At lunch today I rode without gear

FrugalNinja250 · August 20th, 2010, 10:22 AM

just bare hands, tennis shoes, jeans and shirt, no helmet, gloves, not even my glasses. I rode across the parking lot at work to park in the shade.

And it felt all kinds of wrong...

At least my ass won't get cooked when I leave work this afternoon.

wvninja · August 20th, 2010, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

just bare hands, tennis shoes, jeans and shirt, no helmet, gloves, not even my glasses. I rode across the parking lot at work to park in the shade.

And it felt all kinds of wrong...

At least my ass won't get cooked when I leave work this afternoon.

Yeah I've done this when pulling it into my shed or from the road / driveway to inside the garage and man its so weird.

rceezy · August 20th, 2010, 10:34 AM

You were practically naked!

wvninja · August 20th, 2010, 10:35 AM

It does kinda feel like you riding naked, I cant even begin to think what it feels like being actually naked and riding.

dubojr1 · August 20th, 2010, 10:39 AM

I think everyone should try it at least once....

Ooops, did I say that out loud....

Snake · August 20th, 2010, 10:43 AM

Did you look around to make sure no one seen you? I've done it as well and I always feel gulty.

bman · August 20th, 2010, 10:45 AM

Motorcycle riding naked.. hmm..

Chubbs032 · August 20th, 2010, 10:59 AM

squid for life

Blackwidow · August 20th, 2010, 11:08 AM

i think you're experianced enough to ride in a parking lot without gear. you're excused this ONE TIME.

backinthesaddleagain · August 20th, 2010, 11:09 AM

Hey RC long time. How's the R6?
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backinthesaddleagain · August 20th, 2010, 11:10 AM

If I ride the bike up and down the streer without my jacket I feel cold even on a hot day.
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tinng321 · August 20th, 2010, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

just bare hands, tennis shoes, jeans and shirt, no helmet, gloves, not even my glasses. I rode across the parking lot at work to park in the shade.

And it felt all kinds of wrong...

At least my ass won't get cooked when I leave work this afternoon.

lolz. I do this all the time. Well, I always have my helmet, gloves and boots.

rceezy · August 20th, 2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

Hey RC long time. How's the R6?
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HEY! I haven't ridden the R6 in awhile, mainly sticking to Valentina!

My boyfriend is going to track out the R6 soon so maybe I'll get lucky and get to ride her @ the track vs on the street.

[/end threadjack]

backinthesaddleagain · August 20th, 2010, 11:29 AM

Didnt mean to be a thread hijacker. At this point i even feel weird riding into the garage from my driveway without gloves. My HD buddy said I should get some fingerless gloves for the summer and I can borrow his open face helmet as he can't ride with it. I just say maybe, and gear up.

Blackwidow · August 20th, 2010, 11:38 AM

why is it that cruiser riders don't get geared up? I've always wondered. Do they have less of a chance of going down or something? Or is it a style thing? i have never seen a cruiser rider in any type of gear except those ugly helmets and maaaaybe a leather jacket.

rceezy · August 20th, 2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

Didnt mean to be a thread hijacker. At this point i even feel weird riding into the garage from my driveway without gloves. My HD buddy said I should get some fingerless gloves for the summer and I can borrow his open face helmet as he can't ride with it. I just say maybe, and gear up.

You jacker! I think the worst I've done was taking my helmet and gloves off when someone else was opening the garage door and pulled my bike in. And that was super weird.

tinng321 · August 20th, 2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackwidow

why is it that cruiser riders don't get geared up? I've always wondered. Do they have less of a chance of going down or something? Or is it a style thing? i have never seen a cruiser rider in any type of gear except those ugly helmets and maaaaybe a leather jacket.

I think it's a cultural thing. I think to them it's too weird to gear up or they are afraid other cruisers may not accept them. They have this notion that since they are on a cruiser and not on a sport bike they can get away with not gearing up.
I think the stereotype is in favor of the cruisers.
If a rider is on a sport bike with nothing but his helmet most people would say "look at that idiot". On the other hand, if a rider is on a cruiser with nothing but helmet I'm pretty sure the driver in the car doesn't even notice what gears the rider has on.

motor32 · August 20th, 2010, 11:43 AM

I sounds like your ready for a Harley now, your that good!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

just bare hands, tennis shoes, jeans and shirt, no helmet, gloves, not even my glasses. I rode across the parking lot at work to park in the shade.

And it felt all kinds of wrong...

At least my ass won't get cooked when I leave work this afternoon.

Hadyn · August 20th, 2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackwidow

why is it that cruiser riders don't get geared up? I've always wondered. Do they have less of a chance of going down or something? Or is it a style thing? i have never seen a cruiser rider in any type of gear except those ugly helmets and maaaaybe a leather jacket.

Cruiser riders not wearing full gear is entirely aesthetic. It's just part of the 'tough biker' image. And while statistics say that large-displacement sportbikes crash most often, not wearing all the gear because you're statistically less likely is just like playing Russian roulette. Statistically, you only have a 1 in 6 chance to be killed, but it's still freaking stupid. Pavement doesn't discriminate.

EDIT:
Ok, so the Hurt report doesn't mention sport bikes specifically, but the European version (MAIDS) does, and general perception is that cruisers are safer.

kevlarorc · August 20th, 2010, 11:57 AM

I feel naked just riding anywhere without a backpack on, much less my gear.

