I couldn't even begin to count how many guys I see ride by my dorm wearing nothing but shorts and a t-shirt. They probably wouldn't even wear eye protection, except for that fact they get to wear their stylish shades. It never ceases to amaze me...
I think its funny around here even when its like 40F outside you see the cruiser guys being "cool" with only a bandana and no gloves or anything :laugh: YOU KNOW ITS COLD! Put on some gear! :icon_rolleyes:
Quote from: scottpA_GS on April 25, 2008, 12:12:49 PM
I think its funny around here even when its like 40F outside you see the cruiser guys being "cool" with only a bandana and no gloves or anything :laugh: YOU KNOW ITS COLD! Put on some gear! :icon_rolleyes:
Those dudes are hard asses, they don't want to look like pansies. :laugh:
They've got an image to protect!
I wouldnt ever ride a bike with no helmet , ever... even if it was legal in this country
Quote from: Jay_wolf on April 25, 2008, 02:42:43 PM
I wouldnt ever ride a bike with no helmet , ever... even if it was legal in this country
Same here, it would feel so wrong. I would be uneasy because I would be so vulnerable. A lot of these idiots probably don't even think about that. I mean, imagine wrecking wearing only shorts and a T.
I remember I saw a guy riding shirtless, shorts, and flip flops, of course no helmet. I was sitting with my dad and one of his buddies who recently bought one of those american iron horse off-the-shelf choppers. And I said something to the extent of "look at that idiot." And chopper owner was like "what about him?" Me, "Are you serious? He has absolutely no gear." And he was like, "I figure if you're already riding whats the point of wearing a helmet?" Like riding is so dangerous if you wreck you're screwed anyway is how I took it. What kind of mentality is that?
An organ donor mentality. :cookoo:
The sort that needs to take a MSF?
Even a slow fall on the head can be fatal , ive been riding one of those mini motos , at this place , and first i rode it with no helmet . and it felt wierd , the cold on ur face , the Feeling of being naked. then *as i had brought my bike there* i was wearing my helmet, Friends saying , u dont need it , etc it doesnt go that fast , well we got it on a straight and it did 31 indicated , an the fact , it had no suspension , or anything , and it shook above 20 .. i didnt care about the stick i got , id rather not be brain damaged , and feel comfy
I ride my bike with no helmet..............from my driveway into my garage. I stop it at the base of the driveway walk in to the garage, take off my gear, open the door, ride the bike in all of 10 feet and put it on the rearstand.
first let me say that my safety course was not an MSF course. the instructor however did teach MSF courses but wasn't allowed to use their "stuff" on his own time. my instructor was also the instructor for the local motorcycle police officers. he himself an officer. although it wasn't an MSF sanctioned training session, i still trust his judment/training. he took us through the same course he takes the officers through. execpt he said we got on average an extra 2 ft of space in each obstical that the officers didn't get. poor guys. anyways. he told us a story at the beginning of the day. concerning gear. being an officer he has had to respond to many crashes i can imagine. he said a recent one stuck out in his mind. apparently a new rider locked up his rear break, in town, so he probably doing around 35-40 they guess. now, he told us if you ever lock it up, leave it that way till you stop. if not, you have no idea which way your bike will shoot(if it's fishtailing a bit) when you release it. apparently this guy didn't know that, or forgot, we don't know. he got slowed down to around 5mph they say and let up the brake. bike flipped the opposite way on him and he landed head first on the ground. he bled to death out the ears(i'm guessing serious brain trauma) before they got him to the hospital. the kicker, his helment was on the back of his bike. had he been wearing it, he would have no doubt lived. probably even gotten right back up with just a slight head ache. after hearing that, i'll never ride with no helment.
Wow, what a sobering story. So he was only doing 5mph when we wrecked?
I was on I-75 a few weeks ago and a couple of guys get on right in front of us. As soon as they did I could tell the one was a typical wannabe "stunta." All the usual signs; turning around and looking behind, changing lanes constantly, etc. Sure enough he starts popping up wheelies, every time his bike would wobble like you wouldn't believe I really thought he was going to lose it. He was wearing gear, however, his buddy had his helmet strapped up to the back of his bike. I just never understood that, what's the point if it's not on your head.
