How often do you full gear up?

ally99 · November 15th, 2009, 07:00 AM

Hey everyone! I was looking through some pictures of riders on the Dragon, and I have to admit, I personally cringe when I see bikers on difficult roads without a shred of gear on, but that's just my opinion.
Ok, about what percentage of your riding time would you say you completely gear up meaning riding pants, jacket, gloves, boots, helmet?
I hope there hasn't been a poll like this before. I did a quick search and didn't run across one.

250Rocket · November 15th, 2009, 07:40 AM

I had to vote a 0% technically.

I don't have any pants. I wear gauntlet gloves, helmet and leather jacket all the time. If it's for a ride (not to go somewhere specific) I'll wear my SMX-4 boots but I have yet to buy a pair of pants so I stick with Jeans. First thing on my list for next year.

CC Cowboy · November 15th, 2009, 07:46 AM

I only wear full gear at the track or on group rides (I think they are the most dangerous).

bob706 · November 15th, 2009, 07:59 AM

Depends on the ride and the weather.

patw · November 15th, 2009, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I only wear full gear at the track or on group rides (I think they are the most dangerous).

Same here, and yes they are

250rinblack · November 15th, 2009, 08:15 AM

I couldn't imagine not fully gearing up for a ride. Normal gear is:Shoei TZR helmet; Shift Street-fighter jacket; Shift summer gloves and shoes; Draggin kevlar riding jeans. When I am off for a good serious ride the Dianese New-san two-piece leathers go on with guantlets and Sidi boots. I cringe when I see guys riding past in shorts, t-shirts and track shoes.

adouglas · November 15th, 2009, 08:22 AM

I feel naked without full gear.

ally99 · November 15th, 2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

I feel naked without full gear.

Me too!

adouglas · November 15th, 2009, 08:39 AM

Of course, that's because under the gear I am naked, but that's another story.

noche_caliente · November 15th, 2009, 08:41 AM

well, isn't the expression ATGATT?
I', pretty sure that means ALL the gear, ALL the time! Otherwise, it would be STGSTT for SOME of the gear SOME of the time!

Snake · November 15th, 2009, 09:09 AM

I had to be honest and put myself in the 75% to 99% range. I am getting to the 100% range but not there yet. Just being honest.

capt_bugaloo · November 15th, 2009, 09:22 AM

MTGATT: I always wear full gear - except proper riding trousers. I normally wear just jeans or slacks when riding around town.

ScraitT · November 15th, 2009, 09:50 AM

I had to choose the 0%.
I always wear my helmet and jacket.
I haven't been wearing my gloves lately because they are at my other house and I keep forgetting to grab them (which I know if I eve go down *knock on wood* I'll be curing myself for no gloves).
I wear jeans and shoes, not riding pants or boots.

JeffM · November 15th, 2009, 10:12 AM

100%.

alex.s · November 15th, 2009, 11:17 AM

I'm personally terrified of dying, so i wear ATGATT. it feels like i'm not wearing my seat-belt when i don't have my backpack on and snapped up front. due to my hideously loud bike, i'm also required to wear earplugs at all times. (such a pain in the ass!)

100%

Kawikaze · November 15th, 2009, 11:29 AM

I don't take any chances on the freeway - It's full gear for me with no exceptions.

But

If i'm just taking a ride around town below 35mph or so, I just wear my jeans.
I am planning to get some riding jeans to replace those in a week, so at least i'll have some lightweight protection.

KJohnson21 · November 15th, 2009, 11:45 AM

I do not wear riding pants all of the time. Everything else is always there.

BlueTyke · November 15th, 2009, 01:42 PM

I love the skin I'm in.. 100%

OldGuy · November 15th, 2009, 01:50 PM

ATGATT - no hesitation, no questions.

Flow · November 15th, 2009, 01:57 PM

I always wear gear. I live in a gravelly area and usually have rotten luck. I bet if I ever decided to ride without gear for 5 minutes, I'd wind up having my first fall and having that part ground off by the road.

Zero260 · November 15th, 2009, 02:48 PM

I don't have pants. I always wear my helmet, jacket and gloves.

Alex · November 15th, 2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero260

I don't have pants.

Doesn't it get a little drafty?

Flashmonkey · November 15th, 2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 250Rocket

I had to vote a 0% technically.

