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, 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

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? 

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.

 

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.. 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. 

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.

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.

 

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 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

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.....