The fact i have a damn cool Helmet , i love wearing it , with my Mirror Black tint :thumb:
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u148/James_Jay_Wolf/Snake.jpg)
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u148/James_Jay_Wolf/Snake2.jpg)
^cool helmet but do you have a license for that tele in the background?
Thats the Kitchen telly , and of course, i have Sky Plus , u cant get that with out a Tv lieince
My tv in my room is much better :thumb:
Quote from: bettingpython on April 26, 2008, 05:40:07 AM
^cool helmet but do you have a license for that tele in the background?
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Better watch out! The tele police are after you!
LOL yeah like I care if some guy is paying the governor in a foreign nation. Only things cool about BBC are topgear, dr. who and torchwood. I watch Graham Norton occasionally but the episodes in the us are 6 months behind. and bbc america is just now airing last years dr. who whilst sci-fi is airing the current season 4.
Wionder if I can get current bbc in the states if i paid a tele tax?
what is a tele tax?
I have also been dumbfounded as to why people put their helmet on their bike instead of on their head. I'd say about 20% of the sport bike riders do this. I'm amazed how they are considered cool but I get ridiculed for wearing gear. I got called a motorcycle mummy. All I had on was my helmet, gx air jacket, gloves, jeans, and good pair of shoes over the ankle. Not like I was in a bubble or anything.
The first day I had my bike I wasn't used to the throttle and when I turned it at a stop sign the bike came out from under me and my head/helmet hit the corner of the sidewalk. Had a bit of a headache afterward so next day went to doc. Said I was lucky I had the helmet on I could have had a nasty head injury going 0mph! Hmm, why is it all of my issues are while I'm really not moving?!?!?!
Anybody, know of any good exercises that will get me strong enough so I can push my bike with confidence. That is when I have to say I am most scared of my bike 'cause I can't just man handle it.
Mary S.
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on April 28, 2008, 05:49:31 PM
Anybody, know of any good exercises that will get me strong enough so I can push my bike with confidence. That is when I have to say I am most scared of my bike 'cause I can't just man handle it.
Mary S.
Pushing it while mounted? Or standing next to it pushing?
Next to it while pushing. I just don't seem to have the strength to keep it up if it tips slightly. Which makes me a little skiddish with it. I've practically given up on the center stand. Doesn't matter how hard I try I can't get it up after two knee surgeries and now real doubtful after my ankle injury.
Mary S.
well viagra works if you cant get it up... wait nvm this is a bike were talking about, :oops: back on topic, always wear your lid,. now if yall drop a bike, an esy way to pick it up, and even my skinny not healthy ass can do it. this will work to pick up honda gold wings, harley baggers, etc is to stand facing away from the bike, against it place right hand on frame rail under tank, left hand under frame rail near tail end. upward pressure, lift slightly and walk backwards. whenbike goes a little bit past 45 degrees, hold position, bracing bike, take right hand reach across, and grab ahold of right grip, ( throttle)holding said position, walk backwards raising bike up a few more degrees, take left hand, and get ahold of left grip, BUT your ass is still facing seat, then you start turning rest of body toward bike, allthewhile, raising bike into position where you can drop sidestand :thumb:
Problem is getting bad here in Perth due to fuel prices (same as rest of you all I assume). Many more bikes on the road namely these little scooters and 100cc+ scooters. I have no probs with these riders hell I use to ride a scooter myself when I was 15 but bloody hell put some gear on. Thongs, shorts, no shirt or tank top and open face helmet. These people have never been down the road and the day they do go down the road they will wish they were wearing gear.
Best one was the other day going to work and I took the coast road to work, I was riding behind a girl wearing nothing but a towel round her, a bright red bikini top and open face helmet (50cc retro scooter)
I admit she was stunning but bugger me, wonder how pretty she would have been if she had come off and gone down the road? She would have shaved down those DD cups to A cups in a blink of an eye.
Quote from: 08GSSteve on May 11, 2008, 08:15:42 PM
Thongs, shorts, no shirt or tank top and open face helmet.
Now when we say "thongs" are we talking about sandals or undies/bikini? :icon_mrgreen:
Most of the time I have my riding boots black dikies and my tecknic leather jacket and scorpian helmet, But on the hot day I will have my boots dikies a white tshirt and my kether vest and helmet. I always where gloves.
THIS IS HOW SQUIDIES DUMP THEIR GFS.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=GoCjfOUUb4U
"yaaah she now has skinless arms!"- youtube user.
