Shoutout for RST jackets and BullIt jeans

[mynemesis]

Yeah nah thanks. I'm ok with choosing for myself whether I just wear jeans, jacket, boots and gloves down to the shops.

yeah nah I'm fine with not paying for you with my acc levies when you come off just popping down the shops

[onearmedbandit]

You know, statistically speaking, you are more likely to come off 'just going down to the shops' than on a long ride...

Statistically more journeys down to the shops occur than long rides...

[onearmedbandit]

yeah nah I'm fine with not paying for you with my acc levies when you come off just popping down the shops

Lucky for me you don't have a choice. But hey, that's cool, you suit up in full leathers, back protector etc for your trips down to the shops. I'll take my chances wearing jeans and the equipment I mentioned.

[mynemesis]

ok happy compromise.....

Anyone injured while not wearing proper safety gear forfeits their acc claim!? and the rest of us get charged less!

[bogan]

ok happy compromise.....

Anyone injured while not wearing proper safety gear forfeits their acc claim!? and the rest of us get charged less!

Except for when the cagers point out a car makes for excellent safety gear You fucking muppet.

[onearmedbandit]

ok happy compromise.....

Anyone injured while not wearing proper safety gear forfeits their acc claim!? and the rest of us get charged less!

Who defines proper? I have a $1200 helmet, $1000 jacket, $400 gloves, $800 boots. That to me is 'proper' gear. If we take your suggestion then I don't consider cheap gear 'proper'.

[mynemesis]

Lucky for me you don't have a choice. But hey, that's cool, you suit up in full leathers, back protector etc for your trips down to the shops. I'll take my chances wearing jeans and the equipment I mentioned.

oh my mistake though, I mis read you a little bit mate.

I see you said helmet, boots, jacket and gloves. Sorry, to me compared to what I often see, that is wearing more than many.

Apologies for the confusion

[onearmedbandit]

oh my mistake though, I mis read you a little bit mate.

I see you said helmet, boots, jacket and gloves. Sorry, to me compared to what I often see, that is wearing more than many.

Apologies for the confusion

All good man.

[mynemesis]

Except for when the cagers point out a car makes for excellent safety gear You fucking muppet.

well if you wanna go to ridiculous extremes, then catch a bus or a train ya mug!

[bogan]

well if you wanna go to ridiculous extremes, then catch a bus or a train ya mug!

The ridiculous extreme would be rejecting an ACC claim based on an acceptable level of gear. I'm quite happy to go to shops in jeans, jacket, helmet, and gloves.

[mynemesis]

The ridiculous extreme would be rejecting an ACC claim based on an acceptable level of gear. I'm quite happy to go to shops in jeans, jacket, helmet, and gloves.

1. Well in that case, see my post above regarding that!

2. You really want to mention ridiculous and acc claim rejection with a straight face??? OK hows this? I got pressure to go back to work as a courier years ago, with TWO broken arms!

[mynemesis]

To be clear!

If you are riding with exposed skin, or light clothing. With your helmet as your only "saftey" device. Then I have zero sympathy for you if you come off.

If you crash your cage and are not wearing a seat belt......Same thing!

if you think thats unfair? I don't care!

[onearmedbandit]

2. You really want to mention ridiculous and acc claim rejection with a straight face??? OK hows this? I got pressure to go back to work as a courier years ago, with TWO broken arms!

That's an issue with staffing and protocols within ACC.

[bogan]

1. Well in that case, see my post above regarding that!

2. You really want to mention ridiculous and acc claim rejection with a straight face??? OK hows this? I got pressure to go back to work as a courier years ago, with TWO broken arms!

Then you miss my point, your value judgment on what is an acceptable level of gear for ACC claim rejection is irrelevant. The only two logical conclusions are it is either rider choice, or we don't get to ride at all.

I think you are confused; I'm advocating for less ACC clauses and blame and pressure etc.

To be clear!

If you are riding with exposed skin, or light clothing. With your helmet as your only "saftey" device. Then I have zero sympathy for you if you come off.

If you crash your cage and are not wearing a seat belt......Same thing!

if you think thats unfair? I don't care!

To be clear, and I'll use a picture to help you out a bit.

[mynemesis]

That's an issue with staffing and protocols within ACC.

ACC in short IS little more than protocols