Safety gear--what do you wear - Page 4

E-T · 11-24-2009, 01:33 PM

I use an aerostich roadcrafter most of the time, with the extra back pad, sometimes leathers in the winter. In the summer, maybe kevlar jeans and a mesh jacket with padding. Leathers sometimes when it's not too hot. The Stich is the most versatile bikewear I ever had, but the bulk of it makes hanging off, something I learned at a Lee Parks course, very awkward as it does restrict movement in the butt area. Otherwise, the things keeps me cool in summer, warm in winter with some layering, and dry when it rains, and I daresay would reduce road rash a lot if I went down. I've been comfortable in it from 35 degrees all the way up to 118. Amazing gear, except for the flexibility restrictions, which is probably something you get with oversuits. Find myself jumping into it for short trips and also for those long road trips, where the versatility means you don't have to pack raingear or stop to put it on when it starts to rain. I like to ride south in the winter and it is good both for breaking out of the cold zone and riding in the sun, where you'd normally have to find space in the bags for gear for two climates.

tom10167 · 11-29-2009, 11:54 PM

Everything except goggles. I also have protective high top shoes from Alpinestar.

Shadow_Rider · 12-17-2009, 06:16 PM

I don't wear riding pants but I do wear Chaps but didn't think those qualified.

ericman2001 · 01-02-2010, 10:51 PM

Full Face Helmet: HJC FS-15 (regular, not carbon -- I'm not made of money!)
Jacket (textile): A* T-Dyno
Pants (textile): A* Street Cargo
(Both the pants and the jacket have a removable thermal liner - very nice for chilly fall mornings!)
Boots: A* S-MX 5
Gloves: A* GP Pro
I also have a spine protector too, but Thanksgiving and Christmas have conspired against me and I don't fit in the jacket with that in there any more

.

Imagine (that's all you can do -- I need more posts!) that on a 125 scooter

. The looks I get from other motorists make wearing the gear worth it, never mind that it could save my skin!

sharkbait15 · 01-24-2010, 11:03 PM

I just got a yellow jacket and its also reflective. pretty awesome, definitely looking for more bright stuff especially for the cloudy washington weather

BH121869 · 01-25-2010, 12:40 AM

It depends on many things. Temp, weather, how fast I'll be going, how far and what type of rodes I'll be on.

BH121869 · 01-25-2010, 12:47 AM

In the summer heat it is more like this.
Shorts, t shirt, boots, helmet.

namirtha · 01-25-2010, 06:54 AM

I think Helmet and the Jacket is must.

Badlands-4-2 · 01-26-2010, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BH121869

In the summer heat it is more like this.
Shorts, t shirt, boots, helmet.

Any time you guys want to go cruising in the summer, just call!

oldschool900 · 02-05-2010, 11:06 PM

full face snell approved helmet jacket with armour ballistic gloves riding pants or icon kevlar reinforced jeans riding boots with ankle support no gear no ride

rexmitchell · 02-26-2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BH121869

In the summer heat it is more like this.
Shorts, t shirt, boots, helmet.

That is some protection there

67fire · 02-27-2010, 01:31 AM

Maybe he only rides around in a retirement village where the only other
dangerous vehicles are golf carts?

Eric

kustomrider · 02-27-2010, 06:57 PM

I agree with BH121869. Depends on road conditions. I always wear eyewear. Love the pics.

KyleAH · 03-02-2010, 05:16 PM

Please you 5.42%. Put on some helmets.

benny hedges · 03-06-2010, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rexmitchell

Im not a huge fan of polls, but I was curious what everyone wears when they ride. Gloves, jackets, pants, helmets, or all of the above. Im going to set up the poll to where you can choose one or all of the options, so check as many boxes as you need to.

you missed boots

decent boots with ankle protection are imo very important.
a snapped ankle can cripple you for life, or mean a lot of unwanted surgery.

get some. wear them.

Batt · 03-13-2010, 11:26 PM

All except pants. Well MC pants at least.

