Most Ridiculous Gear - Page 4

Scolex · March 26th, 2011, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MiniCog

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gfloyd2002 · March 26th, 2011, 07:56 AM

Scolex · March 26th, 2011, 09:06 AM

The xmen suit is kinda blegh, Batman can do no wrong kinda like chuck norris so that Tracksuit is I'm except for the cuffs, the IRON MAN suit is hard gay, and the new TRON suit looks dumb, but it has luminous strips that are good for visibility.
Lots of gear farkles like ears Mohawks and the spines are dumb admittedly, but if it gets other drivers to notice you, it may help save your life.
I kinda like the idea of a propeller to attach to the rear of my helmet to spin at speed kinda like the dummy kids hats of yesteryear.

Scolex · March 26th, 2011, 09:08 AM

Icon promotes a chest protector they sell which is good for motocross but they market it for streetbikes which is dumb since with our large tanks you are more likely to need a cup than a chest plate.

warlord · March 26th, 2011, 10:55 AM

I fail to see what is ridiculous about a Vanson Leather jacket in a Cafe Racer style. I understand it a replica screen jacket but it's still a classic style and actually offers serious protection. Maybe you're implying the guy dressing up like Wolverine is ridiculous and that may be the case but I would wager that if you had the chance to see the jacket in person you'd be impressed by the quality.

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Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

Scolex · March 26th, 2011, 07:21 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDGJq...eature=related
Skullcap

Bo0stZomb13 · March 28th, 2011, 07:19 PM

Tron one is kinda cool.

AMMOCAN · March 30th, 2011, 06:30 PM

OMFG! I was driving home in my cage from the University today, when I just about sh!t myself. I saw some knukle-head on some type of sport bike pass by in the opposite direction with no shirt on! I was so taken back by this, that I can't even remember if I saw him wearing a helmet. I usually don't make it a habit to wish harm onto anyone, but in this case I remember saying to myself I hope he gets in an accident, as then maybe he will learn something. However, as I continued to drive home I thought to myself that a tool like that probably is either too drugged out or too ignorant to care one way or another, so him simply getting in an accident simply wouldn't change anything, except maybe be a nice marketing campaign on why riders should wear protective clothing.

Peanut_EOD · March 30th, 2011, 09:02 PM

The easiest way to spot worthless gear is to look for the tag that says ICON.

kkim · March 30th, 2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut_EOD

The easiest way to spot worthless gear is to look for the tag that says ICON.

MiniCog · March 30th, 2011, 10:12 PM

Icon makes some good gear! It's just how they advertise it, you know, guys in old 'Stangs and Camaros chasing a guy on a B-King with guns while he powerslides around cars and stuff...

Francis · March 30th, 2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut_EOD

The easiest way to spot worthless gear is to look for the tag that says ICON.

I mentioned this in my Short-Riding-Pants thread.

I bought an Icon Contra. A week or so later under minimal riding time, the ventilated part of the right arm's stitching broke. 800km later, the button that straps the end of the sleeve broke off.

I'm gonna try my best not to buy anymore Icon gear even though they look good and cheap.

My dealership was gonna take it back for a refund. They said I could still ride it for this season and give it back before it ends since I still have a year warranty on it.

The ****** part is, after they said this, I got into a minor accident a few days later. A minor scratch on the back but no tear. I wonder if they'll accept it still (them or Icon).

AMMOCAN · March 31st, 2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Peanut_EOD

The easiest way to spot worthless gear is to look for the tag that says ICON.

Well, myself and many others have Icon gear and it has served us just fine. IMHO, you can argue all day long about what brand gear is better than another, but what it comes down to is personal preference and matter of opinion. This goes for about just anything and one usually becomes stuck on a certain brand or has strong feelings about others, as they get older.

For example, my grandmother for the longest time would not buy anything but Zenith TVs and appliances, as anything else to her was not good enough. She would also only go to one store in town to buy it from even if it meant she was going to pay more for it than if she was to buy it from some where else. This is what she had been doing for so many years and there was no convincing her otherwise. Could she have saved money and even purchased something comparable or even better? Most likely, but that doesn't mean she would have been happy.

So, when it comes down to it, especially since it is your money, is that you purchase riding gear that you are comfortable and pleased with. Not every brand is going to be right for everyone, which is why there is more than one to choose from. What one likes and has found to work for them may not be true for someone else, and quite frankly I could care less what anyone else is wearing or using, as to me all that matters is that they are protected and comfortable because I know I will be.

gfloyd2002 · April 16th, 2011, 12:05 AM

Another entry for the list:

tapdiggy · April 16th, 2011, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

Another entry for the list:

I like it. They should have made the cretin horns look like bozo hair instead of a circus tent.

CantDecide · April 27th, 2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AMMOCAN

OMFG! I was driving home in my cage from the University today, when I just about sh!t myself. I saw some knukle-head on some type of sport bike pass by in the opposite direction with no shirt on! I was so taken back by this, that I can't even remember if I saw him wearing a helmet.

