Gloves.

[Bonez]

Got two nice pair of m/c gloves last week from the discount bin at one of our local m/c shops. Basicaly two for the price of one. And folk say this m/c lark is expensive.:baby:

[Berries]

I bought some biscuits today.

[FJRider]

Got two nice pair of m/c gloves last week from the discount bin at one of our local m/c shops. Basicaly two for the price of one. And folk say this m/c lark is expensive.:baby:

Ever heard the saying ... You get what you pay for ... ?? :lol:

Ask yourself ... why didn't they sell without the discount ... ;)

[Bonez]

Ever heard the saying ... You get what you pay for ... ?? :lol:

Ask yourself ... why didn't they sell without the discount ... ;)Old stock.

[Bonez]

Ever heard the saying ... You get what you pay for ... ?? :lol:

Ask yourself ... why didn't they sell without the discount ... ;)Another thing I'd rather pay for a $30 pair of chrome or black 7/8" motorcycle handle bars than those Renthal l(sic) taper bars any day of the week.

[Bonez]

Ever heard the saying ... You get what you pay for ... ?? :lol:

Ask yourself ... why didn't they sell without the discount ... ;)And while I'm at it under $30 for me 10,000kms trouble free is wonderful. Or riding in rain in PVC yellows and gumboots while other riders suites are leaking at the seams and socks are soggy...I could go on but I wont. Good luck with your overpriced kit.:lol:

[Bonez]

I bought some biscuits today.Ginger Nuts?

[FJRider]

... Good luck with your overpriced kit.:lol:

I'm still using the same water-proof riding gear I bought in 1996. No issues ... so ... as I said ... you get what you pay for.

I've used PVC gear in the past.

Then I bought quality and never regretted it ... ;)

Just because it's new does not make it quality.

[Bonez]

I'm still using the same water-proof riding gear I bought in 1996. No issues ... so ... as I said ... you get what you pay for.

I've used PVC gear in the past.

Then I bought quality and never regretted it ... ;)

Just because it's new does not make it quality.Well I've had my PVCs since the early '80s nah nah

[Bonez]

Well gave the gloves a test today on a 3201km ride in the rain all the way. Conclusion-BRILLIANT!! Glad I got them. Also tested out my new boots (also on discount) and my old Dainese two piece leathers.Been a while since I've used them and put on a bit of extra weight. Lot better fitted now. Oh and the cheap helmet performed extremely well also.:bleh:

[nzspokes]

3201km ride in the rain

:facepalm:

Quality of gear is found at the time of a crash.

[Bonez]

:facepalm:

Quality of gear is found at the time of a crash.Are you always a negative nanny? It's so so tedious.:violin:

[Bonez]

:facepalm:

Quality of gear is found at the time of a crash.Oh and I forgot to add I have 500m000kms of riding under my belt in all weather and all type of road conditions so do have a fair idea of what works and what doesn't.:tugger:

Get some training.

[jellywrestler]

Oh and the cheap helmet performed extremely well also.:bleh:

there's much more to a helmet than crash protection. Poor fitting and poor breathing helmets cause distractions when riding, sometimes at critical times.
the gap between cheap and expensive in terms of quality has moved a lot decent fittings visors and vents so they don't get steamed up much more standard now

[Bonez]

there's much more to a helmet than crash protection. Poor fitting and poor breathing helmets cause distractions when riding, sometimes at critical times.
the gap between cheap and expensive in terms of quality has moved a lot decent fittings visors and vents so they don't get steamed up much more standard now
Agree completely. My one gave me complete confidence riding in the wet. Very good snug fit and I prefer double Ds on my helmets which this one has.

The resident safety idiot with safety in his nick makes it seem like riding in the rain is difficult.

[FJRider]

Well gave the gloves a test today on a 3201km ride in the rain all the way. Conclusion-BRILLIANT!! Glad I got them. Also tested out my new boots (also on discount) and my old Dainese two piece leathers.Been a while since I've used them and put on a bit of extra weight. Lot better fitted now. Oh and the cheap helmet performed extremely well also.:bleh:

3201 kilometres in one day ride ... in the rain. You are not only tough but fast (in the rain) too ... :shifty:

You'll be that tough ... you don't need gloves ... :devil2:

[FJRider]

there's much more to a helmet than crash protection. Poor fitting and poor breathing helmets cause distractions when riding, sometimes at critical times.
the gap between cheap and expensive in terms of quality has moved a lot decent fittings visors and vents so they don't get steamed up much more standard now

I know of one guy that spent more money buying his helmet ... than he did buying his motorcycle.

