Got called a newbie rider, for wearing gear! - Page 2

mcneese5 · 05-05-2008

Dont worry about him you ride for yourself, I am looking for a nice summer jacket to fit me, Im a big guy so its kinda hard , but when I do I will wear it for sure.

KZBob · 05-06-2008

I'd rather be outfitted in proper gear than wear a "Biker Costume"

That guy's picture must be in the dictionary under Ignorant.

mdqueenz · 05-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by longbeachgary1

Out of curiosity, what bike does your "buddy" ride?

I don't even know this guy that well. He works in the same building i do and we occasionally chat for a second or two.

I know his father rides a Harley but i have never seen him on a bike.

Big Ed · 05-06-2008

I, personally, think that it is more "noobish" to wear the minimum required gear and think that you will never hit the ground.

I understand that there are many experienced riders that choose not to wear gear, I am not referring to them.

What I am referring to is riders like my brother. He just got his first bike, and refuses to wear any gear except a $25 skid lid. His justification: His skills will protect him.
Skills!? You just started riding you nitwit!

Anyway.

Big Ed · 05-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcneese5

Dont worry about him you ride for yourself, I am looking for a nice summer jacket to fit me, Im a big guy so its kinda hard , but when I do I will wear it for sure.

Tourmaster makes some big-uns.

I know, I wear one! Check out the Intake.

48Rob · 05-06-2008

A-2

The jacket is Cortech.
Leather and mesh.
Good sale going on...

Rob

Cortech by Tour Master GX Air Mesh/Leather Motorcycle Jacket :: New Enough, LTD

A2rider · 05-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by 48Rob

A-2

The jacket is Cortech.
Leather and mesh.
Good sale going on...

Rob

Cortech by Tour Master GX Air Mesh/Leather Motorcycle Jacket :: New Enough, LTD

OOOOHHHHHH

Thank you, will have to look into it!

CheriAnn · 05-06-2008

You need to make sure you are comfortable and safe....PERIOD!
It doesn't matter what others think.....although I am guilty a bit for that right now....

You ALWAYS see me wearing my gear in my pictures while riding, which is good. However, we're leaving for Myrtle Beach Bike Week this weekend. Last year you hardly saw a helmet in the thousands of people and bikes!!!! If you wore one, much less a jacket, you stood out and people pointed!!!! I rode pillion last year and went with the crowd, but this year I am riding my own bike. I am NOT comfortable riding without a helmet...however, worrying about how I'll look, I'm not taking my usual FF helmet, and went and bought one of those "lid" type helmets. I HATE that I am worrying about how I'll look there instead of my own safety...

Bignastie · 05-06-2008

More power to you guys that wear a FF helmant all year round. i can barely wear it in the winter without fogging it up. none the less as much as i sweat in the summer time. i have to wear a half top, to me it rides better. might not be as safe.

i think it is great that you guys wear all that gear, but my FAT A** has a hard time moving in it and soaking my cloths with sweat.

Ruh Roh · 05-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by A2rider

OK. Used to have one in green, but they don't make them anymore

I guess I'll have to go with yellow.

sorry, i forgot the link. theres one kinda looks green
Joe Rocket Products from Alpha Sports. We have a large supply in stock and are ready to ship your goods.

mdqueenz · 05-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheriAnn

I HATE that I am worrying about how I'll look there instead of my own safety...

I understand your decision, sometimes it's just easier to go with the flow. Just be extra cautious while on the bike.

Ruh Roh · 05-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bignastie

More power to you guys that wear a FF helmant all year round. i can barely wear it in the winter without fogging it up. none the less as much as i sweat in the summer time. i have to wear a half top, to me it rides better. might not be as safe.

i think it is great that you guys wear all that gear, but my FAT A** has a hard time moving in it and soaking my cloths with sweat.

I cant wear FF in the summer, i cant breathe. But the mesh jacket is great ! No more sweat than i already do at 100*

Mercury · 05-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpectreMan1

I would of responded by saying "better a noob that walks away from an accident then a squid that doesnt!" and then added "Oh by the way wheres your bike??"

Good .... +1

I agree, however I may have done it different... like ... I wear gear cause I read about people who don't in the obituary's

The people at this guys work sound like real A - holes.

Keep doing what you do man, just laugh at them when they try to break you down. And never get on the bike upset or aggravated

kenny

A2rider · 05-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheriAnn

You need to make sure you are comfortable and safe....PERIOD!
It doesn't matter what others think.....although I am guilty a bit for that right now....

. I HATE that I am worrying about how I'll look there instead of my own safety...

Do I have to come across country and smack you?

You have worked so hard on getting your physical self together. It would be a shame to have your face all screwed up because you wanted to "fit in".

You are not a lemming. Please don't throw yourself over the cliff cause everyone else is doing it.

A2rider · 05-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruh Roh

sorry, i forgot the link. theres one kinda looks green
Joe Rocket Products from Alpha Sports. We have a large supply in stock and are ready to ship your goods.

That's it!!!!

