what do you wear? - Page 2

ZeroPunch · 02-19-2009

FF, Textile jacket, pants, leather gloves, above the ankle boots, mesh in warm weather.

NCDave · 02-19-2009

My problem is that I can't place myself in just one category you listed. There are times that I've been in pretty much all of them. Generally it's based on how warm it is, where I'm going, and which bike I'm on. The faster the bike, the more gear. I generally do a poor job of controlling my testosterone!

FL Vulcan Rider · 02-19-2009

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Originally Posted by Redneckryder

i apoligize to those of you that i have forgotten.....i didn't even think about non-leather gear--that is me being closed-minded.

Yea... not all of us put on the custume

Michael600r · 02-19-2009

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Originally Posted by FL Vulcan Rider

Yea... not all of us put on the custume

I like the costume, I dress up as a prison guard and the wife dresses up as an inmate and..... Oh.... not that kind of costume.

FL Vulcan Rider · 02-19-2009

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Originally Posted by Michael600r

I like the costume, I dress up as a prison guard and the wife dresses up as an inmate and..... Oh.... not that kind of costume.

LMAO. I might actually dress up for holloween as one of those absurd bikers who wears gobbs of leather and has a scruffy beard. I'll get the leather chaps and all. I'll have my girlfriend dress up too. She'll probably want to end up doing the prison guard/inmate thing though.

6ZeroZeroR · 02-19-2009

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Originally Posted by B-Bob

No skin below the chin:
FF helmet, armored jacket, jeans, leather over-the-ankle boots, leather gloves. As soon as I can find a pair I like, armored riding pants.

Ditto! I have a pair of tourmaster Caliber Pants but I don't like 'em, so I rarely wear 'em. They remind me too much of wearing a snowmobile suit. Too bulky and too short.

I also usually wear the Icon Field Armor Knee Pads. Sometime under my jeans, sometimes over my jeans.

Redneckryder · 02-19-2009

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Originally Posted by FL Vulcan Rider

What's the difference between jeans and chaps... ur limbs are still going to bang against the pavement the same speed and the same force. Whether you have chaps or jeans, if the force is great enough to break ur leg, it really doesnt matter at that point whether you have jeans or chaps... ur leg is still gonna break no matter what.

I personally think chaps are for the village people. The only time I would consider wearing chaps is when I rode horses.

road rash prevention....i can deal with broken legs--that dont show forever. but road rash sucks on a bicycle, couldn't imagine it on asphalt at 60..
and i get the village people comment more than you think, but it dont bother me, i just threaten to start singing and most of them apoligize....

FL Vulcan Rider · 02-19-2009

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Originally Posted by Redneckryder

and i get the village people comment more than you think, but it dont bother me, i just threaten to start singing and most of them apoligize....

LMAO! Good one!

keith_stepp · 02-19-2009

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Originally Posted by FL Vulcan Rider

I might actually dress up for holloween as one of those absurd bikers who wears gobbs of leather and has a scruffy beard. I'll get the leather chaps and all. I'll have my girlfriend dress up too.

Been there, done that.

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She'll probably want to end up doing the prison guard/inmate thing though.

Why the sad face?

Oh. You were the inmate?

LOL

Jake '53 · 02-19-2009

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Originally Posted by FL Vulcan Rider

LMAO. I might actually dress up for holloween as one of those absurd bikers who wears gobbs of leather and has a scruffy beard. I'll get the leather chaps and all. I'll have my girlfriend dress up too. She'll probably want to end up doing the prison guard/inmate thing though.

Did that this year. Bought a $12 H-D do-rag and wife got an $18 H-D head band to complete our dress-up as bikers but nobody at the party got it. :shrug:

Pilgrimtex · 02-19-2009

I always wear my underwear, colors and Helmet.
Rest depends on the situation. However; I own 3 armored jackets 2 leather jackets, 5 helmets 3 pr Chaps and many various gloves. Texas goes from cold to blast furnace so like I said it depends on the situation and weather as well as which Bike I'm on. Bagger is more relaxed and the demon is well.....

Pilgrim

Bluemeanie · 02-19-2009

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Originally Posted by Dryheat

I wear my helmet, textile armor jacket with t shirt, jeans, and boots. Would like to get a pair of riding pants.

I wear the same thing along with gloves.

Alf · 02-19-2009

1.Textile armored jacket.
2. 3/4 helmet wirh full face shield.
3. Riding boots.
4. Leather gloves.
5. Jeans or armored textile pants depending on the weather.
6. Chaps if going the highway.

Ruh Roh · 02-19-2009

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Originally Posted by Alf

1.Textile armored jacket.
2. 3/4 helmet wirh full face shield. (FF in winter)
3. Riding boots.
4. Leather gloves.
5. Jeans or armored textile pants depending on the weather.
6. Chaps if going the highway.

mm hmm, theres me, poll incomplete.

DanDolfn · 02-19-2009

No helment.

Shorts, t-shirts and deck shoes when it's warm.

Jacket, t-shirts, and boots when it's cool.

Don't ride when it's cold.

pagemastr · 02-19-2009

No, not those, but what I wear depends on where I am riding, and I almost take offense at those who preach and almost demand ATGATT... it is still a choice... I respect your choice and expect the same. When I want preached to I go to church

Columbus Ohio population 750,000 I ride through downtown for my commute to work and hit three of the most heavily traveled freeways in the state. ATGATT then.

Open road, back roads, helmet always but not necessarily any other gear unless dictated by weather.

Curious how when I don't have my gear on like boots for example I will think of how much more my ankles / feet might hurt if I go down and will ride safer (read take fewer chances) with those thoughts in mind.