Within a month ... during an overtaking move he got wrong ... he died.

Perhaps ... it's not the helmet itself ... but whats in the helmet that counts ... :devil2:

[FJRider]

Oh and I forgot to add I have 500m000kms of riding under my belt in all weather and all type of road conditions so do have a fair idea of what works and what doesn't.:tugger:

What's the highlighted bit in real distance ... ???

500 meters and no kilometres ??? ;)

[Bonez]

3201 kilometres in one day ride ... in the rain. You are not only tough but fast (in the rain) too ... :shifty:

You'll be that tough ... you don't need gloves ... :devil2:I'll let you guess. Hint 0=0

[Bonez]

What's the highlighted bit in real distance ... ???

500 meters and no kilometres ??? ;)I'll let you guess. Fun game eh?

[Bonez]

I know of one guy that spent more money buying his helmet ... than he did buying his motorcycle.

Within a month ... during an overtaking move he got wrong ... he died.

Perhaps ... it's not the helmet itself ... but whats in the helmet that counts ... :devil2:May be he needed training. Obviously had no experience.

[Bonez]

What's the highlighted bit in real distance ... ???

500 meters and no kilometres ??? ;)Ok a hint. Now look down at the keyboard and what character is to the rignt of the m key?

[jellywrestler]

What's the highlighted bit in real distance ... ???

500 meters and no kilometres ??? ;)

he was texting with his new gloves on, looks like they have fat fingers.

[FJRider]

he was texting with his new gloves on, looks like they have fat fingers.

After going 500 meters in the rain ... they'll be worn out.

He might need to buy a spare set ... <_<

[ellipsis]

...bonehead...:wings::wings::wings::wings::wings:: wings::wari:

[Bonez]

...bonehead...:wings::wings::wings::wings::wings:: wings::wari:Apparently the ones with wings a better than standard maternity pads.

[FJRider]

I'll let you guess. Hint 0=0

I don't think you went anywhere ... Do you actually have a motorcycle ... ??

[Bonez]

I don't think you went anywhere ... Do you actually have a motorcycle ... ??You are a funny wee man.:clap:

[FJRider]

May be he needed training. Obviously had no experience.

Experience is overrated. Sometimes doing things just seems like a good idea.

There are plenty of dead motorcyclists (more each year) ... that had a good idea.

Lack of skill ?? ... lack of experience ?? ... lack of training ?? ... or maybe ... just lacking in a little luck.

Either way it doesn't really matter now ... they're still dead.

And if they had listened to that little voice in their head ... the one that said .. "Is this really a good idea ??" .. they might still be alive.

Training, experience, skill and luck are all fine and dandy ... but stupid is harder to beat.

[Bonez]

Experience is overrated. Sometimes doing things just seems like a good idea.

There are plenty of dead motorcyclists (more each year) ... that had a good idea.

Lack of skill ?? ... lack of experience ?? ... lack of training ?? ... or maybe ... just lacking in a little luck.

Either way it doesn't really matter now ... they're still dead.

And if they had listened to that little voice in their head ... the one that said .. "Is this really a good idea ??" .. they might still be alive.

Training, experience, skill and luck are all fine and dandy ... but stupid is harder to beat.So your friend was stupid. Good. We agree on something then.

[pritch]

3201 kilometres in one day ride ... in the rain. You are not only tough but fast (in the rain) too ... :shifty:

You'll be that tough ... you don't need gloves ... :devil2:

That's amazing. Unbelievable in fact. Literally.

That's about Sydney to Perth. That's a loooong way. In a day too. At an average over 133kph. In the rain.

Yeah right.

Tui time. :drinkup:

[Bonez]

That's amazing. Unbelievable in fact. Literally.

That's about Sydney to Perth. That's a loooong way. In a day too. At an average over over 133kph. In the rain.

Yeah right.

Tui time. :drinkup:I don't travel 170kph everywhere like you say you do pritch.:innocent:

[nzspokes]

Oh and I forgot to add I have 500m000kms of riding under my belt in all weather and all type of road conditions so do have a fair idea of what works and what doesn't.:tugger:

Get some training.Clearly you dont.

Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk

[Bonez]

Clearly you dont.

