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Post by payneib on May 6, 2013 15:45:25 GMT -5
A screen shot from Facebook. Gear up guys, no matter how good you think you are, there's always something/someone you've not seen. Ian Attachments:
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Post by hank on May 6, 2013 15:50:35 GMT -5
Hi Ian ATGATT is my motto and imho the only way to ride,remember "always dress for the slide not the ride"  motorcycle-man by inuyasha50, on Flickr Take care and ride safely dear friend Yours Hank |
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Post by teddy554 on May 6, 2013 16:14:34 GMT -5
looks fake but the message aint
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Post by Jarlaxle on May 6, 2013 16:20:52 GMT -5
I will not wear anything but my work boots (multi-layered leather with safety toe) to ride!
One guy in my cycle safety class had Kevlar-lined safety SNEAKERS, which I thought were kind of cool.
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Post by payneib on May 6, 2013 16:34:21 GMT -5
They're good and comfortable to work in, but the only problem for riding in them is anything below the ankle has a tendency to come off in a crash.
You're better off with the boots.
Ian
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Post by Jarlaxle on May 6, 2013 18:53:36 GMT -5
They were high-tops...no lower than my boots and fastened with Velcro straps. They were designed for motorcyclists.
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Post by domindart on May 6, 2013 20:03:48 GMT -5
I'll be honest, I wear sneakers on the scooter. I have some high-top black leather boots but my sneakers are more comfortable
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Post by teddy554 on May 6, 2013 20:20:56 GMT -5
DX
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Post by ridecheap on May 6, 2013 21:04:31 GMT -5
Nothing like doing 70 in shorts and t shirt but I do wear a helmet. I think I might upgrade more safety as I get more miles.
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Post by scooter12 on May 6, 2013 21:17:58 GMT -5
I wear sneakers around town and boots out on the open highway. It really depends on what speed I will be traveling.
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Post by hank on May 6, 2013 21:26:47 GMT -5
Hi
Speed and the size of the motorbike is irrelevant imho, a fall or slide at any speed while riding a motorbike can be hazardous to your health and even fatal
For me its ATGATT
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank
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Post by spandi on May 6, 2013 21:46:01 GMT -5
looks fake but the message aint I thought the same thing too. a HUGE gaping wound left uncovered? But it can and does happen. Soooo, ATGATT! |
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Post by skuttadawg on May 6, 2013 23:02:51 GMT -5
I saw that on Bikers of SC page . I wear waterproof and nail proof Timberlands with steel toes . I have worn my New Balance when not getting on a highway and sandals in the peak of summer but just around the block or nearby store
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Post by payneib on May 7, 2013 1:08:11 GMT -5
Hi Speed and the size of the motorbike is irrelevant imho, a fall or slide at any speed while riding a motorbike can be hazardous to your health and even fatal For me its ATGATT Take care and ride safely Yours Hank Exacto-mundo. I wear work boots/jeans/armour jacket/gloves and helmet for "nipping into town" (less than a couple of miles) For anything longer, add motorcycle boots and armour trousers, and layers for warmth. Ian. |
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Post by prodigit on May 7, 2013 2:03:38 GMT -5
foot looks like it's made out of red sponge.
Fake indeed.
I don't think you need boots on a scooter, however, riding a motorcycle you should.
In the case of the photo, you'll never experience THAT much wear on your skin, unless you're going 60+ mph, OR your motorcycle falls on top of your leg, while it's scraping the asphalt.
On a motorcycle I ALWAYS wear:
1- GOGGLES
2- GLOVES
3- HELMET (no goggles if helmet has visor)
4- BOOTS
5- and AT LEAST a jeans pants
and most of the time, though not always, either body armor or a Jeans/leather jacket.
On a 100+cc scooter, I always wear:
1- GOGGLES
2- GLOVES
3- HELMET
4- Jeans pants.
I am a firm believer of gloves, and would NEVER go out without them, even if by law they're not required. I wear them like goggles, namely: always!
I do believe that a helmet is important however, on a 50cc I tend to go without helmet.
I think in most cases, a 50cc isn't going fast enough to cause serious damage, as in most cases, it's used for city riding, at or below 35MPH.
I believe that someone else can still hit you sideways at 40MPH, and you would be better off with a helmet, but I also believe the same can be true for cyclists, and pedestrians, yet they don't wear helmets neither.
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