The official motorcycle thread, post your pics!

**rzatch** · 02-29-2012, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by mrclean81

Something that I don`t think gets enough discussion or attention is gear. Even being from Illinois, a state that doesn`t have helmet laws, I won`t ride without one anymore. I`m also a firm believer in good jackets, gloves, etc. Road rash isn`t something I want to fool around with.

Here`s my HJC helmet, Joe Rocket jacket & gloves, Icon riding jeans, and steel toe boots. I have a pair of Sidi boots, but they are so uncomfortable that I can`t ride with them.

Nice jeans!! Go to Europe, to see someone with full leathers on is an everyday occurrence.

**mrclean81** · 02-29-2012, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by rzatch

Nice jeans!! Go to Europe, to see someone with full leathers on is an everyday occurrence.

Thanks

They are sooo comfortable while riding. The knees and crotch area stretch, which is a really great design. Padding where it count, stretches where it needs to. Great jeans

I would love to have a full set of leathers. Maybe one day..

**wild-bill** · 03-01-2012, 12:32 AM

As you can see from the picture I was into safety gear. I would not get on the bike without full leathers, but I was riding a bike that would do 100 in 1st (and often did). I crashed the R1 and broke a few things but didn`t have any road rash. Without the leathers it would have been a real mess.

**CH.Detailing** · 03-01-2012, 01:26 AM

I`ve never ridden but have been thinking about getting an old bike this summer. Something cheap... REALLY cheap. I was thinking 70`s era Honda. Simply a basic cruiser bike that I can tinker with more than actually ride.

**ca.detailchick** · 03-01-2012, 11:00 PM

Glad to see some of you guys in protective gear.

Leather ,helmet with chin gaurd and reflective jackets are a must.

It doesnt matter how great of a driver you are , all it takes is one person not paying attention to crash into you or pull out in front of you to kill or mame you.

Sorry dont mean to be a downer but I used to ride years ago and people pulled out in front of me often .People just dont see you on a motorcycle!

When I started wearing a bright orange reflective vest it stopped happening! Really works and may save your life!

Be safe and enjoy riding !!

**Todd@RUPES** · 03-01-2012, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by CH.Detailing

I`ve never ridden but have been thinking about getting an old bike this summer. Something cheap... REALLY cheap. I was thinking 70`s era Honda. Simply a basic cruiser bike that I can tinker with more than actually ride.

I`ve rebuilt several CB450`s and CB550`s. Really easy bikes to work on and fun little cruisers. Not fast but with enough RPM and you can get the front wheel up.

**mrclean81** · 03-01-2012, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by Todd Helme

I`ve rebuilt several CB450`s and CB550`s. Really easy bikes to work on and fun little cruisers. Not fast but with enough RPM and you can get the front wheel up.

They also make great Cafe Racers