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    Back Protectors

    I've been thinking about the safety implications of back protectors in the wake of Chris's "incident".

    I'm also aware that not a great number of bucket riders have them, including me.

    Chris is fortunate he got nudged where he did, a little more towards the center it might have been prudent to have been wearing a back protector, and even at the impact site he showed me it may have helped.

    So yesterday I went an bought one and was surprised they were not overly expensive...

    So I'm going to make an offer specifically to Wellington bucketeers (sorry out-of-towners):

    A back protector like I bought is $99 + GST, RRP.
    We can offer them at $85 to Wellington bucketeers, instore only.
    It's not a money making exercise, it's a safety thing first up.

    I have one extra instore already, but Chris has put dibs on it. I will be getting more in, should be here by lunchtime I hope.

    If you want one, PM me or call the shop 978-7388, or just drop in to see Mark or myself at:
    Scooterazzi
    Cnr Ghuznee & Victoria Sts
    Wellington.

    As I said, this offer is only open to Wellington bucket riders, and for a limited time and "while stocks last".
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    Quote Originally Posted by b1kerb0b View Post
    I'm also aware that not a great number of bucket riders have them, including me.
    Are they not compulsory for your your meetings?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kickaha View Post
    Are they not compulsory for your your meetings?
    They are meant to be, last time I raced here they were.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kickaha View Post
    Are they not compulsory for your your meetings?
    I think they are supposed to be, but I suspect it's not been enforced.
    I'm not what you'd call a veteran bucket racer so I can't claim to know the history of the issue.
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    Awesome offer.

    They should be mandatory!

    Actually, a quick gear check at the start of the day is probably not a bad idea.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kickaha View Post
    Are they not compulsory for your your meetings?
    Quote Originally Posted by Nasty View Post
    They are meant to be, last time I raced here they were.
    I thought they were compulsory and they damn well should be.

    Tell ya what - anyone caught not wearing one will get a good hard clip around the ears from me.

    Starting with YOU NUDEY...I mean WTF?! Sounds like you were very very lucky sunshine.

    Bucketeers if you don't have one get one NOW.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Number One View Post
    Bucketeers if you don't have one get one NOW.
    Sheesh, sounds like I'd better find some more stock eh?

    No guarantees but if there's any left I'll bring them to the track on Sunday.
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    Quote Originally Posted by b1kerb0b View Post
    No guarantees but if there's any left I'll bring them to the track on Sunday.
    That and some Tyre Goo for Mr Fyfe's hotted up pit bike
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    I am definitely getting one. Still have a sore back, ..makes my performance not quite so good at the moment,....errr...hang-on , wrong forum.....

    Seriously though, I recommend getting one. This is a demon deal from Scooterazzi.
    You'd be a wally not to take advantage of Jono's generous offer.


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    Come on guys if you haven't got one by know you may as well race with no helmet boots or gloves its the same thing.
    Who's going to offer to be the safety officer then ????????
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    Owww Pick me!! I love squeezing my hand inside people's leathers to see what's inside!!!!

    Come on you lot, you should be wearing a back protector everytime you get on your bike really, they work well and are good for keeping you kidneys warm... not much worse than a chill in the kidneys! You can feel like one of these fellos too!!
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    My Teknic is still for sale. There's nothing wrong with it - it's just not that suitable for every day wearing while communtering, which is what I bought it for. However (but!) while I haven't worn it since I bought it, I haven't bothered pushing the sale as if/when I ever go on a longish ride I will wear it.

    One day in the next 23 years I will get around to buying one to replace the built-in one in the Macna.
    Or the jacket will fall to pieces (it's started already) and I'll have to buy a Quasi one to replace it.
    ... and that's what I think.

    Or summat.


    Or maybe not...

    Dunno really....


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    I'm happy to be the gear nazi

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    Shit cant believe you guys dont check for BP's hell a footpeg in the back a bike running into a fallen rider the potential incidents is endless, slack at the very least

    anyway, go buy one everyone.

    Shameless Plug we have the KNOX armour ones CE level 2 (best you can get) I know they cost a bit more than $89 but there is a difference to justify it.

    race safe people
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