Interesting ATGATT reaction

I had a Hein Gericke mesh jacket and was unimpressed with its protection in a medium-speed low-side I had. I replaced it with a CyclePort mesh jacket, which is supposed to be much better at abrasion resistance (kevlar/lycra blend material), and it has been very comfortable, though it's a bit on the heavy side. I was able to travel through Death Valley in 110+ temperatures in reasonable comfort with a wet vest underneath it. I wear it year-round, I just throw a rain jacket over it when it's cold or wet.

 

Here in Delaware the law says there has to be a helmet on the bike for every person on the bike. Why this exists I'm not really sure. Anyway, my brother and I went to a salvage yard to look at a tank the other day, and on the way home we saw a guy wearing a helmet on his elbow. It was just a half, but still, we both thought the same thing - this guy doesn't want to wear a helmet so bad that apparently it's more comfortable to ride with this helmet on his arm than on his head. It's just unbelievable sometimes.

 

Where are you in good ol' Delaware?

BZ

 

I always wear all the gear - have a couple of different jackets but both with full armour. Even here in the UK where it doesn't usually get that hot you see people out in t-shirts and shorts.

My wife saw a bike the other day in central London (very busy) - rider had on all the gear, pillion was wearing sandals and a short skirt - no matter how good the rider is in Central London you're likely to be knocked off by a cab doing a u-turn or a bus just not looking.

Did you get the phone number of this soccer mum?

 

37C outside today, and probably will be that for the next 3 months, but when I go out its still full gear. I had the standard question yesterday, "Isn't it hot", and I gave the stock answer "NO!!" Here the law says that you must wear a helmet, not sure if it says where, but most riders have them on the arm, or if on the head, not done up.

The other question is "why wear gloves?", and the answer to that is "If you fall over, whats the first thing you put out to save yourself??"

Last week going to work I got zapped by a bike cop with a radar, pulled over, and as I was stopping he saw I had all the gear on, told me to take it easy, and sent me on my merry way. ( normal gear here is t-shirt, shorts, flip-flops and as I said, helmet on the elbow) There is a guy just up the road with a big cruiser who rides around with his helmet on top of the headlight/handlebars.

It would be a squids delight here.

 

Ian has a great point. I got pulled over last week for riding rather quickly in a 45 zone. I never saw the cop & asked him where he came from. When he told me where he was hiding, I told him straight up that it was the best speed trap I've ever seen. In this particular incident, you CAN NOT see the cop until you are past him rounding the turn & then you could only see him in the rear view. He took my documents & went back to the cruiser. When he came back, he asked if I was hot wearing all my gear, which was full leathers. I told him it was quite hot indeed unless I'm moving so I need to go fast to have working air conditioning. He laughed when I said that & then I told him wearing full leather is hot but I'd rather sweat than lay in a hospital bed with skin grafts. He told me that single sentence is why he was letting me off with a warning. The fact a PA cop let off a NJ rider on a sportbike is freaking amazing.

KC-10 FE out...
lane: :usa2:

 

My gear saved my life two weeks ago. RIP 98 VFR.

 

Ok, been riding for 35+ years so I have to chime in. First, I live in Florida so you can imagine the idiots I see. Lots of bikes, no helmets, shorts flip flops etc. They ride these cruisers like they are sitting in a recliner at home. Drink holders so they can take a sip at the red lights while they listen to their music. I even saw a cellphone holder so the guy pulls it out while we sit at a long traffic light. WAKE UP PEOPLE YOU ARENT IN YOUR SUV, you are just looking for a way to die.

Second, you need to learn how to ride on a dirt bike. Why? Cause you get to fall alot. And you get to learn what sliding across the ground into a tree headfirst feels like. And you thank your helmet. You get why knee pads are so important as are boots when your leg is under the bike, the back tire is still spinning and you ankle is caught between the rear wheel and fender.

Basically, you then get it, not to mention you learn how to truly control a motorcycle in less than perfect conditions. For in town riding, I prefer my KTM 625. Highly manueverable, can see over traffic, and can run off the road going 60MPH to avoid some idiot without worrying about losing control.

Full gear is essential.

* last pearl; used to work at a motorcycle shop. Guys come in, buying expensive bikes. It was a state with a helmet law. 100 times I have heard this; "what the cheapest helmet you have".

My reply " If you buy a $10.00 helmet then you have a $10.00 head"

I stick with Shoei and Arai.

 

Second, you need to learn how to ride on a dirt bike. Why? Cause you get to fall alot. And you get to learn what sliding across the ground into a tree headfirst feels like. And you thank your helmet. You get why knee pads are so important as are boots when your leg is under the bike, the back tire is still spinning and you ankle is caught between the rear wheel and fender.

AMEN,brother,
I learned to ride on dirt bikes and at a young age decided I DON'T like gravel and dirt imbedded in my hands and knees.
Oh,yeah,also found out exhaust pipes are hot when a bike lands on your leg!!!!

 

I hear you!!!! Follow to close to one another and next thing you know, when you go down you have knobby tracks (and knobby shaped bruises) across your back. :wink: