Got called a newbie rider, for wearing gear! - Page 4

longbeachgary1 · 05-06-2008

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Originally Posted by mdqueenz

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.

My point exactly. It's like taking parenting advice from a teenager!

johnathon amos · 05-06-2008

There is nothing wrong with riding safe. Body armor and safety gear is a good thing.If you ever lay it down ,you want to keep as much skin on the bones as possible.

Sparx · 05-06-2008

Personally I don't get why anyone would want to wear a half face helmet. I have to clean off the visor on my FF every day due to bug splats. And not too long ago I had a guy in a lifted truck with big ole tires throw up a rock and hit the visor pretty hard. If it hadn't been a FF I coulda been in a world of hurt.

RichLockyer · 05-07-2008

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Originally Posted by Sparx

Personally I don't get why anyone would want to wear a half face helmet. I have to clean off the visor on my FF every day due to bug splats. And not too long ago I had a guy in a lifted truck with big ole tires throw up a rock and hit the visor pretty hard. If it hadn't been a FF I coulda been in a world of hurt.

That's why they make windshields.

I've tried wearing FF... and I do wear one off road, but only because there is a very high probability that on any given weekend my chin will hit the bars at least once, and an extremely low probability that a cage is going to change lanes into me (well, okay, there's the QuadTards).

FF on the street? Kills my peripheral vision, can't see my speedo without taking not only my eyes but my FACE off the road, etc....
3/4 helmet is marginally better, still gets into my peripheral vision.

MV Man · 05-07-2008

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I choose to wear FF, leather jacket, leather pants (shift havoc pants - great!), gloves and boots - I don't care if someone has an opinion about my gear - after all, who is going to suffer the pain and trauma if I go down?

Myself, I am kinda partial to my semi-faded, ride creased, bugged-up, super-comfy, leathers... as well as my sometimes stinky helmet(s)

They seem to fit like the proverbial "glove', no matter what the temp (it do get a little warm at stop lights tho'). I use the Jacket everytime I am out, but I sometimes forgo the chaps for heavy denim. I also happen to work with a group of folks who ride, and they ALL wear their gear as well..

I gotta add....... I am not much of a windshield person, but am a FIRM believer in my face shields. Too many Junebugs and Carpenter Bee's in this part of the country this time of year...... They have been known to leave a whelt

Frenchy · 05-07-2008

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Originally Posted by Sparx

Personally I don't get why anyone would want to wear a half face helmet. I have to clean off the visor on my FF every day due to bug splats. And not too long ago I had a guy in a lifted truck with big ole tires throw up a rock and hit the visor pretty hard. If it hadn't been a FF I coulda been in a world of hurt.

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Originally Posted by RichLockyer

That's why they make windshields.

I've tried wearing FF... and I do wear one off road, but only because there is a very high probability that on any given weekend my chin will hit the bars at least once, and an extremely low probability that a cage is going to change lanes into me (well, okay, there's the QuadTards).

FF on the street? Kills my peripheral vision, can't see my speedo without taking not only my eyes but my FACE off the road, etc....
3/4 helmet is marginally better, still gets into my peripheral vision.

+1,000 Especially now that I ride the Nad, with the speedo on the tank. When they are on the bars and you don't have to physically look down to see it it ain't that bad. I won't ride without a windshield, I'm one that doesn't like getting blasted in the face by the wind, or rocks, or bugs, or cig butts, or anything else. The 6" windshield does almost nothing on a sportbike, unless your tucked.

V2K_CCTX · 05-07-2008

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Originally Posted by cpttoad1swife

hes just jealous that you have the cojones to ride with grear...

and the brains

BlacKawi · 05-07-2008

I just ordered a mesh jacket about 5 minutes ago....the longer I'm on here, and from the stories I've read about far more experienced riders than myself, I think it's the purchase I'm looking forward to receiving the most....

I've always rode with FF, gloves, etc....but the heat down here kept me in short sleeves most of the time....

From what people have said....the mesh isn't much hotter than riding without it....so I'll be anxious to try it out....

If you're ever down in my area you'll know who I am.....I'll be the only one with gear on....

mdqueenz · 05-07-2008

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Originally Posted by BlacKawi

If you're ever down in my area you'll know who I am.....I'll be the only one with gear on....

Good for you buddy. Hopefully you will never need it, but it will be there should anything happen. Then it will be all worth it.

DillonWren · 05-07-2008

screw that A** HOLE hes a jerk. people talk S*** to me too when I ride my bike to school.

