I crashed with it yesterday
A car I was following too near pulled the breaks hard, I could not avoid it and hit it at rather low speed from behind, I felt then I slided on the abrasive road... Thanks to my leather jacket and boots I only have bruises and muscular pain (had to put the 200kg bike back on wheels to free the road ...), bike slided on the right side, fairing, handlebar, footpeg, headlight, front wheel, fork are damaged ...
Wear leather guys, even if it hots, I see some riding in Tshirt as it is summer and weather is hot in France right now ... well I can only imagine getting some big red pizzas on my arms without leather ...
Pics of boots, jacket has holes on right arm and shoulder protection.
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Thread: Motorcycle Riders
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07-01-2009, 11:54 PM #61
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07-02-2009, 12:07 AM #62
^^ damn. good gear habits man.
in other news, I got my tank off and I'm working on cleaning the carbs out.Stay safe, Stay 2nd Amendment.
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07-02-2009, 05:10 AM #63
^^^
I don't know that you necessarily need to wear leather, but it's important to stay protected. I got a draft jacket with padding on the inside, wear leather boots/ jeans and a helmet/ full fingered gloves 100% of the time that I ride.
Good to see that you turned out ok Nabla.Motorcycle riders: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=2981441
What are you listening to?:http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=165938561
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07-03-2009, 11:36 PM #64
you couldnt be more rite on the leathers/protective gear. i just hit a deer comin home from work doin bout 65mph monday nite. i was wearin a mesh cut off and gym shorts. u dont have to tell me im stupid. had a nice icon jacket but an ex-gf stole it and never got around to gettin the new one. anyways the road rash is hell. im sittin here in bed all wrapped up. i was unbelievably lucky. no broken bones or anything. just the road rash, mostly on my back. the past five days tho all ive been able to think is if i was just wearin at least a jacket, i'd have next to nothing for injuries. not to mention hospital bills. at least i always wear the helmet which saved my life. i beg the rest of you to learn from this. its not worth it.
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07-05-2009, 11:38 AM #66
bike with new sissy bar, luggage rack, and saddlebags
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07-05-2009, 11:48 AM #67
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07-05-2009, 01:14 PM #68
Picking my bike up tomorrow, hopefully.
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My first bike. Got a great deal on it, I think. Most riding will be highway, that's why I settled on a bigger bike. Balanced very well, too. Felt lighter than the Shadow 750s I sat on."The Bible is an anvil that has worn out many hammers."
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07-05-2009, 01:30 PM #72
Never wanted one until about 2-3 months ago. Then just decided to do it. I kept seeing them pass by my living room window. Plus, the mpg would be way better for my commute to work. Right now I'm getting ~14.5mpg mixed driving. With a bike I'll be getting 45mpg mixed driving atleast. Won't pay off this year, but I'm looking long term.
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07-05-2009, 01:40 PM #77
http://lexington.craigslist.org/mcy/1253428514.html
Any opinions on this?
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07-05-2009, 01:43 PM #78
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I think it's air-cooled so you may want to be a little cautious of that. But power wise I think you should be fine.
what about this?
http://lexington.craigslist.org/mcy/1239402399.htmlGet off my internet podefile
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07-05-2009, 01:45 PM #79
Wow that is nice and so is this one
http://lexington.craigslist.org/mcy/1252786890.html
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07-06-2009, 05:26 AM #83lift big 2 get big
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07-06-2009, 05:27 PM #84
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this dude needs some guidance:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=117458191Get off my internet podefile
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07-07-2009, 04:41 AM #86
he has no clue and the wrong mindset, he won't listen to logic, which is, get a Ninja500, ride it until it is not enough bike, then think about upgrading
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07-07-2009, 04:57 AM #87
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1985 Harley Davidson FXR Custom here.
Just bought it.
My first real bike.
I've had several dirtbikes when I raced motocross, but sold my last one to get a 2004 Polaris XC 600 snowmobile.,___,
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07-08-2009, 10:28 AM #89lift big 2 get big
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