Appropriate Gear for a meet up n ride??

[butcher bergs]

Everything in the PM stands regardless.

[OreoGaborio]

I just checked that thread. Pete cleaned it up real good.

Well it sure wasn't cuz I thought people were giving bad advice... Just giving advice badly.

Well ... and not adhering to the Wanted To Buy forum rules.


nothing that any of the other mods wouldn't have done (I know because I always ask.)

[butcher bergs]

I blame Doc.

[bostoniannu]

bostoniannu,

You're on the right track by asking. Most leaders would rather answer questions before the ride or at the very least know you're a new rider before starting off with the group. It's tough, but the more you can swallow your pride on a group ride, the safer everyone will be.

As for gear; I have never been on a ride where anyone made fun of someone in leathers. Whether we wear it or not, the majority of people on this forum respect those that wear it far more than those that don't.

Lastly, I'm one of those riders that went down in a pair of textile pants when I had leathers at home in the closet. It's a bummer.

how did they hold up?

[MonsterM636]

I Concur with "bostoniannu"

I prefer to wear my leathers and not need them rather than need them and not have them on instead hanging in the closet miles away .
I just got used to wearing them laterly,yes I get the weird looks at the stop signs or red light but who cares what other think it is my health and well being at stake ,once saw bikers take off their helmets as soon as they cross the state line into NH last June ,cool I said at first but the thought of kissing tar at 65mph made me keep my helmet on until we got to 5mph at Bike week .
but hey it is a free Country right ...

[sdog30]

All the rides I've been on have had it's share of fully suited, to t-shirt and jeans and everywhere in between. Nobody usually says anything to make you feel uncomfortable either way. Everyone I've ridden with have been pretty cool and friendly.

I personally started accumulating gear slowly as I could afford it and think a lot of new riders do the same. I first bought summer gloves followed by a jacket then gauntlet gloves followed later by pants and then boots.

Someone has said to me (and I personally notice this, too) that you tend to feel more comfortable riding aggressively if you're geared up because you have the confidence that you'll be better protected. I don't drag a knee, but I'll ride pretty hard when we get in the curves, but that's the other nice thing about group rides on here, you ride at your own pace and comfort zone.

Just thought I'd add my 2cents.

[Doc]

Well it sure wasn't cuz I thought people were giving bad advice... Just giving advice badly.

Well ... and not adhering to the Wanted To Buy forum rules.


nothing that any of the other mods wouldn't have done (I know because I always ask.)

I blame Doc.

I made an entirely different thread for the bitching to continue in.

I blame Canada.

[markbvt]

For what it's worth -- while no one should feel awkward about wearing "track" gear on street rides, it's nevertheless understood that some people might feel a little silly wearing brightly-colored one-piece race leathers on the street. There's no good reason for this, of course, but then there's also no good reason for anyone to feel silly wearing unfashionable clothes, and yet some people do.

For those for whom this is a concern and who are willing to make the investment in an extra set of leathers, there's plenty of gear available that still offers high-level protection but looks less Power Rangerish on the street. For instance, do you REALLY need knee-pucks for street riding? Pants like these look much more subdued while still offering excellent protection:


They're still armored, they're still A*, they just project a much more subdued image.

Just pointing out that wearing good gear doesn't necessarily mean looking like a Power Ranger.

--mark

[Doc]

What is wrong with the Power Rangers?

[drowe531]

Not a fan of her face ... but thats what paper bags were made for right?

[Boston Rexer]

Not a fan of her face ... but thats what paper bags were made for right?

What are you HOT blind!?

[Subee13]

I would! GO GO Power Rangers!

[Billy]

I wear the following:

Helmet
Gloves (gauntlet)
Jacket (Leather in cooler weather, textile in hot weather)
Over ankle boots

I've been thinking about buying draggin jeans to add to my protection because I know regular jeans offer no protection. Probably will buy a pair next paycheck.

[butcher bergs]

Not a fan of her face ... but thats what paper bags were made for right?

Kindly post a pic of your supermodel girlfriend at any time..............yeah, that's what I thought.

[drop]

What is wrong with the Power Rangers?

i would. how often do you get to answer the question "what did you do last night?" with "oh not much, had dinner, fucked a power ranger, watched a movie..."

[NobodySpecific]

Jacket (Leather in cooler weather, textile in hot weather)

That's funny, because I bought my textile gear just for cold weather, and I only wear my leather jackets when it gets warmer. One is an uninsulated leather jacket, the other is perforated leather, and they both get a lot chillier than the textile does.

[DucDave]

Sex. And Gear.

Two topics that never grow old.

(Will this get 'cleaned up'? I always miss the good stuff...)

[drowe531]

Lol never said I wouldn't have sex with her all I stated was I didn't think she has the greatest looking face

[G21forme]

Disregard the previous 3 pages of saftey nazi posts

ride however YOU feel comfortable, this forum was originally started cause of the mama safety nazi attitude that made some people uncomfortable on another sportrider forum here in NE.

Good point, this guy was probably very comfortable on his bike before he hit the road.

(stolen from word's ot nice gear post)


OP If you ever end up riding with me or the people I enjoy riding with you'll not be out of place in full leathers.

[butcher bergs]

Yeah, Greg loves the feeling of leather against his skin......and for all the wrong reasons.

[G21forme]

Yeah, Greg loves the feeling of leather against his skin......and for all the wrong reasons.

Not just my leathers....


http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...ding-gear.html

[tdiloren]

After reading this story I made up my mind to get my daughter a two piece (Thank You Adrenilinechic). She just turned 16 and wants to start riding on her own. I'm making her wait until next season so she can get at least a year in the cage and she now has all the gear and no bike. When she does get a bike first some parking lot training, then MSF, then some road time. then to some trackdays. I can't wait.
http://wiki.sabmagfaq.org/Road%20Rash%20Queen
Free country you make the choice.

[ChrisNoF4i]

The pussification of NESR continues.

RandyO for President!
(KB for Vice President)

[naked-daytrader]

What if you have a lot of gear?


And to think, all this time I've just been showing up to group rides wearing one helmet, one jacket, one pair of gloves, one pair of boots & one pair of long pants... no one's ever said a thing! They must not know I have more gear back home.

Wow, finally a funny post that doesn't give me douche chills..

[naked-daytrader]

The pussification of NESR continues.

RandyO for President!
(KB for Vice President)

I agree!!



RANDY O FOR PRESIDENT!!




I'M GOING TO SING IT FROM THE MOUNTAIN TOPS!!