Your philosophy on wearing gear

[marko138]

Originally Posted by fpzx10

That's my philosophy. I ride in jeans a lot. But, ever since the track, I don't push nearly as hard on the street. If I know I'll be riding aggressive, I'm fully suited. But not to work and back

The track really changes how you approach riding on the street, doesn't it?

[fpzx10]

Originally Posted by marko138

The track really changes how you approach riding on the street, doesn't it?

Yep, it's just not worth it. I find that now I "save up" for when I'm in an environment with no cars, no gravel, no animals, etc. I have one road where I try to keep my skills sharp. Other than that, mostly just cruising the countryside

[marko138]

Originally Posted by fpzx10

Yep, it's just not worth it. I find that now I "save up" for when I'm in an environment with no cars, no gravel, no animals, etc. I have one road where I try to keep my skills sharp. Other than that, mostly just cruising the countryside

Exactly. I turn it up just a little bit on deserted roads.

[Mr Lefty]

I'm with Drewpy on this one... Min. Helmet Boots, Gloves, Jacket... sometimes though I just wear jeans... I try to put my shin/knee protectors under but not always.

but yeah... Helmet boots gloves and jacket are mandatory IMO

[marko138]

You guys do realize most injuries occur below the waist?

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by marko138

You guys do realize most injuries occur below the waist?

I actually didn't know that, and, thinking about the 6 friends involved in accidents over the last 18 months or so, it's not quite the case.

1 - died (helmet, full leathers)
2 - shattered face, broken ribs, two broken femurs, two broken ankles and I can't even remember what else (he's literally sporting about $2M in titanium now -- and yes, he's riding again) - helmet, textile jacket, jeans, Icon Motorhead boots (he came OUT of the boots on impact)
3 - dislocated shoulder
4 - Broken arm, clavicle, I think a couple cracked ribs (helmet, jacket with spine protector underneath, jeans, boots)
5 - died (no helmet, no leathers)
6 - broken arm & fingers (helmet, leather jacket, jeans, boots)

I'm not saying this to be argumentative; I honestly have never heard that most injuries occur below the belt, that's all.

[marko138]

Of course, I have no factual evidence to back that up. Just something I heard. Makes sense to me....

[dReWpY]

Originally Posted by neebelung

I actually didn't know that, and, thinking about the 6 friends involved in accidents over the last 18 months or so, it's not quite the case.

1 - died (helmet, full leathers)
2 - shattered face, broken ribs, two broken femurs, two broken ankles and I can't even remember what else (he's literally sporting about $2M in titanium now -- and yes, he's riding again) - helmet, textile jacket, jeans, Icon Motorhead boots (he came OUT of the boots on impact)
3 - dislocated shoulder
4 - Broken arm, clavicle, I think a couple cracked ribs (helmet, jacket with spine protector underneath, jeans, boots)
5 - died (no helmet, no leathers)
6 - broken arm & fingers (helmet, leather jacket, jeans, boots)

I'm not saying this to be argumentative; I honestly have never heard that most injuries occur below the belt, that's all.

makes me not want to be your friend, they have horrible luck...

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by marko138

You guys do realize most injuries occur below the waist?

never heard that before...

but when I rode it was EVERYWHERE... and I can't fit my riding pants over my uniform. so when I head to and from work I don't have riding pants on... and when I was go'n out with a friend there... I just wore Jeans... especially if she and I were going to a party or going to the bar.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

never heard that before...

but when I rode it was EVERYWHERE... and I can't fit my riding pants over my uniform. so when I head to and from work I don't have riding pants on... and when I was go'n out with a friend there... I just wore Jeans... especially if she and I were going to a party or going to the bar.

Going to the bar on your bike?