The Protective Gear Poll

**Biff** · 12th February 2005, 21:39

Originally Posted by SPman

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Better to have $2000 worth of gear on a $2000 motorbike, than no gear on a $4000 bike, methinks!

Well said.
I know it's a choice thing, but I honestly think you're playing with fire by choosing not to wear at least an armoured jacket & trousers and a good pair of gloves and boots.

Too many people blow their budgets on a bike and worry about protective clothing later. Sorry if I offend, but that's plain dumb.

My communting wear - Cordura armoured jacket and trousers. Proper boots and gloves

Play wear - leather & armoured pants or Draggin armoured cargo pants (for touring and leisurely rides). Leather/cordura Hein Geicke armoured jacket & Knox back protector. Oh, and a Browning 9mm just for those dick head cage drivers.

Jandals, shorts, no gloves? - You need a brain transplant ( no apology if I offend this time).

**motelbob** · 20th August 2005, 08:15

was over there a month ago when it was 16-20 deg and no-one wore protective clothing then either. dont think its a heat thing. dont think anyone owns leathers over there!

**froggyfrenchman** · 20th August 2005, 08:40

always wear gloves, leather jacket and boots(work boots, 2 poor for mc boots) have just bought leather pants... only wear on long rides and racing ie: not on way to work