I don't have any pants. I wear gauntlet gloves, helmet and leather jacket all the time. If it's for a ride (not to go somewhere specific) I'll wear my SMX-4 boots but I have yet to buy a pair of pants so I stick with Jeans. First thing on my list for next year.

This goes the same for me too. I have yet to find a pair of riding pants with good abrasion AND impact protection that actually fit around my thighs *sigh*. Kevlar lined jeans don't count really haha, but even those are starting to get a little tight.

But I typically wear full gauntlets, a full jacket, and riding boots 100% of the time. Well...95% of the time. Sometimes I switch out the gauntlets for shorties.

welcome2thedawn · November 15th, 2009, 03:58 PM

i am embarassed to say that when i was learning i was 100%...it's a terrible excuse, but i found that i wouldn't go out as much because it seemed like a huge pain to put everything on...the more comfortable i got, the more i would end up in jeans and running shoes...always helmet, jacket and gloves....i have to say though that this site has been a good influence on me...seeing how even the most experienced riders gear up every time made me think more about how that quick trip to the store could be the one i go down and how stupid i would feel knowing i had good pants and boots sitting in my closet...so now it's back to atgatt

ninjablk08 · November 15th, 2009, 05:01 PM

100% ,hoping to get leather pants and jacket for next year,maybe new boots too cause i want to go to the track and start dragging knees

nate-bama · November 15th, 2009, 06:18 PM

I feel naked without my clothes on.........

DRivero · November 15th, 2009, 08:33 PM

ATGATT for me, every ride, no exceptions. And where I live, that ain't easy! Up until recently, I had everything but pants. So of course I had a spill (while I was riding pillion, actually, but still...), and the only thing that got rashed was my knee. My "heavy" jeans went like tissue paper......I now own armored pants.

ninjabrewer · November 15th, 2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 250Rocket

I had to vote a 0% technically.

I don't have any pants. I wear gauntlet gloves, helmet and leather jacket all the time. If it's for a ride (not to go somewhere specific) I'll wear my SMX-4 boots but I have yet to buy a pair of pants so I stick with Jeans. First thing on my list for next year.

Scorpion had the Deuce over pants that I have, and so far I really like them. Side zippers and they have armour in the knees and hips.

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

I feel naked without full gear.

me too, I rode down the road and back after a changed the oil once with helmet, gloves, t shirt, running shoes and ACU pants. Boy did that feel weird.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

I had to be honest and put myself in the 75% to 99% range. I am getting to the 100% range but not there yet. Just being honest.

That is what I put, I am pretty much in the 98-99 percentile, there has been a time or 2 that I went to the movies or out to eat and only wore jeans instead of my over pants. (I think that I have done that twice) But I do wear them to go grocery shopping. Man do I get some looks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueTyke

I love the skin I'm in.. 100%

If I lost any of my skin, I would lose this gorgeous all over body tan that I got this summer.

nb

RRTRIDER · November 15th, 2009, 10:24 PM

i always wear helmet, jacket, jeans, racing boots and very rarely my icon leg armor. but sometimes i dont wear proper pants or ankle protection when i ride to work. i work at the mall which is literally like a mile from my house. plus i am always running late so i dont have time to change at work. im suprised im not fired yet..

Nickds7 · November 15th, 2009, 10:41 PM

On my 1.5mi ride to work I don't wear riding pants. I have proper boots on though. Don't have time and the pants I wear to and from work get way too messy to mix with riding pants.

I am all gear when it comes to any type of group ride or anything other than to and from work.

karlosdajackal · November 16th, 2009, 02:41 AM

100% now.

First week I got the bike I did not have proper boots or riding pants. Didn't feel comfortable in running shoes and jeans. Since getting the riding pants and boots they are always worn.

I also have a chest/back protector I wear a lot of the time but not for really short rides (can make it difficult to look over your shoulder due to the neck piece, also makes it hard to bend down and put on the chain+lock as it goes right down below the waist line, if you have poor posture normally it will hurt your back after a few hours use as your back will have to get used to being straighter than normal)

tiburonsita · November 16th, 2009, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueTyke

I love the skin I'm in.. 100%

noche_caliente · November 16th, 2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RRTRIDER

i always wear helmet, jacket, jeans, racing boots and very rarely my icon leg armor. but sometimes i dont wear proper pants or ankle protection when i ride to work. i work at the mall which is literally like a mile from my house. plus i am always running late so i dont have time to change at work. im suprised im not fired yet..

