It will never happen to me attitude

**jonbuoy** · 20th November 2011, 20:06

Originally Posted by Duke girl

lf you were wearing a T-Shirt there wouldn't be anything left to cut away. Problem solved.

If you don't crash in the first place there won't be any blood.

**GrayWolf** · 20th November 2011, 21:22

this is an interesting and somewhat 'sad' thread
From personal experience a pair of boots saved me losing a large chunk of skin and muscle from my lower calf and ankle, however, as correctly pointed out, it didnt stop bones being fractured or ligaments being torn.
As a teenager I watched a mate pull out from the kerb without looking and be rear ended by a car travelling at 60mph (100kph). it was a fatal collision, and no amount of armour or leather would have saved him.
I have seen and attended accidents where people have accumulated a large level of gravel rash, due to incorrect clothing.. I think most of us have seen the clip of the girl who came off her boyfriends bike at high speed (think there is a link in a thread in KB)
There was a member here called Chas a few years ago, some of us were on a wednesday ride down the Wainui coast road when he had a wee spill on a Hyo250 on gravel. Even his leathers succumbed in a small area to 'road rash' and he had some light skin abrasions in those areas.
Cordura is better than denim, leather is overall the best abrasion resistant material for the present.
Bones can be broken and organs can be damaged no matter what we wear, but ask anyone who has had a skin graft, it is excrutiating,,, so i guess its up to you if you are a pain freak, or a coward who'd rather not get hurt.

When I did an advanced riding course in the UK, the Police rider who ran it, gave a graphic demonstration which I have posted in KB before. A large piece of pork (raw) pushed hard for a few seconds onto '1 grit??' belt on a belt sander... the amount of meat removed was a highly graphic demonstration as to why we need to wear abrasion resistant gear.

**Duke girl** · 28th November 2011, 16:20

Originally Posted by jonbuoy

If you don't crash in the first place there won't be any blood.

Crashing sometimes is out of our control, especially when it isn't our fault but the fault of those other road users who we share the road with and who lack concentration or who make bad decisions around us.

You never know when it could or if will ever happen, but wearing fully protected gear while out riding is the most sensible thing to do as its the only protection you have.

Each to their own and its purely up to each rider/pillon what they wear while riding, l just prefer to wear all of my Protective gear each time l am out on my bike. Thats my choice.

**Edbear** · 28th November 2011, 17:07

Originally Posted by Duke girl

Crashing sometimes is out of our control, especially when it isn't our fault but the fault of those other road users who we share the road with and who lack concentration or who make bad decisions around us.

You never know when it could or if will ever happen, but wearing fully protected gear while out riding is the most sensible thing to do as its the only protection you have.

Each to their own and its purely up to each rider/pillon what they wear while riding, l just prefer to wear all of my Protective gear each time l am out on my bike. Thats my choice.

And a fine choice, if I may say so...

**jazfender** · 28th November 2011, 18:46

Originally Posted by Duke girl

Why is it that you see Motorcyclist riding their bikes in Shorts, T-Shirts and Runners with the only piece of protection they are wearing is a Helmet.
Do they not think of the concequences of what could happen to them is they got bold off their machine and what the outcome could be for themselves.
Why protect your head if the rest of your body is left unprotected.

Consequences are powerfully undude.

**jonbuoy** · 28th November 2011, 19:41

Originally Posted by Duke girl

Crashing sometimes is out of our control, especially when it isn't our fault but the fault of those other road users who we share the road with and who lack concentration or who make bad decisions around us.

You never know when it could or if will ever happen, but wearing fully protected gear while out riding is the most sensible thing to do as its the only protection you have.

Each to their own and its purely up to each rider/pillon what they wear while riding, l just prefer to wear all of my Protective gear each time l am out on my bike. Thats my choice.

Yup but seems a lot of people vilify someone riding sensibly but in shorts and t shirt but think its fine to be pushing it on the road as long as your wearing leathers boots and gloves.

**Katman** · 28th November 2011, 19:43

Originally Posted by Duke girl

Crashing sometimes is out of our control

Very rarely.

**sinned** · 29th November 2011, 02:44

Why is it cyclists wear Lycra while motorcyclists should wear ATGATT just to go to the shops? Speed is about the same.

**unstuck** · 29th November 2011, 03:34

Originally Posted by sinned

Why is it cyclists wear Lycra while motorcyclists should wear ATGATT just to go to the shops? Speed is about the same.

Are you saying bikers need to shave their legs?

**jazfender** · 29th November 2011, 03:56

Originally Posted by sinned

Why is it cyclists wear Lycra while motorcyclists should wear ATGATT just to go to the shops? Speed is about the same.

That's a point, in a 50km/h zone it would arguably be safer on a motorcycle than a bicycle.

Only point of contention really is that a motorbike falling on you would do far more damage.

**Berries** · 29th November 2011, 05:47

Originally Posted by sinned

Why is it cyclists wear Lycra while motorcyclists should wear ATGATT just to go to the shops?

Says who? Legally, you could wear lycra on your motorbike if it floats your boat, but not near me please. Unless you're really fit.........

Obviously on a motorbike you have to obey traffic signals, not ride on the footpath, pay your way through ACC and have a registration plate so you are identifiable. The only advantage to riding a pushbike that I can see is health related - you can smoke while pootling along.

**p.dath** · 29th November 2011, 05:53

Originally Posted by sinned

Why is it cyclists wear Lycra while motorcyclists should wear ATGATT just to go to the shops? Speed is about the same.

That's the "mee too" game. Some people commit suicide, so to be the same, do you think everyone else should as well?

Your safety is not related to what another group of road users are wearing.

**oneofsix** · 29th November 2011, 06:05

Originally Posted by p.dath

That's the "mee too" game. Some people commit suicide, so to be the same, do you think everyone else should as well?

Your safety is not related to what another group of road users are wearing.

Not to mention, unless it has been already, that the motorised bicycle (motorbike) weighs a lot more the peddle powered bicycle and therefore imparts more inertial energy into the slide propelling the rider further.

**jazfender** · 29th November 2011, 06:43

Originally Posted by oneofsix

Not to mention, unless it has been already, that the motorised bicycle (motorbike) weighs a lot more the peddle powered bicycle and therefore imparts more inertial energy into the slide propelling the rider further.

Oh yah. Cool.