Sent from my SM-G965F using TapatalkYou are predectable as a morning shit.:motu:

[ellipsis]

...i love you bonehead...:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsu p:2thumbsup:tugger::2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup. ..you the man...a breath of fresh air, hot air anyway...you shouldn't tell fibs though...

[jellywrestler]

That's amazing. Unbelievable in fact. Literally.

That's about Sydney to Perth. That's a loooong way. In a day too. At an average over over 133kph. In the rain.

Yeah right.

Tui time. :drinkup:

even better when there's two weeks quarantine each way needed, that's commitment

[Bonez]

...i love you bonehead...:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsu p:2thumbsup:tugger::2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup. ..you the man...a breath of fresh air, hot air anyway...you shouldn't tell fibs though...My pleasure:eek:

[nzspokes]

You are predectable as a morning shit.:motu:

Predictable.

Cheap gear is great until it is not. Sliding down the road is a bad time to find out there is a reason for palm sliders.

HTH.

[Bonez]

Predictable.

Cheap gear is great until it is not. Sliding down the road is a bad time to find out there is a reason for palm sliders.

HTH.My gloves have palm sliders negative nalley.:laugh:

[eldog]

That's amazing. Unbelievable in fact. Literally.

That's about Sydney to Perth. That's a loooong way. In a day too. At an average over over 133kph. In the rain.

Yeah right.

Tui time. :drinkup:


Road to no where = racetrack?

playstation, Xbox, etc.

[Bonez]

Predictable.

Cheap gear is great until it is not. Sliding down the road is a bad time to find out there is a reason for palm sliders.

HTH.Also armored knuckles and triple raised finger bumps.. Anything else you would like to know about them?

[Bonez]

Predictable.

Cheap gear is great until it is not. Sliding down the road is a bad time to find out there is a reason for palm sliders.

HTH.Ok seeing as you insist. They also have dayglow yellow panels and are a well known popular brand of protective riding kit.:rolleyes:

Anything else?

[Berries]

My gloves have palm sliders
And we all know why that is.

[Bonez]

And we all know why that is.And the class clown makes another intelligent post.:love:

[Bonez]

And we all know why that is.HBugger forgot to add I've two more ginger nuts for you to suck.:yes:

[Bonez]

Predictable.

Cheap gear is great until it is not. Sliding down the road is a bad time to find out there is a reason for palm sliders.

HTH.Oh and I bought it from a reputable motorcycle shop that doesn't sell crap gear.:lol:

[Bonez]

I lijke to offer my thanks to the contributors to this tread.

The members of Bozos Inc, you know who you are. Like to click on the little black triangle with a white exclamation mark inside it on my posts.. Poor wee snowflakes.

FJRider for jumping to conclusion about the quality of the gloves I purchased. And wrt to owning motorcycles. Yes I own two, a '76 CB550F Super Sport and a Suzuki '89 XF650. Both road legal and set up perfectly for my slender 6ft frame. Since Nov last year I've made numerous post in the Classic and ADV bike sections. You've obvious been asleep all that time.

Spyder for havng a great sense of humour and seemed to be the only one with a clue.

nzspokes it's obvious you don't have enough experience or training.

ellipsis for finally coming out of the closet. May you tassles continue to tickle your sphincter.

Though not responded here and a example of someone who can deal with Drongos, the ever famous on KB Scumdog. Over 14000 posts. Good effort that man. Have you updated you sig yet?

Special thanks to the moderators for not preventing any of my posts from showing up despite the efforts of Bozos In.

Another special thanks to my wife Connie for her continued encouragement to wind Dongos up.

Ride safe. And again thank you all. But do try a bit harder next time.

We are now returning to normal transmission........

[ellipsis]

...oh bonehead...you are so fucking funny...:lol:...you deserve as many green reps as you want...:banana:

[Bonez]

...oh bonehead...you are so fucking funny...:lol:...you deserve as many green reps as you want...:banana:Why, thank you. <_<

[Laava]

I lijke to offer my thanks to the contributors to this tread.

The members of Bozos Inc, you know who you are. Like to click on the little black triangle with a white exclamation mark inside it on my posts.. Poor wee snowflakes.

FJRider for jumping to conclusion about the quality of the gloves I purchased. And wrt to owning motorcycles. Yes I own two, a '76 CB550F Super Sport and a Suzuki '89 XF650. Both road legal and set up perfectly for my slender 6ft frame. Since Nov last year I've made numerous post in the Classic and ADV bike sections. You've obvious been asleep all that time.