That mile in NOVA has some bad traffic, I'm sure - you should really reconsider the it's only a mile position you're taking - look for the post from the girl who broke her leg leaving her driveway if you need more motivation to gear up every time

ally99 · November 16th, 2009, 05:53 PM

You know what I LOVE about this board as opposed to others? Well, just look at the poll results. A wide majority gear up EVERY TIME! I'll admit, I didn't used to. I used to wear jeans as a passenger with my hubby, and then I started to ride, and I'd wear shorts for the 3 miles to the gym where I workout, but after around 4-5 months of riding, reading, research, and even someone I LOVE getting in an accident (that was NOT his fault) and fairing pretty well b/c of being geared up, I learned the importance of taking risks while GEARED UP! Now, I don't even go the mile and a half to walmart without my gear...an accident could easily happen at that intersection, and sadly, it's quite common. You guys are mature, responsible riders concerned with safety while at the same time having a freakin' BALL on 2-wheels. I trust the riders on this board for advice more than any other, whether it's advice about riding my 250 or learning my 650...good advice is good advice, period.
Thank you all!

The results of this poll ROCK! YAY us!

Ally

Sailariel · November 16th, 2009, 07:57 PM

I always wear full gear even if it is a quick ride to the store. I have had three crashes racing bicycles. The "Road Rash" experienced in a 15 to 20 MPH crash is not pretty, and awful painful. Bicyclists don`t have the luxury of gear---all we have is a helmet and gloves. I would not want to imagine road rash at 40 or 50MPH.

Zombiphone · November 16th, 2009, 08:56 PM

When I first started, I wore everything but pants. I thought motorcycle gear looked really cool, and I wanted it all, but I just couldn't find a decent pair of women's pants, so I figured I'd be fine to go without. When I went down the first- and so far only- time, I was virtually unscathed everywhere I was protected, but ended up with some painful road rash on one of my knees.

Now, I have a scar on my knee under full leather at all times. Turns out, however, that getting to be a Power Ranger every time I hop on my steed makes riding even more entertaining for me

Although the guys at work sometimes poke fun at me, but eh. I think it's cool ^_^

G250RSC · November 19th, 2009, 07:51 AM

100% All the time. Got 4 kids and want to be around for many riding year to come!!

View Poll Results: How often do you fully gear up?
0% (never)	5	5.05%
0 - 25% (rarely)	5	5.05%
25 - 50% (sometimes)	5	5.05%
50 - 75% (most of the time)	10	10.10%
75 - 99% (almost always)	21	21.21%
100% (all the time on every single ride)	53	53.54%
Voters: 99. You may not vote on this poll

November 15th, 2009, 07:00 AM	#1
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	How often do you full gear up? Hey everyone! I was looking through some pictures of riders on the Dragon, and I have to admit, I personally cringe when I see bikers on difficult roads without a shred of gear on, but that's just my opinion. Ok, about what percentage of your riding time would you say you completely gear up meaning riding pants, jacket, gloves, boots, helmet? I hope there hasn't been a poll like this before. I did a quick search and didn't run across one. __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

November 15th, 2009, 07:40 AM	#2
250Rocket ninjette.org member Name: Rob Location: Montreal, Canada Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 171	I had to vote a 0% technically. I don't have any pants. I wear gauntlet gloves, helmet and leather jacket all the time. If it's for a ride (not to go somewhere specific) I'll wear my SMX-4 boots but I have yet to buy a pair of pants so I stick with Jeans. First thing on my list for next year. __________________________________________________ Back on the road again Season 2010 Dam it feels good!

November 15th, 2009, 07:46 AM	#3
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I only wear full gear at the track or on group rides (I think they are the most dangerous). __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

November 15th, 2009, 08:15 AM	#6
250rinblack ninjette.org member Name: Mark Location: Brisbane QLD Australia Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): White 2011 Aprilia RSV4R Posts: 125	I couldn't imagine not fully gearing up for a ride. Normal gear is:Shoei TZR helmet; Shift Street-fighter jacket; Shift summer gloves and shoes; Draggin kevlar riding jeans. When I am off for a good serious ride the Dianese New-san two-piece leathers go on with guantlets and Sidi boots. I cringe when I see guys riding past in shorts, t-shirts and track shoes. __________________________________________________ Whatever you do just don't drop it.

