Should you wear gear or not????? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

radlad50 · 06-29-2004, 05:31 PM

Why not read this artical and diside. http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9507

**Louis** · 06-29-2004, 05:40 PM

Great link.

Yes, I do wear my gear.

06-29-2004, 05:49 PM

very sobering like they said. we should show that to those "squids" who donmt wear gear and do 100mph wheelies.

TL chris · 06-29-2004, 07:25 PM

Definately need to get the word out to people you guys and girls, who know people who don't suit up. Cuz their invincible right? They don't crash. They can't get hurt. Their too experienced. Their too good. Their too fast. Gear is too expensive. It doesn't matter. HMM.... Any other excuses you guys have heard??

themeatmanlandry · 06-30-2004, 08:27 AM

My nefarious buddy: "It'll cover my tats."
Me: "So will a skin graft."

Hoomgar · 06-30-2004, 09:43 AM

Gear, always, absolutely! Don't ride without it!

**87gsxrnut** · 06-30-2004, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Gear is too expensive.

That is the most common one I've heard. But, riders will spend $600 on a Hindle pipe, $300 on a Power Commander and $500 on a "custom" paint job. That is a set of custom full-out racing leathers right there. Sad part is, they will still be riding SLOW anyway. So, I would suggest buying the gear, learn how to ride, then mod the bike.

Of course, what do I know?

- Nut

pitbull76 · 06-30-2004, 11:16 AM

I always wore gear BEFORE my crash. After crashing June 12, I have this to say:

1. The helmet saved my life.
2. The boots kept my feet and ankles from injury.
3. The gloves, jacket, and pants minimized cuts and bruises (I still had a few).

I broke some bones which are painful, but I will recover completely in time without lasting effects.

stevie c · 06-30-2004, 04:43 PM

Always wear it and I am positive it has saved me on the two occasions when I have parted company with the bike....

First time the leather wore right through to the armour,that could of been my skin wearing down to the bone!

charleym3 · 06-30-2004, 04:57 PM

Alright ALRIGHT I can take a hint. Where do I shop for gear? And a helmet for that matter. It's be a week before I can take delivery of my bike.

pitbull76 · 06-30-2004, 05:14 PM

For leather and textile gear, try www.newenough.com For the helmet, I bought it locally to make sure it fit well. one of the most imortant thing with a helmet is its fit. You could buy a $1000 helmet, but if it's too loose, it won't protect you properly.

TL chris · 06-30-2004, 11:34 PM

Thats a good website pitbull. BE WARNED - When buying gear from a website (especially helmets) make sure you know what size in a particular brand your wear. Such as a Large Arai might be a medium Shoei. (not really but you know what I mean).

charleym3 · 07-01-2004, 08:41 AM

So should I be looking at leather or textile. I need guidance. I don't want to look like a power ranger, but I do want to be protected. The leather I've worn in the past was VERY heavy. Which will provide better protection in a slide?

98G · 07-01-2004, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charleym3

So should I be looking at leather or textile. I need guidance. I don't want to look like a power ranger, but I do want to be protected. The leather I've worn in the past was VERY heavy. Which will provide better protection in a slide?

//Leather protects much better.

98G

Bill28 · 11-23-2004, 09:54 PM

Damn I'm hurting just reading that..........wear it fellas

**Clint** · 11-23-2004, 10:07 PM

Damn it, Bill, get out of the cellar already. We don't want to rehash last summer any more!

Va bene · 11-23-2004, 10:48 PM

Leather is definitely the better protector, based on skid tests. I forget the exact stats but its something like jeans wear through in 4-5 feet, textile in 30 feet and heavy leather in 80 feet. If anyone has the actual numbers, please chime in. You can get leather with vents to help you stay cool. I have both a textile jacket and a leather one. When it is simply too hot for the leather I wear the textile...

I wear a jacket, full-face helmet, motorcycle boots that go over my ankles, gloves and jeans. I will be getting some real riding pants over the winter...

Gixxerdale · 11-23-2004, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Susan

Leather is definitely the better protector, based on skid tests. I forget the exact stats but its something like jeans wear through in 4-5 feet, textile in 30 feet and heavy leather in 80 feet. If anyone has the actual numbers, please chime in. You can get leather with vents to help you stay cool. I have both a textile jacket and a leather one. When it is simply too hot for the leather I wear the textile...

I wear a jacket, full-face helmet, motorcycle boots that go over my ankles and gloves.

I think it was 60 feet for textile and I know it's only a couple inches for flesh and bone! Got the pics to remember that day!

**Freakinout** · 11-24-2004, 08:35 AM

A minimum of jeans, boots, jacket, gloves, and helmet. If I'm riding hard I have textile sport pants, some teknic boots, leather jacket, and some gauntlet gloves.

LayinLo · 11-24-2004, 02:36 PM

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Oh, nevermind...............again.

