What's with the lack of gear?

[avgas]

I find it funny that there is a thread about this - yet i couldn't find any of these people a few weeks ago.....when i was GIVING gear away.
ffs

[breakaway]

Yes, this thread was originially aimed at those on 250s (presumably new riders). I never used to wear proper gear - When I got my RG150, I rode to uni in hoody and shorts. Then I realised how easy it actually is to come off. Now I never go out without gloves / jacket, no matter how short the ride.

If I didn't have gear on when I came off at Port Waikato, I'd be requiring reconstructive knee surgery among other things. Sure tax dollars would pay for it, sweet as, but I'd be out of action for many months and possibly end up with a life long disability. Now THAT is shithouse.

Personally I don't really mind about taxes etc, It's just that it isn't very plesant having skinned knees / hands, fucked kneecaps etc. Just spend 5 minutes of your time gearing up and gearing down and you'll save yourself a world of hurt. Don't see the downside to that.

Each to their own I suppose

[swbarnett]

The problem with you is that you regard this issue as something that only affects you and no-one else. ...

Where do you draw the line? Under your thinking motorcycling itself should be banned. Do you really want that?

BTW: If you'd seen my earlier posts you'd know that I do understand the principle of personal responsibility, you can't have freedom without responsibility and you can't have responsibility without freedom. And I am of the ATGATT brigade, I just don't ram my beliefs down others throats.