:cookoo: :cookoo:
Ive noticed that its usually the cruiser guys who are the worst equipped and not the sportbike guys.. from what Ive seen in LA even the squids wear full face helmets.. if not a jacket. After dropping the bike and sliding down the road about 2 weeks ago, I am now an all gear all the time person. Full face, Full Leathers, Moto boots and moto gloves. It saved my hide once and i figure i can always change when i get to my next destination. I realize that gear cant protect you from everything.. but I guess at least in some circumstances it lets the EMT's bag you up in less pieces.. :dunno_white: I figure sweating is better than bleeding.
+1
Quote from: noobrider on May 12, 2008, 08:41:33 PM
I figure sweating is better than bleeding.
Well put. :thumb:
Another thing to remember about gear is make sure it fits properly. The guys I have seen wearing baggy leathers is a joke or wearing dressy style going out leathers as a "Leather Jacket". If you are going to wear leathers make sure the jacket is a snug fit so it can't fold on the arms, breast or back. Leather that folds or is too large for you can be more dangerous than riders think.
If you have to go down the road you want to do so flat. If leathers are too big and can fold when you hit the road you tumble instead of slide. (look at any motorcycle racing, their leathers are spray painted on like skin)
Buy quality. If you come off you will thank yourself for buying that 600 dollar Walden Miller, RJ, Alpine Star etc etc, VS that 20 dollar Bali special with the funky tassles.
Quote from: 08GSSteve on May 13, 2008, 03:36:11 AM
Buy quality. If you come off you will thanks yourself for buying that 600 dollar Walden Miller, RJ, Alpine Star etc etc, VS that 20 dollar Bali special with the funky tassles.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I'm having a bit of a predicament down here in Fl! We are already getting close to 90's and I am a firm believer in gear. But, I was out running errands in my gxair jacket, boots, full face helmet, and well jeans. I was so dehydrated that I ended up in the hospital with a bp 0f 80/40. I did make pit stops during the day where I had gatoraid and water. So, am I still better off wearing all my gear or should I drop the jacket and ward off heat stroke?
BTW I got a bladder for my rapid transit tank pack so I freeze it overnight and it stays cool for a long time. So, at red lights I take a drink and it seems to help some. Just curious as to what some of the ridders and warmer temps think?
Mary s.
:o
Yikes 80/40 isn't good..... Are you sure you were dehydrated and not hyponatremic? Gatorade has some electrolytes but not enough to combat florida heat by itself. When I go out for a ride I usually put a bottle of Gatorade and 1-2 power bars in my bag. I prefer bottled to a camel-bak style because it makes me stop and asses my current condition.
Well,
It doesn't help that I have a heart problem (hypertrophic cardiomyopahty = big heart) but my potassium and magnesium were in the gutter as well. They tried 18 times for an IV finally had to call a surgeon in at 0100 and do a central line. Four days in ICU continuously on Fluids with potassium and mag supplements and another five on the regular floor really sucks.
So yeah to gear or not to gear you can get into trouble both ways if not careful. I'm just glad I got the bike safely to the hospital. Should've seen the look on the nurses faces? And the rent a cop who questioned me on my handicapped plate he was glad I didn't remember who he was. And they lost my shoes and my favorite DisneyLand T-shirt Bastards!
What kind of powerbars do you use I usually just throw in a couple of granola bars and stop at a gas station and drink a 32oz powerade. The camelback is new thought it would be a good in between as well as stopping. I'm curious just how much fluids do we need each hour in this weather?
I did pull out my lighter option jacket which is thishttp://www.nexosports.com/accessories.php (http://www.nexosports.com/accessories.php) I got it off Ebay for 65$ and usually don't wear it because well it is not quite as comfortable to females in the front. Let's put it that way. Otherwise it is nice and cool with the exception of it being all black!
Oh well,
Mary S
Western Australia the temps get well over 40c (104) and I would still rather wear the gear.
You roast when not moving thats for sure but if you buy decent gear that allows air flow then you will cool in no time once you get going.
