Fagatt?

[vifferman]

No, I'm not talking about limp-wristed people (I do know how to spell).
I'm talking about "Fuck All Gear, All The Time". Well... maybe only Most of the time, for all I know.
There's a guy who lives somewhere in or near Birkenhead, who I've spotted several times, riding a Triumph Rocket III. Each time he's been wearing the following:
An open-faced helmet.
A nylon "Fox" jacket or vest (the latter, I think, from memory).
Shorts.
Sports shoes.
Underwear and socks. (I guess).

Yeah it's his business, but it... just... sorta bothers me.
We're talking here about Serious Motorcycle Iron, ridden in a very casual way. It keeps niggling at me, in a way that someone dressed Eggs Zachary the same but riding a Dog 50 scooter wouldn't cause more than a slight "Tsk" or shake of the head.

[AlBundy]

You should know better than to start one of these threads....

Here we go again...

[007XX]

It does more than just bother me, it pisses me right off!!!

Don't get me bloody started, but if you're on a moving vehicle, you need protection...full stop, no ifs or buts!

[nodrog:Me]

i rode to the shop the other day in jeans and a tee shirt, i didnt die.

[outlawtorn]

No, I'm not talking about limp-wristed people (I do know how to spell).
I'm talking about "Fuck All Gear, All The Time". Well... maybe only Most of the time, for all I know.
There's a guy who lives somewhere in or near Birkenhead, who I've spotted several times, riding a Triumph Rocket III. Each time he's been wearing the following:
An open-faced helmet.
A nylon "Fox" jacket or vest (the latter, I think, from memory).
Shorts.
Sports shoes.
Underwear and socks. (I guess).

Yeah it's his business, but it... just... sorta bothers me.
We're talking here about Serious Motorcycle Iron, ridden in a very casual way. It keeps niggling at me, in a way that someone dressed Eggs Zachary the same but riding a Dog 50 scooter wouldn't cause more than a slight "Tsk" or shake of the head.

I agree with you completely, you should be kitted up as best you can all the time. But I have encountered some people who reckon that a helmet is the single most important thing to wear, everything else is subjective, can't say I agree with that though.

[RnB Fan]

I'm an ATGATT kind of person myself but it is all about personal responsibility!

[vtec]

Simple solution, worry about number 1. Stop concerning yourself with others wellbeing. Everyone has a choice. Everyone knows what happens when you slide along the ground at pace on your skin.

I'm pro-choice. Some lessons are harder than others, but still have to be learnt. Most people only learn by doing.

[Trudes]

Whilst visiting the Gold Coast a few weeks ago both I and the other half were amazed at the lack of gear worn by the majority of riders we saw.
We visited many bike stores while we were there and saw three people taking large bikes out for test rides wearing sneakers, shorts, t-shirt and a helmet, stunned!! Also heard on the radio that they are considering reviewing some motorcycle laws there at the moment regarding limiting the CC rating of bikes that learners can ride and their ability to carry pillions, so immediately the thought of people with fresh new learner licences riding 1000CC bikes with a pillion on board and not wearing any gear aside from a helmet scared the crap out of me!
Live and let live, sure, but god, have a little thought for your skin!

[Swoop]

Does he wave???

[Oscar]

I'm an ATGATT kind of person myself but it is all about personal responsibility!

It isn't really.
Look at the ACC component in your rego fee.
You're paying to repair knobends like him...

[Big Dave]

Does he wave???

And they do have USD Forks.

[Swoop]

And they do have USD Forks.

Too fast for me to ride, then. Respec to that rider!

[sunhuntin]

i frequently ride in as little gear as possible. i wont ride in shorts if i can at all avoid it [last time was going to the doc for a knee problem and i wasnt interested in dropping my dacks] simply cos im not interested in turning my legs into a roast.

i got hit years ago wearing jeans and a singlet. my legs are fucked [as are the jeans] but my unprotected upper body came away with a tiny knick on the thumb. i now think that if id been naked i would have bounced.

id be more worried about the dick weed quad riding farmers who dont wear helmets. dont forget, they get lumped in with us and are one of the main reasons our acc is as high as it is.

[Lissa]

You might get all enraged and upset about seeing people riding around without all the protective clothing on, but why let it personally upset you? Those people (unless somehow quite retarded) know the risks, but choose to do it anyway.

Even if you stopped them and had a rant at them about how stupid it is, it wont make much difference, and they probably would tell you to mind your own business but probably with a few choice swear words. Personal choice it is. Ive had the long talks with people who choose to wear what I would consider hardly protective gear, but in the end its their decision, just have to live with it.

[madbikeboy]

I'm with Viff on this one. I gave a dumbass on a GN250 a bollicking the other day for riding in Jandals, shorts, open face lid that looked to date from the 1780's... And worst of all, a t-shirt with a nice flower on it, but without swear words. I mean, he's a biker right?? What's offensive about a nice t-shirt with a flower?