November 15th, 2009, 07:59 AM	#4
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Depends on the ride and the weather.

November 15th, 2009, 08:22 AM	#7
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	I feel naked without full gear.

November 15th, 2009, 08:39 AM	#9
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Of course, that's because under the gear I am naked, but that's another story.

November 15th, 2009, 08:41 AM	#10
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	well, isn't the expression ATGATT? I', pretty sure that means ALL the gear, ALL the time! Otherwise, it would be STGSTT for SOME of the gear SOME of the time! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

November 15th, 2009, 09:09 AM	#11
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I had to be honest and put myself in the 75% to 99% range. I am getting to the 100% range but not there yet. Just being honest.

November 15th, 2009, 09:22 AM	#12
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	MTGATT: I always wear full gear - except proper riding trousers. I normally wear just jeans or slacks when riding around town. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

November 15th, 2009, 09:50 AM	#13
ScraitT Green! Name: Tyler Location: S. Florida Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R, 04 Honda CRF230F, 94 Honda XR80R Posts: 505	I had to choose the 0%. I always wear my helmet and jacket. I haven't been wearing my gloves lately because they are at my other house and I keep forgetting to grab them (which I know if I eve go down knock on wood I'll be curing myself for no gloves). I wear jeans and shoes, not riding pants or boots. __________________________________________________ 2008 Green 250R

November 15th, 2009, 10:12 AM	#14
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	100%.

November 15th, 2009, 11:17 AM	#15
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	I'm personally terrified of dying, so i wear ATGATT. it feels like i'm not wearing my seat-belt when i don't have my backpack on and snapped up front. due to my hideously loud bike, i'm also required to wear earplugs at all times. (such a pain in the ass!) 100% __________________________________________________

November 15th, 2009, 11:29 AM	#16
Kawikaze * Name: Daniel Location: East Bay CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R SE (Sold) Posts: 41	I don't take any chances on the freeway - It's full gear for me with no exceptions. But If i'm just taking a ride around town below 35mph or so, I just wear my jeans. I am planning to get some riding jeans to replace those in a week, so at least i'll have some lightweight protection. __________________________________________________ I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

November 15th, 2009, 11:45 AM	#17
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I do not wear riding pants all of the time. Everything else is always there. __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

November 15th, 2009, 01:42 PM	#18
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 love the skin I'm in.. 100% __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

November 15th, 2009, 01:50 PM	#19
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	ATGATT - no hesitation, no questions. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

November 15th, 2009, 01:57 PM	#20
Flow ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Mobile, AL/Memphis, TN Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R/'10 ZX6R/'02 YZ125/'06 DRZ125L/'05 Blaster Posts: 346	I always wear gear. I live in a gravelly area and usually have rotten luck. I bet if I ever decided to ride without gear for 5 minutes, I'd wind up having my first fall and having that part ground off by the road.

November 15th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#21
Zero260 ninjette.org member Name: Zero Location: Georgia Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 56	I don't have pants. I always wear my helmet, jacket and gloves.

November 15th, 2009, 03:58 PM	#24
welcome2thedawn ninjette.org guru Name: dawn Location: portland, or Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r modded, 73 honda cl200, 74 kawasaki 400 triple Posts: 255	i am embarassed to say that when i was learning i was 100%...it's a terrible excuse, but i found that i wouldn't go out as much because it seemed like a huge pain to put everything on...the more comfortable i got, the more i would end up in jeans and running shoes...always helmet, jacket and gloves....i have to say though that this site has been a good influence on me...seeing how even the most experienced riders gear up every time made me think more about how that quick trip to the store could be the one i go down and how stupid i would feel knowing i had good pants and boots sitting in my closet...so now it's back to atgatt

November 15th, 2009, 05:01 PM	#25
ninjablk08 ninjette.org guru Name: oscar Location: antioch, ca (bay area) Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): blk ninja 250 2008 Posts: 391	100% ,hoping to get leather pants and jacket for next year,maybe new boots too cause i want to go to the track and start dragging knees __________________________________________________ 2 bro CFSO, factory pro 3, hotbody DS , krayzie graphics rim tape, brake flasher, DIY fender chop, DIY flushmounts & LED rear, K&N filter, 15/43 Driven, DID race chain, air stuff removed, clipons