Spyder for havng a great sense of humour and seemed to be the only one with a clue.

nzspokes it's obvious you don't have enough experience or training.

ellipsis for finally coming out of the closet. May you tassles continue to tickle your sphincter.

Though not responded here and a example of someone who can deal with Drongos, the ever famous on KB Scumdog. Over 14000 posts. Good effort that man. Have you updated you sig yet?

Special thanks to the moderators for not preventing any of my posts from showing up despite the efforts of Bozos In.

Another special thanks to my wife Connie for her continued encouragement to wind Dongos up.

Ride safe. And again thank you all. But do try a bit harder next time.

We are now returning to normal transmission........
Wow, don't know what you won but the acceptance speech is of Kanye West proportions!

[Bonez]

Wow, don't know what you won but the acceptance speech is of Kanye West proportions!Just the love and affection from my good wife Connie who can hardly walk do to artritis in her feet. I didn't think it was a bad post either considering I've had a stroke and was house bound for five years of illnes. Those red and pink pills help a lot on a day to day basis.

Thank you very much for quoting that post btw. The founding member of Bozos Inc. can view it now.

Have a nice day and thank you for contributing to this thread.

[Laava]

Your wife let you stroke her and then you were housebound for 5 yrs? Oh my goodness, that is quite a pickle you got yourself into! Not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing?
Re the BozosInc, you are surely referring to yourself in the 3rd person as OP and founding member? Do you have a motto in your little group?

[Bonez]

Your wife let you stroke her and then you were housebound for 5 yrs? Oh my goodness, that is quite a pickle you got yourself into! Not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing?
Re the BozosInc, you are surely referring to yourself in the 3rd person as OP and founding member? Do you have a motto in your little group?
Currently there are 6 members of Bozos Inc And funnily enough you are one of them. Connie also has arthritis in her hands so is unable to wank me off.

[Laava]

Currently there are 6 members of Bozos Inc.
Wrong there are only 2, you and Mashie. https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/187349-The-BOZO-Cllub

Connie also has arthritis in her hands so is unable to wank me off.
You can buy special gloves for that, $30 for 2 pairs apparently.

[Bonez]

Wrong there are only 2, you and Mashie. https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/187349-The-BOZO-Cllub

You can buy special gloves for that, $30 for 2 pairs apparently.That you for participating in this post. You member 4 of Bozos Inc. That thread was for the dickheads who had a go at me back then after I rejoined KD> You and the others are total fuckwits LUv.

[jellywrestler]

Just the love and affection from my good wife Connie who can hardly walk do to artritis in her feet. I didn't think it was a bad post either considering I've had a stroke and was house bound for five years of illnes. Those red and pink pills help a lot on a day to day basis.

. blue pills might help her feet, you take them and she'll have her legs in the air loving you long time....

[Bonez]

blue pills might help her feet, you take them and she'll have her legs in the air loving you long time....Lol Got some of those but they put me to sleep.ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

[ellipsis]

...bonehead deserves a green token from everyone that persists with his drivel...after all, he has admitted to being crook and on meds...he's a ginga, ffs, and he really needs a cuddle...don't know why, but it could help...

[Bonez]

...bonehead deserves a green token from everyone that persists with his drivel...after all, he has admitted to being crook and on meds...he's a ginga, ffs, and he really needs a cuddle...don't know why, but it could help...I get those every day. You see the problem is attention deficit disorder. Those who responded in this thread, apart from Spyda and your good self of course, crave my attention.

[jellywrestler]

...bonehead deserves a green token from everyone that persists with his drivel...after all, he has admitted to being crook and on meds...he's a ginga, ffs, and he really needs a cuddle...don't know why, but it could help...

and a honda rider....

[ellipsis]

and a honda rider....

...i was nae gunna mention that...

[Berries]

...bonehead deserves a green token from everyone that persists with his drivel...after all, he has admitted to being crook and on meds...he's a ginga, ffs, and he really needs a cuddle...don't know why, but it could help...
You forgot midget.

[jellywrestler]

You forgot midget.

Bones has been a mate of mine for over three decades, he ain't a garden gnome at all

[Bonez]

Have had a couple of Beemers over the years as well. Liked the small framed R65. the mono shock R80 not so much.

