so i see a kid on his 05 gsxr750

[BlueLT1SS]

riding his bike down plano rd. he has no gear on, no big deal that's his own decision. but WHY would you have your helmet strapped to the side of your bike instead of your head? :confused:

[Chrm10SPkZ28]

my cousins b/f does the same thing, and he went and got the same exact bike as me, just 5 days before i got mine! and he knew i as getting it too!! :mad: he rides around with nothing on, has already laid it over like 5 times, once with someone on the back, its sad to see it all scratched and tore up. he claims he cant afford a $700 jacket, damn, what jacket costs 700 bucks?!?! :confused:

[stunter bob]

idiots.....hot or not i wear mine....and whether im riding 100 miles or 100 feet...helmet goes on

[Chrm10SPkZ28]

idiots.....hot or not i wear mine....and whether im riding 100 miles or 100 feet...helmet goes on

i am the same way, including jacket, last night before i put the bike up i rode 2 blocks in my neighborhood and had the helmet on

[Craizie]

lol i saw something like that, cept the guy was in full race lethers, with his helmet strapped on the side of his bike on the hwy. i was like wtf mate.

[BlueLT1SS]

lol, reminds me of a nother guy. hooters in mesquite, guy was getting on his bike. had leather jacket, helmet, and shorts! that was a nother :confused: look from me

[stunter bob]

lol, reminds me of a nother guy. hooters in mesquite, guy was getting on his bike. had leather jacket, helmet, and shorts! that was a nother :confused: look from me
some ppl are just that damn stupid.....shouldnt even be on a bike

[BlueLT1SS]

my cousins b/f does the same thing, and he went and got the same exact bike as me, just 5 days before i got mine! and he knew i as getting it too!! :mad: he rides around with nothing on, has already laid it over like 5 times, once with someone on the back, its sad to see it all scratched and tore up. he claims he cant afford a $700 jacket, damn, what jacket costs 700 bucks?!?! :confused:
if you cant afford gear, you cant afford a bike. makes no sense. some people just dont like their skin. :(

[spankustang]

my cousins b/f does the same thing, and he went and got the same exact bike as me, just 5 days before i got mine! and he knew i as getting it too!! :mad: he rides around with nothing on, has already laid it over like 5 times, once with someone on the back, its sad to see it all scratched and tore up. he claims he cant afford a $700 jacket, damn, what jacket costs 700 bucks?!?! :confused:

Dainese jackets cost that or more!!! :( :mad:
Wish I could afford one!!

[Chrm10SPkZ28]

if you cant afford gear, you cant afford a bike. makes no sense. some people just dont like their skin. :(

I know, just an excuse he used to tell people that didnt really know how much they cost, but the funny thing is, a couple of weeks ago he came up to my work, went out to look at the bike and came back in, his words were: "you mean you haven't laid yours over yet?!?" like it was something that is expected of everyone. i just didnt bother to comment

[BlueLT1SS]

lmao, well you know the saying...

atleast (i think) you took the msf course. ive laid over every bike i owned except the daytona. the duc was the only bike i laid over in movement.

[Chrm10SPkZ28]

lmao, well you know the saying...

atleast (i think) you took the msf course. ive laid over every bike i owned except the daytona. the duc was the only bike i laid over in movement.

yeahi know the saying, just waiting for the time to come.i took the course, but riding 2 stroke dirt bikes and taken hard falls left and right on them is what helped me the most

[cbrjames]

So ya'll are saying i shouldn't ride my bike with just a thong, wife beater, and flip flops on? Damnit! :D

Although i have been riding for almost as long as most of you kids have been alive, i went out once in shorts, and a t-shirt, and my helmet, and bit it pretty hard. Learned my lesson real quick. There are many times o go out without a jacket on, but i know how to crash good ;)

[Chrm10SPkZ28]

So ya'll are saying i shouldn't ride my bike with just a thong, wife beater, and flip flops on? Damnit! :D

get a chick on the bike in that outfit then were talkin! :D

[BreedLove]

yeahi know the saying, just waiting for the time to come.i took the course, but riding 2 stroke dirt bikes and taken hard falls left and right on them is what helped me the most

that's how i learned to ride, when my dad had is harley he said if i ever wanted a bike need to just practise on a dirt bike so i got one and would just fly around on it lol. and fall. but there is no doubt that it helped me.