Generally I just grab whatever power bar they have at the convenience store on my way out of town. I bought a case of Clif bars at Sams once and probably should again, they make a great product that's very filling but not too heavy. I wouldn't down a whole 32oz powerade at once, that's a ton of sugar to hit your system at once. My preferred method is to go ahead and drink 1/3 to 1/2 the bottle before I leave and fill it up with water, gives you a good head start and keeps the sugar saturation low when your body is a little more taxed. As far as how much to drink, I would think around a quart to two quarts an hour would be about right. The biggest thing to remember is that once you feel thirsty you're already dehydrated and fighting an uphill battle. You might want to look at the JR Riot jacket, it's pretty similar but doesn't have armor over the chest just padding. It's all black also, though.
go a camelbak :thumb:
fill it with your fav electrolyte, add ice, sling it over you back (keeps ya back cool as well) and go riding.
www.legear.com.au/camelbak-australia-hydration-s/49.htm?Click=3533&gclid=CKi_9d6-zZMCFSkziQodk29OiA
Use one on the KLR when going bush and it works great under the dri-rider
Riding is dangerous period. Why not better your odds with gear. I've seen peoples lives saved because of their gear. I've also seen people bit it in spite of their gear. But given the choice, I'd gear up every day. Never ride without helmet, gloves, jacket or boots. Just not worth the risk. Besides, when you've got looks like this..... :laugh:
I don't feel comfortable riding without gear. I always wear a helmet, gloves, boots, and a jacket (all designed for motorcycle use). I have pants that match the jacket, but there's been times where I just wear jeans around town.
I've noticed that my jeans are starting to get thinner/rip near the knees just from normal wear. So they're definitely not going to hold up in a 30-40 mph drop. It may take a few extra minutes to get all the gear on, but I think it's worth it.
Well,
Like I said I am a firm believer in gear. Was an EMT for six years here in Orlando and Polk County. I scrapped up more than my fair shair of gearless riders. The ones that always got me were the ones who have their helmet attached to the bike instead of their head :cookoo: .
With that being said I did run a few errands yesterday with a long sleeve shirt on. I just can't afford gas in the car and pay for my numerous doctor appointments. Doc won't let me work but still expects to be paid! I actually felt better back on the bike than in the car. May be due to my adrenal glands failing on me and it is hard to produce adrenaline and cortisol which regulate bp we found out. Anyways, with two doc appointments, drug store, bank, it turned into an all day affair. In the middle of my ride I stopped in at a friends house and visited and drank a ton of water. Without the jacket, I stilll had helmet, gloves, pants, and boots, was completely different. When walking into buildings was able to cool down relatively fast.
So, I either have to find an extremely light jacket, ride without one while temps are above 90, or something I can't even bear to think about maybe not ride. I don't think the last one is an option I've put too much money into the bike and I just love my bike too much!
Mary S.
Hey Mary,
If you wish to ride without the gear due to medical reasons then hell who are we to ruffle your feathers.
You have your head in the right place thats for sure so you do whatever you want and ride with whatever gear you want. No point wearing your gear if you are going to pass out.
Ride Safe, Have Fun and hope you get well soon
I have to side with Mary, I live in South Florida, went for a ride at about 11am today and it was already 87 degrees! About noon I stopped for drink and it was freakin hot about 93 and I was sweating heavy in the mesh jacket I have from coretech. I either have to give up riding for the summer(yeah right) or leave the jacket home. I hate it, the jacket gives me a feeling of some semblance of security, without I feel very vulnarable, guess its something I have to get used to?!
Quote from: mojonixon on May 31, 2008, 06:56:10 PM
I have to side with Mary, I live in South Florida, went for a ride at about 11am today and it was already 87 degrees! About noon I stopped for drink and it was freakin hot about 93 and I was sweating heavy in the mesh jacket I have from coretech. I either have to give up riding for the summer(yeah right) or leave the jacket home. I hate it, the jacket gives me a feeling of some semblance of security, without I feel very vulnarable, guess its something I have to get used to?!
a 30 mph get off can leave you with no skin on your arms/back/whatever-is-exposed.
ATGATT.
i rode around today in 96F heat in tampa, at 2pm. hot. all my gear. drank like a horse whenever i stopped. sweated like hell. :)
if you think it's hot now, imagine laying on that pavement for 20 minutes while help arrives.... all skinned up :(
So, what is your guys'/gals' personal policy on gear for passengers that only occasionally, or perhaps even only one time, will go riding with you? I have only an armored jacket (a small woman's A* jacket) and a medium size helmet for a passenger and I just don't feel that's enough. At the same time, how does one afford to shop for various size people that will ride with you?? Is it sensible to not take a friend out for a ride if they're not fully geared up? Is it sensible to ask that they buy gear for themselves if they want to go riding? Is it the right thing to do to tell people you cannot take them for a ride unless they're geared up head-to-toe? What are your thoughts on this?
