Bikers without proper clothing - Page 2

Pebs · 20-07-2006, 23:41

My ex came off his bike at under 30 miles per hour. He had top notch gear on, the leathers were beyond repair but did the job and his lid had huge gouges taken out of it.

The bruises and graze he got through race spec armoured leathers was shocking.

Jhadur · 21-07-2006, 07:02

My last crash I ended up sliding down the road on my arse wearing Levi's and they actually held up pretty well.

The broken scaphoid(sp?) and shattered radial head (elbow) didn't help much though

Saw a kid on the way to work last night doing about 40 between 2 lanes of crawling traffic wearing shorts and t-shirt. He nearly hit the side of the bus that decided to change lanes in front of him.!!

I've had too many close calls with stupid car drivers to ever ride without a leather jacket and at least decent jeans gloves and boots.

I want another bike

Admiral Huddy · 21-07-2006, 08:42

Won't catch me without me leather trousers off

I find it so hard to beleive that riders go out with just jeans and a T-shirt. Seems to be the Harley Davidson riders are the worse tbh. The A1 is nothing like Route 66 - dimwits

leowyatt · 21-07-2006, 08:51

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Originally Posted by Pebbles

My ex came off his bike at under 30 miles per hour. He had top notch gear on, the leathers were beyond repair but did the job and his lid had huge gouges taken out of it.

The bruises and graze he got through race spec armoured leathers was shocking.

That is the point though, they do the job which your skin couldn't really do very well, it'll just either melt or wear away

Glad he was ok though.

Pebs · 21-07-2006, 11:23

I'm not criticising the gear at all Leo, but it doesnt bear thinking about what would have been left of his hip if he hadnt have had it all on. It did a brilliant job!

Burble · 21-07-2006, 11:26

All this talk of bikes makes me want to go out and ride mine. That's lunchtime sorted then

Haly · 21-07-2006, 11:37

Bikers without protective gear on make me cringe

Always extra wary when I see a biker nearby when I'm driving as I know how vulnerable they are.

Admiral Huddy · 21-07-2006, 11:38

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Originally Posted by Burbleflop

All this talk of bikes makes me want to go out and ride mine. That's lunchtime sorted then

me too.. zoom zoom !!!

I miss my Gixer !

SV sucks really

Burble · 21-07-2006, 11:44

Gixers rock, amazing stright line performance.

leowyatt · 21-07-2006, 11:50

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Originally Posted by Pebbles

I'm not criticising the gear at all Leo, but it doesnt bear thinking about what would have been left of his hip if he hadnt have had it all on. It did a brilliant job!

I'm agreeing with you Pebbles

It is the difference between life and death. Another mate who doesn't bike anymore is able to walk because the backbone thing in his jacket kept his spine in place when he came off at high speed

20-07-2006, 23:41	#11
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	My ex came off his bike at under 30 miles per hour. He had top notch gear on, the leathers were beyond repair but did the job and his lid had huge gouges taken out of it. The bruises and graze he got through race spec armoured leathers was shocking. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

21-07-2006, 07:02	#12
Jhadur Peter Pan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lost Inside My Head Posts: 1,068	My last crash I ended up sliding down the road on my arse wearing Levi's and they actually held up pretty well. The broken scaphoid(sp?) and shattered radial head (elbow) didn't help much though Saw a kid on the way to work last night doing about 40 between 2 lanes of crawling traffic wearing shorts and t-shirt. He nearly hit the side of the bus that decided to change lanes in front of him.!! I've had too many close calls with stupid car drivers to ever ride without a leather jacket and at least decent jeans gloves and boots. I want another bike __________________ "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."

21-07-2006, 08:42	#13
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Won't catch me without me leather trousers off I find it so hard to beleive that riders go out with just jeans and a T-shirt. Seems to be the Harley Davidson riders are the worse tbh. The A1 is nothing like Route 66 - dimwits __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

21-07-2006, 11:23	#15
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	I'm not criticising the gear at all Leo, but it doesnt bear thinking about what would have been left of his hip if he hadnt have had it all on. It did a brilliant job! __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

21-07-2006, 11:37	#17
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Bikers without protective gear on make me cringe Always extra wary when I see a biker nearby when I'm driving as I know how vulnerable they are. __________________ Halycopter

21-07-2006, 11:26	#16
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	All this talk of bikes makes me want to go out and ride mine. That's lunchtime sorted then

21-07-2006, 11:44	#19
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Gixers rock, amazing stright line performance.