Bikers, advice please. - Page 2

Burble · 14-01-2007, 23:49

Water proofing may or may not be important, it depends. I've got a full set of race leathers which aren't water proof but I've also got a few other sets of leathers which are.

Will · 14-01-2007, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatiain

I used to flat share with a bike rider, he said the same.

He also said that there's 2 very important words in bike clothing.

Water

and

Proof.

Paul doesn't ride in the rain.

Then again I try not to either, but I do have a nice set of textile kit which I use in the winter months which is warmer and waterproof.

Burble · 14-01-2007, 23:51

That's true actually, I'm a fair weather rider. Partly because I don't want to get the bike wet, and partly because I bike by leaning the bike over quite far and being a big harsh on the throttle - my riding style doesn't suit riding in the wet.

Will · 15-01-2007, 00:16

Oh don't get wrong, I hate riding in the wet - but sometimes I have to.

I don't lean as much as you, but I do love the throttle

Mark · 15-01-2007, 00:20

I wish I'd had a decent set of protection when I came off (pillion) about 20 years ago. Low (or no) speed but it still hurt. Haven't been on a bike since. :/

Desmo · 15-01-2007, 12:06

Most of the stuff is covered above. You can make this as cheap or expensive as you want to regarding the cost of bike and kit. As already said, there's only one you so spend as much as you can on kit.

As for bikes, a GS500/ER5/Bandit 600/Fazer 600 would do you well for commuting, whilst keeping purchase and running costs quite low.

As for riding in the wet...it's the best practice you'll ever get. If you can ride well in the wet, you'll ride better in the dry

Admiral Huddy · 15-01-2007, 13:00

Decent leathers will save your arse. I have been out a few times with bikers jeans (double stitched with protective pads) but I felt very vunerable. My leathers saved my arse a few years back when I slid into a cow field on my arse. I only had one bruise.

My personal advice is to just go for a CBT first. See if how can get on. If you don't like it then you've only lost the day. If you book for the DA which includes the CBT and tests, then you have 4 days plus a test to contend with.

BTW - Make sure it's something your really wanna 100% do. I'm not being funny, but it is dangerous no matter how you look at it. It might not be you, It could be some dickhead who opens his car door on you, or some nutter who's playing with his phone or stereo etc.. People in cars are oblvious to their surrounding. FACT!

Garp · 15-01-2007, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Admiral Huddy

BTW - Make sure it's something your really wanna 100% do. I'm not being funny, but it is dangerous no matter how you look at it. It might not be you, It could be some dickhead who opens his car door on you, or some nutter who's playing with his phone or stereo etc.. People in cars are oblvious to their surrounding. FACT!

Too many motorbikers are dangerous and pull stupid stunts off around me to ever feel safe with one anywhere near my car. It's probably just me being unlucky but with the number of near misses bikes have had overtaking me when I'm driving at the limit on country roads its a miracle my hair isn't white. At least half the incidents were caused by drivers in front not being aware a bike was whipping around; however the biker should really have accounted for this in their riding. Whenever I get a biker behind me I usually pull over the left as far as is safe and ensure there is a good enough gap between me and the car in front to allow the biker to get passed safely. I don't do that out of courtesy but because I want the biker where I can see him, not weaving between my rear and wing mirrors.

Admiral Huddy · 15-01-2007, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garp

...

I agree with you that there some serious nutters on bikes, but then there the same share of those in cars. I'm refering to just car drivers in general who are incapsulated in their own little world oblivious to every thing around them. The hazard perception of a car driver is a lot less than that of a general motorcyclist.

Will · 15-01-2007, 17:05

tbh I see more twats driving like cocks in cars than i do bikers. Most bikers tend to have more skill than most car drivers anyway. The only thing with bikers are the show offs, which there are a few - as there are in cars, but the problem is it's a lot more dramatic when something goes wrong on a bike than in a car. It's more noticeable too I guess because bikes are less common on the road.

15-01-2007, 00:16	#14
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Oh don't get wrong, I hate riding in the wet - but sometimes I have to. I don't lean as much as you, but I do love the throttle __________________ *No No!*

15-01-2007, 12:06	#16
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Most of the stuff is covered above. You can make this as cheap or expensive as you want to regarding the cost of bike and kit. As already said, there's only one you so spend as much as you can on kit. As for bikes, a GS500/ER5/Bandit 600/Fazer 600 would do you well for commuting, whilst keeping purchase and running costs quite low. As for riding in the wet...it's the best practice you'll ever get. If you can ride well in the wet, you'll ride better in the dry __________________

15-01-2007, 13:00	#17
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Decent leathers will save your arse. I have been out a few times with bikers jeans (double stitched with protective pads) but I felt very vunerable. My leathers saved my arse a few years back when I slid into a cow field on my arse. I only had one bruise. My personal advice is to just go for a CBT first. See if how can get on. If you don't like it then you've only lost the day. If you book for the DA which includes the CBT and tests, then you have 4 days plus a test to contend with. BTW - Make sure it's something your really wanna 100% do. I'm not being funny, but it is dangerous no matter how you look at it. It might not be you, It could be some dickhead who opens his car door on you, or some nutter who's playing with his phone or stereo etc.. People in cars are oblvious to their surrounding. FACT! __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log Last edited by Admiral Huddy; 15-01-2007 at 13:04.

15-01-2007, 17:05	#20
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	tbh I see more twats driving like cocks in cars than i do bikers. Most bikers tend to have more skill than most car drivers anyway. The only thing with bikers are the show offs, which there are a few - as there are in cars, but the problem is it's a lot more dramatic when something goes wrong on a bike than in a car. It's more noticeable too I guess because bikes are less common on the road. __________________ *No No!*

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14-01-2007, 23:49	#11
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Water proofing may or may not be important, it depends. I've got a full set of race leathers which aren't water proof but I've also got a few other sets of leathers which are.

14-01-2007, 23:51	#13
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	That's true actually, I'm a fair weather rider. Partly because I don't want to get the bike wet, and partly because I bike by leaning the bike over quite far and being a big harsh on the throttle - my riding style doesn't suit riding in the wet.

15-01-2007, 00:20	#15
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I wish I'd had a decent set of protection when I came off (pillion) about 20 years ago. Low (or no) speed but it still hurt. Haven't been on a bike since. :/