MikeK77 · 03-14-2010, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batt

All except pants. Well MC pants at least.

yea,...well, i tend to wear pants when i ride....

last time i got tired of all the honking of the horns.

Blazing Hornet · 03-14-2010, 07:19 PM

I wear a full face helmet, ballistic mesh jacket, full length boots, and gloves. Pants are debatable. If it is cold then I wear them, otherwise I don't.

ttp · 03-18-2010, 12:55 AM

Full face helmet, glasses, armored textile jacket, armored gloves, kevlar jeans,
heavy dual sport type boots.

Also in a pocket is a St. Christopher's medal, a crucifix, and a Joie Chitwood lucky coin. I'm not sure what protects me most, the apparel or my lucky charms.

SuccessfulRoy · 03-20-2010, 09:39 AM

Lots of leather, boots without laces and gloves even during the hotest days.

ttp · 03-20-2010, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuccessfulRoy

Lots of leather, boots without laces and gloves even during the hotest days.

Hey Roy, why not laces?

67fire · 03-20-2010, 11:12 AM

ttp, I think that I might be able to answer.
The laces tend to fly around and end up in the chain!

If you do wear laces, at least tuck them into the tongue of the boots or
into the criss-crossed laces.
The idea is to shorten them up so as not to pull your leg into the chain.

Eric

ttp · 03-20-2010, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67fire

ttp, I think that I might be able to answer.
The laces tend to fly around and end up in the chain!

If you do wear laces, at least tuck them into the tongue of the boots or
into the criss-crossed laces.
The idea is to shorten them up so as not to pull your leg into the chain.

Eric

I appreciate the insight. The laces in the chain crisis has never happened to me, I'm happy to say. And to think when I started motorcycling I wore a tank top shirts, shorts and sandals!

67fire · 03-20-2010, 12:05 PM

Another consideration that others on this forum have mentioned is that the
loop could get caught in the shifter when exiting the bike and pulling it over.

Eric

ttp · 03-20-2010, 12:25 PM

I've ridden with lacers, pull-ons, and the cam locking off-road type boots. All these potential problems with boot laces have never really occured to me I guess. Leather laces, double wrapped around the top of my boots and a square knot always kept me outta' trouble.

NUMBER13 · 03-20-2010, 11:58 PM

I wear:

FF Helmet (pricey-Shoei RF-1000) Black and white caster model

Leather Gloves

Leather Combat boots or waterproof Redwing work boots

Armored jacket (shoulder, elbow)

If I'm on base, I wear a hi-viz green vest over the jacket

Polycarbonate glasses, clear or dark... I like to ride with my visor up sometimes.

What I need to wear: I need to wear some type of riding pants. I'd like to wear leather. I do have leather overpants, but I really bought them for cooler weather.

sabre0611 · 03-21-2010, 07:38 AM

always wear: helmet, boots, gloves, glasses(goggles), and i know chaps are not the same as riding pants, but i wear chaps. but any info how comfortable riding pants are in the summer?

67fire · 03-21-2010, 01:31 PM

I wear the same riding pants year 'round.
Hot or cold, makes no difference in comfort.

Eric

sabre0611 · 03-21-2010, 02:09 PM

thanks for the info. will be looking into a pair of riding pants.

SuccessfulRoy · 03-22-2010, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttp

Hey Roy, why not laces?

I won't wear laces because they can get tangled or wrapped around a brake or clutch pedal. No problem when ridding along but when you slow down and stop anywhere, if you can't get your foot safely on the ground in time....down ya go.
I know many ride for years with laced running shoes, army lugs or biker boots but I like playin' it safe.
Plus...the embarrassment would probably bug me a bit.

rexmitchell · 03-22-2010, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuccessfulRoy

I won't wear laces because they can get tangled or wrapped around a brake or clutch pedal. No problem when ridding along but when you slow down and stop anywhere, if you can't get your foot safely on the ground in time....down ya go.
I know many ride for years with laced running shoes, army lugs or biker boots but I like playin' it safe.
Plus...the embarrassment would probably bug me a bit.