November 15th, 2009, 06:18 PM	#26
nate-bama North Alabama Mtn. ryder Name: Nate Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Posts: 537	I feel naked without my clothes on......... __________________________________________________ QTRltrPWR

November 15th, 2009, 08:33 PM	#27
DRivero ninjette.org guru Name: Debbi Location: South Florida Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250 (Sold); 2008 Ninja EX500 Posts: 273	ATGATT for me, every ride, no exceptions. And where I live, that ain't easy! Up until recently, I had everything but pants. So of course I had a spill (while I was riding pillion, actually, but still...), and the only thing that got rashed was my knee. My "heavy" jeans went like tissue paper......I now own armored pants.

November 15th, 2009, 10:24 PM	#29
RRTRIDER ninjette.org member Name: Andy Location: Fairfax Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 41	i always wear helmet, jacket, jeans, racing boots and very rarely my icon leg armor. but sometimes i dont wear proper pants or ankle protection when i ride to work. i work at the mall which is literally like a mile from my house. plus i am always running late so i dont have time to change at work. im suprised im not fired yet..

November 15th, 2009, 10:41 PM	#30
Nickds7 ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Sacramento, California. Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 379	On my 1.5mi ride to work I don't wear riding pants. I have proper boots on though. Don't have time and the pants I wear to and from work get way too messy to mix with riding pants. I am all gear when it comes to any type of group ride or anything other than to and from work.

November 16th, 2009, 02:41 AM	#31
karlosdajackal ninjette.org guru Name: Karl Location: Ireland the Hawaii of Europe! Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Fuel Injected Model 2009 Posts: 357	100% now. First week I got the bike I did not have proper boots or riding pants. Didn't feel comfortable in running shoes and jeans. Since getting the riding pants and boots they are always worn. I also have a chest/back protector I wear a lot of the time but not for really short rides (can make it difficult to look over your shoulder due to the neck piece, also makes it hard to bend down and put on the chain+lock as it goes right down below the waist line, if you have poor posture normally it will hurt your back after a few hours use as your back will have to get used to being straighter than normal) __________________________________________________ My vlogs on Youtube are here

November 16th, 2009, 05:53 PM	#34
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Yay! :) You know what I LOVE about this board as opposed to others? Well, just look at the poll results. A wide majority gear up EVERY TIME! I'll admit, I didn't used to. I used to wear jeans as a passenger with my hubby, and then I started to ride, and I'd wear shorts for the 3 miles to the gym where I workout, but after around 4-5 months of riding, reading, research, and even someone I LOVE getting in an accident (that was NOT his fault) and fairing pretty well b/c of being geared up, I learned the importance of taking risks while GEARED UP! Now, I don't even go the mile and a half to walmart without my gear...an accident could easily happen at that intersection, and sadly, it's quite common. You guys are mature, responsible riders concerned with safety while at the same time having a freakin' BALL on 2-wheels. I trust the riders on this board for advice more than any other, whether it's advice about riding my 250 or learning my 650...good advice is good advice, period. Thank you all! The results of this poll ROCK! YAY us! Ally __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

November 16th, 2009, 07:57 PM	#35
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I always wear full gear even if it is a quick ride to the store. I have had three crashes racing bicycles. The "Road Rash" experienced in a 15 to 20 MPH crash is not pretty, and awful painful. Bicyclists don`t have the luxury of gear---all we have is a helmet and gloves. I would not want to imagine road rash at 40 or 50MPH.

November 16th, 2009, 08:56 PM	#36
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	When I first started, I wore everything but pants. I thought motorcycle gear looked really cool, and I wanted it all, but I just couldn't find a decent pair of women's pants, so I figured I'd be fine to go without. When I went down the first- and so far only- time, I was virtually unscathed everywhere I was protected, but ended up with some painful road rash on one of my knees. Now, I have a scar on my knee under full leather at all times. Turns out, however, that getting to be a Power Ranger every time I hop on my steed makes riding even more entertaining for me Although the guys at work sometimes poke fun at me, but eh. I think it's cool ^_^

November 19th, 2009, 07:51 AM	#37
G250RSC ninjette.org member Name: Gene Location: Lexington SC Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 44	100% All the time. Got 4 kids and want to be around for many riding year to come!!

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