The coolest in the 'young' biker fashion

**James Deuce** · 11th November 2004, 23:12

Originally Posted by Frankie

I understand that if i was to fall off on the motorway id have little to no chance...

cmon lets hug n make up now

If you fell off at 50k you could be in deep schtum too, and you will end up with a whole bunch of unnecessary injuries. Just stay off bikes until you have the gear, or you can borrow it. I know what Motu is saying, but the truth is the cumulative effect of a series of accidents in youth can be debilitating in old age. Break all your fingers AND remove all the skin from them and then see if it's such a joke. They'll require external fixation which means you can't move them, plus they'll ooze and smell bad and dressing them will be fecking difficult and painful because of all the small bones grinding together.

Ahh the joys of the youth feckless.

By the way, feckless means without care or regard for one's own safety or the consequences of one's actions, and also significantly intellectually challenged. And no I won't spell phonetically. Look the big words up.

**Velox** · 11th November 2004, 23:38

Well - for something positive (since this fella's getting such a slamming for not wearing decent gear on a ride - I think he's got the picture) - good luck saving up for your bike! What do you want to get?

**Kwaka-Kid** · 12th November 2004, 04:55

i think frankies taken enough of a beating!

After all he is only russian

all ill say is if it is easily available then chuck it on, and if it isnt, well just be prepared to take it like a man!

Cant say i ride much without gloves, they are like a helmet, but sometimes if its just up the road ill shoot up in just a jumper or something, its all risk i guess and guys tell me - if the poor russian man can only just afford a bike and no gear, and nobody was willing to give him gear id still say ride! i dont mind you using up some of what i pay re: the ACC levi's, its better then not getting out there at all, what about you guys? would you rather we didnt have him on our side?

NC · 12th November 2004, 05:28

I don't get it?

You can pee standing up? Is that it?

**Frankie** · 12th November 2004, 05:42

Originally Posted by Velox

What do you want to get?

Duno prolly a ZXR but havent really looked into it... cant really get a bike till March/May any way

**Magua** · 12th November 2004, 08:16

Originally Posted by paparazzi

BTW Magua, I've seen leather gloves for $29 at Motomail.

That's bugger all, and will protect you better than snowboarding gloves will.

I've got proper motorcycle gloves. HJC racing, waterproof too

. I got them with my first bike. I don't ride without them.

**Badcat** · 12th November 2004, 08:47

well - in my opinion, idiots riding motorcycles without gear is simply natural selection at work.
there is no lifeguard at the gene pool.
here's an idea - maybe you should leave the helmet at home too.
then you won't clog up our expensive and overstressed hospitals.

**Mr Skid** · 12th November 2004, 08:58

Originally Posted by Magua

I've got proper motorcycle gloves. HJC racing, waterproof too

. I got them with my first bike. I don't ride without them.

Waterproof glubs are an essential in Auckland eh?

I've got a nice pair of waterproof Spidi's, which keep my hands dry and toasty..
Unfortunately they are getting a wee bit too toasty in our current weather..

**rodgerd** · 12th November 2004, 10:09

Originally Posted by Badcat

well - in my opinion, idiots riding motorcycles without gear is simply natural selection at work.
there is no lifeguard at the gene pool.
here's an idea - maybe you should leave the helmet at home too.
then you won't clog up our expensive and overstressed hospitals.

Saw a cute blonde getting off her trail bike at the Mercer Street park this morning. I wonder how long she'll be cute while she insists on wearing knee length shorts and sneakers as riding gear...

**Motu** · 12th November 2004, 11:20

Originally Posted by Badcat

well - in my opinion, idiots riding motorcycles without gear is simply natural selection at work.
there is no lifeguard at the gene pool.
here's an idea - maybe you should leave the helmet at home too.
then you won't clog up our expensive and overstressed hospitals.

I've managed to father 4 kids - sometimes certain genes are so important to mankind that God makes exceptions to the rule.

**Magua** · 12th November 2004, 15:15

Originally Posted by paparazzi

Unfortunately they are getting a wee bit too toasty in our current weather..

Phew it's hot out there, I find my helmet to be the hottest thing. Riding around visor up, vents open and jumper undone at the top.

**Madmax** · 12th November 2004, 16:49

HOT HOT
got stuck in trafic in full leathers
had to get help to peel them off
(had to stop and have beer, before i got home)

**R6_kid:Me** · 12th November 2004, 17:04

i fell off at less than 40kmh and it was only my gloves that saved my palms, they took a decent hit and they are only about 2mm think leather(ish) material. left me with a slight bruise. Andrew (i think that is your name) or FRANKIE as you call yourself, riding without gloves is like asking for a circumcision with a grator, it isnt nice when it happens....

**Frankie** · 12th November 2004, 17:13

yer im andrew

**Two Smoker** · 12th November 2004, 17:22

Anyway, Frankie has taken a beating, and he knows what to do now

Paparazzi, geez, dont need to carry on like that..... Who was the one that binned and used all OUR ACC money on you wrist etc..... You only need to say it one mate

Glad you enjoy riding Frankie

Look forward to seeing you out there in March with good gear on

PS, make sure you work your arse off during the holidays to get the bike faster