Do you use protection?

[wizeguy]

I was curious to see how many of you wear gear and how often when out on the BUS.

Me...I always wear my jacket, gloves, and boots. I am bad about wearing jeans when I ride when I should wear the proper pants.

 

[BentValve]

Its called Gear.

 

[greeneinc]

I always wore protective gear when I rode regardless of the weather. I don't have a Hayabusa yet but I used to be a canyon carver and I lost it in a turn and hit a concrete wall at just over 60 mph. If I didn't wear my helmet, racing gloves, armored jacket, knee slides, draggin jeans, and racing boots, I would have been mangled and dead. I hate to see those shmucks riding with their helmets on the back of the bike. No use if you get hit by a car or suv!!

 

[pure_ego]

Here is rubbah's gear.

 

[IScream]

I voted always but we'll see how I do when it hits 100 for weeks here this summer. I bought a mesh jacket to try and stay as cool as possible while still having the protection. I wore it Sunday, which was the hottest day we have had this year...

 

[BentValve]

Ah, Dallas..yuck...left that hole back in 92'. Come up here, with your hot days and snow we probably have more nice riding days then you guys do.

 

[adrenaline junkey]

always wear my gear but have been known to ride jacket helmet gloves and jeans

 

[Jynx]

My motto. If it's too hot to wear gear, it's too hot to ride.

Helmet, jacket, boots, pants, and gloves, 100% of the time.

 

[tedbiele]

I voted always but we'll see how I do when it hits 100 for weeks here this summer.  I bought a mesh jacket to try and stay as cool as possible while still having the protection.  I wore it Sunday, which was the hottest day we have had this year...

At least your not sweltering in the Humidity that is HOUSTON!

 

[nitrousjunkie]

Got winter and summer shid, got it on no matter what!

 

[shenoyp]

My geat includes -

a)Lid
b) Jacket
c) gloves

I do want to wear protective pants...but I just dont get them my size Not wearing the shoe though... someone coax me into it please!!

 

[Monty]

I take so much crap from my Hardley ridin buddies when I'm sweatin my azz off in my gear and they're cruisin' in jeans and a t-shirt. I always tell them dress for the crash, not for the ride but it makes no difference. Even for a short trip to the store I'm lid, jacket gloves jeans and boots....add the pants if it's longer than that.

I do hope to be investing in some mesh here fairly quick, but being hot doesn't keep my gear at home...

 

[chowan24]

Always and forever!!!!

 

[paineless4u]

always wear mine. However I have jeans instead of leathers. Maybe might think about a full suit someday.

 

[BigBSBusa]

Always and forever!!!!

Sing it, Lionel! I do the same. Like American Express, don't leave home without it!

 

[TIMMYDUCK]

I love to wear my gear.
Makes me feel a lot safer, and you can make some great fashion statements.
I have to admit though, I have done otherwise in the past and am lucky not to have regretted it.

 

[stkr00]

I always wear my gear. Only exception is wearing jeans versus leather pants. I haven't worn my full leathers in public yet since they're actually a Joe Rocket 2-piece Speedmaster suit.

Plus the racing boots aren't really good for walking around in.

 

[Cuffee]

Always...I always wear gear.

 

[moondog]

Sometimes I gear up just to go look at the bike. Head to toe, every time. Anything else is squidly.

 

[FL Knifemaker]

I wear gear ALL the time, except..........

I work at home. My bank is about a half mile away, so are one of 3 places that I go for lunch. Home Depot and Wally World are also VERY close. I will ride within this very small area (35mph MAX) zone in my shorts, no helmet and tank top!!! If I take a flop in my little slow speed, local area, then I was probably DOOMED to have a bad day anyway.