Motorcycle branded apparel - Cool or wank?

[McJim]

I was just thinking. Since I currently have a Ducati bike, a Ducati belt buckle and a Ducati hat (thanks Justin) and am contemplating getting a Ducati T-Shirt is this cool and a reasonable display of loyalty to a brand or is it just a load of wank and I'm a dumbarse poser?

I have a Ford Falcon but have no need to have even a branded keyring for the Ford coz ford is....well Ford...like I wouldn't wear a Bosch, Hotpoint or Fisher & Paykel t shirt either.

So the question is this: Is it cool to wear apparel with a bike brand on it, is it just a load of wank or does it depend on which brand? (i.e. Is Harley cool and Honda not cool?).

[Sparky Bills]

Cool plain and simple.
Ducati is cool either way. So go for gold! :)

[MIXONE]

A teeshirt or belt buckle,hell even a hat individually is alright.The whole uniform is a wank.

[Quasievil]

Uncool, like seriously.
saw a guy on a new 1098 the other day, nice bike id love one, but he had complete matching apparel, looked very wanky, he liked it I guess thats all that matters though.
like Hardly riders wearing all the hardley branded stuff from scarfes to underwear to jackets and belts, whats cooler that ? or a well used non branded jacket and straight leather, for me Im thinking the later absolutely.

[timaruIP]

or having matching quasi gear?

[Maverick]

I think it depends also on the type of apparel.

for example, Ducati Hat - quite cool,
compaired to say... Jap branded socks - not quite so cool :Pokey:

[scumdog]

Of course it's wanky - thats why I wear Harley stuff!! (a fair bit of which has actually been has been Xmas/birthday gifts btw!)

If you have to ask you don't have the confidence to wear it:nya:

[Bren]

And I just bought a Kawasaki Jacket off trademe this evening...bugger....does that make me a pile of wank?

[Luckylegs]

Especially if its emblazoned with sponsor patches as well....:whistle:

...I only have a repsol jacket because its "Hi Vis"

[scumdog]

A 'real' biker wears what he wants and don't giive no fat rats arse what others think.:2thumbsup


(I think.... right? right? - whatja think? eh? eh?:blink:)

[Ghost_Bullet]

What would be way cooler, would be wear Moto Guzzi Branded aparral on your Duck.... Now that ......:blink:

[Bren]

A 'real' biker wears what he wants and don't giive no fat rats arse what others think.:2thumbsup


(I think.... right? right? - whatja think? eh? eh?:blink:)

um....like absolutely nothing...:whistle:

ya got that "in case of emergency" box beside your bed?

[scumdog]

ya got that "in case of emergency" box beside your bed?

Yeah - that and a length of good old 'skull-splitter':msn-wink:

[Bren]

good on ya mate:2thumbsup

[McJim]

Don't worry Scumdog - I'm still getting the tee shirt - and I'll wear it. I just wondered what other people did. This is casual wear though - cap, belt buckle, T-shirt etc. I still wear a Quasimoto jacket, Quasimoto pants, Gaerne boots, Revit gloves and HJC Helmet when actually on the bike.

I figure having DUCATI written in big gold letters on the side of the bike is a dead giveaway BUT when I'm socialising and stuff off the bike it's good to show passers by what I'd rather be doing with a shameless display of brand! :)

[Mikkel]

I wouldn't do it... I like my Kawas and all, but still. It's bad enough just wearing Alpinstars as it is :rolleyes:

But hey, to each their own! Your money, your choice...

[Owl]

I looked at Triumph jackets when in Oz. Awesome jackets except for having Triumph stamped on them.

[DingoZ]

Oh yeah baby. He yells as he madly rushes out the door to the nearest Hyo Dealer to get matching Leathers, boots, gloves, helmet, all with the Blaring HYO logo on it.......:)

Absolutely stunning...:)


:shutup::shit:...NOT...!!!!!


p/t

[Big Dave]

The clothes don't make it cool or a wank - that is entirely down to the person in them.

[Toaster]

The clothes don't make it cool or a wank - that is entirely down to the person in them.

Exactly! well said Big Dave.

[HornetBoy]

The clothes don't make it cool or a wank - that is entirely down to the person in them.

May aswell end the thread now -hes hit the nail on the head with that statement :first:

I reckon its alright in moderation ,but having the whole kit down to the socks ....:shit:

[Swoop]

The wank factor is quite high.

[zeocen]

I think it depends also on the type of apparel.

for example, Ducati Hat - quite cool,
compaired to say... Jap branded socks - not quite so cool :Pokey:

EXCUSE ME.
My Kawasaki socks keep me well warm in the winter, thank you very much!