Personal choice realy. My wife NEVER gets on the back of any of my bikes till she is in her riding gear. We have both been down the road before and we have thanked our riding gear that saved our skin.
If they do not want to wear gear then thats their choice....Just don't Buddha Loves You to you when their lovely female breasts hit the hot road and get shaved down to nothing.........yea think about that one (OUCH).
I have let mates jump on the back of my bike with no gear (jacket boots gloves but wearing helmet and jeans) BUT they have been informed first that if we have an accident I take no responsibility what so ever and would PREFER them to wear gear.
Well,
Today I did some late afternoon riding after 1600. I wore my nexxo mesh and armour combo. Within 10 minutes sweat was dripping down my pants. I stopped paid a bill drank 1/3 of my camelback because was feeling slightly ill. Went over to the drugstore bout 20 minutes away while waiting for script finished off camel back and drank an iced tea and had a payday bar. When I got out to the parking lot at 1800 the digital thermometer on the window of my bike read 108 degrees! Ouch I know it was in a parking lot in the sun for a half hour but damn that's hot for May! Anyhow it is now about seven hours since the ride I have not been able to get out of this cold sweat. I'm drinking a lot of water but my muscles hurt, world spins when I stand, and feel worse than when I drove to St. Augustine without stopping, and am having some tingling in my left arm.
I guess my biggest fear is that I will have to use my gear because of my gear! Do I "feel" safer with the gear on of course yes. Like I said I'm a proponet and no one gets on my bike without gear period! So, I know it is a personal choice on to gear or not. Was just trying to feel out the rest of you guys and see if I'm looking at this the right way. I mean if I get dizzy on my bike because of my gear isn't that almost as irresponsible as choosing not to wear gear in more suitable tempretures. I guess what I'm trying to say is if you know that wearing the jacket can contribute to an illness isn't that bad too? Wouldn't I be at higher risk of accident and one that doesn't matter if you got gear on or not. I don't know about you guys I've not have had roadrash except when I got hit on my bicycle by a car But, I can assure you having your bloodpressure bottom out and spending four days in ICU isn't a walk in the park either. There are two days I don't even remember. How I got to the hospital must have been by the grace of god. One minute was ok next minute well you know!
Thanks to all for being a sounding board! I hate having to be stuck in this predicament. Maybe I can get what they use at NASA a shirt that pumps cool water around the body with tubes running through the shirt!
Mary S.
My 2 cents...
Ride the way that going to be safest. You say that wearing gears makes you feel like you're going to pass out? Well there is an old saying...if it hurts to stand, then sit down. You're not doing anyone any favours riding around with the risk of making yourself spill. The way I see it, gear is meant to protect the rider from the all to real possibility of spilling. If the rider decides not to wear the gear, its their choice (of course a bucket is a must!!).
I hate to ask this...but if you're feeling like passing out when riding, do you think you should be?
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on May 31, 2008, 11:51:25 PM
Well,
Today I did some late afternoon riding after 1600. I wore my nexxo mesh and armour combo. Within 10 minutes sweat was dripping down my pants. I stopped paid a bill drank 1/3 of my camelback because was feeling slightly ill. Went over to the drugstore bout 20 minutes away while waiting for script finished off camel back and drank an iced tea and had a payday bar. When I got out to the parking lot at 1800 the digital thermometer on the window of my bike read 108 degrees! Ouch I know it was in a parking lot in the sun for a half hour but damn that's hot for May! Anyhow it is now about seven hours since the ride I have not been able to get out of this cold sweat. I'm drinking a lot of water but my muscles hurt, world spins when I stand, and feel worse than when I drove to St. Augustine without stopping, and am having some tingling in my left arm.