Or a chain!

ttp · 03-22-2010, 02:07 PM

Good insight on reasons not to wear laced boots.

These days I wear the same boots on the road that I wear whilst off roading. Sidi Adventure's. They're lighter than most motocross types, but still very robust and waterproof. My Kevlar jeans fit over 'em with plenty of room. There's enough flex in them that shifting and braking don't present a problem. They have a wedge type sole which in both off and on road venues, don't have a heel to hang up on stationary objects. I wouldn't want to hike miles wearing them, but short walks are OK.

Might be a bit of overkill on the road, but they give my feet and ankles a whole lot of protection. In fact one of these days I'm going to look into a pair of Alpinestars Scout boots which are pretty much the same thing.

porange · 03-25-2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuccessfulRoy

I won't wear laces because they can get tangled or wrapped around a brake or clutch pedal.

I wear laced boots but I just tuck the laces into the boot and I've never had a problem.

One thing I DO have a problem with however is cuffed pant legs! I have a pair of work slacks that are cuffed at the bottom, and often times when I go to take off from a stop the cuff gets caught on the peg and I can't bring my foot up. Annoying. So obviously I avoid wearing those pants when I ride.

ttp · 03-25-2010, 01:23 PM

I misspoke myself. I wear Sidi Discovery Rain boots.

For years and years I wore a pair of Corcoran jump boots from the Army. Like Porange, I tucked the laces in the top and never had a problem.

tom10167 · 03-25-2010, 06:31 PM

Does nobody wear earplugs or has nobody mentioned them?

I went probably the first 150 miles without them, and grabbed em one day at CVS. Sometimes I forget to put them in and I really can't stand it. If I'm going on the highway I always stop somewhere. And that's with an RF-1100, a "quiet" helmet.

I can still hear cars about to pass me, and it's protecting the lifespan of my ears bigtime.

67fire · 03-25-2010, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom10167

Does nobody wear earplugs or has nobody mentioned them?

I went probably the first 150 miles without them, and grabbed em one day at CVS. Sometimes I forget to put them in and I really can't stand it. If I'm going on the highway I always stop somewhere. And that's with an RF-1100, a "quiet" helmet.

I can still hear cars about to pass me, and it's protecting the lifespan of my ears bigtime.

Not at all a bad idea.

I don't have "LOUD PIPES that don't save ears", though.
Most of those riders are probably closer to DEAF than they know just yet.

Eric

porange · 03-26-2010, 01:06 PM

Yeah I bought some foamy ear things and tried them out on a few highway trips.. I didn't like how it dampened my engine noise so much on regular street speeds. I'm used to listening to it, so the experience of quietness was sort of unnerving.

chalupasalad · 03-26-2010, 01:53 PM

I like to go out wearing Shorts, Sandals, my beater, a baseball hat, sunglasses, and armored gloves.

67fire · 03-26-2010, 02:25 PM

Boxer shorts, flip flops and a "beanie and cecile" cap with the propeller on top.

Here is a picture of my personal protective gear:

Eric

chalupasalad · 03-26-2010, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67fire

Boxer shorts, flip flops and a "beanie and cecile" cap with the propeller on top.

Eric

Wish I was cool enough to ride with a prop on my hat

View Poll Results: What safety gear do you wear
Helmet	499	95.78%
Goggles	102	19.58%
Jacket	446	85.60%
Riding pants	188	36.08%
Gloves	453	86.95%
No safety gear	6	1.15%
I Ride Naked!	22	4.22%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 521. You may not vote on this poll

01-24-2010, 11:03 PM	#125
sharkbait15 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5	gear I just got a yellow jacket and its also reflective. pretty awesome, definitely looking for more bright stuff especially for the cloudy washington weather

03-13-2010, 11:26 PM	#136
Batt Combat Vets Motorcycle Assn. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 218	All except pants. Well MC pants at least. __________________ Batt Now back to base for debrief and cocktails

03-18-2010, 12:55 AM	#139
ttp Verified Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: northern Michigan Posts: 68	Full face helmet, glasses, armored textile jacket, armored gloves, kevlar jeans, heavy dual sport type boots. Also in a pocket is a St. Christopher's medal, a crucifix, and a Joie Chitwood lucky coin. I'm not sure what protects me most, the apparel or my lucky charms. __________________ Lifer.

