Proper Gear

08-27-2006, 5:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Scout

Tuffy:

SPEED:

Beat me to it. I know you're doing good down there. I've ran through your forums, and that's the right attitude.

SPEED and SSG:

I posted something along these lines in the "Members Forum" awhile back, and thought it would open up some discussion along the lines of your posts in this thread. Unfortunately I may have shat in the wrong sandbox, but I like your ideals.

Peace All.

Thanks.

Have a link for the "Members Forum" thread you speak of?

You're still in the West, would be nice to have you post up there again

steingar · 08-27-2006, 6:39 PM

I was riding back from the airstrip the other day nd saw two squids riding the freeway. What really got to me was that in addition to not wearing a shred of gear, each bike had what appeared to be a perfectly good full face helmet hanging off it.

Duh! What worries me more is most of these idiots on sport bikes can't ride for sh*t, and probably couldn't ride out of a tough situation. Just bad things waiting to happen, so they can make our sport look more dangerous and raise insurance rates.

CBR929RE · 08-27-2006, 6:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KJ's RR

I don't know about the rest of you guys but # 1 I wouldn't want to be the driver of the Erion,too hard on back in the corners. # 2 I wouldn't want to BE the Erions rear Suspension.

Some people belong on Harley's for a reason.

when I saw that I said outloud "thats a big bitch"
this guy really got me though http://www.parts411.com/racers/localriders/PICT1767.JPG
shouldn't he be more worried about hurting himself on the camera than slamming his face off the windscreen? thats not a moto guzzi, he probably just thinks thats the jacket makers name.

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Originally Posted by tuffy6969

Damn....and I thought I was going to be THAT person!

what person? the one who rides with gear on? I'm probably underdressed compared to most on this site. but at a minimum when I'm on the bike its helmet, gloves, jacket and atleast some kind of boots. I'm actually going to go buy some textile or mesh pants this week, not sure which I want yet. I think I'm gonna go with the textile though.

tuffy6969 · 08-27-2006, 7:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CBR929RE

when I saw that I said outloud "thats a big bitch"
this guy really got me though http://www.parts411.com/racers/localriders/PICT1767.JPG
shouldn't he be more worried about hurting himself on the camera than slamming his face off the windscreen? thats not a moto guzzi, he probably just thinks thats the jacket makers name.

what person? the one who rides with gear on? I'm probably under-dressed compared to most on this site. but at a minimum when I'm on the bike its helmet, gloves, jacket and at least some kind of boots. I'm actually going to go buy some textile or mesh pants this week, not sure which I want yet. I think I'm gonna go with the textile though.

No - I wear the same stuff you do. I don't think your under-dressed at all. Other than the pants - you're wearing full gear.

What I meant by "that person" when I was responding to Scout was that I thought (very sarcastically) I was the one to save the world! Guess not...

CBR929RE · 08-27-2006, 7:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tuffy6969

No - I wear the same stuff you do. I don't think your under-dressed at all. Other than the pants - you're wearing full gear.

What I meant by "that person" when I was responding to Scout was that I thought (very sarcastically) I was the one to save the world! Guess not...

well I just mean underdressed when compared to a lot of people on this site who are typically covered head to toe. They are a main reason I have calmed down a lot and don't ride as stupid as I used to. and also why I try to wear as much gear as possible. In the cooler months I'll wear full leathers to work and get made fun of, but whatever I'm having more fun than most there (I admit though quit often me and my boss talk about riding/bikes, in fact we talk about that more than work stuff).

Talking to this group about safety gear is preaching to the choir.

tuffy6969 · 08-27-2006, 8:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CBR929RE

well I just mean underdressed when compared to a lot of people on this site who are typically covered head to toe. They are a main reason I have calmed down a lot and don't ride as stupid as I used to. and also why I try to wear as much gear as possible. In the cooler months I'll wear full leathers to work and get made fun of, but whatever I'm having more fun than most there (I admit though quit often me and my boss talk about riding/bikes, in fact we talk about that more than work stuff).