[cbrjames]

get a chick on the bike in that outfit then were talkin! :D

Nicks around here somewhere! Bwahahahahahaha :D

[BlueLT1SS]

well, you see..that is rule #2 - any chick riding passenger MUST at all times display the thong. now if you wanna apply rule #2 fr yourself, then go right ahead. just make sure im ahead of you at all times.

[GasolineFiend]

i dont understand why you guys care. Darwinism

[Chrm10SPkZ28]

:confused: :confused: :confused: i dont understand why you guys care. Darwinism

[cbrjames]

i dont understand why you guys care. Darwinism

Unless its one of my friends, i really don't care. If they want to learn the hard way (which they always do) then let them.

[Evile753]

I just don't understand it.....I guess they haven't seen pics of people going down without a hemet .....

[Nick Chapman]

People never think that it's going to happen to them. So, they don't wear their gear. I am guilty of it as well. There are some days when I don't put the jacket on. But. I always wear a helmet.

Cruiser guys rarely wear any kind of gear. Your lucky to see them with at least a helmet on. Why is that more acceptable than sportbike riders?

[BlueLT1SS]

cruisers sometimes down even wear a shirt :eek:

[BlueLT1SS]

i dont understand why you guys care. Darwinism
its more of a "whats going on in their head?"

[Chrm10SPkZ28]

cruisers sometimes down even wear a shirt :eek:

I saw one of those over the weekend, first thought was GROSS, i dont know why people go without gear first of all, and to ride without clothes :eek: maybe the cruiser bikers just have stubborn problems, or it makes em feel "bad ass" to ride like that

[lolo89cpe]

That kid woldnt happen to be from Alvarado area... I know of a kid close to that town that just got a brand new 05 and just rags on it and lays it down all the time... Its like dad paid for it so who cares... Little jelous dad didnt buy me one for graduation... :rolleyes:

[BlueLT1SS]

all high school graduates deserve a new bike on graduation day. then we can throw a going away party :rolleyes:

[Super Coupe]

I think it is crazy when parents buy their kids street bikes. It is like they are buying them their casket cause they are death traps. Yes I'm still a kid but I bought my own death trap.

[ram57ta]

I laid my Blackbird down...well...actually became the trunk ornament on a Nissan Altima back in March. I was only going 30 mph but I know my helmet saved my head from going thru the trunk lid, my armored 200 dollar mesh jacket kept my arm from breaking as I hit the car, my gloves prevented the glass from my headlight and instrument cluster and other flying parts from cutting my hands up, and my steel toed boots kept my foot from being crushed from the impact. I ALWAYS wear at the very least a pair of regular jeans. I'd be one FU**ed up guy if I hadn't been wearing my gear. I will NEVER ride without it..and I will chew my friends out if they get on a bike without gear. You can only die one time...why make it easier without gear.

[lolo89cpe]

Yeah, I just got my jacket this past weekend.... Wont ride agian w/out it ... Feels totaly different... Feels much safer!!! :D SLAPAHO :D

[Whitesmoke]

saw a guy at hooters tonight came in on a honda cruser wearing just an open face helmet, and tshirt, followed by ordering 2 buds off the bat. couldnt help but wonder what was going threw his head

[Marisa]

Squidly behavior

[Super Coupe]

Yeah, I just got my jacket this past weekend.... Wont ride agian w/out it ... Feels totaly different... Feels much safer!!! :D SLAPAHO :D

SLAPAHO!

[Phillystang]

He probably didn't want to mess up his "herrrra" :D

[pntbutta]

It's good to see so many who do wear gear now a days! Some people have to learn the hard way unfortunately. I heard skin grafts hurt!

[BottleRocket]

Dainese jackets cost that or more!!! :( :mad:
Wish I could afford one!!


why? because Rossi wears it? thats like wanting a Nike golf ball because Tiger hits it

[Chrm10SPkZ28]

That kid woldnt happen to be from Alvarado area... I know of a kid close to that town that just got a brand new 05 and just rags on it and lays it down all the time... Its like dad paid for it so who cares... Little jelous dad didnt buy me one for graduation... :rolleyes:

that is exactly where he is from, you know of him? lol

[BlueLT1SS]

ive never seen so many gear preachers on any other motorcycle site. i think its good for the newcomers to see this and understand how important it is.

anyone remember the guy that died while doing a wheelie...naked :eek: i'd hate to explain that to his parents.

