Questions you're too embarrassed to ask

[mtroskill]

I dont actually have a bike yet but....

I know you should always wear your gear.... but from a practicle perspective...

Do you strictly wear all your bike gear on the way to work and get changed into your work clothes once there? Or is it ok to wear your work pants on your bike.. just seems like a pain in the... having to lug to sets of clother round everyday.

Bike security: When taking your bike out to the shops or whatever - how do you secure it/deter theives? What do you do with your helmet etc?

[breakaway]

Ideally, everyone should wear all their gears at all times. Realistically, not many people do.

It's all up to you.

For example, when I go out to uni or work, I'll always wear jacket and gloves, and maybe the boots if I get a bad vibe. However, on weekend joyrides, I'm always fully geared up.

/waits for ATGATT brigade to come crucify me

[vifferman]

/waits for ATGATT brigade to come crucify me

Personal responsibility / accountability.

[musicman]

Do you strictly wear all your bike gear on the way to work and get changed into your work clothes once there? Or is it ok to wear your work pants on your bike.. just seems like a pain in the... having to lug to sets of clother round everyday.

Bike security: When taking your bike out to the shops or whatever - how do you secure it/deter theives? What do you do with your helmet etc?

I don't know about others, but I wear overpants so when I get to the office I just take off my jacket and overpants and I'm good to go. I don't feel safe riding on the motorway wearing just my work pants (I have to cross the harbour bridge between home and work), but I've seen people riding on the motorway in shorts so you could just wear your work pants on the bike if you really wanted, I really wouldn't recommend it though.

When out in public places I always lock the steering and also put on a disk lock (and leave it in a bike park or in plain view if possible). I take my helmet with me, but if you have a topbox (I don't) you can store it in there.

[Ragingrob]

It's not hard to chuck some bike pants and a jacket over your work clothes, then ya just need to take them off and ta da... All of 5mins to put on and off!

[McDuck]

If it is just a commute i wear jeans with steal cap boots, jacket helmet and gloves. I dont actually find it to much of a PITA to change in and out of gear anyway?

[idb]

I always wear my leathers anyway cos I think I look cool - so it isn't a problem to me.

[headlesschicken]

re helmet most bikes also have a helmet lock, just enough to put your d ring buckle into so it hangs off the side. but its up to you to trust people not to drop their icecream in it.

[Atlas]

Accidents dont happen at predicable times, so it pays to wear all your gear every time. Commuting is hazardous, pedestrians and cars being unpredictable and not looking before they take you out.
Helmets left on bikes get knocked around and can get wet. Cold wet helmets are not nice:slap: .
A good oversuit is my pref for commuting and keeps your work cloths clean. I like body armour when I hit the road.

[avgas]

why dont they have draggin dress pants........cos not all of us have millitia jobs or work as ZZ Top roadies

[Ixion]

Second that. The Draggin catalog mentions Chinos. But I can't find anywhere in NZ that has them

[musicman]

why dont they have draggin dress pants........cos not all of us have millitia jobs or work as ZZ Top roadies

Second that. The Draggin catalog mentions Chinos. But I can't find anywhere in NZ that has them

Can't you just order off their website?
http://www.flexegate.com.au/cgi-bin/...iGaIf&mv_pc=48

[rottiguy]

Too right, always wear all my gear all the time, just like insurance really, you don't get it cause ya planning to come off or get it stolen but just incase. Same for bike gear, when ya sliding down the road on ya arse you don't want to be grinding skin off aye

Accidents dont happen at predicable times, so it pays to wear all your gear every time. Commuting is hazardous, pedestrians and cars being unpredictable and not looking before they take you out.
Helmets left on bikes get knocked around and can get wet. Cold wet helmets are not nice:slap: .
A good oversuit is my pref for commuting and keeps your work cloths clean. I like body armour when I hit the road.

[mtroskill]

over pants it is....

One more for now...

When parking do you bother paying? (park meters, wilsons etc).

[cowboyz]

thats what footpaths were made for. I park as close to the shop I am going into as possible without blocking the pavement. Some traffic wardens take exception to this.

In the city there are plenty of motorcycle parking which are usually free. Also parking buildings (which is a good option) usually have free motorcycle parking next to the kiosk so the attendent can keep an eye on your bike if you build a repor with them.