03-20-2010, 12:25 PM	#145
ttp Verified Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: northern Michigan Posts: 68	I've ridden with lacers, pull-ons, and the cam locking off-road type boots. All these potential problems with boot laces have never really occured to me I guess. Leather laces, double wrapped around the top of my boots and a square knot always kept me outta' trouble. __________________ Lifer.

11-24-2009, 01:33 PM	#121
E-T Verified Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 22	I use an aerostich roadcrafter most of the time, with the extra back pad, sometimes leathers in the winter. In the summer, maybe kevlar jeans and a mesh jacket with padding. Leathers sometimes when it's not too hot. The Stich is the most versatile bikewear I ever had, but the bulk of it makes hanging off, something I learned at a Lee Parks course, very awkward as it does restrict movement in the butt area. Otherwise, the things keeps me cool in summer, warm in winter with some layering, and dry when it rains, and I daresay would reduce road rash a lot if I went down. I've been comfortable in it from 35 degrees all the way up to 118. Amazing gear, except for the flexibility restrictions, which is probably something you get with oversuits. Find myself jumping into it for short trips and also for those long road trips, where the versatility means you don't have to pack raingear or stop to put it on when it starts to rain. I like to ride south in the winter and it is good both for breaking out of the cold zone and riding in the sun, where you'd normally have to find space in the bags for gear for two climates.

11-29-2009, 11:54 PM	#122
tom10167 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 539	Everything except goggles. I also have protective high top shoes from Alpinestar.

12-17-2009, 06:16 PM	#123
Shadow_Rider Verified Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 19	I don't wear riding pants but I do wear Chaps but didn't think those qualified.

01-02-2010, 10:51 PM	#124
ericman2001 Verified Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: east river South Dakota Posts: 29	Full Face Helmet: HJC FS-15 (regular, not carbon -- I'm not made of money!) Jacket (textile): A* T-Dyno Pants (textile): A* Street Cargo (Both the pants and the jacket have a removable thermal liner - very nice for chilly fall mornings!) Boots: A* S-MX 5 Gloves: A* GP Pro I also have a spine protector too, but Thanksgiving and Christmas have conspired against me and I don't fit in the jacket with that in there any more . Imagine (that's all you can do -- I need more posts!) that on a 125 scooter . The looks I get from other motorists make wearing the gear worth it, never mind that it could save my skin!

01-25-2010, 06:54 AM	#128
namirtha Motorcyclist Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 13	I think Helmet and the Jacket is must.

02-05-2010, 11:06 PM	#130
oldschool900 Master At Arms Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: longs south carolina (15 mi myrtle beach Posts: 186	full face snell approved helmet jacket with armour ballistic gloves riding pants or icon kevlar reinforced jeans riding boots with ankle support no gear no ride

02-27-2010, 01:31 AM	#132
67fire Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 4,417	Maybe he only rides around in a retirement village where the only other dangerous vehicles are golf carts? Eric

02-27-2010, 06:57 PM	#133
kustomrider Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 3	I agree with BH121869. Depends on road conditions. I always wear eyewear. Love the pics.

03-02-2010, 05:16 PM	#134
KyleAH Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boise Id Posts: 398	Please you 5.42%. Put on some helmets.

03-14-2010, 07:19 PM	#138
Blazing Hornet Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 4	I wear a full face helmet, ballistic mesh jacket, full length boots, and gloves. Pants are debatable. If it is cold then I wear them, otherwise I don't.