[Big Dave]

I'd rather wear a outrageously bright green Kawasaki jacket than a floppy yellow florescent vest too. eg.

[Dooly]

Triumph make some neat t shirts, and a few of their leather jackets are nice looking too, without being to 'loud'.

[Luckylegs]

I'd rather wear a outrageously bright green Kawasaki jacket than a floppy yellow florescent vest too. eg.

Yip... Hence my previous post about my "Ghey as" predominantly white Honda Repsol Jacket. I go around setting off Gaydar's everywhere but hey, at least theyve seen me !

[Big Dave]

So do Harley.
Who is in it still decides.

[Big Dave]

Yip... Hence my previous post about my "Ghey as" predominantly white Honda Repsol Jacket. I go around setting off Gaydar's everywhere but hey, at least theyve seen me !

But you know it - and it's for a reason - so that is cool.

Harley stuff is inherently cool. (Get f*cked if you say otherwise). A overweight balding accountant in a bandanna is not. A fit one might be.

[Dooly]

One thing I've noticed, and I suppose its expected..........but the price of some of the bike apparell!
Ducati gear is real expensive. Triumph stuff not so much as Ducati.
Dunno about Jap bike stuff, as I don't have any.

[Mikkel]

Harley stuff is inherently cool. (Get f*cked if you say otherwise).

Tassles FTW, really matches the 250 crotchrocket - ok, I'll stop taking the piss and get fucked...

[Big Dave]

Tassles FTW, really matches the 250 crotchrocket - ok, I'll stop taking the piss and get fucked...

F*cked - it's more polite.

[Mikkel]

F*cked - it's more polite.

Fuck that - I'm not that polite :no:

[007XX]

The clothes don't make it cool or a wank - that is entirely down to the person in them.

What the man said...

Just like with anything to do with personal image, if a wanker is wearing something branded, he'll generally go overboard with it, and his distasteful personae will show through anyway...making the clothes wanky by association.

However, an unassuming man, looking confident with, let's say for arguments sake, a Triumph branded jacket, will look positively classy...

The look of the branding also plays a big part. Loud colours plastered on every available inch of material will be a huge "try hard" sign.

[jim.cox]

I'm not into this branded clothing lark

Some retailers are more fashion boutique than bike shop - and thanks but I dont need a restaurant with that

If you're prepared to pay the ridiculous prices for their fancy tee-shirts, more fool you

[imdying]

A 'real' biker wears what he wants and don't giive no fat rats arse what others think.:2thumbsupPretty much.

I've got a 25th Aniversary Yamaha jacket in King Kenny speed blocks and bright yellow... a few people have mentioned I'm riding a Suzuki... idiots. Means something to me because of where it came from, and what it represents, I care not what they think.

[sparky10]

COOL, except for harleys

[Big Dave]

COOL, except for harleys

Would you like a * with that?

[ynot slow]

Who cares,what's the difference between dickheads who wear holden jackets and cool dudes like me who wear ford.And which marque one all 3 races yesterday.

If you are passionite about say honda,ducati,and want to show it do it.If we all worried about what people thought about things we'd all ride one brand percieved to be coolest.

P/T about ford/holden.Sort of lol.

[Renegade]

well i own i motoguzzi and an indian t-shirt, i dont own either brand of bike and id quite like one of those limited release triumph shirts.

BUT you wont catch me wearing a holden or ford shirt or maybe even a surfy label shirt, nor would i ride a ducati in one piece ducati leathers.

I think if its a nice piece of clothing and its subtle then sweet as but not an entire branded outfit.

And so what if im wearing a motoguzzi shirt and geting of a Hyosung, i like the bikes, the shirt is black with white writing, big jobs.

it may be a bit wanky but its all in how you wear it i guess, so you just throw on those snake skin boots, super taper jeans, huge belt buckle that doubles as a bong, your label t-shirt, matching cap and ride into the sunset pal :headbang:

[desmo dave]

How about a tattoo McJim.Ink lasts longer on skin than cotton

[McJim]

How about a tattoo McJim.Ink lasts longer on skin than cotton

I decided long a go to be unique and do something that very few people have dared to do. Yes, I dared NOT to get a tattoo. This keeps me in the minority nowadays I think.

[Zuki Bandit]

I reckon it's cool to wear one, maybe two items, but as soon as ya throw on the full track suit, glasses and cap get-up then the fag alert starts going off!

