BikerBoy Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Hello peeps I got 2 questions to ask plz1. Did the riding boot hurt your feet the first couple of time you wore it ?2. How low would you guys go on daily ride riding gear ? I saw a lot of people today riding with no helmet on I-77and a guy was even riding with shorts shirt, no helmet, and riding with only 1 hand on the grips and the other one was on his thigh......" no comment" Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 My daily riding gear has been helmet, jacket, and gloves from day one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickOn2 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 I found out on a recent ride that I need not only my helmet and gloves, but also my jacket, regardless of how hot it is. Why? becauseGiant country bugs + 80 mph + bare cleavage = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 I found out on a recent ride that I need not only my helmet and gloves, but also my jacket, regardless of how hot it is. Why? becauseGiant country bugs + 80 mph + bare cleavage = Pics? But yes, you're correct. Hitting gravel, bugs, flying things in general sucks big time without a jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ault Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 My daily riding gear has been helmet, jacket, and gloves from day one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 (edited) I go ATGATT at all times. Whole other thread about that.http://www.ohio-riders.com/showthread.php?t=27481Boots didn't bother me when I first got them and don't now. I think it would depend on the boots you have. But I don't know I'm on my first pair of motorcycle specific riding boots. Always wore work boots and hiking boots before.Riding with one hand on the grips to me isn't a big deal. If you are comfortable with it go ahead. I do this quite often on the freeway and backroads, depending on road conditions, traffic, terrain, ect. The inertia of the bike is going to keep you up unless something goes terribly wrong. Edited May 29, 2009 by Lost1888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 As for the one hand on the grip thing, I do that all the time whenever I need to lean up a bit. It takes pressure off of my lower back for a bit, the Ape isn't exactly the most comfortable after about 1.5 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Agreed, full gear, never shorts or even just a shirt. It actually felt weird at the End. class to only have a t shirt on.As for the hand on the thigh and only 1 on the handle bars, you ll do that if you ride, trust me. Its not that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Did someone in here say cleavage???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerBoy Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 how about the riding boots ? are they suppose to make you uncomfortable for a while ? if you are used to ride with tennis shoes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 If you don't skimp on your boots you won't be uncomfortable. For example the Sidis I have flex at the ankle. They take a minute to put on and fasten but once they're on I forget I'm wearing them. Buy the right stuff and you should be fine, but if it comes down to it I'd rather be a little less comfortable vs risking a broken foot.See my sig: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Haha, ok he is on a 250 lol (nothing wrong with that). Buy used or closeout! There are a lot of good deals out there. I even used off road boots for my first year of riding, bulky but they got the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerBoy Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Nitro matrix vega boots, are the boots i am talking about, are they too bad to ware? ther aren't flixable at the ancklesand yes I use the bike to commute basivly " i don't ride long distances 'yet'".Thanksthe boots linkhttp://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/300/2009_Vega_Matrix_Boots_Black.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xfader Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 I think that I saw that guy's twin on I-71. I guess they will be future organ donors. Since I have gotten back into riding... it is full gear all the time. Helmet, padded jacket, jeans and boots.I have people always asking why, but when I tell them stories of the people who I see at accident scenes, they get the picture ( I am a news photogrpaher). As always, be safe and take care out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 The majority of motorcycle accidents happen on short trips. Those look cheap to me. I wouldn't. What are you able to spend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickOn2 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Who are you talkin' to...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BikerBoy Posted May 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 The majority of motorcycle accidents happen on short trips. Those look cheap to me. I wouldn't. What are you able to spend? Actually i am not able to spend any those were a giftand is a tennis show better ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Who are you talkin' to...?I'm not a betting man, but I'm betting the only girl to post in this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Actually i am not able to spend any those were a giftand is a tennis show better ?Better for comfort maybe...But prob not better for riding...But I wear a full boot...that is more of a shoe lookin boot...I dunno if that would help at all or not if you were to wreck.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 EEEK This is gross BUT...This is what could happen if you don't wear bootshttp://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://keeptherubbersidedown.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/image012.jpg&imgrefurl=http://keeptherubbersidedown.net/2009/02/26/riding-boots-7-things-to-look-for/&usg=__lkPS7D8NaePGe8Ac9bogZiiOSMU=&h=447&w=600&sz=40&hl=en&start=10&um=1&tbnid=jXFKrVjVO6OlqM:&tbnh=101&tbnw=135&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dwear%2Byour%2Bmotorcycle%2Bboots%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1ALSO...I have seen many wrecks in which tennis shoes will FLY OFF! Thats not cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickOn2 Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 EEEK This is gross BUT...This is what could happen if you don't wear bootshttp://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://keeptherubbersidedown.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/image012.jpg&imgrefurl=http://keeptherubbersidedown.net/2009/02/26/riding-boots-7-things-to-look-for/&usg=__lkPS7D8NaePGe8Ac9bogZiiOSMU=&h=447&w=600&sz=40&hl=en&start=10&um=1&tbnid=jXFKrVjVO6OlqM:&tbnh=101&tbnw=135&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dwear%2Byour%2Bmotorcycle%2Bboots%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1ALSO...I have seen many wrecks in which tennis shoes will FLY OFF! Thats not cool!There are SOOO many HD passenger females that I want to show that photo to!! I saw at LEAST half a dozen (just today!) riding on the back of their chubby hubby's harley with flip flops or sandals on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 a tennis shoe offers little to no protection at all. honestly in a crash they are probably the very first thing to come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 that is gross. That just helps solidify my thoughts/concerns.First ride I went out boots and helmet... tshirt.... laid it down when I spazzed out during a turn from stop.... have a nice little rash on my arm....Now I ride, boots, jeans, leather jacket, helmet and gloves! Rubber down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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