Mercury · 05-07-2008

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Originally Posted by DillonWren

screw that A** HOLE hes a jerk. people talk S*** to me too when I ride my bike to school.

i will say though sometimes people just want attention or they want to become friends, and believe it or not i have become good friends with some people who used to bust my chops all the time, just bust their chops back, or say, well i get 40 mpg what does your car/ truck get

kenny

GeorgiaRider · 05-08-2008

[/i]From what people have said....the mesh isn't much hotter than riding without it....so I'll be anxious to try it out....

My textile jacket (GX Air) is quite cool in the summer as long as I'm moving, even with the waterproof liner in it. When it's really hot I'll take it out too.

48Rob · 05-08-2008

It is "cooler" because your skin is "in the shade".

Rob

fretbuzz · 05-08-2008

All I know is all my chin (and teeth) and half my face and forehead would be missing right now had I not been wearing a FF helmet. I've got 2 half helmets and a 3/4 that are collecting dust right now.

Maybe I should turn them into planters so they can serve a purpose.

A2rider · 05-08-2008

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Originally Posted by fretbuzz

All I know is all my chin (and teeth) and half my face and forehead would be missing right now had I not been wearing a FF helmet. I've got 2 half helmets and a 3/4 that are collecting dust right now.

Maybe I should turn them into planters so they can serve a purpose.

Please post pics if you do, I will use them in evil ways!

fretbuzz · 05-08-2008

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Originally Posted by A2rider

Please post pics if you do, I will use them in evil ways!

The plants will be legal.

I'm thinking jalapeno in one, Greek sweet pepper in one, and oregano in the other.

A2rider · 05-08-2008

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Originally Posted by fretbuzz

The plants will be legal.

I'm thinking jalapeno in one, Greek sweet pepper in one, and oregano in the other.

Wow. I wasn't even thinking that!

More like harassing the zero brain population with their helmets filled with plants!

fretbuzz · 05-08-2008

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Originally Posted by A2rider

Wow. I wasn't even thinking that!

More like harassing the zero brain population with their helmets filled with plants!

I could make Useless Helmet Salsa.

A2rider · 05-08-2008

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Originally Posted by fretbuzz

I could make Useless Helmet Salsa.

That's kinda gross!

fretbuzz · 05-08-2008

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Originally Posted by A2rider

That's kinda gross!

No, no. Not make the salsa in the helmets,

grow the peppers and oregano in the helmets.

You're weird.

05-07-2008	#68 (permalink)
BlacKawi Fly Home Snowbirds!!! Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 212	I just ordered a mesh jacket about 5 minutes ago....the longer I'm on here, and from the stories I've read about far more experienced riders than myself, I think it's the purchase I'm looking forward to receiving the most.... I've always rode with FF, gloves, etc....but the heat down here kept me in short sleeves most of the time.... From what people have said....the mesh isn't much hotter than riding without it....so I'll be anxious to try it out.... If you're ever down in my area you'll know who I am.....I'll be the only one with gear on.... __________________ Jason 900 Custom

05-08-2008	#72 (permalink)
GeorgiaRider Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Location: NW Georgia Posts: 756	[/i]From what people have said....the mesh isn't much hotter than riding without it....so I'll be anxious to try it out.... My textile jacket (GX Air) is quite cool in the summer as long as I'm moving, even with the waterproof liner in it. When it's really hot I'll take it out too. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 500 LTD

05-08-2008	#73 (permalink)
48Rob Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 95	It is "cooler" because your skin is "in the shade". Rob __________________ Rob Central Illinois 2006 Nomad Rob's World

05-08-2008	#74 (permalink)
fretbuzz Non Omnis Moriar BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Heart o' Texas Posts: 7,785	All I know is all my chin (and teeth) and half my face and forehead would be missing right now had I not been wearing a FF helmet. I've got 2 half helmets and a 3/4 that are collecting dust right now. Maybe I should turn them into planters so they can serve a purpose. __________________ I'd rather you offend me with the truth than appease me with a lie.

05-06-2008	#62 (permalink)
johnathon amos Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: canada pei Posts: 464	There is nothing wrong with riding safe. Body armor and safety gear is a good thing.If you ever lay it down ,you want to keep as much skin on the bones as possible.

05-06-2008	#63 (permalink)
Sparx Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Corona, Ca. Posts: 23	Personally I don't get why anyone would want to wear a half face helmet. I have to clean off the visor on my FF every day due to bug splats. And not too long ago I had a guy in a lifted truck with big ole tires throw up a rock and hit the visor pretty hard. If it hadn't been a FF I coulda been in a world of hurt.

05-07-2008	#70 (permalink)
DillonWren Road Monster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 128	screw that A HOLE hes a jerk. people talk S* to me too when I ride my bike to school.