[Kittyhawk]

Do they make Ducati toasters and jandals?:bleh:

[scumdog]

, so you just throw on those snake skin boots, super taper jeans, huge belt buckle that doubles as a bong, your label t-shirt, matching cap and ride into the sunset pal :headbang:

Hey, that kinda sums up my whole act!!:woohoo:
(OK, my boots ain't snake-skin but they ARE Western!:2thumbsup)

[BIHB@0610]

I reckon it's cool to wear one, maybe two items, but as soon as ya throw on the full track suit, glasses and cap get-up then the fag alert starts going off!

Yep - one or two ...... great, shows passion, discernment, a bit of flair. Three four or more branded garments, shows wank factor.

But who says wanking is bad? :tugger::tugger: :Punk:

[MIXONE]

Hey, that kinda sums up my whole act!!:woohoo:
(OK, my boots ain't snake-skin but they ARE Western!:2thumbsup)

I hope your belt buckle doesn't double as a bong.:blink:

[jrandom]

I'd really love a plain black armoured leather jacket with a big reflective Suzuki 'S' sewn onto the back.

:yes:

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[alanzs]

I wear my high viz aerostich suit and I am seen. What people think about me is none of my business... I live to ride another day, again, and again, and again...

I have reflective tape on my rear fender, and a flashing red led light 'cause I never want to hear a cage driver explaining to me again as I am crumpled on the ground after being run over that "Sorry mate, I didn't see you..." :argh:

[Maha]

Saw a bloke once pull up at the Puhoi....on a Red Ducati, in a Red Ducati one piece with Red boots.....he loves his Ducati, this we know, but he was riding alone....:baby:

[Motu]

It's only cool if it's for free.I wear an '80's Honda T shirt with the sleeves cut off over my shirt when trials riding....and wore it over my leather jacket on the dirt track.Found it in the rag bag at work.I also round a genuine NGK T shirt in the rag bag - and by genuine I mean the makers label was even branded NGK.I wore that until it fell apart.If you can't get your branded gear for free,then Savemart is a good second choice....some classy gear in there.

But actually buying clothes with a motorcycle brand on it? That's sick...like,how big is your mirror?

[Big Dave]

Saw a bloke once pull up at the Puhoi....on a Red Ducati, in a Red Ducati one piece with Red boots.....he loves his Ducati, this we know, but he was riding alone....:baby:

So did Casey Stoner.

[Big Dave]

But actually buying clothes with a motorcycle brand on it? That's sick...like,how big is your mirror?

Taller than yours.

[zeocen]

I have kawasaki socks that I dubbed my lucky socks, and they are just ultra snuggly, perfect for winter! I also have a Kawasaki Team shirt that a few KB'ers bought me that I wear on 'special occasions' (not many things go with black and highlight green, but I work it, I work it good).

I suspect I'll find more apparel to show my undying love for kawasaki .....

....*bashfully looks for a kawasaki watch*

[Bonez]

I personnally don't need to wear branded motocycle apperal because I'm so cool
I shit popsicals.

[DMNTD]

Fark it...I have heaps of motorcycle branded t-shirts but then again I make sure I get them free when buying a new bike.
However people wearing the whole matching lot especially on a group ride gives me the shits...

[NordieBoy]

The clothes don't make it cool or a wank - that is entirely down to the person in them.

Oh bugger :(

[NordieBoy]

I feel that unless I get it cheap/free, I'm not going to pay for a product and advertise for them as well.

[Pwalo]

Well I guess as long it doesn't have bloody tassles. My good wife usually picks me up a Suzuki shirt or cap when she's over in Aus for work, so I can claim that they're a gift. Which makes them ok.

[Big Dave]

Oh bugger :(

I give tuition.

[Big Dave]

I personnally don't need to wear branded motocycle apperal because I'm so cool
I shit popsicals.

The real reason is that all his stuff was discontinued in 1982.

[Big Dave]

However people wearing the whole matching lot especially on a group ride gives me the shits...

Cool - now we know what to wear. I'll get the camera ready.

[scumdog]

Well I guess as long it doesn't have bloody tassles. My good wife usually picks me up a Suzuki shirt or cap when she's over in Aus for work, so I can claim that they're a gift. Which makes them ok.

Yeah, apparently tassles and Suzukis are rarely seen together - but one day I hope to fix that!:devil2:

[Mikkel]

I decided long a go to be unique and do something that very few people have dared to do. Yes, I dared NOT to get a tattoo. This keeps me in the minority nowadays I think.

I love you man! :hug: Wanna start a club?

[Big Dave]

Club chickens.

[buellbabe]

In my opinion theres nothing wrong with branded gear but there is definately such a thing as going overboard... I'm in the 'less is more' camp on this.
Sure I have a lot of HD and Buell gear but I usually go for the discreet branding like a little logo on a sleeve or shirt buttons with the HD bar&shield on them.
Not into HUGE emblems emblazoned across my chest or back.

