jacket and jeans at least please

jason · Post by **jason** » Jul 26th, '06, 14:55

the exups used to do a genuine 170 in road tests all those years back.

I bet even a worn out old one could break 160 with a light guy on it and everything tucked in.

Whitetrash · Post by **Whitetrash** » Jul 26th, '06, 14:57

mine runs really well, Akra pipe gives it a bit too.... its no slouch even now

jason · Post by **jason** » Jul 26th, '06, 15:10

the EXUP was my dream bike when It first came out - never got around to owning one...in fact I have never even ridden one.

Whitetrash · Post by **Whitetrash** » Jul 26th, '06, 15:14

jason wrote:the EXUP was my dream bike when It first came out - never got around to owning one...in fact I have never even ridden one.

Now's your chance lol!!!!!

chris_1127 · Post by **chris_1127** » Jul 26th, '06, 15:35

baz you've made me want to wheelie along the topsham road in y-fronts and flip-flops now....

Jak · Post by **Jak** » Jul 26th, '06, 15:37

that's a scary thought

chris_1127 · Post by **chris_1127** » Jul 26th, '06, 15:38

you aint kidding!!

Maver-Nick · Post by **Maver-Nick** » Jul 26th, '06, 15:58

All these opinions on what happens to your skin if you don't wear leather ... Well, I agree... But not always ...

Fact (No Bullsh!t) ... Riding a GS750 along the Autobahn in Germany in 1979, I was hit by a crosswind on a viaduct ... I was travelling at over xxxmph...

I had a highside and slid in the centre lane, with my bike beside me in the fast lane, for what seemed an eternity, I kept turning over every time I got a hot spot ... Got up, picked up the bike and rode 2 hours to hospital.

In the hospital I was diagnosed as having broken ribs, punctured lung, broken wrist, and a broken leg...But no skin rash at all

What wear you wearing I hear you say ? ... Levi Jeans, Textile jacket, trainers, gloves and helmet ... Guess I was lucky ... Wouldn't want to try it again though ...

Jak · Post by **Jak** » Jul 26th, '06, 16:02

Just a shame it didn't knock any sense into you Nick

This argument starts up every summer .... everyone has their own opinion and everyone has a right to choose what to wear.

Only thing I object to is kids on pillion in less than full gear.

Maver-Nick · Post by **Maver-Nick** » Jul 26th, '06, 16:05

Kids shouldn't be on pillion ... Full stop ...

On toast ... now there's a thought ...

jason · Post by **jason** » Jul 26th, '06, 16:12

I guess you where going so quick that you bounced as opposed to slid Nick!

I have had the unfortunate experiance of a farily low speed crash off an RD350YPVS whilst just in a T-shirt.

I had road rash on my elbow, lower back and hip and palms - the hip road rash was the most painfull by a long way because it would rub easily and hurt when I sat down.

that said it wasnt the end of the world, and I still occasionally ride in just a T-shirt.

mattr6 · Post by **mattr6** » Jul 26th, '06, 17:51

CvPiper wrote:Jeans protect fcuk all so theres no point, they will be as bad as shorts should you hit tarmac.

Have to disagree with that. As someone has already stated: anything over the skin is better then nothing.

I've had a couple of crashes whilst wearing denim and they have stood up suprisingly well leaving me with minimal gravel rash. (note: these crashes happened when I was young and still learning.)

Obviously if I'm going for a quick ride, I'll get leathered up but for a spin to the shops jeans/ jacket/ boots / gloves/ helmet is fine for me.

Matt

Stinky · Post by **Stinky** » Jul 26th, '06, 18:04

I'm sorry but I agree with mattr6. I remeber somebody saying I should always wear my jeans when riding. But then that could have been because of the weather and jeans kept me warm even when soaked through

. Anyway if we stuck you on a bike and told you, you were going to crash and you can either wear some shorts or some jeans, which would you pick?

tobyedmunds · Post by **tobyedmunds** » Jul 26th, '06, 18:09

Jon B wrote:rash infested tits and flange, sounds lovely.

i see you've been out in taunton and met the usual grade of women on offer

Stinky · Post by **Stinky** » Jul 26th, '06, 18:16

Flange sounds like a cake.