this is why you wear protection on a bike

[cher]

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.

[Juan]

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

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

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[Sniper]

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

[Juan]

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

Trust me, I will not do it again, just too much pain, mostly from the wife!!!!

[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

[*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