rock the gear

skimo · 03-26-2009, 06:33 PM

Remember to rock the gear, be sure to watch the video by Neil Cotter on the front page.

http://www.rockthegear.org/

dabull · 03-26-2009, 07:39 PM

that was an excellent video;) thx for the post!

**Cajunrider** · 03-26-2009, 08:38 PM

Very good.

MarkG · 03-26-2009, 09:23 PM

I have always worn the gear, even when it is well over 100+ down here. Just don't feel comfortable with it. A good reminder and the video was very good.

rickyboy · 03-26-2009, 10:28 PM

I am of the same mind. All the gear all the time. It doesn't get as hot here as it is in Phoenix or the Lone Star State etc. But it's whatever you get use to. So 90 F here is hot. I have my mesh jacket and think it's the best thing ever. Always boots, gloves, jeans and chaps. Helmet is a must.
I shudder when I see "kids" on their "crotch rockets" wearing shorts, T-top, and "flip-flops" I rode up beside such a rider last summer and he gave me a nod. I gave him a once over and then asked him..." You have never layed her down have you"??? He looked like a deer in headlights, and said ,..."No" ?
I said " I hope you don't, dressed like that". The light turned green and I rode away.

ballast · 03-27-2009, 02:18 PM

I was certainly glad I have gotten into the habit of wearing everything as I was sliding next to Big Blue down that ditch last June. I've been told that the chunks out of my new leather jacket are "battle scars" to be proud of. All they really are is a reminder that I'm not the rider I think I am, and speed signs in corners mean something.

strobe · 03-27-2009, 04:22 PM

excellent reminder of what can happen at any time!

dogdoc · 04-10-2009, 05:37 PM

can't wear full leathers in TX in the summer at 100+, you would die first of heat stroke. i have tried using a flo-thur mesh jacket now in summer with gloves and helmet. Forget the chaps down here except winter.

cactusjack · 04-10-2009, 08:06 PM

Same here, Doc. I see people wearing chaps in the summer around here and can only imagine how miserable that must be. I did buy a decent mesh jacket last year, but those armor pads leave me soaking wet.

I'll admit it, there is a limit to the amount of personal misery I will subject myself to in the name of safety. I'll take my chances. I won't ride in shorts, but I'm not going to be bundled up in leathers when it's 110 out, either.

Yellow Jacket · 04-10-2009, 10:14 PM

Aerostich Roadcrafter. All the time. From 40 to 100 degrees. (That's Georgia 100 degrees with 95% humidity. Not fun but safe.)

nomad561 · 04-11-2009, 08:53 PM

Dress for the wreck,not for the ride.

markusmaximus · 04-12-2009, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wandering Nomad "Darksider"

Dress for the wreck,not for the ride.

Well said, Rick.

caper · 04-24-2009, 04:41 PM

I always say dress for the slide not the ride???? Joe Rocket gear or if its hot check out Bohn! Just google it I forget the web sight sorry! I found out the hard way last year. At over 80k an hour Not a bruse or burn! Joe Rocket head to toe! Actually cut my hand after taking off my gloves and trying to pick up my bike! Remember Armour all the way... Leather doesn't do it!

03-26-2009, 06:33 PM	#1
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03-26-2009, 07:39 PM	#2
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	rock the gear that was an excellent video;) thx for the post!
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03-26-2009, 08:38 PM	#3
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	rock the gear Very good. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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03-26-2009, 09:23 PM	#4
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	rock the gear I have always worn the gear, even when it is well over 100+ down here. Just don't feel comfortable with it. A good reminder and the video was very good. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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03-26-2009, 10:28 PM	#5
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	rock the gear I am of the same mind. All the gear all the time. It doesn't get as hot here as it is in Phoenix or the Lone Star State etc. But it's whatever you get use to. So 90 F here is hot. I have my mesh jacket and think it's the best thing ever. Always boots, gloves, jeans and chaps. Helmet is a must. I shudder when I see "kids" on their "crotch rockets" wearing shorts, T-top, and "flip-flops" I rode up beside such a rider last summer and he gave me a nod. I gave him a once over and then asked him..." You have never layed her down have you"??? He looked like a deer in headlights, and said ,..."No" ? I said " I hope you don't, dressed like that". The light turned green and I rode away. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-27-2009, 02:18 PM	#6
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	rock the gear I was certainly glad I have gotten into the habit of wearing everything as I was sliding next to Big Blue down that ditch last June. I've been told that the chunks out of my new leather jacket are "battle scars" to be proud of. All they really are is a reminder that I'm not the rider I think I am, and speed signs in corners mean something. __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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03-27-2009, 04:22 PM	#7
strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	rock the gear excellent reminder of what can happen at any time! __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389
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04-10-2009, 05:37 PM	#8
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	rock the gear can't wear full leathers in TX in the summer at 100+, you would die first of heat stroke. i have tried using a flo-thur mesh jacket now in summer with gloves and helmet. Forget the chaps down here except winter.
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04-10-2009, 08:06 PM	#9
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	rock the gear Same here, Doc. I see people wearing chaps in the summer around here and can only imagine how miserable that must be. I did buy a decent mesh jacket last year, but those armor pads leave me soaking wet. I'll admit it, there is a limit to the amount of personal misery I will subject myself to in the name of safety. I'll take my chances. I won't ride in shorts, but I'm not going to be bundled up in leathers when it's 110 out, either. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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04-10-2009, 10:14 PM	#10
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	rock the gear Aerostich Roadcrafter. All the time. From 40 to 100 degrees. (That's Georgia 100 degrees with 95% humidity. Not fun but safe.) __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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04-11-2009, 08:53 PM	#11
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	rock the gear Dress for the wreck,not for the ride.
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04-24-2009, 04:41 PM	#13
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	rock the gear I always say dress for the slide not the ride???? Joe Rocket gear or if its hot check out Bohn! Just google it I forget the web sight sorry! I found out the hard way last year. At over 80k an hour Not a bruse or burn! Joe Rocket head to toe! Actually cut my hand after taking off my gloves and trying to pick up my bike! Remember Armour all the way... Leather doesn't do it! __________________ Live in the NOW !
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