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Started by Jarvicious, October 08, 2008, 01:25:38 PM

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October 08, 2008, 01:25:38 PM Last Edit: October 08, 2008, 01:27:14 PM by Jarvicious
Just read this little reminder on the local forum about why we need to gear up properly, even for those "quick trips to the store". 

The guy didn't even break any bones, but judging from the road rash I'm sure he'd rather have the broken bones.  The writeup directly from the rider is on the second page of the thread.  For those of you who don't care to check out the pics, he managed a good amount of rash on a one foot x 6 inch swatch on his back, a softball on his shoulder, most of the outside of his left shin, most of his left forearm, and a good chunk of his right palm. 

Disclaimer:  If you're squeamish about injuries like this, I wouldn't check out the pics at the bottom of the thread, but the writeup is pretty good.  It's not like they're dripping blood, but they're not exactly pretty either.  

http://midmoriders.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=793
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#1
October 08, 2008, 01:45:30 PM
Quote from: Jarvicious on October 08, 2008, 01:25:38 PM
Just read this little reminder on the local forum about why we need to gear up properly, even for those "quick trips to the store". 

The guy didn't even break any bones, but judging from the road rash I'm sure he'd rather have the broken bones.  The writeup directly from the rider is on the second page of the thread.  For those of you who don't care to check out the pics, he managed a good amount of rash on a one foot x 6 inch swatch on his back, a softball on his shoulder, most of the outside of his left shin, most of his left forearm, and a good chunk of his right palm. 

Disclaimer:  If you're squeamish about injuries like this, I wouldn't check out the pics at the bottom of the thread, but the writeup is pretty good.  It's not like they're dripping blood, but they're not exactly pretty either.  

http://midmoriders.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=793

Ok now I need to go get some pants to ride with I usually ride with glove jacket helmet boots but no paints except when its cold out.  So Now that I seen what can happen with no gear geared up all the time for me.

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jakem696

#2
October 08, 2008, 01:59:10 PM
Ooohhhh Damn.
Put on your gears people. 
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ducducgooseme

#3
October 08, 2008, 02:06:07 PM
ouch.  and damn...they didnt get witness accounts ourside of the guys saying he was doing a wheelie?!!  wtf?! 

why would anyone go out in shorts, tank and SLIPPERS?!

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October 08, 2008, 02:07:29 PM
Quote from: panthro on October 08, 2008, 01:45:30 PM
Ok now I need to go get some pants to ride with I usually ride with glove jacket helmet boots but no paints except when its cold out.  So Now that I seen what can happen with no gear geared up all the time for me.

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Ditto.  I might have to start wearing the shell of my winter pants.  
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#5
October 08, 2008, 02:08:23 PM
the guys avitar has a pic of what I'm guess'n is him do'n a wheelie in jeans.   [roll]
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superjohn

#6
October 08, 2008, 02:49:29 PM
Yeah, road rash sucks. I'd much rather not have any of that thank you.

NAKID

#7
October 08, 2008, 03:05:29 PM
Quote from: ducducgooseme on October 08, 2008, 02:06:07 PM

why would anyone go out in shorts, tank and SLIPPERS?!



Because he was only going up the road....  [roll]
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MendoDave

#8
October 08, 2008, 04:28:08 PM
I rode from Ducati Island back to the camping site in shorts, T shirt, Sandals, didn't go fast though. I always ride in at least boots, jeans, Jacket, gloves, helmet. At least. Except for at MotoGP like I said.
I always feel like I'm taking a big risk with the jeans. although a friend of mine went down with those jean riding pants and only got a small abraision on his knee. That's beter than I thought those things would do.

ROBsS4R

#9
October 08, 2008, 05:45:32 PM

Dam I need to get riding pants.

I am still sporting those Dragin Jeans with Dainese Armor but looking at his photos it seemed like he had no gear on at all  :-\
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#10
October 08, 2008, 06:02:08 PM
Quote from: ROBsS4R on October 08, 2008, 05:45:32 PM
Dam I need to get riding pants.

I am still sporting those Dragin Jeans with Dainese Armor but looking at his photos it seemed like he had no gear on at all  :-\

He didn't have any gear. Dragin Jeans would have done him well.
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#11
October 08, 2008, 06:36:31 PM
I feel naked when I'm not wearing gloves.  Don't have anything for the legs, but I have been thinking of at least getting some of the Icon Field Armor.
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#12
October 08, 2008, 07:15:58 PM
That's why I wear gear no matter how far I am going.  Dam that is some nasty road rash.  Thanks for showing this, now I am going to show it to a few people I know that ride without full gear.  Thanks.

zarn02

#13
October 08, 2008, 07:57:45 PM
ouch!

as far as gear, i feel pretty lucky that my get-off in jeans (with gloves, jacket, and helmet, too.) didn't net me any meaningful road rash.
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#14
October 08, 2008, 08:26:37 PM
Quote from: bobspapa on October 08, 2008, 02:08:23 PM
the guys avitar has a pic of what I'm guess'n is him do'n a wheelie in jeans.   [roll]


+1  yeah, I kinda noticed that too...Ohhh nooo officer, he never stunts on his bike!!!LOL [bang]
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