I guess my biggest fear is that I will have to use my gear because of my gear! Do I "feel" safer with the gear on of course yes. Like I said I'm a proponet and no one gets on my bike without gear period! So, I know it is a personal choice on to gear or not. Was just trying to feel out the rest of you guys and see if I'm looking at this the right way. I mean if I get dizzy on my bike because of my gear isn't that almost as irresponsible as choosing not to wear gear in more suitable tempretures. I guess what I'm trying to say is if you know that wearing the jacket can contribute to an illness isn't that bad too? Wouldn't I be at higher risk of accident and one that doesn't matter if you got gear on or not. I don't know about you guys I've not have had roadrash except when I got hit on my bicycle by a car But, I can assure you having your bloodpressure bottom out and spending four days in ICU isn't a walk in the park either. There are two days I don't even remember. How I got to the hospital must have been by the grace of god. One minute was ok next minute well you know!
Thanks to all for being a sounding board! I hate having to be stuck in this predicament. Maybe I can get what they use at NASA a shirt that pumps cool water around the body with tubes running through the shirt!
Mary S.
if anything, can you take the liner out of the mesh jacket?
Quote from: El motociclista on May 31, 2008, 09:08:25 PM
So, what is your guys'/gals' personal policy on gear for passengers that only occasionally, or perhaps even only one time, will go riding with you? I have only an armored jacket (a small woman's A* jacket) and a medium size helmet for a passenger and I just don't feel that's enough. At the same time, how does one afford to shop for various size people that will ride with you?? Is it sensible to not take a friend out for a ride if they're not fully geared up? Is it sensible to ask that they buy gear for themselves if they want to go riding? Is it the right thing to do to tell people you cannot take them for a ride unless they're geared up head-to-toe? What are your thoughts on this?
No one will be allowed on my bike without gear. Ever. I'm far from perfect, and don't want their skin grafts weighing on my mind.
YOU don't have to provide gear for everyone, you just don't let anyone ride that doesn't have gear. Buying your wife/gf/aunt/mom/whoever gear is the proper thing to do. Friends and aquainances can buy their own.
No gear, no ride = clear conscience
I have the same rules about Girlfriends , im not being funny, but i dont want to have another persons life in my hands , say i get taken out , and she dies i live , and id be the one who took there daughter away from then , unless in complete full gear and with the permission from there parents
This topic of passengers reminds me of something I saw two weekends ago. This guy riding his sport bike, he's got on full gear; helmet, jacket, pants, etc. But his girl on the back has on some little one piece skirt thing and no helmet! I was like, WTH are you thinking man! I would never let anyone on my bike without gear.
So he falls off ,and gets back up, and she looses half her skin , and she agreed? crazy
Quote from: ohgood on June 02, 2008, 05:37:37 AM
Quote from: El motociclista on May 31, 2008, 09:08:25 PM
So, what is your guys'/gals' personal policy on gear for passengers that only occasionally, or perhaps even only one time, will go riding with you? I have only an armored jacket (a small woman's A* jacket) and a medium size helmet for a passenger and I just don't feel that's enough. At the same time, how does one afford to shop for various size people that will ride with you?? Is it sensible to not take a friend out for a ride if they're not fully geared up? Is it sensible to ask that they buy gear for themselves if they want to go riding? Is it the right thing to do to tell people you cannot take them for a ride unless they're geared up head-to-toe? What are your thoughts on this?
No one will be allowed on my bike without gear. Ever. I'm far from perfect, and don't want their skin grafts weighing on my mind.
YOU don't have to provide gear for everyone, you just don't let anyone ride that doesn't have gear. Buying your wife/gf/aunt/mom/whoever gear is the proper thing to do. Friends and aquainances can buy their own.
No gear, no ride = clear conscience
Agreed. I have neither a proper pair of motorcycle-specific pants or boots for passengers. I have several friends/aquaintences that have been wanting rides and I've been coming up with various excuses about not being able to b/c I felt weary of having them on my bike without those two items for them. I completely agree with you that a passenger needs to be fully geared-out before they ride with me. I guess I'm just gonna have to tell them I can't unless they're willing to buy themselves those items. Sorry, I'm not made of money.