[pntbutta]

why? because Rossi wears it? thats like wanting a Nike golf ball because Tiger hits it

The leather=highly supple(more comfort), Highly abrasion resistant. It's true you can spend less and get a good jacket but if/when you wreck it may be the difference in buying a new jacket or just getting the scuffs buffed out.
A $200 jacket is way better than nothing though for those of us who can't afford dainese.

[lolo89cpe]

Yeah I know him I used to go to school w/ him... He took a guy for a ride around the block and laid it over... I was like dang dude thats going to be expensive and he didnt even seem to be bothered about it... Dads never ending money I guess...

[Stephen]

but WHY would you have your helmet strapped to the side of your bike instead of your head? :confused:
because he is an idiot

[Chrm10SPkZ28]

[QUOTE=lolo89cpe]Yeah I know him I used to go to school w/ him... He took a guy for a ride around the block and laid it over... I was like dang dude thats going to be expensive and he didnt even seem to be bothered about it... Dads never ending money I guess...[/QUOTE

well dad aint payin for it, or at least what i am told, dad just co-signed for him, he is dating my cousin, i just wanna cry when i see his bike and how beat up it already is

[lolo89cpe]

Well I just assumed that dad payed for it... Didnt know he had a JOB... Yeah dude its like he doesnt even respect his own stuff... What a waste... Do u ride w/him ???

[Chrm10SPkZ28]

Well I just assumed that dad payed for it... Didnt know he had a JOB... Yeah dude its like he doesnt even respect his own stuff... What a waste... Do u ride w/him ???

I rode with him once, and no more, it was the 4th day i had my bike and never been on the highway before, they come to my house and we decide to go to ft. worth, i tell him that i havent been on the highway yet, well we leave and get to the highway, were doin 90 on the entrance ramp, as soon as we hit the highway he takes off and starts that weavin crap with my cousin on the back, so i just cruise at 70-75 till we get to 30 where he is on the side waiting for me, on the way home same story, so i dont ride with him

[lolo89cpe]

Thats crazy... I havent seen him around lately... On the highway people just dont watch out were their going and switch lanes and talk on cell phones... That really pisses me off... Sunday I was riding down the rode doing about 70 and a lady just pulls right in front of me... I look in her rear view mirror and see that shes talking on the cell phone... Could have been bad... A good way to make a day bad...

[Chrm10SPkZ28]

Thats crazy... I havent seen him around lately... On the highway people just dont watch out were their going and switch lanes and talk on cell phones... That really pisses me off... Sunday I was riding down the rode doing about 70 and a lady just pulls right in front of me... I look in her rear view mirror and see that shes talking on the cell phone... Could have been bad... A good way to make a day bad...

yup, where at in burleson you at? i actually live in burleson but my address is ft. worth

[lolo89cpe]

Right off of 35 kinda close to Mild to Wild... Cops in Burleson are bad about following crotch rockets... Every time I ride threw Burleson a dang suv cop follows me...

[92special]

Yesterday I was on 360 heading north when it just starts to get busy with rush hour traffic and I saw a guy riding with no helmet on but had one attached on the side of his bike. :eek: Yeah that is smart with those crazy drivers!!

[evil jose]

riding his bike down plano rd. he has no gear on, no big deal that's his own decision. but WHY would you have your helmet strapped to the side of your bike instead of your head? :confused:

It never ceases to amaze me the amount of stupidity people have. I see it all the time driving or riding to work, people wearing shorts, tank tops, no helmets, etc. I admit, I've ridden with shorts 3 or 4 times now and I just don't feel comfortable like that (heat seems even worse coming off the road, bike, etc. so it negates any cooling).

Yesterday I was on 360 heading north when it just starts to get busy with rush hour traffic and I saw a guy riding with no helmet on but had one attached on the side of his bike. :eek: Yeah that is smart with those crazy drivers!!

So you hitting up the highways yet? You need to push your brother to hurry up and get a bike!

[T-TOPPS5.0]

lol, reminds me of a nother guy. hooters in mesquite, guy was getting on his bike. had leather jacket, helmet, and shorts! that was a nother :confused: look from mewhat type of bike? I see somebody on a bike in jacket , helmet and shorts almost 3 times a week on Plano Rd/635. Jacket scheme is blue and white

[BlueLT1SS]

i dont remember what kind of bike, but i think it was red and white or red and black jacket.

[1BAD2K]

riding his bike down plano rd. he has no gear on, no big deal that's his own decision. but WHY would you have your helmet strapped to the side of your bike instead of your head? :confused:
its the new cool thing..like wearing laces in your shoes that are almost falling off.....you know, its cool :rolleyes:

[Marpesia]

Gear..gear...and more gear.

