I know the phrase ATGATT, and i do follow it, but it just seems silly to walk into costco looking like a robot and squeaking all the way through.

Im thinking about getting a backpack or something and keep a pair of normal shoes in there on every ride. Then i can stash my boots, gloves and jacket and look normal with only f%&ked up helmet hair


what do you guys do about this?

well, you can always put your gloves inside your helmet.
Then its just a matter of picking a casual jacket and boots

Hmm, I go everywhere with my gear. Even church most people there applaud me for ATGATT even to church. My pastor once said I'm pretty sure that God doesn't care that your wearing a leather jacket to church He just wants you there!

Mary

Who cares what someone I don't know in a shop thinks about me. Screw them.

In other words, I wear my gear and carry my helmet (with gloves inside).

Michael

Yeah plus makes you look buff lol. I wear it anywhere I ride who cares? Not me. If someone says anything tell them to take a real close look at the stitching and bash their head into your elbow amour.

I wear it. I dont care what other people think when im walking around a shop, etc, in full gear. Id rather wear it, then get there with road rash..

Gloves in helmet, helmet in shopping cart, and I try to pick boots that are protective yet also comfortable to walk in. Not a big fan of squeaky. One day I might get to the point of having luggage that I can lock the helmet in on the bike - have never liked helmet locks that depend on idiots with knives not cutting your strap.

As for what other people think - not a big concern. And never been an issue - just remember to take the helmet OFF before you walk into the bank.

As for the helmet hair, they make these things called combs you can put in your pocket.

I keep a spare pair of shoes at work, which is the main place I ride to. My boots are shorties... they cover the ankle and give foot support but don't cover the shin, so they are easy to walk in. I forget I have them on a lot of times. I think combat boots or similar would also be good for this.

At the mall, I just proudly walk through...other bikers will nodd or smile...others are jealous...remember, you are riding and they are caging...who do you think is cooler??  mind you, I'm not in my "Power Rangers" get up...my riding gear is leather hiking boots, riding jeans, textile jacket (although Joe Rocket isn't ashamed to put their naime ALL OVER IT), helmet & gloves...and don't forget the hearing protection...I say "what?" enough as it is...

In the office, we are pretty casual...unless we are having a client meeting, then I will bring dress shoes and wear my wind pants over my office dress pants...as for the hair...well...I'm beautiful when I roll out of bed...



Can't mess this hair cut up...

Later.

No one here cares about my jacket. I have a couple: Icon, Furegan, etc. all white with black detail and they always look good. People seem more scared when wearing all black leather. I like the white. The Furegan has a cool leopard on the back. The scorpion has a cool design and I've been complemented on it.

My shoes are Alpine Stars that look like regular shows so i can wear them everywhere.

Helmet is white HJC flip up. I wear it everywhere. Flip it up and no one seems to care. In fact, it starts a lots of conversations from strangers about bikes! Pretty cool and fun to talk bikes. Sometimes I leave the helmet on the bike, carry it or set in the shopping basket.

I think a lot has to do with the local mentality about bikes. Also what style you're wearing. Wear hells angels style - yea, people can freak. Wear something stylish and non-black, different attitude. Chaps: always seems weird. Rain gear: that's just fine - especially in Seattle (rain and lots of fishermen with rain gear)

People think this is a cool jacket - me too!


If you're wondering, those are adidas jeans. My only non-adidas outer wear is bike gear. Underwear also adidas (Sorry, TMI)

Quote from: exacto on January 04, 2012, 08:29:56 PM
I know the phrase ATGATT, and i do follow it, but it just seems silly to walk into costco looking like a robot and squeaking all the way through.

Im thinking about getting a backpack or something and keep a pair of normal shoes in there on every ride. Then i can stash my boots, gloves and jacket and look normal with only f%$ked up helmet hair


what do you guys do about this?

I think you would look more silly walking around costco with a backpack big enough to hold your boots, gloves, and jacket. I work at a school and I roll up and walk right in carrying my helmet and sure people stare but who cares. My boss is a big harley guy so he gives me crap if I'm not riding my bike. Granted I always wear a backpack style laptop bag and I generally keep a thin jacket or flannel shirt with me since they keep the place pretty cold and I don't feel the need to wear and armored jacket all day. 

I wear the boots and the jacket.  Gloves and pants go into the saddle bags, Helmet goes on the helmet holder under the seat.

-Porkchop

When I used to commute on my bike I ran a cable lock through the arm of my jacket and leg of my overpants and then locked them to the bike. THen I would put my gloves in my helmet on the helmet lock and cover the entire thing with a bike cover so that nobody would mess with my stuff. I picked normal leather boots that offered decent foot and ankle protection.

Now if I'm going somewhere that I need to be in "normal" clothes for a long period of time I take my dual sport and stuff everything into the hard cases (much easier/quicker).

I have a thick bicycle cable wrapped around my grab bar that I lock my helmet on most sometimes. It's long enough that I can run through my jacket if need be. My boots don't draw any attention and are all day comfortable.   

Generally I just wear it everywhere. I was just looking through car yards this morning (updating the main family car) and just rode up hoped off and walked in. Got service instantly without any strange looks. I find people tend to respect a bike rider that wears everything rather than those that wear only the cool looking pieces or the biker getup. Mine is also all black get up (helmet and visor too) so it does make me look a lot cooler than I am really.
I've got a rack on the bike with a 85 litre pack that goes on that. Carries my work clothes and I've shoes I leave at work under my desk. Get changed when I get to work, everything fits in the bag or my locker. Mood pending. My work is on a base so parking is pretty secure.

Well. I wear a 4 season jacket. that I thought was gonna be "white" but it turned to look more "gray" has reflective strips on it. high res at night also my helmet its a GMAX something and has a little LED light strip on the back of it for night time riding, one solid light, two different speeds of blinking. Red summer gloves - real cold during the winter may I add... I haven't been able to buy pants yet. but I normally wear jeans. also boots I wear a pair of old combat boots. btw @adidasguy I Dig the jacket, Wish Mine looked that good. But its hard to find motorcycle jackets for SKINNY TALL people!  

I commute mostly with my Burgman 400, everything goes under the seat, leather over pants with full length zippers, leather jacket, electric vest, gloves go in the glove box in the dash

Quote from: redhawkdancing on January 05, 2012, 07:09:00 PM
I have a thick bicycle cable wrapped around my grab bar that I lock my helmet on most sometimes. It's long enough that I can run through my jacket if need be. My boots don't draw any attention and are all day comfortable.   

I have this too. Excellent for running through the sleeve of my jacket and the chin bar on my helmet. It also coils up small enough to carry in my jacket pocket.

Cable lock is an excellent idea...there are no helmet locks on my bike...there's another thing to put into my tank bag...

Just watched the movie TRON (new version) with my daughter...now I'm itching to get my bike fixed and get out for a ride...

Later.

Quote from: madjak30 on January 05, 2012, 11:55:03 PM
Cable lock is an excellent idea...there are no helmet locks on my bike...there's another thing to put into my tank bag...

Just watched the movie TRON (new version) with my daughter...now I'm itching to get my bike fixed and get out for a ride...

Later.

The Ducati Sports classic at the beginning is pure sex.