[Laava]

That you for participating in this post. You member 4 of Bozos Inc. That thread was for the dickheads who had a go at me back then after I rejoined KD> You and the others are total fuckwits LUv.
Wah, wah, wah, :facepalm:Your imagination is running riot on you. Still, at least something works eh?
And yes that thread was full of dickheads and snowflake fucktards. Remind us again who posted in there?
interesting also that your moderated posts are still abusive? Not that I give a fuck what you say.

[Bonez]

You forgot midget.Know me before you Gnome me :yawn:

[Bonez]

Wah, wah, wah, :facepalm:Your imagination is running riot on you. Still, at least something works eh?
And yes that thread was full of dickheads and snowflake fucktards. Remind us again who posted in there?
interesting also that your moderated posts are still abusive? Not that I give a fuck what you say.C'mon Luv you know you are attracted to me. Hence your replies to this thread, which I do appreciate. Loving the attention btw.. 5 pages already. All because I bought a discounted two pair of quite premium riding gloves.

You must try harder though. Wonderful ride yesterday in wonderful weather on a wonderful day. What do you do apart from staying in mummies basement all day?

Again thank you for posting.

[Laava]

Lame Boner, lame.:tugger::tugger:
oh and thanks for letting me live in your head rent free! It's a fuckin mess in there tho, sort your shit out!

[Bonez]

Lame Boner, lame.:tugger::tugger:
oh and thanks for letting me live in your head rent free! It's a fuckin mess in there tho, sort your shit out!I love it when you talk dirty Luv.:laugh:

[Bonez]

I found the siding down the road thingies on the gloves in their original form too big and annoying when using the throttle. Got Connies hand belt sander out and reduced them to 2.5mm height all around, Much better. Plenty there for a one off slide. 500kms with them on so far. And don't they look pretty with the fluoro yellow? Match my current riding attire very nicely

Did I mention they were water proof?

And as always thank you for your participation in this thread.

Luv

Bonez

[Berries]

500kms with them on so far.
:not:



You should try riding a bit.

[Bonez]

:not:



You should try riding a bit.I have 4 pair of riding gloves you Mosgiel Muppet.. 2 pair of DriRiders, a pair of leather WFOs and my favorite light weight Darbi leather gloves which I use most of the time.

And as always thank you for participating in this thread.

[FJRider]

And the class clown makes another intelligent post.:love:

We live in the hope you might put up an intelligent post. But we both know it wont happen ...

[Bonez]

We live in the hope you might put up an intelligent post. But we both know it wont happen ...Oh the irony.

Oh my dear Cinderella I suggest thou has to peruse ones looking glass. There you shall see that thee is co-habitating with a what we generally refer to as a hypocrite.:rolleyes:

[Alvaro]

Kia ora,

I am looking for summer gloves that are comfortable and safe. As told by my motorcycle instructor higher price doesn't mean more safety, so I went to the Motocap website, but the selection of gloves they have tested is fairly limited. Also, when I went yesterday to a local Auckland store they just directed me to well-known brands, but when I enquired about their safety ratings they had no clue at all. They just had a "try it on and see if they are comfortable" approach.

Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance :)

[Bonez]

I bought a pair of 1tonne winter weight leather gloves at a good price. They were delivered the day after I ordered them.

Great value. Fit perfectly.

https://www.1tonne.co.nz/listings/gloves/104/

Flick them an email. You may be able to pop over for a gander.

Sounds like you had a good instructor with common sense.

[george formby]

We have 2 pairs of these in the household 1 Tonne Razor (https://www.1tonne.co.nz/product/winter-blue-razor-sports-gloves/64/104/). After 3 or 4 years they are still in good condition, no seam wear, and very comfortable. Great for summer riding.

I have yet to be disappointed with anything from 1 Tonne, that includes service.

Safety has not been tested, all the right bits are in the right places and fit is excellent, should imagine they will slide well.

Heat build up and broken fingers? What can you do?

[rastuscat]

Motocap is still fairly new, and doesn't have a big range of tested products…yet.

But what they do have is good buying advice.

MATERIAL
Abrasion-resistant materials help riders avoid cuts, gravel rash and friction burns from contact with the road. They also protect against skin and muscle damage, as well as possible medical complications from infections.

The base of the palm is vulnerable to skin and muscle stripping when it contacts the road surface. Gloves should have multiple layers of protective material over the palm, rather than a single layer. Slider pads on the palm will also increase abrasion protection.

