Author Topic: Body Armor (Read 8251 times)

clarkjh · « **Reply #25 on:** December 06, 2005, 06:21:32 PM »

Phaedrus

"not right in the head" is carrying a laptop and two desktop computers on your bike

, the boss would kill me if he knew I have

James

Phaedrus · « **Reply #26 on:** December 06, 2005, 08:42:12 PM »

Quote from: clarkjh on December 06, 2005, 06:21:32 PM

Phaedrus

"not right in the head" is carrying a laptop and two desktop computers on your bike , the boss would kill me if he knew I have

James

damn, and I am hard pressed to figure out how to haul a case of beer on my bike, how did you manage all that?

eldar · « **Reply #27 on:** December 06, 2005, 08:51:48 PM »

Bungee cords can do alot! They can even permanently disfigure your seat! I got my bike with one wrapped around the rest and the dent was NOT coming out!

clarkjh · « **Reply #28 on:** December 07, 2005, 01:54:17 PM »

Bags and rack, and as Eldar says, lots and lots of bungee cords. And it's a 550 K0 and not a K8

James

Phaedrus · « **Reply #29 on:** December 07, 2005, 08:15:56 PM »

ah, okay it is official, I need a second bike for beer runs. Some road touring thing with panniers. The cafe style is only good for hauling mysef around.

DiscoEd · « **Reply #30 on:** December 09, 2005, 09:16:34 PM »

Quote from: scondon on December 05, 2005, 09:29:32 PM

Quote from: Phaedrus on December 05, 2005, 05:16:28 PM
Quote from: eldar, Master of the K8 Thunder! on December 05, 2005, 04:40:19 PM
you dont get cold in texas!! Ya wuss! OHH it is only 50 today!!! oh the humanity!!!

Hey, It was 28 when I started out today. Wind Chill is a #$%*.

Yep, and it was a balmy 32 here in sunny California. I gear up much the same as Phaedrus, less in Summer-more in Winter, with the exception that I wear a full face year round. I haven't hit the pavement in over 15 years but, even in a low speed crash, the face of my helmet got pretty chewed up the few times I did.

I've been riding with some pretty fast groups lately and it has prompted me to get better gear. I started with some warm, waterproof winter gear with armor and will be looking for some Summer riding pants come Spring. The problem with pants is being willing to change into and out of them every morning and afternoon for the 20 minute ride to/from work. There are plenty of pictures on the internet of guys crashing while wearing jeans and ending up with no skin on their kneecaps to help me with my willingness. Of course, I don't ride near as stupid as they do but I like to err on the side of caution.

So Phaedrus, are ya "crazy" or just really in to QUALITY

Scondon,
What brand are those duds that you're wearing in the picture?

Regards,
DiscoEd

scondon · « **Reply #31 on:** December 18, 2005, 11:45:05 AM »

Quote from: DiscoEd on December 09, 2005, 09:16:34 PM

Scondon,
What brand are those duds that you're wearing in the picture?

Regards,
DiscoEd

DiscoEd,

The gear is Moto GP. Jacket has two removable liners, one quilted and one waterproof middle liner. Pants have removable quilted liner that I don't use so I can wear pants underneath. I've ridden in a couple downpours so far and the only thing to get wet was my feet, gotta get some proper rain boots.

Recently I borrowed a buddy's Kawasaki ex500 as my 750 has sprung a leak. 3 days later a car turned into my path on a yellow light and, while panic braking, I locked up the front and went down. Not a scratch on me or the gear, though the Arai got a good whack on the side. It's now a few days later and though I feel like a 40 year old after a game of tackle football, I feel the gear was worth every penny of $450.

DiscoEd · « **Reply #32 on:** December 19, 2005, 06:57:23 AM »

Scondon,

Thank you for the info. I'm going to check that Moto GP stuff out.
Sorry, to hear of your mishap. Glad to hear that you are o.k.

Regards,
DiscoEd

Japbikemike · « **Reply #33 on:** January 10, 2006, 10:37:37 PM »

Never leave home without the leathers & armor. I'm thinking about starting to wear them in the car.

Egil · « **Reply #34 on:** January 21, 2006, 10:50:22 AM »

yes dud!
Use especial your helmet

in the car

swamprat · « **Reply #35 on:** January 21, 2006, 05:34:16 PM »

Wear NITRO armored jacket and pants, full face Nolan helmet, gloves and Harley boots, (Terry).

DiscoEd · « **Reply #36 on:** January 21, 2006, 05:46:18 PM »

Quote from: swamprat on January 21, 2006, 05:34:16 PM

... and Harley boots, (Terry).

Ooooo, I've really been struggling with this one. I just don't know if I could bear to put a pair of HD boots on my footpegs. $:-\$
I've been looking at them because HD boots seem to be the only thing in the stores. I sure wish there was more choice locally. I don't know if its a good idea to mail order boots or not. It seems that it is always nice to try them on first.

-DiscoEd

heffay · « **Reply #37 on:** January 21, 2006, 07:17:41 PM »

never order boots!... one of my worst experiences ever.

