Street Skills Information to keep you from rashing your bike or yourself. Safe riding techniques only please.
View Poll Results: Do you Squid?
Never...
14
42.42%
Rarely...
9
27.27%
Occasionally...
8
24.24%
More than not...
2
6.06%
Whats is this 'gear' you speak of ?
0
0%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

Squidly.....

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 12:30 PM
  #1  
zaqwert6's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Nov 2011 ROTM
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 655
Likes: 0
From: O-Town
Default Squidly.....

Define a Squid, in detail.....

Anything less than full track gear?

Eye protection or better is fine?

Or is it behavior based +/- gear?

Seems to be a TON of interpretation.
 
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 02:33 PM
  #2  
Shueisha's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 308
Likes: 0
From: Guernsey, Channel Islands
Default

I always have my jacket, gloves and helmet. But i mainly go 10min journey to get to work, if it's any longer no matter the weather i'm all suited and booted.
 
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 02:37 PM
  #3  
sjona2011's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 777
Likes: 0
From: Monticello, Indiana
Default

IMO its a combination of what you wear and how you ride.
But for me, if im going out riding or have a long distance to go then ill wear all my gear. but if im just traveling a couple miles through town to get to class then i just wear my helmet and gloves.
 
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 02:45 PM
  #4  
lewisF4i's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 134
Likes: 0
From: Cincinatti Ohio
Default

Im with sjona^ - Longer distances = jeans (dont have motorcycle pants yet) boots or hight-top tennis shoes, Helmet, gloves, jacket.

few miles= helmet, gloves, most of the time jeans unless its down the road.

very rarely (usually taking a girl for a ride and I didnt bring my other helmet)= sunglasses and gloves. I know this is squidish but I only make a few exceptions (the exception depends on how hot she is haha) Btw shes wearing the helmet.
 

Last edited by lewisF4i; Aug 23, 2012 at 02:52 PM.
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 02:45 PM
  #5  
UalRamper's Avatar
Muppet of the month August 2012 ROTM
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
From: Saratoga
Default

Originally Posted by sjona2011
IMO its a combination of what you wear and how you ride.
But for me, if im going out riding or have a long distance to go then ill wear all my gear. but if im just traveling a couple miles through town to get to class then i just wear my helmet and gloves.

Damn must get chilly with just that on...............
 
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 03:27 PM
  #6  
RedBaron's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 577
Likes: 0
Default

Sandals, shorts, and a tee. Helmet's optional.
 
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 03:49 PM
  #7  
UalRamper's Avatar
Muppet of the month August 2012 ROTM
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
From: Saratoga
Default

Originally Posted by RedBaron
Sandals, shorts, and a tee. Helmet's optional.
seriously ??
 
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 04:12 PM
  #8  
RedBaron's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 577
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by UalRamper
seriously ??
That's not what I ride in, but how I would "define a squid"

I should of quoted but I'm tired
 
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 04:18 PM
  #9  
UalRamper's Avatar
Muppet of the month August 2012 ROTM
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
From: Saratoga
Default

Originally Posted by RedBaron
That's not what I ride in, but how I would "define a squid"

I should of quoted but I'm tired
OH OK ......I was going to ask for your address and send you a squid in the mail for that outfit
 
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 04:38 PM
  #10  
SlowF3's Avatar
Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: Long Island
Default

when is 88+ and 85% humidity I don't wear anything but a helmet and gloves, but I try to stay off the interstate and go slower through the corners if I am now wearing anything
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:33 PM.