this is why you wear protection on a bike

[flash]

WARNING, THESE PICS FOLLOWING THE LINK ARE GRAPHIC, AND I HOPE YOU HAVE A STRONG STOMACH :sick:

http://www.carpe-tdm.net/tdm/library/doc52_bloodymess.asp

Anyways, all these people survived, its mainly just skin damage, but shit!, im going to buy some real boots and leathers ASAP!!!!

[justsomeguy]

Wow :whistle: that is graphic.

He must have being really asking for it :kick: .......... all that damage to the helmet looks as though he was doing over 100kms when he hit the ground :sweatdrop

[marty]

de ja vue.....

[hXc]

That is not good. Be careful out there everybody!!

Have just got some new leathers courtesy of Speights_bud. Should save me!

Those pics are not for the faint hearted and could easily put a few people off biking. P.S Don't eat while looking

[flash]

serves the first guy right for not wearing a real helmet :mad:
but the ankle one, where do i start.
Since i got my licence ive only been ridding with slipper like shoes (the top made from canvas), i think i need to invest in some boots

[Uncle B]

FAARRKK.......Bet those guys went through a world of pain......FAARRKK.

I had a spill at Manfield. Slid 10-15 meters on the hard stuff.
Luckily I had just upgraded all of my riding gear. Not a mark on me apart from some minor bruising.

Saw some dude the other day wearing shorts, no gloves and not even a jacket....cause it was a sunny day......STOOPID IDIOT :no:

[zeRax]

damn..., cant wait to get my leathers :o

[flash]

have any of you guys seen shows like "biker build off" and "oc choppers"?
THEY DONT EVEN WEAR A HELMET!!!, i know the dont have to, but all they wear is a leather vest and pants, and that about it. Im surprised none have died

[Karma]

Really makes you think that.

One thing I'll really remember is that when I was much younger (like 10 or something) I remember seeing a bike crash right in front of me where the guy was flying over a hill and came off the bike and slid right down the road, bloke was wearing leathers and all so he just kinda got up and shook it off... hate to think what would have happened if he hadn't been wearing the right gear.

Me personally... I've only got a jacket and helmet at the mo, wearing jeans with them, but will need to upgrade to some proper leathers sooner rather than later, and a decent pair of riding boots wouldn't go amiss either.

[Gremlin]

Me personally... I've only got a jacket and helmet at the mo, wearing jeans with them, but will need to upgrade to some proper leathers sooner rather than later, and a decent pair of riding boots wouldn't go amiss either.
Please, at the very least do what I do, being a commuter to uni, I can't walk around in proper pants and boots all day, but I compromise and wear some shin and knee guards (sorta like motocross ones) that strap to your leg with velcro.

It is better than just jeans, and your knees will always take a hammering if anything happens.

[froggyfrenchman]

Thats real bad! glad i use all the gear!

[Karma]

Please, at the very least do what I do, being a commuter to uni, I can't walk around in proper pants and boots all day, but I compromise and wear some shin and knee guards (sorta like motocross ones) that strap to your leg with velcro.

It is better than just jeans, and your knees will always take a hammering if anything happens.


Sounds like a good idea... I was planning on getting a pair or two of those Draggin jeans... anyone got a pair can tell me what the comfort and wearability factor is like in them? I've got to sit in a callcentre for 8 hours wearing them so something reasonably comfy would be nice.

[flash]

after seeing these, im going to go get some leathers.
im mainly a commuter, would it be stupid to buy a one piece race suit?, i might start racing soon, but it might be a hassle having to change every time i went somewhere. does anyone use a one piece, but wears clothes over top, thats what i was thinking of doing (just to go to the dairy, and so on)

[Timber020]

yeah deja vu here to, warning kindly bikers, your jacket wont save you unless you do the cuffs up tight and that they dont get snapped of when you hit the hard stuff.

[SPORK]

Sounds like a good idea... I was planning on getting a pair or two of those Draggin jeans... anyone got a pair can tell me what the comfort and wearability factor is like in them? I've got to sit in a callcentre for 8 hours wearing them so something reasonably comfy would be nice.
Alarumba has some. PM him.

[SlashWylde]

have any of you guys seen shows like "biker build off" and "oc choppers"?
THEY DONT EVEN WEAR A HELMET!!!, i know the dont have to, but all they wear is a leather vest and pants, and that about it. Im surprised none have died

Well actually one did sadly. Indian Larry died doing a stunt after taping of the GBB show had finished for the day. Got the wobbles, fell off and died later from head injuries. He wasnt wearing a helmet....

[flash]

Well actually one did sadly. Indian Larry died doing a stunt after taping of the GBB show had finished for the day. Got the wobbles, fell off and died later from head injuries. He wasnt wearing a helmet....

i think i remember watching one with him in, did it say he died?, was it after the whole thing?