The first thing I purchased was a full face helmet, then a cute pair of Harley riding boots, then a Field Sheer jacket, then a pair of leather gloves with that hard plastic over the knuckles...THEN I took a pre-rider course and finally the basic course...now I have a little bike. Too cautious? Maybe but I have seen what is left of people who ride with no gear and crash....I want to give myself at leat a fighting chance.

Now my question. I purchased the lil Harley boots because they are cute and they passed Harley's five point riding safety inspection. But I have been hearing a lot about boots with steel in the toe portion. I have heard that they can cut your toes off in a crash and I have heard that they can save your foot.

I'm a little undecided...any opinions one way or the other? :confused:

[Super Coupe]

Gear..gear...and more gear.

The first thing I purchased was a full face helmet, then a cute pair of Harley riding boots, then a Field Sheer jacket, then a pair of leather gloves with that hard plastic over the knuckles...THEN I took a pre-rider course and finally the basic course...now I have a little bike. Too cautious? Maybe but I have seen what is left of people who ride with no gear and crash....I want to give myself at leat a fighting chance.

Now my question. I purchased the lil Harley boots because they are cute and they passed Harley's five point riding safety inspection. But I have been hearing a lot about boots with steel in the toe portion. I have heard that they can cut your toes off in a crash and I have heard that they can save your foot.

I'm a little undecided...any opinions one way or the other? :confused:

I don't see why they would endanger your toes really. Havn't tried on any harley boots but I've had motocross boots and wreck in those plenty and they had steel toes.

[92special]

So you hitting up the highways yet? You need to push your brother to hurry up and get a bike!


No, actually I was on my way to soccer. But I have been out of town so much and so busy with soccer I haven't been on the highway yet.

[Neiladin]

Dainese jackets cost that or more!!! :( :mad:
Wish I could afford one!!
my friends cousin has a limited edition ducati race jacket that they only made a few of. a guy walked up to him and offered him 2500 dollars and the not so special ducati one he was wearing and he just turned around and walked away. he doesnt have money problems, AND its a sweet jacket.

[Pro Trash]

idiots.....hot or not i wear mine....and whether im riding 100 miles or 100 feet...helmet goes on

I don't wear a helmet all the time but that is my choice. I don't ask others to wear theirs or not wears theirs, to me it is your own decision, I don't feel as though the comment "idiots" is warranted though!

[Chrm10SPkZ28]

[QUOTE=Pro Trash]I don't wear a helmet all the time but that is my choiceQUOTE]

AGGIE

[BlueLT1SS]

I don't wear a helmet all the time but that is my choice. I don't ask others to wear theirs or not wears theirs, to me it is your own decision, I don't feel as though the comment "idiots" is warranted though!
you've only got one life. like you said, it is your choice. but i hate reading about another dead motorcyclist b/c he didnt have a helmet on. :(

[blazen 308]

Thats funny i saw a guy riding a Gixxer with nothing but some little homo shorts an flip flops. He looked like a body builder looking for some attention. Helmet was on the side of his bike as well. Sucks to be him if he has a wreck.

[Pro Trash]

[QUOTE=Pro Trash]I don't wear a helmet all the time but that is my choiceQUOTE]

AGGIE

Has nothing to do with being an Aggie, I figure I have been in combat, wrecked a ZX-6, been on a helicopter that went down, had shrappenel dug out of my ass and been in an accident on the autobohn on Germany. I figure when God wants me the helmet won't much matter. I do see that most of the people who ride without helmet tend to drive a little safer than those with. I constantly get passed by some dude hanging off a gixxer or zx looking like a monkey humping a football running 100+ through traffic. I'd say you hit a car running over 100 your one of two things dead or veggie status. Opinions are just those though.

[Pro Trash]

you've only got one life. like you said, it is your choice. but i hate reading about another dead motorcyclist b/c he didnt have a helmet on. :(

I do appreciate the fact you are concerned about safety, I just see it differently.

[BlueLT1SS]

I'd say you hit a car running over 100 your one of two things dead or veggie status. Opinions are just those though.
i hit a car over 100, and the only reason im still here and able to ride is b/c of my helmet. helmets do save lifes.
i agree on the part that God will take me when it is my time. BUT if i do go down on my motorcycle and live, I want to have my geear and helmet on to protect my self to the fullest.