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Old 08-14-2011, 09:02 PM   #17
Mikey
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Originally Posted by anthonyk View Post
The fact that more sport bike riders wear more gear is just a happy accident, in my opinion. There are plenty of riders in both camps who are just trying to project an image (and only cruise to weekly bike night). It just happens that the racing-inspired sport bike image includes a full-face helmet.
You make a very good point there. I do love seeing the sportbike riders cruising around town in a pair of sunglasses, shorts, and a tank top with a helmet strapped to the side of the bike. I never got that one.
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