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I have no doubt that a GSX-R is a fine machine. Hell' date=' I used to own one. I am not arguing that fact. I'm just not comfortable with allowing myself to be associated with the other jackasses that own them.[/quote']

i cant make everyone happy :grin:

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You do know the amount they have to pay out due to injuries is a variable when determining the costs for motorcycle (any really) insurance right????

That includes the amounts they pay out when your bike gets blown over by the wind or by a jag off at the mall.... You can't blame your rates on those that have been injured or don't wear what you consider adequate gear.

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I wear gear all year no matter what. I have a product that I wear and sell, its a Hyper kewl vest. you soak it in water for 2 minutes put it on under your gear and it keeps your upper body cool for 5 hours. plus keeping hydrated helps also.

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I fully support and will fight for people's rights to wear whatever they want, even if riding without gear or with half-assed gear is (IMHO) fucking stupid.

And, I won't ride with someone who isn't wearing at least a good jacket gloves & helmet. I've had to stop on the road when some dumb shit learned about his mortality the hard way, and I've seen brains mixed with a balled up bike. I've seen a girl writhing in screams and agony with rash up the length of her body.

I'm for god-damned sure not going to watch an acquaintance put themselves through that, and involve me too.

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Sweat wipes off, road rash doesn't.

THIS. A good friend of mine that helped me get into motos told me this: "Heat doesn't break bones, asphalt does."

Please wear your stuff, people. When you run into Miss "85MPH on the freeway while on a cellphone and doing her makeup", you'll wish you had it.

If you would like more proof, look up the term dermabrasion. It's the most fool-proof way to get the asphalt and whatever else out of your road rash. If you think that getting a sander put directly to your skin is better than riding with gear, then so be it.

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wear what ya want .. you keep me employed when Ya dont wear your gear!!!!!

Me I am wearing mine... Jacket, gloves, Boots and jeans.. and I cant think of anyone that I ride with that dont wear a helmet and Jacket at minimum!!!

I have been a medic for a lot of years and have seen my share of bike accidents, and the ones not wearing their gear make a mess of my truck every time!! :nono:

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