I didn't think they made it anymore!

Thank you, thank you so much!!!

fretbuzz · 05-06-2008

"Called me a noob rider for wearing a jacket. Stated that "If you crash it's not going to do anything for you, it's just going to shred."

Tell them you know of a guy that had a git-off at between 50-60 mph wearing an armor mesh jacket and he had no roadrash or damage to the area protected by the jacket at all.

The jacket didn't shred, In fact, I'd still be using that jacket today if the ambulance crew would not have cut it off of me.

OR just ignore the squid.

A2rider · 05-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by fretbuzz

"Called me a noob rider for wearing a jacket. Stated that "If you crash it's not going to do anything for you, it's just going to shred."

Tell them you know of a guy that had a git-off at between 50-60 mph wearing an armor mesh jacket and he had no roadrash or damage to the area protected by the jacket at all.

The jacket didn't shred, In fact, I'd still be using that jacket today if the ambulance crew would not have cut it off of me.

OR just ignore the squid.

But isn't road rash cool? Won't it impress the girls? Doesn't it just scream, "I'm too stupid to protect myself"?

fretbuzz · 05-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by A2rider

But isn't road rash cool? Won't it impress the girls? Doesn't it just scream, "I'm too stupid to protect myself"?

Oh, it screams alright. The Dockers I was wearing didn't hold up so well. Check out my avatar.

A2rider · 05-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by fretbuzz

Oh, it screams alright. The Dokers I was wearing didn't hold up so well. Check out my avatar.

Oh goody, road rash sharing!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's mine!

A2rider · 05-06-2008

But I like this one of my son better. This is bicycle wreck at 5 mph.

05-05-2008	#21 (permalink)
mcneese5 Patriot Guard Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Turkey,NC Posts: 1,243	Dont worry about him you ride for yourself, I am looking for a nice summer jacket to fit me, Im a big guy so its kinda hard , but when I do I will wear it for sure. __________________ 2003 1600 Vulcan Classic Proud Father of 5 and New Grandpa US NAVY VET and Proud of it!!!!! Patriot Guard Rider

05-06-2008	#24 (permalink)
Big Ed Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Central NC Posts: 211	I, personally, think that it is more "noobish" to wear the minimum required gear and think that you will never hit the ground. I understand that there are many experienced riders that choose not to wear gear, I am not referring to them. What I am referring to is riders like my brother. He just got his first bike, and refuses to wear any gear except a $25 skid lid. His justification: His skills will protect him. Skills!? You just started riding you nitwit! Anyway. __________________ Isaiah 53:5

05-06-2008	#26 (permalink)
48Rob Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 95	A-2 The jacket is Cortech. Leather and mesh. Good sale going on... Rob Cortech by Tour Master GX Air Mesh/Leather Motorcycle Jacket :: New Enough, LTD __________________ Rob Central Illinois 2006 Nomad Rob's World

05-06-2008	#29 (permalink)
Bignastie Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, NC Posts: 282	More power to you guys that wear a FF helmant all year round. i can barely wear it in the winter without fogging it up. none the less as much as i sweat in the summer time. i have to wear a half top, to me it rides better. might not be as safe. i think it is great that you guys wear all that gear, but my FAT A** has a hard time moving in it and soaking my cloths with sweat. __________________ 2003 Vulcan 1600 Classic

05-06-2008	#36 (permalink)
fretbuzz Non Omnis Moriar BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Heart o' Texas Posts: 7,785	"Called me a noob rider for wearing a jacket. Stated that "If you crash it's not going to do anything for you, it's just going to shred." Tell them you know of a guy that had a git-off at between 50-60 mph wearing an armor mesh jacket and he had no roadrash or damage to the area protected by the jacket at all. The jacket didn't shred, In fact, I'd still be using that jacket today if the ambulance crew would not have cut it off of me. OR just ignore the squid. __________________ I'd rather you offend me with the truth than appease me with a lie.

05-06-2008	#22 (permalink)
KZBob New Guy BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 193	I'd rather be outfitted in proper gear than wear a "Biker Costume" That guy's picture must be in the dictionary under Ignorant.

05-06-2008	#28 (permalink)
CheriAnn Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 11,613	You need to make sure you are comfortable and safe....PERIOD! It doesn't matter what others think.....although I am guilty a bit for that right now.... You ALWAYS see me wearing my gear in my pictures while riding, which is good. However, we're leaving for Myrtle Beach Bike Week this weekend. Last year you hardly saw a helmet in the thousands of people and bikes!!!! If you wore one, much less a jacket, you stood out and people pointed!!!! I rode pillion last year and went with the crowd, but this year I am riding my own bike. I am NOT comfortable riding without a helmet...however, worrying about how I'll look, I'm not taking my usual FF helmet, and went and bought one of those "lid" type helmets. I HATE that I am worrying about how I'll look there instead of my own safety...

05-06-2008	#40 (permalink)
A2rider Beserker biker woman Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,244	But I like this one of my son better. This is bicycle wreck at 5 mph. __________________ "the" Aussie has issues.