Quote from: Jay_wolf on June 02, 2008, 07:39:10 AM
So he falls off ,and gets back up, and she looses half her skin , and she agreed? crazy
Apparently... :cookoo:
At least she looked good!
after i finished my chemo and got back on my bike...oh about a month i guess. i was always wearing my gear. it was not a problem until one day i had vacuum problems and the bike died on me. within minutes i began to over heat and the black walls were coming into my vision. luckily there was a business near by and i made it there. the people were great. they got me cold water, a damp cloth and turned up the AC. then they called the dealer i worked at and got them to come get the bike. they even drove me home. one thing i learned when i was getting my chemo is that in general people are very caring and kind. oh i am ranting...wear your gear :)
Yeah,
My predicament is I can start out feeling fine. I never get on the bike unless I feel with no doubt I can make it. On the one day I didn't wear the jacket I felt realatively well after. With half of the riding in the nexxo jacket I made it home but paid for it.As a matter a fact the next day had to be returned to ER for fluids, and meds for cramping. I have only had one time where I got to the point of no return. I will assure you if I ever get anywhere near that point again I will call a friend and if they can't get there soon enough will call EMS. I am a bit afraid though to leave my bike in some random spot along 192.
So, with this being my first whole summer in Fl with the bike I guess it will be trial and error as far as the heat goes. I got the bike in August and this is really the first time I've had this problem. Most of the time for me was finding enough layers. I'm praying that once my cortisol levels back on par and am off the prednisone my thermostat will return to normal.
As far as not riding I'm so fed up with being told what I can't do that I want to scream. I turn 28 next week and honestly I'd rather go to heaven sliding into home plate than laying on the couch wondering why I didn't do the things that I love to do. I have to learn my boundaries and go from there but it is a process that I will not learn over a night.
Now with passengers I don't let them ride without gear. I have two jackets and two helmets. If they fit they can ride if not get your own. I'm not responsible if there is an accident I have no money as it is. I've seen some places where people carry an agreement in their saddle bag and makes their friend sign it in case of an accident they won't be held responsible. so, to each their own.
My bike was just written off by a little old lady about 12 hours ago and my riding gear probably saved my life or at least saved me from SERIOUS injury.
The outlay for good quality riding gear paid off for me today.
Quote from: 08GSSteve on June 04, 2008, 07:16:02 AM
My bike was just written off by a little old lady about 12 hours ago and my riding gear probably saved my life or at least saved me from SERIOUS injury.
The outlay for good quality riding gear paid off for me today.
That's all I need to hear to keep me in mine, all the time. To many idiots out there, I trust myself, but you can't count on other drivers.
i finally got my gear back from my mother on Saturday. it was 30c here and i wore my black heavy jacket...and i paid for it. by the time i got home i was exhausted, dehydrated and near the point of blacking out. i turned the AC up drank 2l of water and went to bed at 530pm. i stayed in bed until 7am the next morning and when i woke up i was still not feeling well and had a dehydration headache. it took me all day sunday of drinking water and staying in to recover. yesterday, Monday, i went out but this time i wore my yellow summer perforated armour jacket...no problems. also i now have my wrist gloves and don't have to wear gauntlets all the time :)
Quote from: frankieG on June 10, 2008, 02:19:45 AM
i finally got my gear back from my mother on Saturday. it was 30c here and i wore my black heavy jacket...and i paid for it. by the time i got home i was exhausted, dehydrated and near the point of blacking out. i turned the AC up drank 2l of water and went to bed at 530pm. i stayed in bed until 7am the next morning and when i woke up i was still not feeling well and had a dehydration headache. it took me all day sunday of drinking water and staying in to recover. yesterday, Monday, i went out but this time i wore my yellow summer perforated armour jacket...no problems. also i now have my wrist gloves and don't have to wear gauntlets all the time :)
Why didn't you have any water with you for your ride? I always carry water in a backpack when I take my bike out, even for relatively short rides or running errands, and especially if it's hot out. Hot weather's nothing to f*%k with.
Hope your feeling better.
I rode in my Textile Field Shear jacket, Helmet, Boots, Jeans and gloves over 200 miles this weekend in 95+F ..Funny thing about that jacket is it has MASSIVE vents in the front but fabric on the inside covers the hole ??? I dont get it... anyway...
It was VERY HOT! My black shirt I had on was partialy white from salt in my sweat... I just drank lots of water :cheers:
I was the only one in a pack of about 20 bikes that even had a jacket on.... Most didnt have helmets, some didnt even wear a shirt ??? I like the ones who have their wife on the back in a tiny strapless shirt and shorts and sandles.. there had been about 5 or so of them ???
they asked me "How can you ride with all that crap on" ... I said " I like my skin "
:cheers:
I will wear my gear no matter how hot it gets. If its too hot for gear its too hot to ride :cheers: