May 13th, 2010, 12:58 AM | #41 | |
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I mean, I'll be getting ready to go and I will PROMISE myself that I will not do it and even take my wallet out of my jeans before I'm ready to put the riding pants over and I will STILL somehow inadvertantly put it back in my jeans before slipping on the riding pants. Preparation and experience just aren't correcting the habit. I just had to start ignoring the looks! 51 states? |
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May 17th, 2010, 07:00 PM | #42 |
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Definitely yes, I keep my jacket on. I may unzip it to keep a bit cooler, but that's it. I don't know about you, but when your jackets are upwards of a couple hundred dollars, you don't take a chance at losing them.
Depending on the store (wink wink), I may even keep my helmet and earplugs on.
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May 17th, 2010, 07:27 PM | #43 |
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I wear my gear into stores when I'm just grabbing 1 or 2 items quick. A longer stay I will remove the helmet and just carry it in with the gloves stuffed inside and jacket on. However, I do understand why some stores will ask you to remove the helmet for security reasons. Makes the clerks and managers feel just a little bit "edgy"... Restaurants and the like I will just put it into the booth beside me or an extra chair, never been a problem with that.
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May 17th, 2010, 10:28 PM | #44 |
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If I'm just going somewhere to eat or a gas station or something I just put the helmet on the mirror and gloves up under the windscreen. If its going to be a while helmet goes on the lock under the seat, and gloves go in backpack, which I am always wearing. If the backpack is empty the jacket goes in there too, but its a tight fit, otherwise I just wear it.
I don't really use my bike for running errands much anymore though, I just ride to work every now and then, and go on rides where the only reason im stopping is to get gas. I can't believe some of you are wearing your helmets inside stores. I want to sometimes, but I don't because I feel like its frowned upon nearly everywhere. I did walk into a gas station once with it on, because I had my ear buds in, and they are a PITA to get them to stay in my ears when putting my helmet on. They made me take my helmet off though, so they could make sure the pic on my ID matched up.
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May 19th, 2010, 12:45 PM | #45 |
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Only if she keeps her heels on too.
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June 9th, 2010, 05:44 AM | #46 |
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Location: Seattle
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I lock my helmet to the bike using an after market helmet lock, shove the gloves into the helmet, and if I don't feel like toting the jacket, I move the valuables (Ipod, phone, gun, etc. etc.) into pants pockets and cram, and I do mean CRAM the jacket into my ammo can saddle bags. My over-pants for rainy days fit exactly the same way into the other can. So far nothings been futz with. I haven't even modded the ammo cans to lock yet.
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June 9th, 2010, 06:36 AM | #47 |
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My tank bag turns into a back pack in less than 30 seconds if I go into a store I carry my helmet with my gloves in side it and the tank bag on my back.
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June 9th, 2010, 07:14 AM | #48 |
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My gear goes everywhere with me. A riding buddy of mine suggested that leaving your helmet on when going in to pay for gas isn't polite...? I still do it all the time :P
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June 9th, 2010, 08:26 AM | #49 |
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Name: J.Emmett Turner
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Just think about it from the gas station clerk's perspective. It's about as unsettling as seeing someone come in with a ski mask or leggings over their head. Some places will not allow it for that reason. I've seen clerks remotely lock the door when someone drops a customer off at the front and then waits there with the engine idling. I'd feel uncomfortable with that too.
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June 9th, 2010, 09:40 AM | #50 |
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Good point. I hope I haven't made anyone feel uncomfortable, but I doubt I put fear into anyone being 5'4 and dressed in all barbie pink gear lol. But seems like I should make sure to take my helmet off everytime just incase.
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June 9th, 2010, 11:59 AM | #51 |
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Name: J.Emmett Turner
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I hate to stereotype or generalize but, in your case, it's probably OK. I doubt they're concerned with you wearing your helmet.
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June 10th, 2010, 10:38 PM | #52 |
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I put everything in a shopping cart and push it around the store.
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June 11th, 2010, 09:32 AM | #53 | |
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Here https://www.kryptonitelock.com/produ....aspx?cid=1000 They have a nice line of products. Depends on the area for me. Most of the time I'll hang my helmet from the left side cargo hook, throw my gloves inside, and leave my jacket on. If i have a backpack ill attach that to the cargo hook also. If I'm in an area I dont trust as much, I'll use the helmet lock for both. And If I have expensive items in my backpack, I'll leave it on or lock the zipper (rarely). I have a bully disc lock that I picked up from New Enough that I'll put on in places I'm uncomfortable with to. I would like to get a new lock like the one above just to tie the bike up sometimes. The disc lock is great but it doesnt prevent the bike from being picked up and put into the back of a pick-up ya know. My Yamaha has a built in chain/helmet lock that I think was a brilliant idea. It Has a compartment the chain slides in and out of and uses the same accessory key used to unlock the seat. 30+ yr old but still pretty niffty
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September 24th, 2011, 05:39 AM | #54 |
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If I'm not riding my jacket gets too hot too quickly. I either carry it or I wear it only half on so my shoulders aren't in the jacket by my arms are. Seems I get looks no matter what method I choose of carrying/holding my gear, so I don't even consider that anymore.
I'm planning on buying a set of less protective gear for slow, short trips that is far more convenient to wear off the bike. I'm thinking: a leather jacket and kevlar enforced jeans but with no protective pads. Also leather boots that look like normal casual boots and some thin gloves that are small enough to stuff in a pocket... not like this: |
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September 24th, 2011, 10:33 PM | #55 | |
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Depending on what part of town I am in I will leave my helmet hanging off a handlebar on the bike. If I'm on a military base I feel pretty comfortable about leaving my helmet. Otherwise I will carry it with me with my HANDROIDS (akima ) shoved inside. As for the jacket I have a $600 Dainese jacket so I leave that baby on unless I am sitting somewhere and can set it next to me. Besides...the jacket gets a lot of looks and compliments from the ladies My power ranger boots (sidi st airs) also get a lot of compliments
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September 25th, 2011, 01:10 AM | #56 | |
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September 25th, 2011, 03:44 AM | #57 |
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If it's too hot, I'll just carry everything; otherwise, I usually just wear my jacket & just carry my helmet with my gloves inside it.
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September 25th, 2011, 08:24 AM | #58 |
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I wear it in stores etc. In school I even went to classes with it on sometimes. Not worth getting it stolen. And yeah. Helmet in hand with gloves in.
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September 25th, 2011, 12:55 PM | #59 |
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This is true...when I first got my handroids and st air boots i couldnt help but put them on and walk around pretending to be a killer human droid robot, robotically punching and chooping my all my buddies
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September 25th, 2011, 02:28 PM | #60 |
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LMAO With all your white gear you're not far off looking like a storm trooper... bet your buddies are gonna love you when that act begins... "DIE REBEL SCUM!!"
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September 25th, 2011, 03:00 PM | #61 |
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gloves go in helmet, helmet attaches to backpack, jacket unzips. boots and pants stay where they are. phone, keys and wallet stay in the jacket
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September 25th, 2011, 08:10 PM | #62 |
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I guess I need to quit being so trustful or it will bite me sooner or later, if I'm just in my local town of 16,000,at Wal-Mart or wherever, I'll leave my helmet on the ground behind the front tire with my jacket draped over the seat and gloves under the windshield. If I'm out of town it all goes with me.
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September 25th, 2011, 08:53 PM | #63 | |
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September 26th, 2011, 05:36 AM | #64 |
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Wow... I'm way more trusting.
I leave my gloves under the windshield like 100% of the time. If I'm making a quick trip inside WalMart I sit the helmet next to the bike and if it's a longer trip I use the helmet lock. If I go to Sheetz I dangle gear all over the bike since I can see the bike from inside. This time of year the jacket just stays on and unzipped because I get chilly easily. |
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September 26th, 2011, 07:14 AM | #65 | |
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September 26th, 2011, 08:49 AM | #66 |
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On the Ninja I take everything, jacket, gloves, helmet, etc. I once had my helmet cliped on my Goldwing's helmet locks because the bags were full. Someone thought it would be funny to dump a coke in it. I wasn't laff'n.
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September 26th, 2011, 05:26 PM | #67 |
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if this helps for anyone, typically at places like wal-mart I just bring backpack, helmet, gloves & jacket w/ me and put it in the cart I'm pushing while I shop for what I need. then put the things I bought in my backpack after I pay.
then other times I'll just lock my helmet to the rear seat and put the gloves in the rear compartment. |
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September 26th, 2011, 09:28 PM | #68 |
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Name: Jay
Location: Bangkok
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I always take my helmet with me, as I had my 1st one stolen.
My jacket I attach to my bike takes about 2 minutes. I run the following steel loop through the arm of my jacket, and attach it to my Xena disc lock. Perfect to leave out in the sun and get the smell out of the jacket kills two birds with one stone as it keeps the seat cool as well, by laying over the. Rainy days I strap my jacket to my Krieger Backpack and keep with me. http://www.xenasecurity.com/product/...orCombo/page1/ XXA150 Combo For use with XENADISC-LOCK ALARM XX6 Series • 150cm Steel Loop Cable • Stainless-Steel Adaptor *XENA DISC-LOCK ALARMSold Separately My xena disc brake when not in use sits perfect under the seat cowling, As well as the steel loop which you must wrap like a coil. Gloves I stick in my Helmet.
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September 27th, 2011, 01:36 AM | #69 | |
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September 27th, 2011, 06:33 AM | #70 |
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All the gear with me at all times. I've already had things taken out of my tail bag. I've also seen a couple finger prints on my tank (I put my gloves on before getting on the bike).
I've had people give me looks as I walk through walmart and bestbuy. I always get the old ladies that say "you be careful out there, sonnie". |
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September 27th, 2011, 06:56 AM | #71 |
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When needed, lock the jacket to the bike, but not normally. Usually only when I won't be riding the bike all day but rode it there and will be riding it home.
I just wear the jackets inside. Sometimes I have a full suit on even. I just finally figured out I can stash helmets attached to the rear seats so do that now instead of lugging the helmet around with me. Gloves I just stick under my arm while walking' around since I no longer carry my helmet. Helmet goes on bike right side up. Somebody would have to tamper with it to get something in it.
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September 27th, 2011, 08:00 AM | #72 |
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Never false triggers to date. you would have to grab the jacket, or bump the bike. . .
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September 27th, 2011, 11:00 AM | #73 | |
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September 27th, 2011, 05:47 PM | #74 |
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I am actually using the Xena XN10, thus the reason for no false triggers... My unit is less sensitive. That's a plus / and a minus.
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September 28th, 2011, 09:39 AM | #75 |
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September 28th, 2011, 09:44 AM | #76 |
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really. wow I wouldnt imagine that a very safe place to leave stuff around?
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September 28th, 2011, 09:51 AM | #77 |
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Five months and no one has touched anything. I used to leave my door unlocked to my house but I also have a German Shepherd.
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September 28th, 2011, 12:43 PM | #80 |
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it's 90* everyday all day here..so i just keep it on, if i am grabbing like..a quick drink..helmet on..but if not i'll carry my helmet and gloves..my assualters pack stays on me..if no pack, then i am just getting a drink.
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