Webbing between the little finger and ring finger provides extra protection against twisting under your weight when your hand makes contact with the road in a fall.

MotoCAP tests clothing materials for abrasion resistance, allowing you to compare the performance of different gloves before purchasing.

IMPACT PROTECTORS
Impact protectors, or body armour, help absorb and spread the impact of a direct blow. They can prevent soft tissue injuries and reduce the severity of fractures and joint damage.

Choose gloves with impact protectors for knuckles and wrists, which are likely to strike the ground or be dragged across the surface of the road in a crash.

Impact protectors need to remain securely in place to ensure they can protect you in a crash. Try the gloves on and check that the protectors fit your hands and remain securely positioned.

MotoCAP tests impact protectors for energy absorption and positioning.

STITCHING
Seams that split or burst are a common way for motorcycle gear to fail. Concealed stitching is protected from the road surface in a slide, so look for two or three rows of stitching with at least one row concealed. You can feel the inside of the glove to check for the concealed row of stitching.

MotoCAP tests seams for burst strength.

ZIPS FASTENERS AND DECORATIONS
Check that fasteners are on the inside of wrists, which prevent the gloves from being worn off or torn open in a crash.

Make sure that gloves are easy to put on and take off. Have someone try to pull the gloves off your hands after they are securely fastened. If they can be pulled off, they could come off in a crash, leaving you unprotected.

Avoid any unnecessary studs, staples or buckles that could penetrate the protective layer of the glove and injure your hands. Metal studs get hot when sliding across a road and can sear or penetrate your skin.

COMFORT
To avoid fatigue and distraction, it is important to ensure that you will remain comfortable for the duration of your ride. Try the gloves on with the clothing you would normally wear while riding. Check that the gloves fit comfortably over your jacket sleeves while in the riding position. Remember that in wet weather you may prefer gloves that fit inside the sleeves.

Check that the gloves fit you well. If they are too tight, they can affect circulation, causing your hands to go numb or cold. If gloves are too big or bulky, they can affect your ability to use the controls on your bike.

Before buying, try on the gloves and make a fist to check that the material doesn’t bunch up or pinch your fingers. If possible, try them on while holding your motorcycle handlebars and check that you can use and feel the controls, clutch and brakes. Check that you can also open and close your helmet visor while wearing them.

COVERAGE
Riding gear is most effective when your whole body is covered. Gloves should extend about 5cm above the wrist. To maximise protection, cover your whole body with a protective jacket, pants, boots and a helmet as well.

[malcy25]

I generally only race so my gloves are more summer weight orientated. But I currently have 3 pairs of revits an a pair of Alpinestars.

I found I need to try them on to get a fit I like and also grab a handle bar. I scored a set fo new Dainese race gloves from my brother once where he bought them but never actually tried the handle bar grip and they were too tight across the back ofg his hand when he gripped propoerly. I swapped him at a race meeting so it was less of a pain on his hands and he fell off , destroying my much cheaper gloves....

Anyway, I've skated off a few times in the Revits and all good. The A Stars will be the same. The big thing look at the stitching quality and is the stitching protected. Next one is grab them and try and pull the seam apart. The shop guys don't like it but if the seams are goodm, it should be no bother eh!

The other thing I like is a longer cuff to get good overlap with leathers or jacket, a wrist tension strap and velcro cuff to keep tight.

I've seen some gloves with external stiching that is unprotected.....hmm, just need a bit of abrasion on the thread.....

Though the number of people I see with flash jacket, boots, helmet, bike etc and no gloves staggers me....

[jim.cox]

Though the number of people I see with flash jacket, boots, helmet, bike etc and no gloves staggers me....

Funny that.

I'll happily ride without a helmet or in shorts, but never without eye-protection or gloves. It just feels wrong.

Personal preference I guess...

[Autech]

I bought some cheap leather gloves from that chap south of Auckland on SH22 before my first track day back when. They fit well, didn't have great lever feel but did the job. I think I did a good 5 or 6 crashes on them and they protected my knuckles and skin fine. They were looking worse for wear so retired them to gardening duty and I got myself some of the kangaroo leather Orina ones, heaps of guys had them at the track so I thought I'd give them a hoon. First crash they wore right through and on to the knuckle of my little finger, still got the scar and can't use that finger as well on the guitar.

Could have just been a freak accident but it put me off some of the thinner style gloves big time, better to have em nice n thick when you come off lol.