[Lou Girardin]

Sounds like a good idea... I was planning on getting a pair or two of those Draggin jeans... anyone got a pair can tell me what the comfort and wearability factor is like in them? I've got to sit in a callcentre for 8 hours wearing them so something reasonably comfy would be nice.

Come into AMPS and check out the Shift kevlar jeans. Better fit than Draggins and MUCH cheaper.

[Patrick]

Sounds like a good idea... I was planning on getting a pair or two of those Draggin jeans... anyone got a pair can tell me what the comfort and wearability factor is like in them? I've got to sit in a callcentre for 8 hours wearing them so something reasonably comfy would be nice.

Good for comfort, shit in an "off" though... Heard about a fella who had an off on the way down to the Cold Kiwi wearing a pair of these, and he got gravel rash real bad...the photos on the thread say it all for you really...ride in good gear or not???
:doh:

[Smorg]

Gross i feel sick

[marty]

after seeing these, im going to go get some leathers.
im mainly a commuter, would it be stupid to buy a one piece race suit?, i might start racing soon, but it might be a hassle having to change every time i went somewhere. does anyone use a one piece, but wears clothes over top, thats what i was thinking of doing (just to go to the dairy, and so on)

i wear a one piece most of the time, other wise a leather jacket and jeans. the one piece is good, but it's heavy, and hard to store in a small place. the jacket (has zip off pants which i occasionally use) is good as it can fit over the back of a chair. i can fit jeans and shirt under the jacket/pants combo, too.

picked the jacket/pants combo up off tardme for $350, wear it with a pair of doc boots. the violators are around $800, and suit race boots/gloves etc. (all up about $1300)

[2much]

Sounds like a good idea... I was planning on getting a pair or two of those Draggin jeans... anyone got a pair can tell me what the comfort and wearability factor is like in them? I've got to sit in a callcentre for 8 hours wearing them so something reasonably comfy would be nice.

I've got a couple of pairs of draggin jeans and they're excellent. If you ride a sportsbike you may find some thicker jeans gather inside the back of the knee when riding causing discomfort so check this out before buying, however, the cargo style are very comfy.

Have also "tested" them with a 70km lowside and was impressed with then. Ripped open the denim at the knee but the kevlar stood up well... only received a little bruising.

Before you buy them, try them on and ensure the kevlar starts above the top of your knees in a riding position, I've seen the results of the kevlar padding sitting too low and it's nasty. Tried on the shift jeans and although I love the style (and the price), The kevlar only starts half way up the knee... and therefore IMHO I wouldn't recommend them......

You get what you pay for.... how much is your arse worth???
Go the Draggins, you won't be disappointed.

[kiwisfly]

Damn kinda sobering aint it?
Cause with the warmer weather coming you get kinda lax about gear & short distances.
Know a dude who thoought he'd shoot off for the morning paper, had shorts & jandals, dog shot out & he pranged causing much grazing & a jandal splitting his foot down the middle.

[Groins_NZ]

I have a leather jacket which I've worn for a good few years now - some of the stitching is in need of repair (around pocket and collar). Also Nazran Cordura pants with armor in the knees and padding around the hips.

I'd like to get another leather jacket and some pants but not sure what to go with yet. I do a lot of riding – commuting to work everyday and touring.

Has anyone heard of these guys Rokewa Deerskin Leathers (http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/nzmscon/leathers.html)

The leathers look okay but the price is steep but I guess you get what you pay for. Any comments KBr's?

On another note... just a random idea... but wouldn't it be a good thing if KB members could somehow raise some money, get some sponsorship and a deal for some quality leathers that KB could brand and offer them to newbies at say, half price, or something. There are a lot of new motorcyclists who buy a bike and then can't afford to get the riding gear (I was one of them). Sounds backward but that's the way it seems to happen for a lot of us.

Cheers.

[Sniper]

Ouch, that doesn't look neat.

[Aitch]

Sounds like a good idea... I was planning on getting a pair or two of those Draggin jeans... anyone got a pair can tell me what the comfort and wearability factor is like in them? I've got to sit in a callcentre for 8 hours wearing them so something reasonably comfy would be nice.

Very comfy, but not warm nuff for cold weather. and useless in the wet! They look good too!
But I still like the hard armour in my R Jays......

[Aitch]

Man that must hurt...owie owie owie!

[sunhuntin]

On another note... just a random idea... but wouldn't it be a good thing if KB members could somehow raise some money, get some sponsorship and a deal for some quality leathers that KB could brand and offer them to newbies at say, half price, or something. There are a lot of new motorcyclists who buy a bike and then can't afford to get the riding gear (I was one of them). Sounds backward but that's the way it seems to happen for a lot of us.