Unless its a REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY old t-shirt in which case its so cool its sub-zero.

[Big Dave]

I was just thinking about the Kiwi Bikers I know....
'Hip to be square' is soooo yesterday.

[scumdog]

In my opinion theres nothing wrong with branded gear but there is definately such a thing as going overboard... I'm in the 'less is more' camp on this.
Sure I have a lot of HD and Buell gear but I usually go for the discreet branding like a little logo on a sleeve or shirt buttons with the HD bar&shield on them.
Not into HUGE emblems emblazoned across my chest or back.

Unless its a REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY old t-shirt in which case its so cool its sub-zero.

So I guess my 'Harley-Davidson, Kingman Arizona ' sweatshirt with flames all over and down each sleeve is not cool?? :confused::crybaby:

[Varkp]

all the same as "does this car make my knob look big"

but yes there is a wanabe racer born every minute

[buellbabe]

So I guess my 'Harley-Davidson, Kingman Arizona ' sweatshirt with flames all over and down each sleeve is not cool?? :confused::crybaby:

ANYthing is cool on you scummy :2thumbsup

[Big Dave]

ANYthing is cool on you scummy :2thumbsup

Compared to seeing him naked.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Compared to seeing him naked.

the last guy to see him naked ended up in prison, right?

so, y'know, lets just not go there.

I seem to own a bit of stuff for brands I don't own, but the only emblem on my leathers is an embroidered skull & crossbones.....so less is more I think

[buellbabe]

I have seen him in his coppers shirt with no trousers on...does that count?

[Big Dave]

I have seen him in his coppers shirt with no trousers on...does that count?

Only if you were handcuffed and spreading 'em.





(no it's just your dirty mind)

[gijoe1313]

...
However people wearing the whole matching lot especially on a group ride gives me the shits...

:crybaby: Does this mean I have to carry more toilet paper when I tag along then? :weep:

What wiv me red ninja pajamas and all :innocent: I guess I should get a different set for each colour bike I have now .... ooh black ninja pajamas ...

[Big Dave]

Pajamas! Tex?

Won't somebody think of the children.

[Yossarian]

I like's me Belstaff's. Good solid gear and lasts for years.

[Maha]

So did Casey Stoner.


He too will get laughed at if he turns up at the Puhoi dressed like a big red cock, but only after I get his Autograph.

[flame]

I reckon wear what ya like, and 'up' anyone that bitches at ya.

Though somethings look a bit over the top, time and a place really. Like full one piece Ducati Bayliss rep leathers on a Ducati cruising along at GN250 pace can look out of place. I wouldn't laugh though, I'd just be jealous really that I couldnt have such cool gear. I reckon it looks mint on the track though.

I sometimes get given crapola's when I wear a Duc top under my road gear. Funny eh, but it's ok to step off the 'branded' machine. Those that wear 'gixer' brands under theirs usually slip by without a comment :scratch: go figure!

You could keep it subtle like, if your worried, who ever thought there was anything wrong with a sexy pair of Ducati underware.....and no-ones going to bitch about that eh;)

[Big Dave]

He too will get laughed at if he turns up at the Puhoi dressed like a big red cock, but only after I get his Autograph.

refer: 'who's in 'em decides wever iz kool or knot'

[Biggles2000]

Does it matter, is it a material issue?

[McJim]

Does it matter, is is a material issue?

Nope, it's fun which is what KB is all about :yes:

[babysteps]

Soooo If you pulled up next to a Porsche in a carpark and the Porsche driver got out of his cage wearing Porsche Driving Gloves, Porsche Jacket, and Porsche Aviators, would your thoughts be "what a cock"

Big pile of wank!

[HenryDorsetCase]

He too will get laughed at if he turns up at the Puhoi dressed like a big red cock, but only after I get his Autograph.

very different scenario: He gets paid plenty to wear that kit. Us wannabes have to pay plenty to wear it. big difference

[HenryDorsetCase]

Soooo If you pulled up next to a Porsche in a carpark and the Porsche driver got out of his cage wearing Porsche Driving Gloves, Porsche Jacket, and Porsche Aviators, would your thoughts be "what a cock"

Big pile of wank!

actually a lot of the people who own Porsches are cocks. So just seeing the car would be enough. Its a pity because they are great cars.

[buellbabe]

Porsche overkill???

Definately WANK WANK...

yawn...

[McJim]

An independent survey of police officers in the UK found that given the choice of stopping a speeding Ferrari or stopping a speeding Porsche (they couldn't choose the option both) and taking their licence from them the Police voted overwhelmingly in favour of stopping the Porsche.

