Wear your gear - DAMMIT! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

katana04 · 10-18-2004, 10:37 PM

I live in South Florida and it never fails seeing someone on sportbike riding w/o gear, to the point where the only thing they have on is a wife beater, pair of shorts and sneakers.
I avoid preaching to those about wearing gear, but I always say something. (even on the hottest days I still wear a full face, gloves, jacket, jeans & boots)
Just over the weekend I saw a young guy, maybe around 19yrs old, only riding in shorts and sneakers (no helmet) on a Honda 1100R flying down the expressway.
I exited to fuel up and moments later I hear sirens going in the direction that I just came from.
I got back on the highway and traffic was slowed down, when I came up to the police & fire rescue units, I see the bike in the center lane and medics working on the kid, fortunately he was conscious and in obvious pain, and looked like a piece of meat. (he was airlifted from the scene)
I pulled to the side where some cars were stopped and a witness said the kid was cutting in and out of traffic and lost control.
Other motorcycles drove by and too stopped, we all agreed that if he had gear on he probably wouldn't have been in bad shape, a firefighter on the scene who also rides said gear would have made the difference.
So with this said, I encourage everyone to wear gear and to pass the word on to those who don't.
You never see a professional rider without, this should be a cue.

Equalizer · 10-18-2004, 10:45 PM

Theres a guy at my colllege who rides his bike to school everyday in shorts and flip flops. It boggles my mind.

axel_2078 · 10-18-2004, 10:45 PM

Uh oh....the infamous double post.

*gasp*

GIXXER-Mike · 10-18-2004, 10:45 PM

I agree...in a major way!

SDSUsnowboards · 10-18-2004, 11:31 PM

Do we need another post on this?

TL chris · 10-19-2004, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDSUsnowboards

Do we need another post on this?

Nope.

LayinLo · 10-19-2004, 08:56 AM

bump

themeatmanlandry · 10-19-2004, 09:02 AM

I hate gear. The feeling of the wind slamming bugs into my skin and eyes cannot be duplicated. Also, in the even that I should go down, I plan to "duck and cover."

"Duck and cover" will save you much moreso than simply wearing gear. In order to "duck and cover," you don't have to spend any cash. You simply follow these two easy steps:

1) Duck; and
2) Cover

"But what about your head?" you ask? See step 1).

"But what about your skin?" you ask? See step 2).

You people with the gear . . .

Don't you realize that gear adds mass to your body, thus adding momentum? You will carry more energy when you are ejected during the crash, and you will sustain far greater injuries as a result of your selfish endeavours.

Duck and cover. DUCK-AND-COVER!

**inspiron** · 10-19-2004, 10:47 AM

Hey Mark, I need a bit of clarification ... can I use a frozen duck, or does it have to be a live one?

And what size cover do you recommend? I've got a 8" and 10" cover at home, but I could pick up a bigger or smaller one if you recommend it.

themeatmanlandry · 10-19-2004, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inspiron

Hey Mark, I need a bit of clarification ... can I use a frozen duck, or does it have to be a live one?

And what size cover do you recommend? I've got a 8" and 10" cover at home, but I could pick up a bigger or smaller one if you recommend it.

The mental vision of a squid taking my advice . . . sliding down the asphalt . . . with a duck on his head and a tarp on his back, is just too awful! I retract.

<good one!>

Dave2122 · 10-19-2004, 02:32 PM

Please......Buy the best stuff you can afford. and as the title says WEAR IT!

I have seen to many tossers get ground up with tennis shoes and tank tops on.

LayinLo · 10-19-2004, 03:41 PM

second that, Dave.

10-18-2004, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
katana04 Newbie Joined: Oct 2004 Location: south florida Posts: 15	Wear your gear - DAMMIT! I live in South Florida and it never fails seeing someone on sportbike riding w/o gear, to the point where the only thing they have on is a wife beater, pair of shorts and sneakers. I avoid preaching to those about wearing gear, but I always say something. (even on the hottest days I still wear a full face, gloves, jacket, jeans & boots) Just over the weekend I saw a young guy, maybe around 19yrs old, only riding in shorts and sneakers (no helmet) on a Honda 1100R flying down the expressway. I exited to fuel up and moments later I hear sirens going in the direction that I just came from. I got back on the highway and traffic was slowed down, when I came up to the police & fire rescue units, I see the bike in the center lane and medics working on the kid, fortunately he was conscious and in obvious pain, and looked like a piece of meat. (he was airlifted from the scene) I pulled to the side where some cars were stopped and a witness said the kid was cutting in and out of traffic and lost control. Other motorcycles drove by and too stopped, we all agreed that if he had gear on he probably wouldn't have been in bad shape, a firefighter on the scene who also rides said gear would have made the difference. So with this said, I encourage everyone to wear gear and to pass the word on to those who don't. You never see a professional rider without, this should be a cue. __________________ Ridin On ...o^o No problems! 04 blu/wht kat - w/k&n upgrade

10-18-2004, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
axel_2078 Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2003 Marauder 800 Location: Fairview Heights, IL Posts: 1,668	Uh oh....the infamous double post. gasp __________________ "Rome didn't win wars by holding meetings. They did it by crushing those who opposed them." - unknown Everyone has a dark side. Mine's just a little closer to the surface.

10-18-2004, 10:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	I agree...in a major way! __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

10-18-2004, 11:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
SDSUsnowboards Tin Foil Inspector Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2000 CBR600f4 Location: Southern California Posts: 764	Do we need another post on this? __________________ The notion should be deleted from your noggin. -FIVEINCH

10-19-2004, 09:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	I hate gear. The feeling of the wind slamming bugs into my skin and eyes cannot be duplicated. Also, in the even that I should go down, I plan to "duck and cover." "Duck and cover" will save you much moreso than simply wearing gear. In order to "duck and cover," you don't have to spend any cash. You simply follow these two easy steps: 1) Duck; and 2) Cover "But what about your head?" you ask? See step 1). "But what about your skin?" you ask? See step 2). You people with the gear . . . Don't you realize that gear adds mass to your body, thus adding momentum? You will carry more energy when you are ejected during the crash, and you will sustain far greater injuries as a result of your selfish endeavours. Duck and cover. DUCK-AND-COVER! __________________ Go to hell

10-18-2004, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Equalizer Newbie Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 12	Theres a guy at my colllege who rides his bike to school everyday in shorts and flip flops. It boggles my mind.

10-19-2004, 08:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	bump

10-19-2004, 10:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,941	Hey Mark, I need a bit of clarification ... can I use a frozen duck, or does it have to be a live one? And what size cover do you recommend? I've got a 8" and 10" cover at home, but I could pick up a bigger or smaller one if you recommend it. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

10-19-2004, 02:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dave2122 Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: Which one of the 9? Location: USA Posts: 887	Please......Buy the best stuff you can afford. and as the title says WEAR IT! I have seen to many tossers get ground up with tennis shoes and tank tops on.

10-19-2004, 03:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	second that, Dave.

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