Talking to this group about safety gear is preaching to the choir.

I hear ya brother! If people make fun of you for wearing full leathers or at least covering up - fu** 'em. Your life is FAR more important (you know that already).

About calming down - I was blessed and LUCKY to have started my street adventures at an older age. I was dirt riding from a tender young age. I never stunted - never will. These people have been a HUGE asset to me and my riding adventures. Without them - I might be dead.

Scout · 08-28-2006, 2:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SPEED

Thanks.

Have a link for the "Members Forum" thread you speak of?

You're still in the West, would be nice to have you post up there again

http://www.fireblades.org/forums/sup...22-newbie.html

I would SPEED, but it would take up the other 50% of my time.

I pop by as a guest every now and then to see 'happenings' to the south of me...

08-28-2006, 3:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Scout

http://www.fireblades.org/forums/sup...22-newbie.html

I would SPEED, but it would take up the other 50% of my time.

I pop by as a guest every now and then to see 'happenings' to the south of me...

Thanks for the smooth & easy turndown Scout........ makes me want to get you back to the site even more

Posted up on your thread http://www.fireblades.org/forums/513562-post7.html

SpikedLemon · 08-28-2006, 1:28 PM

Does anyone wonder why Parts411 would encourage this?

... Especially considering that with such little apparel on them: they wouldn't be the best customers to have.

tuffy6969 · 08-28-2006, 1:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SpikedLemon

Does anyone wonder why Parts411 would encourage this?

... Especially considering that with such little apparel on them: they wouldn't be the best customers to have.

My guess....it's an internet store. Most likely run by the same people you see wearing next to nothing. So..they don't have an image to maintain. Then again - they might want to attract SQUIDS as they are a rapidly growing (grrrrrr) sect of sport bike rider.

phobiaphobe · 08-28-2006, 1:57 PM

Check out post # 20:

1000RR.net - Why such a big deal about leathers?

davef · 08-28-2006, 4:35 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Check out post # 20:

1000RR.net - Why such a big deal about leathers?

Ouch.

Any group that replaces an S with a Z is one I generally stay away from.

Firebladez.org fo' shizzle.

phobiaphobe · 08-28-2006, 4:41 PM

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Originally Posted by davef

Ouch.

Any group that replaces an S with a Z is one I generally stay away from.

Firebladez.org fo' shizzle.

Yes try to avoid "ryderz" and "boyz".

itsover954 · 08-28-2006, 8:45 PM

Possibly removing all doubt by posting this but...

http://www.videovat.com/videos/710/naked-wheelie.aspx

CBR929RE · 08-28-2006, 9:07 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Check out post # 20:

1000RR.net - Why such a big deal about leathers?

ok I give up riding.
thats one of the grossest things I've ever seen. and I've seen the edge of my own knee cap along with some muscle and tendons and whatever other junk is there.

but why is the guy who started the thread saying stuff about it being really hot. he's in NH, it hasn't really gotten all that hot up in this part ofthe country this summer. I think there's only been a handful of days over 90°.

seamus · 08-28-2006, 9:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CBR929RE

...but why is the guy who started the thread saying stuff about it being really hot. he's in NH, it hasn't really gotten all that hot up in this part ofthe country this summer...

That's the same thing people in Iraq and Kuwait say about people in TX and AZ complaining about the heat.

selfc23fe · 08-28-2006, 10:07 PM

Simple ecomomics, the most expensive set of leathers is still cheaper than skin. seamus is right, I never took off my body armor off because I was too hot....Death is permanent

CBR929RE · 08-28-2006, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by seamus

That's the same thing people in Iraq and Kuwait say about people in TX and AZ complaining about the heat.

well not really, they are comparing different regions.
I'm comparing my weather with his weather which is less than 100 miles away. sure temperature is relative but its not like we're saying Mojave thinks its cold up here cause he's a little wussy

. This guy lives here.