Ferraris are obviously cooler (I suppose it's like Ducatis and BMWs eh?)

[Mikkel]

Soooo If you pulled up next to a Porsche in a carpark and the Porsche driver got out of his cage wearing Porsche Driving Gloves, Porsche Jacket, and Porsche Aviators, would your thoughts be "what a cock"

Big pile of wank!

My ex-girlfriend's mother used to have a Porsche coffee machine... She was a hairdresser too.

But no, she didn't have anything else with that brand name on it. I think she won the machine somewhere...


I'd take a Porsche over a Ferrari just about any day. Good engineering and it's designed to be driven, not to be sitting in a heated garage.

[Dooly]

I just brought the limited edition Triumph Steve McQueen T shirt, looks old school, but fuckin cool!:2thumbsup

[HenryDorsetCase]

I just brought the limited edition Triumph Steve McQueen T shirt, looks old school, but fuckin cool!:2thumbsup

score. They couldnt supply one in my size (see what I mean about owning stuff for brands I dont own............yet)

[idb]

I wear un-branded leathers...all the time, everywhere.
I can tell people are looking at me...and laughing with me.

[Dooly]

score. They couldnt supply one in my size (see what I mean about owning stuff for brands I dont own............yet)

The dealer here ordered 20 I think and only 3 turned up.
Had mine on order size M.

[Big Dave]

I just brought the limited edition Triumph Steve McQueen T shirt, looks old school, but fuckin cool!:2thumbsup

Exceptionally.

So is most of the new Triumph range. They have got the web site together - everything that shows is available in NZ and is priced in NZD.

http://www.triumph.co.uk/newzealand/clothing.aspx

I bought the grandson the jigsaw tee and the one on the way the jump suits.

I have the Retro leather jacket and the jeans. I had to order 'long' fitting jeans and they took 4 days to get here.

Tracy just looked fabulous for the KR photo shoot.

[Dooly]

Exceptionally.

So is most of the new Triumph range. They have got the web site together - everything that shows is available in NZ and is priced in NZD.

http://www.triumph.co.uk/newzealand/clothing.aspx

I bought the grandson the jigsaw tee and the one on the way the jump suits.

I have the Retro leather jacket and the jeans. I had to order 'long' fitting jeans and they took 4 days to get here.

Tracy just looked fabulous for the KR photo shoot.

Could'nt resist when I was there and ordered a leather bike jacket, replace my thin old leather one.
Pretty subtle, black, with shoulder and elbow padding with Triumph Motorcycles on the breast in yellow, small, and on the back too.
Not loud, just nice.

Hmm....she does look good too!

[Bonez]

Maybe folk forget what make of motorcycle they're on so must wear branded stuff as a memory jogger.





















































(p/t)

[Big Dave]

......what is?

[Owl]

The real reason is that all his stuff was discontinued in 1982.

I dunno! He's got a nice black jacket.

[Bonez]

I dunno! He's got a nice black jacket.It and the pants faired bloody well in the torrentual down pour on the way too the Cold
Duck. Which is a damn sight more important than looking kawl IMHO.

[babysteps]

My ex-girlfriend's mother used to have a Porsche coffee machine... She was a hairdresser too.

Your Honor, the Prosecution rests.... ;)

Personally I'd have a Porsche over a Ferrari too but you can see my point.

[Owl]

It and the pants faired bloody well in the torrentual down pour on the way too the Cold
Duck. Which is a damn sight more important than looking kawl IMHO.

That's good news. My jacket held up well in a down pour too, though I was wearing jeans that day. Nothing worse than that first trickle of water to hit your crotch!:laugh:

[Bonez]

That's good news. My jacket held up well in a down pour too, though I was wearing jeans that day. Nothing worse than that first trickle of water to hit your crotch!:laugh:A number of folk where moaning how wet and heavy their leather kit got. A few popped over to the only open fire at the Duck to dry off and have a natter.

[Big Dave]

Which is a damn sight more important than looking kawl IMHO.

Your Honor, the Prosecution rests.... ;)

[Pedrostt500]

What a load of bollacs you all must of seen the guy or couple who have the full braded package you see the brand new bike, the clothes, and you know the sales man has taken their bank account to the cleaners, Yuppie Hardley owners are the worst at this, so if the gear is all bright and shiny new its all Wank.

[Biggles2000]

What a load of bollacs you all must of seen the guy or couple who have the full braded package you see the brand new bike, the clothes, and you know the sales man has taken their bank account to the cleaners, Yuppie Hardley owners are the worst at this, so if the gear is all bright and shiny new its all Wank.

