I know ATGATT but what do you guys do with all your gear???

[madjak30]

Too bad we degraded this thread...it will now end up in the "Tard Farm"...we already have the BOOBIES thread, or whatever it is called...not that I don't enjoy the female images, but this is a motorcycle forum...I openned this thread to see where we were on this and my daughters were in the room...

I was a little embarrassed...I usually leave the more Adult content until they are in bed...

Just sayin'

Later.

[mister]

@ Kijona. It's a joke man.

@ Mad. Nothing Tard Farm worthy in this thread. It's still all safe for work.

The way I figure, if carrying gear with me is such a hassle, I'll take the bloody car instead. It's not like I buy two arms full of stuff when I go to the shops with my bike.

Michael

[Kijona]

@ Kijona. It's a joke man.

@ Mad. Nothing Tard Farm worthy in this thread. It's still all safe for work.

The way I figure, if carrying gear with me is such a hassle, I'll take the bloody car instead. It's not like I buy two arms full of stuff when I go to the shops with my bike.

Michael

Additionally...I wear chainmail under my jeans...that way I can look cool and still protect my butt from being burned by pavement.

Kidding...but doesn't that sound like an awesome idea? :P

[madjak30]

I think just wearing Kevlar jeans is easier...and way more comfortable... 

@Mister...I didn't say it was...okay maybe I did  ~ it will now end up in the "Tard Farm" ~ but I wasn't expecting to have to hide the screen from my 9yo daughter...not so much what was shown in the pic, just the angle of the shot if you get my meaning...

Later.

[Twisted]

I think just wearing Kevlar jeans is easier...and way more comfortable... 

+1. I have 3 pairs of them. The Draggin ones seem to be the most comfy and best quality as they have padding in them as well that isn't even noticeable. And motorcycle boots don't have to look like you walked straight off Laguna Seca track. 

[Phil B]

"Comfy" is nice.. but have you, or someone you know, had any "off" at speed, where you hit your knees? How did they hold up when it counted?

[slipperymongoose]

I'm with twisted I've got a pair of shift jeans and a pair of hornee. They are so comfy and the hornee ones in particular have Kevlar everywhere!

[Twisted]

"Comfy" is nice.. but have you, or someone you know, had any "off" at speed, where you hit your knees? How did they hold up when it counted?

I have come off with a pair at around 30kms
(I know not that fast), lowsided in a bend. Knee went down and slid with the bike. Jeans didnt even wear through but I had fabric burn on my knee. Leather will probably slide better but unless you are wearing knee sliders or the like I reckon it is still gonna be the same result.

Here is a vid of them testing the jeans out - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDPcFGV9vPg

[madjak30]

"Comfy" is nice.. but have you, or someone you know, had any "off" at speed, where you hit your knees? How did they hold up when it counted?

Get under armour, they're not for impact protection...but you won't need skin grafts...and won't look like a reject from POWER RANGERS...looks good on the bike, but walking into work or through the mall...no thanks

Later.

[stroztech]

Gloves and jacket either go in the topbox if it's on the bike, or else locked to the bike or I carry them, depending on where I am etc.
Boots, jacket and pants I just wear wherever I am.

Nods and smiles from other riders - cagers just step out of the way or ignore me.
Much like riding on the road really.

[redhawkdancing]

knee and hip armor are a good add in with kevlar jeans. 

I prefer to wear the armor seperate. For hips, these are nice. http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=5935

I'm thinking about some new knee pads for spring,   http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=13049

Instead of kevlar, I have preference for these... http://www.canyonchasers.net/reviews/clothing/carhartt.php

[ghostrider_23]

SHIFT makes some pretty good stuff. I have a pair of their boots and like them a lot. Didn't know they made pants, going to check them out.

[tt_four]

I love the style of these ones... http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=13049

I have a pair of riding pants but I've really been wanting to find some knee pads to put on under my jeans when that's what I'm wearing. There's a lot of knee pads out there that are longer to cover some of your shin but I think they'd conflict with full length boots, plus having the straps behind your knee would tear at your skin. Those ones look really nice though.

The other benefit to those shorts with pads, is that they're comfortable for long rides anyway. When I go out for long rides sometimes I put on a pair of padded bicycle shorts and it helps a LOT.

[Cosimo_Zaretti]

The shops are an easy one, I just walk in the door in whatever gear I was wearing, no need to change.  I've got no issue doing my shopping in leathers, if anything it tends to start conversations with other riders.  I don't wear a 1 piece though, so I've still got pockets for wallet, keys, phone and shrapnel.

Riding to work's another issue, because I have to get changed into work uniform, which means I've got to ditch the riding pants and boots.  We usually don't have anywhere to change on site, or anywhere to leave our stuff so it's all got to be carried with me. 

[Phil B]

Wow. the taichi knee guards mentiond by redhawk look really nice!
http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=13049
Solid, AND comfy, looks like.

As far as work goes.. I was lucky enough to be gifted with a 2nd hand track suit... which turned out to be a bit loose on me... which made it perfect for wearing light business casual clothes underneath
So I get into work, unzip the suit, and put in a mini-closet they provide us. I also keep a change of shoes there. Although the Shift "street shoes" are wearable all day, I figure I should keep them aired out as much as possible.

Plus at some point, I plan to get full on track boots.  While the shoes protected me from having my ankle worn down, they did NOT protect me from some "soft injuries" I got with an Off @ around 35mph.   my achillies tendon still hasnt healed fully after 3 months. So I'll be buying more rigid boots when I have the money to spare.

[xunedeinx]

I wear my battle gear everywhere.

Proudly too.

Once, in walmart, a child hid behind his mother and started crying and pointing.

Wasn't wearing the helmet either, the armor just scared him.