'cept for maybe all the other worst experiences ever.

neilbronhome · « **Reply #38 on:** January 21, 2006, 08:06:07 PM »

Quote from: Japbikemike on January 10, 2006, 10:37:37 PM

Never leave home without the leathers & armor. I'm thinking about starting to wear them in the car.

I agree - I wear an R-jays armoured jacket and Dri-rider armoured pants - both made from that 500 denier cordura, and armour is CE approved. Alpine Stars Tech 4 boots and gloves. Full face Shoei helmet.

Standard denim jeans last for 0.5 seconds when applied to bitumen road surface at 60 km/hr - after that its your skin, muscle and bone.
Kevlar reinforced denim (eg. "Draggin Jeans' available here in Oz) lasts longer, but has minimal impact padding. Hey, my knees are stuffed, and my ankles not much better, but at least they act like hinges.
Most accidents occur less than 7 miles from home, so I always suit up in my gear. Who can guess which day will be the one they go down?
Sorry to sound preachy, but seeing your mate in a mess on the side of the road tends to make you more careful.

Hope it doesn't happen to any of us.

Cheers,

Neil.

Egil · « **Reply #39 on:** January 21, 2006, 11:59:06 PM »

This is also my opinion about the armored dress

(Boots remain my on boots-boys, a bade habit on the road)

nickjtc · « **Reply #40 on:** July 24, 2006, 12:47:21 PM »

Another interesting topic.

I am always interested to read/hear when a fellow rider describes their clothing/helmet/boots/gloves choices. Invariably the riders I have met who make questionable choices for their gear have not had the misfortune to have an oopsy, and therefore have the "it wll never happen to me" mentality. We can go through an entire riding career without mishap. This means that the rider who chooses to wear an ashtray on their head, or to ride around in shorts and a T-shirt, has their choice reinforced.

The sad thing is that too many riders who make poor gear choices do not get a second chance to try again.

GeoffT · « **Reply #41 on:** July 25, 2006, 03:58:18 AM »

Wear a M/cycle jacket- leather/man made material mix with elbow and shoulder armour. Space for back protector but haven't fiolled it yet. I too wear jeans but realise that these will shred on an off so considering kevlar jeans or other protection breechs. Flip up full face helmet. Bike boots. Gloves of course.

Earlier in this post Jim Shea mentioned about guy who had an accident on a bike and telling people at the seen not to remove the helmet from the concious biker. Thought people might be interested to see this.

http://www.hatsoff.info/

I've posted it here before ( http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=9457.0 ) put it here incase you missed it.

Stressing Jims point about NOT removing the helmet is important here but this is a useful device if a casualty is in a life threatning condition.

Back on the topic of gear. Just returned from England were temperatures were too hot man. number of fast bike guys in only shorts, trainers and t shirt for protection. I hope I never see one of these guys off even at 20 mph. eeeeugh!

eldar · « **Reply #42 on:** July 25, 2006, 10:07:50 AM »

Maybe it is time to redesign the helmet. There has to be a better way than a tight fitting device which yanks your head an neck when pulled off. I think the motorcycle industry has gone stagnant. Too much reliance on old tech and nothing new happening.

I can understand it in a way that people sue companies at the drop of a hat though so they are reluctant to innovate.

Rushoid · « **Reply #43 on:** July 25, 2006, 10:38:19 AM »

Yeah, I've thought about riding pants. I just wear jeans now (and boots, jacket, gloves, full-face). I don't remember ever seeing anyone in my area wearing riding pants - just jeans or shorts. Does anyone know who makes them for tall, fat guys? $:-\$

Saw this cartoon yesterday:

GeoffT · « **Reply #44 on:** July 26, 2006, 08:02:12 AM »

Quote from: eldar, Master of the K8 Thunder! on July 25, 2006, 10:07:50 AM

Maybe it is time to redesign the helmet. There has to be a better way than a tight fitting device which yanks your head an neck when pulled off. I think the motorcycle industry has gone stagnant. Too much reliance on old tech and nothing new happening.

I can understand it in a way that people sue companies at the drop of a hat though so they are reluctant to innovate.

I used to think that the whole business of suing was an American thing but it does seem to be encouraged on this side of the pond. We have loads of ads on the tv for people who have had an accident at work claiming industrial injuries on a no win no fee basis.

On the redesign of the crash hat, the hats off thingy apparrently is becoming available as integral part of some helmets. I don't have one but having seen it working would definately think about getting one.

GeoffT · « **Reply #45 on:** July 26, 2006, 08:09:20 AM »

Quote from: Rushoid on July 25, 2006, 10:38:19 AM

Yeah, I've thought about riding pants. I just wear jeans now (and boots, jacket, gloves, full-face). I don't remember ever seeing anyone in my area wearing riding pants - just jeans or shorts. Does anyone know who makes them for tall, fat guys? $:-\$

These are what I am considering

http://www.dragginjeans.com.au/index.htm

or

http://www.hoodjeans.co.uk/

Not sure about sizes you'll have to check.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #46 on:** July 28, 2006, 12:52:28 PM »

I usually wear whatver I am gonna feel comftable in.
If I am going out for the day, I usually wear a jacket and some gloves, becasue Chicagoland weather can change as fast as virgin getting trying to get out of her prom dress !!

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