I have had my fair share of accidents in life, one MC and 4 in cars.  One I am glad just to be alive.  And if you believe it or not it was in one of the car accidents.  Flipped a car on the Bayou bridge in Louisiana and slid 300 feet upside down.  That was only going 65, still have scars(from road rash) and will for the rest of my life.  Just glad that I did make it out .  I know that while I am working on getting my bike up and running, before I ever just take it out driving I will always have on full gear(still have to purchase it) :mrgreen: . And the story that was linked to really gives a good description of what can really happen(Read it this morning before work).  So ride safe everyone and buckle up (or for our cases suit up).

There are those that have crashed and those who have yet to crash. I fit both categories.
There's a difference between a guy on a bike and a motorcyclist. (stolen from: There's a difference between a fisherman and guy just taking up space on the bank. Or, there's a difference between a pro and an ameture, the pro gets paid.)

Now a days there are soooo many options for gear.  Hot and cold riding gear, etc.  Some are "kewler" than others...but thats all based on taste!

Wearing gear is smart, I think smart is sexy.

:mrgreen:

Me too! :mrgreen:

Do you guys wear riding pants too?  I wear everything all the time, except riding pants.  I usually just wear jeans because they are more comfortable and convinient.  Any comments on that?

Don't have any... yet.
However, I don't ride as often as most and it's on the list!  

I've got some of the JR Phoenix pants. If I go out "riding" (>30 minutes) I wear them. If I'm riding to work or just running to the store or something I wear jeans. I know better, but they are designed for protection when in a riding position and are long when just walking around. They were actually nice for the hot weather because I can wear them over shorts and get a bit of air on my legs.

When I go into bars with the armored jacket carrying the helmet, I immediately get the ladies' attention (in a good way).

Oh ya, the gear has saved my skin too... litterally.  I came down hard on my right side.  My armored jacket likely saved me from a broken shoulder.

I wear jeans.  But when I save up some cash, I'll be getting proper pants for the day-long rides.

I have pants...leather AlpineStar BatW pants.  They were a bit warm in the summer, but for the most part I wear them.
I do sometimes just wear jeans... though never the thin ones, only the thick sturdy type.

Right now I wear as much as I can handle... it was 29 when I left this am.  Damn it was cold!

If you like to ride in regular jeans but are at all concerned about the lack of protection (as you should be, they'll disintegrate just a few feet after you hit the road) look into Draggin Jeans (www.dragginjeans.com).  They're regular denim jeans with kevlar reinforcement in the seat and knees.  Not nearly as much protection as a pair of armored riding pants, but a pretty good compromise.  They look and wear like regular jeans so you can wear 'em around all day.  And if you go down they're gonna give your knees and ass a much better shot at keeping the skin on.

jeff

My JR Phoenix pants are doing pretty well.  The knee/shin armor makes holding the tank between your knees pretty comfortable  Anyways, I just put them over my jeans and the nearly full length side zippers make it easy to get them on/off.  Very comfortable too.  Right now they are getting a little chilly when riding, but I can always swap to my Ballistic pants.

Little kids bounce.  I am not a little kid  :lol:

Quote from: Jeff PIf you like to ride in regular jeans but are at all concerned about the lack of protection (as you should be, they'll disintegrate just a few feet after you hit the road) look into Draggin Jeans (www.dragginjeans.com).  They're regular denim jeans with kevlar reinforcement in the seat and knees.  Not nearly as much protection as a pair of armored riding pants, but a pretty good compromise.  They look and wear like regular jeans so you can wear 'em around all day.  And if you go down they're gonna give your knees and ass a much better shot at keeping the skin on.

jeff

I also use the Draggin jeans, they also come in other styles nowdays like Cargo pants with heaps of pockets.  Pretty handy when you ride to a meeting as the look just like normal jeans (a bit hotter tha jeans due to the kevlar lining).  A mate of mine came off wearing his and whilst the denim lasted oh! about 2m on the tar the kevlar prevented some nasty road rash.  Some truck had dropped gravel on the road mid corner and you couldn't see it until you where on it due to shadows etc!

Cheers,
Conrad

Quote from: asungI usually just wear jeans because they are more comfortable and convinient.  Any comments on that?

I usually just wear jeans when I'm putting around town but when I head for the canyons [or longer rides in general] I wear my Alpinestars Bat leather pants too. I like the full waist zipper connection to my A-Stars jacket. I feel naked in the canyons without my leather pants; I just can't ride nearly as hard.

at sac.state most riders are in t-shirts and shorts.. now that the weather has gotten a bit cooler, they are pulling out fleece jackets. Only a few that i have seen that has a riding jacket. I ofcourse ride with a jacket, i have gotten so used to i dont think i can ride without one.

it sorta sucks when ppl judge your riding skills by you wearing a jacket, but frankly my riding skills have nothign to do with wearing a jacket but rather be warm, comfy and protected.