So what, we all had to start with new gear some time or other. Remenber when you had a new bike or a new jacket. We all put our riding pants on one leg at a time and are all out there on the road doing it. Does it really matter?

[McJim]

Well this is cool. The sum of Cool still equals the total Wank - tied 50/50.

I have finally found an issue that divides KB right down the middle. Oh and my new Ducati long sleeved T shirt arrived from Glasgow (Gift from my Mum). Ducati IOM '78
http://www.advancedmotorsports.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=98690622
I think it looks kewl anyways........

[scumdog]

I can tell people are looking at me...and laughing with me.

Or are they Ian, or are they??????......

[Mikkel]

Your Honor, the Prosecution rests.... ;)

:lol:

She's not a good example though, as I have seldom met anyone less wankerish than her.

[yod]

So what, we all had to start with new gear some time or other. Remenber when you had a new bike or a new jacket. We all put our riding pants on one leg at a time and are all out there on the road doing it. Does it really matter?

exactly

everybody was a no-clue n00b at some stage

i just killed all my gear so i now have shiny new gloves, pants, jacket and helmet (boots survived)...so what?

[Bonez]

Well this is cool. The sum of Cool still equals the total Wank - tied 50/50.

I have finally found an issue that divides KB right down the middle. Oh and my new Ducati long sleeved T shirt arrived from Glasgow (Gift from my Mum). Ducati IOM '78
http://www.advancedmotorsports.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=98690622
I think it looks kewl anyways........Gifts are ok ;). Sniff, sniff the pole has now slipped 0.40% towards cool sniff, sniff..............

[NordieBoy]

So what, we all had to start with new gear some time or other. Remenber when you had a new bike or a new jacket. We all put our riding pants on one leg at a time and are all out there on the road doing it. Does it really matter?

You don't get 2nd hand gear?
Weird.

[buellbabe]

You don't get 2nd hand gear?
Weird.

Whats weird about that?

I am constantly updating my gear as styles/technology etc improves...and I would rather have something new that isn't already stretched or molded to someone elses shape...

Got one entire wardrobe FULL of bike gear, its handy cos I can lend it out LOL

[NordieBoy]

Whats weird about that?

I am constantly updating my gear as styles/technology etc improves...and I would rather have something new that isn't already stretched or molded to someone elses shape...

Got one entire wardrobe FULL of bike gear, its handy cos I can lend it out LOL

I constantly update my gear when I find something better at the local 2nd hand shop.

I'm cheap.

[McJim]

Got one entire wardrobe FULL of bike gear, its handy cos I can lend it out LOL
...so other poor sods can wear gear that's moulded to someone elses shape? :weird::rofl:

[buellbabe]

...so other poor sods can wear gear that's moulded to someone elses shape? :weird::rofl:
DUH!:bleh:
If you have to borrow someone-elses gear then you suck it up and take what you can get.

[Swoop]

Won't somebody think of the children.
Michael Jackson and Garry Glitter have taken on that job...

[Big Dave]

Michael Jackson and Garry Glitter have taken on that job...

Pete Townsend gave it a nudge too.

[Dooly]

Pete Townsend gave it a nudge too.

Arthur C Clarke, enjoyed it in the sun too.

[Big Dave]

Arthur C Clarke, enjoyed it in the sun too.

I read that one was a beat up. (doh - bad choice of words)

[NordieBoy]

I read that one was a beat up. (doh - bad choice of words)

Yep, it was a fiction.

:pinch:

[idb]

Pete Townsend gave it a nudge too.

Nooooo.............you lie, you lie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[oldrider]

Freedom of choice, wear whatever you like. :cool:

Ride whatever you like. :ride:

I have got a Triumph cap, everything else is too expensive! :doh: Cheers John.

[Murray]

Who really cares what you wear, if its comfortable and not supporting Labour

[Big Dave]

Who really cares what you wear, if its comfortable and not supporting Labour


Zactly - There is other things I'd rather have supported.

[Owl]

Pete Townsend gave it a nudge too.

That was strictly for educational purposes!:whistle:

[Big Dave]

I like white city fighting enough to want to believe it too. but uncle ernie keeps playing the overture.

[DUCATI*HARD]

wear what you like,,,good to look the part tho:shifty:

[Citroenjunkie]

The clothes don't make it cool or a wank - that is entirely down to the person in them.

Who give a f#%* what someone else thinks! I'll wear precisely what I like including my bright red Honda shirt and my WRC Citroen hat along with lime green crocks and bright yellow leather pants and if you don't like it then don't look!