06-29-2004, 05:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
radlad50 Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Southern CA Posts: 30	Should you wear gear or not????? Why not read this artical and diside. http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9507 __________________ Radlad's Beginer 3 step bike program. Start out with a gs500f practice on for 1-2 years. Move to a sv650s 1-2 years. Onto a katana750 again 1-2 years After this 3-6 year time I hope i will have accomlished enough and gained enough knowledge and skill to get a bike of my personal preference.

06-29-2004, 05:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,652	Great link. Yes, I do wear my gear. __________________ Louis

06-29-2004, 07:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
TL chris Tater Salad Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 1999 TL1000R Location: NorCal Posts: 1,926	Definately need to get the word out to people you guys and girls, who know people who don't suit up. Cuz their invincible right? They don't crash. They can't get hurt. Their too experienced. Their too good. Their too fast. Gear is too expensive. It doesn't matter. HMM.... Any other excuses you guys have heard?? __________________ 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, Yosh RS-3, TRE, PC II, Custom Paint, OEM sweetness

06-30-2004, 08:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,418	My nefarious buddy: "It'll cover my tats." Me: "So will a skin graft." __________________ Click the image above to order that blue stuff you put combs in. You're quite welcome!

06-30-2004, 09:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hoomgar In Training Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Manheim, PA Posts: 149	Gear, always, absolutely! Don't ride without it! __________________ Mark 1978 GS1000C Click Here To See It Now 1982 KZ550C3 LTD 1976 KH100

06-29-2004, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	very sobering like they said. we should show that to those "squids" who donmt wear gear and do 100mph wheelies.

06-30-2004, 11:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
pitbull76 Found second gear by accident Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 330	I always wore gear BEFORE my crash. After crashing June 12, I have this to say: 1. The helmet saved my life. 2. The boots kept my feet and ankles from injury. 3. The gloves, jacket, and pants minimized cuts and bruises (I still had a few). I broke some bones which are painful, but I will recover completely in time without lasting effects. __________________ 1994 Kawasaki ZX-6E

06-30-2004, 04:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	Always wear it and I am positive it has saved me on the two occasions when I have parted company with the bike.... First time the leather wore right through to the armour,that could of been my skin wearing down to the bone! __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

06-30-2004, 04:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
charleym3 Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Central NC, USA, NorthAm, Earth Posts: 52	Alright ALRIGHT I can take a hint. Where do I shop for gear? And a helmet for that matter. It's be a week before I can take delivery of my bike. __________________ -Charley, When the need is great enough, limitations are meaningless.

06-30-2004, 05:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
pitbull76 Found second gear by accident Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 330	For leather and textile gear, try www.newenough.com For the helmet, I bought it locally to make sure it fit well. one of the most imortant thing with a helmet is its fit. You could buy a $1000 helmet, but if it's too loose, it won't protect you properly. __________________ 1994 Kawasaki ZX-6E

06-30-2004, 11:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
TL chris Tater Salad Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 1999 TL1000R Location: NorCal Posts: 1,926	Thats a good website pitbull. BE WARNED - When buying gear from a website (especially helmets) make sure you know what size in a particular brand your wear. Such as a Large Arai might be a medium Shoei. (not really but you know what I mean). __________________ 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, Yosh RS-3, TRE, PC II, Custom Paint, OEM sweetness

07-01-2004, 08:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
charleym3 Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Central NC, USA, NorthAm, Earth Posts: 52	So should I be looking at leather or textile. I need guidance. I don't want to look like a power ranger, but I do want to be protected. The leather I've worn in the past was VERY heavy. Which will provide better protection in a slide? __________________ -Charley, When the need is great enough, limitations are meaningless.

11-23-2004, 09:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bill28 Newbie Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 18	Damn I'm hurting just reading that..........wear it fellas __________________ LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL!!!!

11-23-2004, 10:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
Va bene Savage Riders Rock Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: Suzuki Savage LS 650 Location: Dandelion Alley Posts: 255	Leather is definitely the better protector, based on skid tests. I forget the exact stats but its something like jeans wear through in 4-5 feet, textile in 30 feet and heavy leather in 80 feet. If anyone has the actual numbers, please chime in. You can get leather with vents to help you stay cool. I have both a textile jacket and a leather one. When it is simply too hot for the leather I wear the textile... I wear a jacket, full-face helmet, motorcycle boots that go over my ankles, gloves and jeans. I will be getting some real riding pants over the winter... Last edited by Va bene; 11-23-2004 at 11:10 PM.

11-24-2004, 08:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
Freakinout Tire Eating Moderator Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2001 Suzuki TL1000S Location: Texas Posts: 2,609	A minimum of jeans, boots, jacket, gloves, and helmet. If I'm riding hard I have textile sport pants, some teknic boots, leather jacket, and some gauntlet gloves. __________________ Freakinout

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