Who likes short shorts? (riding equipment poll)

[dxh24]

Saw some kid on a 500 ex today haulin around like he was Valentino Rossi, in shorts and a tee shirt...anyways got me thinkin'....What kind of equipment do you wear? full? semi? none? etc

 

[lonesoldier84]

http://www.600riders.com/forum/safety-equipment/22475-what-gear-do-you-honestly-use.html

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-general-discussion/12611-what-gear-do-you-wear-all-time-6.html

And there are others as well, but these two will suffice.

 

[DownrangeFuture]

The only part I don't wear all the time is my riding pants. I need to get some mesh ones, 'cause I just can't wear them over about 85F. As soon as I get some air/mesh pants it'll be AGATT again.

 

[dxh24]

http://www.600riders.com/forum/safety-equipment/22475-what-gear-do-you-honestly-use.html

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-general-discussion/12611-what-gear-do-you-wear-all-time-6.html

And there are others as well, but these two will suffice.

What i get for not remembering/using the search button eh? lol :ban:

 

[DownrangeFuture]

Yeah, but they're both closed. Time for a new one?

 

[aziebell]

The only part I don't wear all the time is my riding pants. I need to get some mesh ones, 'cause I just can't wear them over about 85F. As soon as I get some air/mesh pants it'll be AGATT again.

Same for me here.

 

[lonesoldier84]

Yeah, but they're both closed. Time for a new one?

I don't see the ratio's changing, but far be it from me to hinder these proceedings.

Carry on if it should please you to do so.

 

[netbug]

Are wearing shorts + full length motorcycle boots + knee pads + riding jacket + helmet + gloves ... kinda ok ?

I seriously need a mesh pants :spank:

 

[Wolfman]

Leather's...the best...1 piece suit for track, 2 piece suit for the road...decent Sidi boots for all riding.

Decent lid to protect the noggin!

Decent Gloves to protect the hands!

:thumbup:

 

[DownrangeFuture]

I don't see the ratio's changing, but far be it from me to hinder these proceedings.

Carry on if it should please you to do so.

I just want to be included too! :BLAA:

Are wearing shorts + full length motorcycle boots + knee pads + riding jacket + helmet + gloves ... kinda ok ?

I seriously need a mesh pants :spank:

They say that you shouldn't expose any skin you want to keep, but if the alternative is jeans, well it's probably better than that. :don'tknow:

 

[Humperdinkel]

Helmet , gloves , Jacket , Kevlar lined jeans check check check & check , now where are my crocs I need my crocs I cant ride without my crocs :spank: :spank: :spank: :ban:

 

[Andz]

I'm going to be honest here and admit that the only thing I wear ALL the time apart from my helmet, is my Dainese gloves. :spank:

Otherwise it can vary from jeans and Cat boots with t shirt and leather waistcoat to jeans and Arlen Ness mesh jacket to 2 piece leather Dainese and Alpinestars boots or anything in between.

:ban:

 

[FIZZER6]

When I started riding my long time riding Uncle said to me, "Don't worry about comfort...you should wear what you would want to be wearing if you were sliding down the interstate on your stomach at 70 mph...." That point hit home.

I never ride with exposed skin. Even my riding pants are armored. :thumbup:

A quality armored mess jacket and pants are as cool as shorts and a T-shirt in the summer as long as you are moving.

 

[kyle]

I don't see the ratio's changing, but far be it from me to hinder these proceedings.

Carry on if it should please you to do so.

Perhaps start a how many polls do we need poll? :spank:

 

[ohgood]

I love short shorts, but man on a bike its crazy !

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FPOzX_k0p0&feature=youtube_gdata_player]YouTube - ‪chick on a bike shot with nexus one hd tampa sr-60‬‏[/ame]

 

[UHcougarJohn]

Helmet, Jacket, Boots, Gloves, and at least Jeans all the time. Riding pants sometimes.

 

[VEGASRIDER]

For those who ride without full gear "sometimes" will likely be the time you wished you had it if you know what I mean. It's not something we plan on using, but nice to have if our mental and physical skills fail.

Here's a link what you could have for the rest of your life, if you survive. Don't matter if your going 120 or 50, you can sustain the same injuries.

And why is that everyone sacrifices their legs, or it seems it's the last piece of gear they add. Besides the helmet, what makes other body parts more or less important?

Check this video out if you haven't already. It's a powerful message about gear.

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-general-discussion/37522-rock-gear-skinned-alive.html

 

[VEGASRIDER]

http://www.600riders.com/forum/safety-equipment/22475-what-gear-do-you-honestly-use.html

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-general-discussion/12611-what-gear-do-you-wear-all-time-6.html

And there are others as well, but these two will suffice.

In compairson between the three polls, including this one, the percentage of riders on this forum riding with full gear has increased over time.

So most people are getting the point. Thanks to numerous threads regarding safety gear whether it's a review, new purchase or performance sometimes via actual crash threads with PICTURES, unfortnately at the expense of our forum riders, the message does get through.

Remember, sometimes, no amount of gear will save you, but you can minimize the risk of loss of life or minimize your injuries if you do crash. To the best of my knowledge, we have only lost one forum member due to a crash.

Ride responsibly, ride smart and with a strategy, don't give motorcyclist a bad label. Most importantly, have fun!

 

[rino60]

I love short shorts, but man on a bike its crazy !

YouTube - ‪chick on a bike shot with nexus one hd tampa sr-60‬‏

I'm pretty sure this is a bloke though...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6fcjWcelVU&feature=youtube_gdata_player"]YouTube - ‪streetbike thong girl‬‏[/ame]

 

[Humperdinkel]

I'm pretty sure this is a bloke though...

YouTube - ‪streetbike thong girl‬‏

That is just wrong , ohh so disgustingly wrong :shakehead: