Curious.........re kit
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02-04-2011, 02:43 PM
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Curious.........re kit
Now i've been trawling through loads of pics on this site and reading alot of comments.
I realise that alot of you guys are stateside, but why do some many people NOT WEAR ANY PROTECTIVE GEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is the Tarmac softer over there?
Personally, i dont even go to the shops unless im fully kitted.
Boots
Full leathers
Gloves
Lid
This is no dig, i'm really just interested in your reasons.
cheers
mat
I realise that alot of you guys are stateside, but why do some many people NOT WEAR ANY PROTECTIVE GEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is the Tarmac softer over there?
Personally, i dont even go to the shops unless im fully kitted.
Boots
Full leathers
Gloves
Lid
This is no dig, i'm really just interested in your reasons.
cheers
mat
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02-04-2011, 02:48 PM
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I always wear a lid, jeans, leather shoes, sometimes a jacket sometimes not.. depends on the temp but my reason for not having other gear is a crappy one...
money...
i know most will say if you dont have money for all the gear then dont get a bike....
but
in the meantime Ill just keep riding safe and stay off the interstate till i get some
money...
i know most will say if you dont have money for all the gear then dont get a bike....
but
in the meantime Ill just keep riding safe and stay off the interstate till i get some
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02-04-2011, 02:50 PM
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Don't you know?
The streets really are paved in Gold. Although due to the heavy gold reserve sell offs by the federal bank, they've had to reclaim most of it leaving behind a bed of virtual hard core. Most people these days are calling it snow.
I have to agree with you though, the plethora of non gear riders is worrying.
Think about it though. What happens when it gets hot here. There's always some **** riding like a lune in shorts and plimmeys. Perhaps it's just that there's less of us than there is of them over there.
Dunno.....
I walk to the shops.
The streets really are paved in Gold. Although due to the heavy gold reserve sell offs by the federal bank, they've had to reclaim most of it leaving behind a bed of virtual hard core. Most people these days are calling it snow.
I have to agree with you though, the plethora of non gear riders is worrying.
Think about it though. What happens when it gets hot here. There's always some **** riding like a lune in shorts and plimmeys. Perhaps it's just that there's less of us than there is of them over there.
Dunno.....
I walk to the shops.
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02-04-2011, 02:52 PM
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Personally, i bought the gear first. was'nt then until i looked into buying a bike.
I was woooo hooooooo ive passed my test! but if im buying a sports bike, well i want the ultimate protection!
Its not your own ability youve got to consider its the other morons.
mat
I was woooo hooooooo ive passed my test! but if im buying a sports bike, well i want the ultimate protection!
Its not your own ability youve got to consider its the other morons.
mat
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02-04-2011, 02:53 PM
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whats the prices of gear, where you are?
mat
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02-04-2011, 02:56 PM
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Don't you know?
The streets really are paved in Gold. Although due to the heavy gold reserve sell offs by the federal bank, they've had to reclaim most of it leaving behind a bed of virtual hard core. Most people these days are calling it snow.
I have to agree with you though, the plethora of non gear riders is worrying.
Think about it though. What happens when it gets hot here. There's always some **** riding like a lune in shorts and plimmeys. Perhaps it's just that there's less of us than there is of them over there.
Dunno.....
I walk to the shops.
The streets really are paved in Gold. Although due to the heavy gold reserve sell offs by the federal bank, they've had to reclaim most of it leaving behind a bed of virtual hard core. Most people these days are calling it snow.
I have to agree with you though, the plethora of non gear riders is worrying.
Think about it though. What happens when it gets hot here. There's always some **** riding like a lune in shorts and plimmeys. Perhaps it's just that there's less of us than there is of them over there.
Dunno.....
I walk to the shops.
I dont understand the quad bikers on the road either, not even a bloody lid!
mat
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02-04-2011, 03:00 PM
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plus you obv. havent been around here long enough to know but I dont ever ride my bikes psh I just let them sit there
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02-04-2011, 03:03 PM
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well for what i would invest in which is "good gear" $200-$300 jacket $150-$200 pair of boots, $100 riding gloves ill probably just stick with jeans with possibly some padded leggings ive seen out there
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02-04-2011, 03:11 PM
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my gear has lasted me 5 years with no show of wear.
If i was to work that out on a monthly basis, thats $10 a month.
Is your body/life not worth a little investment?
mat
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02-04-2011, 03:12 PM
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i did a while of that myself