Cheers.

ouch....very sobering pics!

when i first got into bikes...first thing i did was hit my local savemart for leathers...this was before i even got my license. i didnt buy till i found a jacket that was perfect and a couple of spares. i also managed to score a good pair of leather pants for $30 from the same place that are baggy enough to fit my jeans underneath and still have room to breath. i also wear leather cowboy boots that come halfway up my lower leg and have steel caps in the toes, courtesy of my partner overseas.
savemart are usually cheaper for newbie riders in terms of leathers, and with enough hunting they will eventually have exactly what your looking for.

[Groins_NZ]

ouch....very sobering pics!

when i first got into bikes...first thing i did was hit my local savemart for leathers...this was before i even got my license. i didnt buy till i found a jacket that was perfect and a couple of spares. i also managed to score a good pair of leather pants for $30 from the same place that are baggy enough to fit my jeans underneath and still have room to breath. i also wear leather cowboy boots that come halfway up my lower leg and have steel caps in the toes, courtesy of my partner overseas.
savemart are usually cheaper for newbie riders in terms of leathers, and with enough hunting they will eventually have exactly what your looking for.

Great idea sunhuntin! I didn't think of alternatives such as this, although what's the quality like?

[sunhuntin]

groins...the quality is basically what you have the patience to look for. im sure my leathers have had a scrape or two while on another body, but i havent seen any sign of this. im fussy when it comes to leathers too....i might like the look of a jacket, but it wont be proper biker style, so i wont get it. i wont buy until im certain thats best im likely to get in the time frame set. my jacket ive had for about 2-3 years and worn it virtually daily since. it is the only one ill wear on the bike when im riding solo, whereas riding pillion ill swap it for another more dressy leather.

basically...the quality, ive found so far, is basically as good as what youd buy new for a fraction of the cost. NOTE::: savemart has a weekly 50% off sale off a certain color price tag. theres generally a sign out front which says which color is reduced that week. makes things easier on the wallet!

:apint:

[cher]

:scooter: these photo's make you think twice ive been riding in jeans and hiking boots cause that's all i had hubby brought me some proper riding pants and boots for my birthday now ive got everything to keep me safe

[strayjuliet]

After seeing the first pic of the injury to the head, it kinda makes me glad it's compulsory to wear a helmet.
All I can say is, be careful out there people. :ride:

[Juan]

On Friday it will be SIX weeks since my little get off.... still off work :argh:

Boots are the way forward....... only just stopped chewing on pain killers.....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=16198

[Sniper]

Bugger Juan. Yea I suppose I'll get heaps of shit for it, but I still ride in jeans :doh:

[Juan]

Bugger Juan. Yea I suppose I'll get heaps of shit for it, but I still ride in jeans :doh:

Trust me, I will not do it again, just too much pain, mostly from the wife!!!! :ar15: :2guns: :tugger:

[bugjuice]

ouchie..
just shows what the human body can tollerate for one.
but by no means should anyone subject themselves to that. Wear your gear children..

[Smorg]

ouchie..
just shows what the human body can tollerate for one.
but by no means should anyone subject themselves to that. Wear your gear children..

Maybe the hero's on the other thread saying they wouldn't wear helmets if it wasn't illegal should take a look at this :sick:

[*sic]

reasons why im not riding (AT ALL) untill my full leathers get here..

[Motu]

I can look in the mirror every day to see that....

[yungatart]

Many years ago I heard of a girl who jumped on the back of her boyfriends bike wearing nothing but a bikini (before helmets wre compulsory). They had an off, she ended up with "burns" to about 90% of her body-subsequently died, of course!
Was thinking that maybe I wouldn't bother with my cordura pants for my daily commute (about 4k's), Jacket , helmet and gloves would be fine_ have changed my mind now tho and will ride fully kitted up. can always change when I get to work.

[strayjuliet]

Me thinks I might have to look at getting me some gear so that when I ride pillion, I wont look like any of those pics if I were unlucky enough to fall off the back.

[speights_bud]

have any of you guys seen shows like "biker build off" and "oc choppers"?
THEY DONT EVEN WEAR A HELMET!!!, i know the dont have to, but all they wear is a leather vest and pants, and that about it. Im surprised none have died
Yep seen those, Can't believe those guys don't know better, and to think of it how many teenage(ish) people look up and want to be like these guys on their mini choppers etc?
All in all the money's worth it for the proper gear, Good investment that.

[Phenoix]

After my off last weekend, I think I'd have to go with leather.
My gear did protect me, but theres not too much left of the pants, and the jacket has chips out of it, aswell as a huge mud stain.
By I'd definatly be wearing saftey round the place.
I like all my bodily parts firmly attached and in the right place