My friend has a saying for sights like that: "That kind of problem takes care of itself".

zartan · April 27th, 2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by warlord

I fail to see what is ridiculous about a Vanson Leather jacket in a Cafe Racer style. I understand it a replica screen jacket but it's still a classic style and actually offers serious protection. Maybe you're implying the guy dressing up like Wolverine is ridiculous and that may be the case but I would wager that if you had the chance to see the jacket in person you'd be impressed by the quality.

Yes sir I agree !! Hugh in Vanson.... serious wicked

and I wouldn't ever call Wolverine Ridiculous at least not when he can hear and Wolverines have exceptional hearing

Kevin2109 · June 6th, 2011, 09:07 PM

The tron on is kinda bad ass. Dont know if I would rock it but its pretty sweet

rockNroll · June 7th, 2011, 11:49 AM

So on the "gotta have" list!

gfloyd2002 · June 7th, 2011, 02:50 PM

What the? I don't even. I'm just. Sigh.

"The sandal has been specifically designed to protect their feet while riding bikes,” Bata’s Bangladesh marketing manager, said at a press briefing in Dhaka. Yeaaaaah. Okay buddy. I'll have what he's smoking.

MiniCog · June 7th, 2011, 06:33 PM

I think he meant riding, not crashing. Like, the sandal protects your foot from the shifter/brake and stays on, but doesn't help much with crashing.

ducducgooseit · June 9th, 2011, 10:22 PM

Though it's not strictly gear, "Motorad mit riesen Auspuff" , is

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gfloyd2002 · September 5th, 2011, 04:39 PM

From another thread, but it deserved to be put into our ridiculous gear museum: The world's most expensive fanny pack.

Kevin2109 · September 5th, 2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rockNroll

So on the "gotta have" list!

Hey that seems extremely practical if you think about it!

jonthechron · September 5th, 2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tapdiggy

Almost a cliche for pointless "gear", this helmet's horns.

This is a sick helmet, Ive been eyeballing it for a while at the dealership, definitely looks great, a must have for all green ninja owners!

kaiserz · September 5th, 2011, 06:57 PM

What are the horns for? aerodynamics?

Alex · September 5th, 2011, 07:11 PM

For lulz.

gfloyd2002 · September 5th, 2011, 07:32 PM

The horns are actually quite useful. They serve as outstanding indicators that the rider is a complete tool.

thisisbenji · September 5th, 2011, 07:43 PM

I have a black ICON helmet that I got on clearance. Do you guys think those horns will fit?!! It would be hilarious to ride around with those. I could laugh at all the dumb looks people would give me.

Indy250r · October 18th, 2011, 10:54 AM

I'll just leave this here:

Malicious Logic · October 18th, 2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jonthechron

This is a sick helmet, Ive been eyeballing it for a while at the dealership, definitely looks great, a must have for all green ninja owners!

Pfft, should know better than to look at something like that. Don't you know we only allow solid colors and commonly found abstract patterns? Silly tool.

pilotgeorge747 · October 19th, 2011, 10:54 AM

A little while back I passed a guy on a scooter wearing a construction hard hat. There was no chin strap or anything and lets just say he didn't look like he was going to/from a construction site.

gfloyd2002 · October 19th, 2011, 12:18 PM

When I lived in China, I saw quite a few motorcyclists sporting equestrian helmets. Better than a construction hard hat, I suppose, but it made me wonder why. Not like Shanghai or Beijing have huge numbers of horses running around.

ironglory · October 19th, 2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

This hasn't been brought up yet? I am disappoint....

I'd dig this more over the "girdle buddy hang on belt". Will this be an added equipment like a jumper cable now? bwahahahahaha

TheTopher · October 23rd, 2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rockNroll

So on the "gotta have" list!

You beat me to it!

March 26th, 2011, 07:56 AM	#122
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	__________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

March 26th, 2011, 09:06 AM	#123
Scolex ninjette.org member Name: Dane Location: Killeen TX Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R1 (His) 2008 250R (Hers) Posts: 18	The xmen suit is kinda blegh, Batman can do no wrong kinda like chuck norris so that Tracksuit is I'm except for the cuffs, the IRON MAN suit is hard gay, and the new TRON suit looks dumb, but it has luminous strips that are good for visibility. Lots of gear farkles like ears Mohawks and the spines are dumb admittedly, but if it gets other drivers to notice you, it may help save your life. I kinda like the idea of a propeller to attach to the rear of my helmet to spin at speed kinda like the dummy kids hats of yesteryear. __________________________________________________ My cage is a UH-60.

March 26th, 2011, 09:08 AM	#124
Scolex ninjette.org member Name: Dane Location: Killeen TX Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R1 (His) 2008 250R (Hers) Posts: 18	Icon promotes a chest protector they sell which is good for motocross but they market it for streetbikes which is dumb since with our large tanks you are more likely to need a cup than a chest plate. __________________________________________________ My cage is a UH-60.

