What's with the lack of gear?

[jrandom]

But what can you do? I've been waiting for 3 weeks now...

I, personally, would tend to pass the time engaged in doggy-style sexual intercourse.

[Mikkel]

I, personally, would tend to pass the time engaged in doggy-style sexual intercourse.

No, YOU wouldn't... I am

[90s]

I will never support legislation that enforces particular behaviour in regards to personal safety (where the safety of others is concerned is a different matter). For example, Even though I wouldn't drive/ride without one I would like to see the removal of the seatbelt/helmet laws.

This is really evolution in action.

[jrandom]

No, YOU wouldn't... I am

Good chap.

Now, where did you order your leathers from?

Are we talking a cheap deal on a high quality one-piece being shipped from overseas, or something of that nature?

A three-week lead time from a local shop, paying local retail prices, is unacceptable.

[imdying]

Based on discussions with emergency staff at north shore hospital four years ago. Most riders they saw at the time were sports bike riders.

Got any contrary information to back up your sarcasm and hypocracy?

Bahahaha, nope, by the sounds of it, I'll stand by my statement.

[davereid]

Some seem to have clued up to how it works. For those who havent look at it this way.

Some of the motorcyclists in this thread are saying "Those who ride without protective gear, do so because they don't understand the risks, or they understand them, but enjoy the wind in their hair. Should they crash, they will cost the taxpayer more. This is justification to ban riding without protective gear"

But there are many many more New Zealanders who see it like this:

"Those who ride motorcycles, do so because they don't understand the risks, or they understand them, but enjoy motorcycling. Should they crash, they will cost the taxpayer more. This is justification to ban motorcycling."

[imdying]

"Those who ride motorcycles, do so because they don't understand the risks, or they understand them, but enjoy motorcycling. Should they crash, they will cost the taxpayer more. This is justification to ban motorcycling."

Yep, that's always a risk... fortunately, we have them about screwed on that front... it's impossible to build a mass transit system to move everyone, and they're screwed as far as building more roads go... they need scooters and motorcycles, as much as it gauls them. Can you imagine the Asian cities without bikes? Can you say total and utter grid lock?

[Usarka]

Yep, that's always a risk... fortunately, we have them about screwed on that front... it's impossible to build a mass transit system to move everyone, and they're screwed as far as building more roads go... they need scooters and motorcycles, as much as it gauls them. Can you imagine the Asian cities without bikes? Can you say total and utter grid lock?

Now I'd love to see the source of that information.

Another thing they do in asian countries is to tax the hell out of any bike over 125cc. After all you don't need a big bike to commute.

In thailand a 250cc bike is twice as expensive to (compulsory) insure as a 125.

[imdying]

Funnily enough, my big bike is twice as expensive to insure than my little one! You won't need a source for that, logic says a rail system or buses ain't gonna go everywhere... although to their credit, Chch has a pretty damn good bus service.

I ain't got a problem paying tax, I'm already paying it... I would however like to be able to have a single plate registered though, that I can move among my bikes.

[jim.cox]

If paying for cleaning you up after you shred your skin was your personal responsibility, then sure. You sign away your ACC rights, and then nobody will hassle you for riding around in your birthday suit if that's what suits you.

Nah, its too cold down here to go riding nude (much)

But I still dont think harping on like a Safety Nazi is going to save those squids from themselves - it just gets people's backs up

[skidMark]

in regards to gloves...

i came off at about 50 -60 kph...got knocked off

it's not lack of skill uve gotta worry about it's other idiot drivers....only had one glove on as i was running late and could not find my other glove....

i always usually wear gloves...

hand with glove was fine my right hand which was without a glove was all road rashed.....hurt like hell for 2 weeks.....

may i also mention boots are great..instead of sneakers!

[Cynos]

Recently, on the way to uni (Mt Eden Rd / Symonds St / Queen St) I've see heaps of riders on 250s not wearing CRITICAL bits of kit like gloves. Everytime when I'm crossing Queen streets, I see bikers pulled up to the lights without jackets or gloves.

No Jacket? .... that's not on.
No Gloves? That's just stupid.

What's gonna happen to your hands when you come off? You will instinctually put them out to break your fall.

I never used to see stuff like this earlier (In winter - Anyone see a connection here?)

What's with the large influx of squids off late? One of these munters on a VTR or similar, without gloves / jacket tried to race me even.

Pull your heads in before something bad happens to you. I know it seems like it won't happen to you, but you WILL come off. Not a matter of if, but when and how hard. Some cager will not see you, or you'll hit a manhole cover in the wet. I personally used to believe It would 'never happen to me'. Next thing I knew I was sliding down the road with my bike falling down a 2m bank. I walked away from it with nothing more than a few bruises and a scratch on my elbow - all because I was wearing gear. See photos.

Sort your shit out kids, before you end up dead or worse.

I fully agree, my first off left me with a small bruise thanks to my gear - most of the impact was on my knees, but I've got the same brilliant pants as you.

[skidMark]

Bahahaha, nope, by the sounds of it, I'll stand by my statement.

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[Mole_C]

I saw a guy riding around in Surfers in just a helmet and boardies. No shirt, no shoes. Gave me a chuckle before I remembered that i still had a 20min walk in the oven.

[breakaway]

I saw a guy riding around in Surfers in just a helmet and boardies. No shirt, no shoes. Gave me a chuckle before I remembered that i still had a 20min walk in the oven.

Take out the thermal liner then