And anyway what's wrong with being a wanker....?:banana:

[McJim]

And anyway what's wrong with being a wanker....?:banana:The stains on the ceiling. :rofl:

[Maha]

The stains on the ceiling. :rofl:

Low ceilings at your place Jamie??.....:eek:

[scumdog]

Low ceilings at your place Jamie??.....:eek:

What makes you think he stains HIS ceilings:laugh:??

[Maha]

What makes you think he stains HIS ceilings:laugh:??

That is true....I guess the Kennel is the obvious place...:shifty:

[McJim]

Low ceilings at your place Jamie??.....:eek:

McJim: Knock knock.
maha man: Who's there?
McJim: Ivor
maha man: Ivor who?
McJim: Ivor Longshott.

[ukusa]

A teeshirt or belt buckle,hell even a hat individually is alright.The whole uniform is a wank.

I agree 100%. I think the only way the whole uniform thing is acceptable is when racing (MX/track etc). Around the streets = wank

[Big Dave]

I have a pair of Triumph brand Kevlar lined Jeans. Best (most comfortable and nicest style and fit) I've owned.

The Triumph Retro Racer Jacket is also one of the nicest motorcycle garments I have.

[n0regret5]

ducati jackets are on trademe now. you're a wank if you DON'T buy one!;-D

i have a rider friend who just bought an '08 sv650 and he has a gsxr yoshi jacket and cap, kinda bordering on the wank factor but then he rides like a madman so the jacket may very well totally be worth while!

personally i wouldn't. it makes me think of harley riders or fans. there's a few guys around town with ford pickups and they've got harley stickers and badges and one has a huge flag in the back window and i just think, what a fuckwit..

ducati = yes
jap big four = yes to an extent
brit bikes = yes cos they're classic (ok maybe not if you own a late model trumpy so much)
harley = take it and hang it in the window of your trailer so people know you're an 'outlaw'..

:-) i love badmouthing harley owners..

[ukusa]

consider the holden heads, picture this.....the mulleted holden owner steps out in his holden t shirt with the holden jacket, the holden trackies, the holden watch, the holden cap, the holden can cooler, the holden girlfriend (similarly dressed of course) & holden his penis!! This makes any biker look good.

[Big Dave]

I wonder what % of 'A big steaming pile of wank' voters can actually afford nice gear anyway.:wari:

[Swoop]

I wonder what % of 'A big steaming pile of wank' voters can actually afford nice gear anyway.:wari:
Perhaps put up a poll to find out.
We haven't had a poll for ages around here...



I wonder how many who voted "Cool - always" would wear Hyosung (etc, etc) branded apparel? They have said it is cool.

[Big Dave]

Perhaps put up a poll to find out.
We haven't had a poll for ages around here...

Do you think? I'd say we should have a poll on polls then but I wouldn't touch it with a pole even if I was Polish or from the Pole. Who'd start from poll..errr pole.....errrrr and what node would be polled and it's a horny question whether to poll the beasts.

[Ixion]

Do you think? I'd say we should have a poll on polls then but I wouldn't touch it with a pole even if I was Polish or from the Pole. Who'd start from poll..errr pole.....errrrr and what node would be polled and it's a horny question whether to poll the breasts.

Horny poles and breasts ? You'll be getting infracted for naughty suggestioons if you're not careful

[bigbang_boy]

I think they are cool.
You get to wear clothes that suit you if you are an enthusiast of rides.

[scumdog]

McJim turned up at Chez Scumdog on Saturday, he was wearing a Ducati belt buckle, hat and jacket (as well as 'normal' trousers etc of course!) and get this, he was driving his cage.

What a total wank!

[Swoop]

McJim turned up at Chez Scumdog on Saturday, he was wearing a Ducati belt buckle, hat and jacket (as well as 'normal' trousers etc of course!) and get this, he was driving his cage.

What a total wank!
Do Ducati make cages?:scratch:

[scumdog]

Do Ducati make cages?:scratch:

Well it was red - so maybe it was a Ducati??:blink:

[McJim]

Well it was red - so maybe it was a Ducati??:blink:

Yeah, a 4 litre inline 6 Ducati....and I wore all of that stuff just to cancel out the tassles hangin' up in yer hallway! :rofl:

[jim.cox]

If it was red :)

And had Ducati written on it :)

It might have been a $79 Tee shirt :(

[MIXONE]

Yeah, a 4 litre inline 6 Ducati....and I wore all of that stuff just to cancel out the tassles hangin' up in yer hallway! :rofl:

Has it got a turbo?
Jeez mister how fast does it go?:scooter:

[desmo dave]

I was given 1 for my 21st It has the tiger with the out stretched paw and ducati 900 written on it. As seen on early Darmah side covers.