_Pirate_ · 02-19-2009

1. Full face helmet.
2.Mesh jacket with foam armor pads inserts.
3. Jeans
4. Steel toe boots from Academy, cover ankles.
5. Full finger leather gloves

If it's a cold morning, I wear sweatpants under my jeans and wind breakers over the jeans. Hoodie and windproof lining go under the jacket. I change at work, so it's not a hassle for me.

Redbeard · 02-19-2009

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Originally Posted by FL Vulcan Rider

LMAO. I might actually dress up for holloween as one of those absurd bikers who wears gobbs of leather and has a scruffy beard. I'll get the leather chaps and all. I'll have my girlfriend dress up too. She'll probably want to end up doing the prison guard/inmate thing though.

Man have you got an attitude.

Pilgrimtex · 02-19-2009

Redbeard,
Some people aren't blessed with flowing hair and facial beard so they get jealous and have to downgrade those who do. Yesterday a lady called me a Silver Fox.
PGR #25243

Pilgrim

RichLockyer · 02-19-2009

I dress for the weather.
Over 75, t-shirt and jeans, harness boots, half-gloves, club vest if on a club ride.
60-75, add a leather jacket under the vest.
50-60, add full gauntlet gloves.
Under 45-50, or when expecting rain, add chaps.
Helmet... Carbon Fiber polo in California and Nevada, no helmet in "free" states. Sunglasses daytime, clear safety goggles night.

View Poll Results: what gear do you wear?
shorts and t-shirt	3	3.37%
jeans and t-shirt tennis shoes or work boots	20	22.47%
jeans and t-shirt leather (vest or jacket) riding boots	38	42.70%
leather pants or jeans and chaps, leather (vest or jacket) riding boots	28	31.46%
full leather suit	3	3.37%
whatever i happen to have on at the time	6	6.74%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 89. You may not vote on this poll

02-19-2009	#21 (permalink)
ZeroPunch Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The flat MidWest Posts: 787	FF, Textile jacket, pants, leather gloves, above the ankle boots, mesh in warm weather. __________________ ZeroPunch Carri Blue 900 Classic VROC 25581

02-19-2009	#22 (permalink)
NCDave Novice Tank Roller Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 14,957	My problem is that I can't place myself in just one category you listed. There are times that I've been in pretty much all of them. Generally it's based on how warm it is, where I'm going, and which bike I'm on. The faster the bike, the more gear. I generally do a poor job of controlling my testosterone! __________________ NCDave Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail us now. - Elwood Blues http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave/

02-19-2009	#33 (permalink)
Alf Alf not Elf BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,267	1.Textile armored jacket. 2. 3/4 helmet wirh full face shield. 3. Riding boots. 4. Leather gloves. 5. Jeans or armored textile pants depending on the weather. 6. Chaps if going the highway. __________________ When arguing with a idiot make sure he isn't... My bike 900 LT Red/Black.

02-19-2009	#35 (permalink)
DanDolfn Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 419	No helment. Shorts, t-shirts and deck shoes when it's warm. Jacket, t-shirts, and boots when it's cool. Don't ride when it's cold. __________________ http://www.geocities.com/DansNomad/index.html If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to.

02-19-2009	#31 (permalink)
Pilgrimtex Pilgrim BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 90	I always wear my underwear, colors and Helmet. Rest depends on the situation. However; I own 3 armored jackets 2 leather jackets, 5 helmets 3 pr Chaps and many various gloves. Texas goes from cold to blast furnace so like I said it depends on the situation and weather as well as which Bike I'm on. Bagger is more relaxed and the demon is well..... Pilgrim

02-19-2009	#36 (permalink)
pagemastr pagemastr BTK Beginner Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 60	Depends! No, not those, but what I wear depends on where I am riding, and I almost take offense at those who preach and almost demand ATGATT... it is still a choice... I respect your choice and expect the same. When I want preached to I go to church Columbus Ohio population 750,000 I ride through downtown for my commute to work and hit three of the most heavily traveled freeways in the state. ATGATT then. Open road, back roads, helmet always but not necessarily any other gear unless dictated by weather. Curious how when I don't have my gear on like boots for example I will think of how much more my ankles / feet might hurt if I go down and will ride safer (read take fewer chances) with those thoughts in mind. __________________ Jack... Columbus, Ohio '08 Nomad...growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!

02-19-2009	#37 (permalink)
_Pirate_ Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 62	1. Full face helmet. 2.Mesh jacket with foam armor pads inserts. 3. Jeans 4. Steel toe boots from Academy, cover ankles. 5. Full finger leather gloves If it's a cold morning, I wear sweatpants under my jeans and wind breakers over the jeans. Hoodie and windproof lining go under the jacket. I change at work, so it's not a hassle for me. __________________ Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul. ~Author Unknown

02-19-2009	#39 (permalink)
Pilgrimtex Pilgrim BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 90	Redbeard, Some people aren't blessed with flowing hair and facial beard so they get jealous and have to downgrade those who do. Yesterday a lady called me a Silver Fox. PGR #25243 Pilgrim

02-19-2009	#40 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 28,016	I dress for the weather. Over 75, t-shirt and jeans, harness boots, half-gloves, club vest if on a club ride. 60-75, add a leather jacket under the vest. 50-60, add full gauntlet gloves. Under 45-50, or when expecting rain, add chaps. Helmet... Carbon Fiber polo in California and Nevada, no helmet in "free" states. Sunglasses daytime, clear safety goggles night. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Ultra-Classic Patriot Guard Rider *Please put your bike year/model in your sig line or fill in your profile before asking for help.*

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