Den · August 20th, 2010, 12:02 PM

There is a world-wide event for cyclists:
http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/i...ghton_%26_Hove
Should one be made for motorcyclists?

pooter · August 20th, 2010, 12:12 PM

I feel naked even without gloves! ATGATT for me.

Flashmonkey · August 20th, 2010, 12:15 PM

http://www.thespec.com/news/article/...-biker-charged

Wear your underwear, folks.

rceezy · August 20th, 2010, 12:21 PM

LULZ! If you're gonna ride naked at least look good, geez.

FrugalNinja250 · August 20th, 2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by motor32

I sounds like your ready for a Harley now, your that good!!!

Actually, there are some Harleys and Buells that I'd like to own, it's just that they're generally way out of my price range.

pooter · August 20th, 2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

http://www.thespec.com/news/article/...-biker-charged

Wear your underwear, folks.

Damn imagine the road rash...

kamikaze · August 20th, 2010, 01:16 PM

i went and picked up an oil filter and I squidded it about a half hour ago. round trip was about 10 minutes. it felt good but oh so wrong

tapdiggy · August 20th, 2010, 05:37 PM

If I take a quick test ride on my street w/o helmet, my head feels too light. It isn't unpleasant, but different. But without exception I am GATT: Gloves All The Time. Seriously.

Flashmonkey · August 20th, 2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rceezy

LULZ! If you're gonna ride naked at least look good, geez.

I know! Whenever I go out in my leopard print thong I make sure to do a few lunges first. It's just common courtesy.

rceezy · August 20th, 2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

I know! Whenever I go out in my leopard print thong I make sure to do a few lunges first. It's just common courtesy.

That's why we're friends! You respect my eyes!

Flow · August 20th, 2010, 07:14 PM

I ride my dirtbikes/quad frequently without gear. Dirt is soft, asphalt isn't. Admittedly, I only ride without it when I'm letting someone else use it who has none of their own.

August 20th, 2010, 10:22 AM	#1
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	At lunch today I rode without gear just bare hands, tennis shoes, jeans and shirt, no helmet, gloves, not even my glasses. I rode across the parking lot at work to park in the shade. And it felt all kinds of wrong... At least my ass won't get cooked when I leave work this afternoon.

August 20th, 2010, 10:35 AM	#4
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	It does kinda feel like you riding naked, I cant even begin to think what it feels like being actually naked and riding. __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

August 20th, 2010, 10:39 AM	#5
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	I think everyone should try it at least once.... Ooops, did I say that out loud.... __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

August 20th, 2010, 11:57 AM	#20
kevlarorc noob motovlogger Name: Gareth Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 250r Posts: 328	I feel naked just riding anywhere without a backpack on, much less my gear. __________________________________________________ My Motovlog "Damn, either shimming the needles fixes 90% of any problems with the 250Rs, or kkim owns stock in a washer manufacturer." -DmbShn41

August 20th, 2010, 05:37 PM	#28
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	If I take a quick test ride on my street w/o helmet, my head feels too light. It isn't unpleasant, but different. But without exception I am GATT: Gloves All The Time. Seriously. __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

August 20th, 2010, 10:34 AM	#3
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	You were practically naked!

August 20th, 2010, 10:43 AM	#6
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	Did you look around to make sure no one seen you? I've done it as well and I always feel gulty.

August 20th, 2010, 10:45 AM	#7
bman ninjette.org member Name: Brandon Location: Carbondale, IL Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): None Yet (will be getting the Ninja 250R soon) Posts: 32 Blog Entries: 1	Motorcycle riding naked.. hmm..

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Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	i think you're experianced enough to ride in a parking lot without gear. you're excused this ONE TIME.

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August 20th, 2010, 11:10 AM	#11
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	If I ride the bike up and down the streer without my jacket I feel cold even on a hot day. Posted via Mobile Device

August 20th, 2010, 11:29 AM	#14
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Didnt mean to be a thread hijacker. At this point i even feel weird riding into the garage from my driveway without gloves. My HD buddy said I should get some fingerless gloves for the summer and I can borrow his open face helmet as he can't ride with it. I just say maybe, and gear up.

August 20th, 2010, 11:38 AM	#15
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	why is it that cruiser riders don't get geared up? I've always wondered. Do they have less of a chance of going down or something? Or is it a style thing? i have never seen a cruiser rider in any type of gear except those ugly helmets and maaaaybe a leather jacket.

August 20th, 2010, 12:02 PM	#21
Den ninjette.org member Name: Denis Location: Brighton, UK Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250R(sold); '10 ER-6F Posts: 152	There is a world-wide event for cyclists: http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/i...ghton_%26_Hove Should one be made for motorcyclists?

August 20th, 2010, 12:12 PM	#22
pooter ninjette.org member Name: Peter Location: San Francisco Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 67	I feel naked even without gloves! ATGATT for me.

August 20th, 2010, 12:15 PM	#23
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	http://www.thespec.com/news/article/...-biker-charged Wear your underwear, folks.

August 20th, 2010, 12:21 PM	#24
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	LULZ! If you're gonna ride naked at least look good, geez.

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kamikaze ex-ninjette.org guru :o Name: Trevor Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S Posts: 475	i went and picked up an oil filter and I squidded it about a half hour ago. round trip was about 10 minutes. it felt good but oh so wrong

August 20th, 2010, 07:14 PM	#31
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 ride my dirtbikes/quad frequently without gear. Dirt is soft, asphalt isn't. Admittedly, I only ride without it when I'm letting someone else use it who has none of their own.

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