March 26th, 2011, 07:21 PM	#126
Scolex ninjette.org member Name: Dane Location: Killeen TX Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R1 (His) 2008 250R (Hers) Posts: 18	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDGJq...eature=related Skullcap __________________________________________________ My cage is a UH-60.

March 30th, 2011, 06:30 PM	#128
AMMOCAN SLIME-R Name: AMMOCAN Location: Maryland Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): SOLD '10 Kawasaki 250R SE A.K.A. SLIME-R SOLD Posts: 596	OMFG! I was driving home in my cage from the University today, when I just about sh!t myself. I saw some knukle-head on some type of sport bike pass by in the opposite direction with no shirt on! I was so taken back by this, that I can't even remember if I saw him wearing a helmet. I usually don't make it a habit to wish harm onto anyone, but in this case I remember saying to myself I hope he gets in an accident, as then maybe he will learn something. However, as I continued to drive home I thought to myself that a tool like that probably is either too drugged out or too ignorant to care one way or another, so him simply getting in an accident simply wouldn't change anything, except maybe be a nice marketing campaign on why riders should wear protective clothing. __________________________________________________

March 28th, 2011, 07:19 PM	#127
Bo0stZomb13 ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Pensacola / Jacksonville, FL Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: 97	Tron one is kinda cool.

March 30th, 2011, 09:02 PM	#129
Peanut_EOD ninjette.org sage Name: Peanut Location: Senoia, GA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Green 2013 ZX-6R Posts: 723	The easiest way to spot worthless gear is to look for the tag that says ICON. __________________________________________________ http://www.simplysurrealphotography....es/peanut2.png

March 30th, 2011, 10:12 PM	#131
MiniCog ninjette.org guru Name: Nathaniel Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): Past: 2007 250 Ninja 2005 XR650R 2003 KLX400R Posts: 335	Icon makes some good gear! It's just how they advertise it, you know, guys in old 'Stangs and Camaros chasing a guy on a B-King with guns while he powerslides around cars and stuff... __________________________________________________ When life throws turns at you, aim for the apex. Last futzed with by MiniCog; April 28th, 2011 at 08:24 PM.

April 16th, 2011, 12:05 AM	#134
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Icon "Crazy Clown" Another entry for the list: __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

June 6th, 2011, 09:07 PM	#138
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	The tron on is kinda bad ass. Dont know if I would rock it but its pretty sweet __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

June 7th, 2011, 02:50 PM	#140
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	What the? I don't even. I'm just. Sigh. "The sandal has been specifically designed to protect their feet while riding bikes,” Bata’s Bangladesh marketing manager, said at a press briefing in Dhaka. Yeaaaaah. Okay buddy. I'll have what he's smoking. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

June 7th, 2011, 06:33 PM	#141
MiniCog ninjette.org guru Name: Nathaniel Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): Past: 2007 250 Ninja 2005 XR650R 2003 KLX400R Posts: 335	I think he meant riding, not crashing. Like, the sandal protects your foot from the shifter/brake and stays on, but doesn't help much with crashing. __________________________________________________ When life throws turns at you, aim for the apex.

June 9th, 2011, 10:22 PM	#142
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Though it's not strictly gear, "Motorad mit riesen Auspuff" , is .

September 5th, 2011, 04:39 PM	#143
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	From another thread, but it deserved to be put into our ridiculous gear museum: The world's most expensive fanny pack. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake Last futzed with by gfloyd2002; October 18th, 2011 at 01:33 PM.

September 5th, 2011, 06:57 PM	#146
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	What are the horns for? aerodynamics?

September 5th, 2011, 07:11 PM	#147
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	For lulz. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 5th, 2011, 07:32 PM	#148
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	The horns are actually quite useful. They serve as outstanding indicators that the rider is a complete tool. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

September 5th, 2011, 07:43 PM	#149
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	I have a black ICON helmet that I got on clearance. Do you guys think those horns will fit?!! It would be hilarious to ride around with those. I could laugh at all the dumb looks people would give me.

October 18th, 2011, 10:54 AM	#150
Indy250r ninjette.org member Name: Brad Location: Indiana Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 KTM 990 ADV Posts: 234	I'll just leave this here:

October 19th, 2011, 10:54 AM	#152
pilotgeorge747 ninjette.org guru Name: George Location: Florida Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250r 03 Yamaha R6 (Project bike) Posts: 271	A little while back I passed a guy on a scooter wearing a construction hard hat. There was no chin strap or anything and lets just say he didn't look like he was going to/from a construction site.

October 19th, 2011, 12:18 PM	#153
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	When I lived in China, I saw quite a few motorcyclists sporting equestrian helmets. Better than a construction hard hat, I suppose, but it made me wonder why. Not like Shanghai or Beijing have huge numbers of horses running around. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

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