03-20-2010, 09:39 AM	#140
SuccessfulRoy Motorcyclist Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 7	Lots of leather, boots without laces and gloves even during the hotest days.

03-20-2010, 11:12 AM	#142
67fire Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 4,417	ttp, I think that I might be able to answer. The laces tend to fly around and end up in the chain! If you do wear laces, at least tuck them into the tongue of the boots or into the criss-crossed laces. The idea is to shorten them up so as not to pull your leg into the chain. Eric

03-20-2010, 12:05 PM	#144
67fire Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 4,417	Another consideration that others on this forum have mentioned is that the loop could get caught in the shifter when exiting the bike and pulling it over. Eric

03-20-2010, 11:58 PM	#146
NUMBER13 Verified Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 56	I wear: FF Helmet (pricey-Shoei RF-1000) Black and white caster model Leather Gloves Leather Combat boots or waterproof Redwing work boots Armored jacket (shoulder, elbow) If I'm on base, I wear a hi-viz green vest over the jacket Polycarbonate glasses, clear or dark... I like to ride with my visor up sometimes. What I need to wear: I need to wear some type of riding pants. I'd like to wear leather. I do have leather overpants, but I really bought them for cooler weather.

03-21-2010, 07:38 AM	#147
sabre0611 Verified Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 16	always wear: helmet, boots, gloves, glasses(goggles), and i know chaps are not the same as riding pants, but i wear chaps. but any info how comfortable riding pants are in the summer?

03-21-2010, 01:31 PM	#148
67fire Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 4,417	I wear the same riding pants year 'round. Hot or cold, makes no difference in comfort. Eric

03-21-2010, 02:09 PM	#149
sabre0611 Verified Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 16	thanks for the info. will be looking into a pair of riding pants.

03-22-2010, 02:07 PM	#152
ttp Verified Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: northern Michigan Posts: 68	Good insight on reasons not to wear laced boots. These days I wear the same boots on the road that I wear whilst off roading. Sidi Adventure's. They're lighter than most motocross types, but still very robust and waterproof. My Kevlar jeans fit over 'em with plenty of room. There's enough flex in them that shifting and braking don't present a problem. They have a wedge type sole which in both off and on road venues, don't have a heel to hang up on stationary objects. I wouldn't want to hike miles wearing them, but short walks are OK. Might be a bit of overkill on the road, but they give my feet and ankles a whole lot of protection. In fact one of these days I'm going to look into a pair of Alpinestars Scout boots which are pretty much the same thing. __________________ Lifer.

03-25-2010, 01:23 PM	#154
ttp Verified Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: northern Michigan Posts: 68	I misspoke myself. I wear Sidi Discovery Rain boots. For years and years I wore a pair of Corcoran jump boots from the Army. Like Porange, I tucked the laces in the top and never had a problem. __________________ Lifer.

03-25-2010, 06:31 PM	#155
tom10167 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 539	Does nobody wear earplugs or has nobody mentioned them? I went probably the first 150 miles without them, and grabbed em one day at CVS. Sometimes I forget to put them in and I really can't stand it. If I'm going on the highway I always stop somewhere. And that's with an RF-1100, a "quiet" helmet. I can still hear cars about to pass me, and it's protecting the lifespan of my ears bigtime.

03-26-2010, 01:06 PM	#157
porange Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,651	Yeah I bought some foamy ear things and tried them out on a few highway trips.. I didn't like how it dampened my engine noise so much on regular street speeds. I'm used to listening to it, so the experience of quietness was sort of unnerving.

03-26-2010, 01:53 PM	#158
chalupasalad SSDD Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 237	I like to go out wearing Shorts, Sandals, my beater, a baseball hat, sunglasses, and armored gloves.

03-26-2010, 02:25 PM	#159
67fire Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 4,417	Boxer shorts, flip flops and a "beanie and cecile" cap with the propeller on top. Here is a picture of my personal protective gear: Eric Last edited by 67fire; 03-26-2010 at 02:36 PM..

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