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Old 02-25-2012, 08:49 PM   #1
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Question ATGATT or NOT?

Where do you fit in on the spectrum of safety apparel?

http://motorcycle-intelligence.com/motorcycle-safety-spectrum/1006/
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Old 02-25-2012, 09:25 PM   #2
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I'm all for safety . . . and moderation.

I like to have a drink with some friends, but I don't drink enough to get drunk.

I usually wear safety gear, but only so much makes any sense. Motorcycle riding is dangerous. If you're that scared stay home or take a car. (BTW, accidental injury and/or death is still possible either way.)

Wear enough "safety gear" around here in the summer, you're almost guaranteed a Heat Stroke.

I almost always wear a helmet, rarely a full faced. I wear a leather jacket (not armored) till it hits 100+ degrees. I always wear long denim pants. Chaps and boots till it hits 100+.

As soon as I am too scared to ride I'll sell the motorcycle.
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Old 02-25-2012, 09:37 PM   #3
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Well I'm everybody's worst nightmare;

No helmet, shorts, t Shirt. I do wear tennis shoes but that's about it. My choice!

And yes, if I ride the bike out to dinner I'll have one to two drinks with my meal. Other than that I don't drink at all!
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Old 02-25-2012, 10:25 PM   #4
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I wear a helmet...90% of the time.
I wear a jacket...if it's under 80 degrees or so.
I never wear shorts and always wear boots and gloves.
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Old 02-25-2012, 11:37 PM   #5
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♦ Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet Always, even in 100 degree weather.
♦ Full Motorcycle Gloves (Not half gloves) Always,even in 100 degree weather.
♦ Good Motorcycle Boots Always, even in 100 degree weather.
♦ A Good Quality Motorcycle Jacket with armor, either Leather or my mesh with armor depending on weather.
♦ Motorcycle Pants or Chaps (Ideally, with armor) Nope, but thinkin about trying some of those jeans with Kevlar.

I'm not scared to ride, I am prepared to ride.
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Old 02-25-2012, 11:44 PM   #6
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Full face helmet, gloves, jacket, boots all the time. Riding pants most times.
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Old 02-26-2012, 01:04 AM   #7
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I wear a helmet...90% of the time.
I wear a jacket...if it's under 80 degrees or so.
I never wear shorts and always wear boots and gloves.
Thanks for answering for me, CJ.
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Old 02-26-2012, 05:32 AM   #8
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Summer pavement temperature in Arizona, 195 degrees. If a rider goes down, guaranteed burn therapy if not wearing protective clothing.

Out of general principals I wear all the gear. Full face helmet, jacket, riding pants, gloves, and boots. Just can't bring myself to ride without it. The outside of my gear is considerably hotter when it is over 100 than what I am feeling on the inside. Beats getting a severe sunburn and dehydrating faster.

I have also been caught too many times on perfect sunny days when the weather changed. Having met too many riders who were chilled to the bone after getting wet, it is nice to be wearing the gear.
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Old 02-26-2012, 07:53 AM   #9
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Summer pavement temperature in Arizona, 195 degrees. If a rider goes down, guaranteed burn therapy if not wearing protective clothing.

Out of general principals I wear all the gear. Full face helmet, jacket, riding pants, gloves, and boots. Just can't bring myself to ride without it. The outside of my gear is considerably hotter when it is over 100 than what I am feeling on the inside. Beats getting a severe sunburn and dehydrating faster.

I have also been caught too many times on perfect sunny days when the weather changed. Having met too many riders who were chilled to the bone after getting wet, it is nice to be wearing the gear.
Road surface temperature is not something I have ever thought about, Thanks for sharing that.
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Old 02-26-2012, 08:06 AM   #10
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I wear all the gear all the time, as Tim says, not because I'm scared, I'm prepared. A buddy of mine has spent the last 2 weeks in and out of hospital with a severe concussion and can look forward to months of head aches etc.
All this because he decided to take a quick spin on his snowmobile to see how it was running with out a helmet. He high sided it and landed head first on the ice.
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Old 02-26-2012, 08:21 AM   #11
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Helmet = 100% (3/4-75% Full 25%)

Armored jacket = 95%

Armored Jeans- 50%
Reg Jeans = 50%

Boots = 75%
TShoes= 25%

Eye Protection= 100%

Liquor while still on ride= NEVER
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Helmet: All the time.

Armored Jacket: Temps under 80.

Jeans/Chaps: When temps are cool.

Boots: Always

Eye Protection: Always

Drinking: at most a beer...but generally not.
 
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Helmet = 100% 1/2 helmet (it served me well in my crash last May)
Pants = Jeans 100% (but considering other types)
Chaps = 50% (but beginning to wear them more often)
Shirt = 75% Long sleeve / 25% Short sleeve
Jacket = 60% (not armored, but considering that); several varieties depending on temps.
Eye Protection = 100% prescription sport glasses
Boots = 100% high-top leather-tie boots with grip sole
Gloves = 100% full-hand (especially after not having gloves in my crash. It hurts when your hands hit pavement without gloves. Deep cuts occur.)
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I always wear my helmet. It is a law here in Alabama, but I would wear it even if it wasn't.

Have been guilty of wearing shorts and tennis shoes. It gets really hot here in the south. I don't recommend this but it is my choice.

I have always thought if I go down at high speed it will probably kill me no matter what I am wearing. I do want my head protected though.
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I have always thought if I go down at high speed it will probably kill me no matter what I am wearing. I do want my head protected though.
So you figure you will die but the helmet will keep you looking good in the casket.
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