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BlueTyke · June 10th, 2009, 11:57 AM

I crashed going 5mph wearing jeans. I did an accidental stoppie to avoid hitting a van that turned in front of me. I flew over the handlebars and landed on the parkinglot grit. Some how in flight I tore my jeans because it was just above my right knee that was torn. I have, what I believe to be, a handle bar imprint on my thigh. It was a giant burise but the print of the handlebar has not gone away. I was wearing helmet, gloves, and jacket but thought ah it's just to the store.

And the Van didn't even stop. I had 10 witnesses see it. Luckily I walked away brused and that was all. Tyke just needed her blinker popped back in and has a little farring rash.

That is what decided me on that. I love my skin. I think I look pretty good and I would like to keep it that way.

As for protective pants, Kelly, sorry can't help you there

For the ladies though..I wear...

Leather:
2006 Joe Rocket Trixies

Textiles:
Franklin Thomas (Not sure if there are any specific types I don't wear them often)

June 10th, 2009, 11:57 AM	#7
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	I crashed going 5mph wearing jeans. I did an accidental stoppie to avoid hitting a van that turned in front of me. I flew over the handlebars and landed on the parkinglot grit. Some how in flight I tore my jeans because it was just above my right knee that was torn. I have, what I believe to be, a handle bar imprint on my thigh. It was a giant burise but the print of the handlebar has not gone away. I was wearing helmet, gloves, and jacket but thought ah it's just to the store. And the Van didn't even stop. I had 10 witnesses see it. Luckily I walked away brused and that was all. Tyke just needed her blinker popped back in and has a little farring rash. That is what decided me on that. I love my skin. I think I look pretty good and I would like to keep it that way. As for protective pants, Kelly, sorry can't help you there For the ladies though..I wear... Leather: 2006 Joe Rocket Trixies Textiles: Franklin Thomas (Not sure if there are any specific types I don't wear them often) __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.