[Omega1]

Jez, at least you can get Ducati gear here in NZ,try finding a bloody Buell
T-shirt...

[Hitcher]

I always thought that heavily branded motorcycle apparel was a tad naff, until I recently tried on a Joe Rocket "Rocket Nation" jacket that fitted, well, perfectly.

[buellbabe]

Jez, at least you can get Ducati gear here in NZ,try finding a bloody Buell
T-shirt...

I have a Buell cap, cami top, and 2 tshirts...:love:

(but I don't usually wear them while riding...overkill)

[Murray]

I always thought that heavily branded motorcycle apparel was a tad naff, until I recently tried on a Joe Rocket "Rocket Nation" jacket that fitted, well, perfectly.

So how does a jacket fitting perfectly make it not naff. I have some Labour Party Speedo's that fit perfectly, does that mean they are not naff.

You wear what you wear to feel comfortable - promoting brands for brands sake is naff!!!

[Luckylegs]

...I have some Labour Party Speedo's that fit perfectly, does that mean they are not naff.

I had a pair of them except they changed colour from Red to Blue depending on whether I was hanging to the left or the right..............

[skidMark]

I wear my honda goldwing shirt everyday....my mate has ducati boots, ducati gloves, ducati helmet, and rides an 08 cbr600...

hes in denial :eek:

[Tank]

I had a pair of them except they changed colour from Red to Blue depending on whether I was hanging to the left or the right..............

But could you fill them as much as Helen?

[nivram]

I'm getting a Hyosung coffee mug :rofl:

[Hitcher]

I'm getting a Hyosung coffee mug

Be careful. They're air cooled.

[normajeane]

My Grandmother always said "Everything in moderation". She may have been talking about food but oh well, it fits with most things - except Tequila of course.:confused::no:

[Gizzit]

I couldn't really give a rotund rodents rectum what brand/label is on my bike gear (or anyone elses for that matter). I've been checking out those $135 cordura jackets on trademe, that probably haven't got an actual brand name ?? Long as it does the job, and I don't have to ask: "does my arse look big in this" ? no real drama really. I've got some "brand label" clothing .... and I don't care who likes it or doesn't .. as long as I feel it suits me ... what ever spins your tyres, eh ! ;)

[Indiana_Jones]

Haters gonna hate....

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-Indy

[Big Dave]

Holy thread dredge Batman!

[Indiana_Jones]

You can tell I'm busy busy at work lol

-Indy

[Quasievil]

You can tell I'm busy busy at work lol

-Indy

Thats cool!

[Corse1]

Cool plain and simple.
Ducati is cool either way. So go for gold! :)

Having leathers with brands on is way uncool but I have a Ducati:yes: long sleeved top that is all black even the Ducati logo and you have to get closer than 10 ft to see it. A bit of sutlety goes a long way to cool

[Indiana_Jones]

Thats cool!

COOL story BRO!

-Indy

[ukusa]

ride your Harley on the HOG rally with a Suzuki leather jacket on .... or ....
riding your GN250 with a Harley tassel jacket on , way cool :facepalm:

[willytheekid]

Haters gonna hate....
-Indy

VERY COOL!...so...Austin powers!

[imdying]

White people problems.... :rolleyes:

[Indiana_Jones]

VERY COOL!...so...Austin powers!

I thought so too, hence why I brought it lol

I also like the look of the Steve McQueen jacket they got now.

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-Indy

[Big Dave]

The first one also proves you don't have to look like a council worker to be hi-vis.

[Indiana_Jones]

The first one also proves you don't have to look like a council worker to be hi-vis.

lol true.

Get a lot of comments about that jacket, even my French secretary thinks it looks good lol

-Indy

[willytheekid]

I thought so too, hence why I brought it lol

I also like the look of the Steve McQueen jacket they got now.

-Indy

:drool:.....king of cool indeed!

[Quasievil]

even my French secretary thinks it looks good lol

-Indy

She thinks anything looks good


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[Indiana_Jones]

She thinks anything looks good


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I'd hit it......with a liposuction

-Indy

[ynot slow]

I'd hit it......with a liposuction

-Indy

Fark with a bloody harpoon more like it.:shit:

[Owl]

Fark........is that a dirt stain or tattoo on roll number two?:blink:

[Berries]

Friction burn.

[DrunkenMistake]

Fark........is that a dirt stain or tattoo on roll number two?:blink:

Who cares,
Cant find a hole stick it in a roll,
Cant find one to suit, biff some flour on it to find a wet spot.