12 PM

Err... little blue n white bike, red n black HG leathers, black Sidi boots, white n black n red Shoei lid. Soo many colours it's like a clown just exploded.

20-03-07, 09:52 PM

LOL! That'll be one from Yellow Submarine then!!!

20-03-07, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gmonsta

Quality lids from the start though - no compromise here.

Exactamundo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fizzy Fish

all bike & clothing related decisions made by us girls are are obviously geared around providing interest to male riders. hence the use of tight fitting leathers, sports bikes which have a 'bum in air' riding position, etc

Good girl

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, 08:21 PM	#32
Law Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Biking Fashion Junkies Dunno what I would be classed as. I got: Roof helmet Dainese leather jacket and jeans. Alpinestars gloves and boots. The SV has been tweeked a bit in looks as well. Not rich though.

20-03-07, 08:30 PM	#34
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: Biking Fashion Junkies Err, me, fashion, err, no. Granted the new bike looks good but in reality the SV image sticks. So no im not a fashion person, i buy what is practical. Standard stock of Shoei, Sidi, RST, HG, Dainese, nothing special as they are all cheep bits and do the job i want them to. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

20-03-07, 08:44 PM	#36
Demonz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Biking Fashion Junkies Am happy to spend money on quality. But find it difacult to spend more than £300 on leathers. Picked up a nice set of 2nd hand Alpinestars leathers right here on the org for half of that - lots of life left. Quality lids from the start though - no compromise here.

20-03-07, 08:47 PM	#37
LeeSV Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Biking Fashion Junkies Couldn't care less, i still have the remains of last years summer(flies) on my Hein Gericke jacket. They can think what they want.

20-03-07, 09:12 PM	#38
Beenz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Biking Fashion Junkies Err... little blue n white bike, red n black HG leathers, black Sidi boots, white n black n red Shoei lid. Soo many colours it's like a clown just exploded.

20-03-07, 09:52 PM	#39
thedonal Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Biking Fashion Junkies LOL! That'll be one from Yellow Submarine then!!!

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