Whenever I ride a bike, I dress in cargo shorts, flipflops, tanktop and a bandanna. Yeah, I know the bandanna may be excessive, but you need some protection if you have no choice but to lay 'er down. I've trained my body to only roll and slide on the areas of my shorts that have protection (the cargo pockets), so I'm all good there. And of course I wear socks with my flipflops; I'm not stupid!
Myke Hubisz A guy my mom went to high school with crashed his bike while wearing flip flops... Lost both big toes. Since that's where the majority of a person's balance comes from, he has been tied to a wheelchair or a walker ever since. Flip flops on a bike is about the dumbest thing I can imagine.
stupidest i saw was a guy using flip flops on a ducati 848 evo. £1000 arai helmet, shorts shirt and flipflops, could afford an exotic sportbike and premium high end helm. couldnt affod half decent gear
Riding since 1961, all too rapidly approaching 73 and I ride in full kit. Protection factor aside, it's just more comfortable. No windburn, no sunburn and I don't dehydrate like a raisin. My average day's ride is usually between 400 & 500 miles. Best single day was 1,200 miles. As has been noted, ya pays yer nickle, ya takes yer chance.
Glad to hear you're still riding at 73. Mad props to you, I hope you can do it till the end. 1,200 miles in one is crazy hardcore, with tons of respect.
you average day's ride is 400-500 miles? so if your average speed is 80mph, then you are riding, what? at the very least 5 hours per day? At 70 years old? I'm not sure that is digestible.
@@jesuisravi He might mean he only rides now and again nowadays but when he DOES he'll do 400-500 in that day. That's the only way it makes sense to me lol
DanDanTheFireman I’m so happy that you constantly push the safety issue. I often watch your videos because I teach my nephews and nieces what REAL safety is. My bike jacket is Thick, with armor and it is so NOT fashionable..... But it’s safe! None of my helmets are less than 3/4 because I intend to keep my face,chin and neck. Dan THANK YOU!
I love to ride my motorcycle. All we want is to enjoy it. I tried to be as safe as possible. 80% of your safety depends on how you ride. The other part depends on the circumstances on the road and some stupid drivers. That's why I think it's all about being alert the whole time while focusing and observing the law.
danny is pretty unsafe, had his hands offt The bars 7 of the 8 minutes, dropping his head showing fancy jeans, why danny really needs the gear, because he know he will be wrecking
The point is the irony of talking about safety and not following basic safety procedures. His last remark stating "I should've downshifted..." points to being distracted. I had a coworker who rode a sport bike and looked like a ninja turtle with all his safety gear and armor. He laid his bike down to avoid a car that suddenly stopped in front of him and slid for about 30 feet before he hit the car. He was in the hospital for about 5 months with numerous broken bones and other injuries. But he didn't have a scratch on him.
Everyone complaining about him taking his hands off his bars but he has 3-10 car lengths of cushion space, better positioning, more miles, and medical training than 95% of the people here.
And the fairing and the mirrors and the camera and talking while driving... You ll need the fairing and all mirrors 10000 times before you ll need the biker jeans.
I've had two rubber tyres under my arse most of my life for almost all transport/commuter purposes. I think I was about 6 or 7yo when I started and I'm 61 and still alive and survive. There's a few things missing here which are major when it comes to safety and survival. If you're an old bugger and heading for a rebirth on two wheels, don't get a big heavy bike. Sooner or later all bikes fall over. Off the stand, doing a u'i and a front tyre washout in loose road side gravel, wheeling it backwards to un park etc. and big heavy bikes are hard to keep upright then. Having a heart attack picking up a half ton bike isn't good for survival stat's either, and 9 times out of 10 if they're heavy the buggers go all the way over so you have to pick them up twice. They're not quick handlers either and tend to brake in straight lines as well. That jink and throttle blip through the narrow gap has saved my butt a whole heap of times. I like it when bone heads have their prang behind me, not in front with me maybe in it. So, if you're a new rider get something you can man handle by yourself first. - The wind in your face and all that, yeah it does feel good BUT notice that Valentino, the Waynes and Troys, Kev, Randy, Mick, Marco, Kenny Roberts and all still shave even though they rode on race tracks very fast and fell off a lot? Full face helmets save chins, lives, and broken necks. That chin piece stops your head from over rotating if you happen to do a tumble weed special and a broken collar bone is no big deal if you do happen to bust something, unlike a broken neck. No matter what helmet though, always wear plastic lens glasses if the window is open so nothing hits you in the eyeball 'cos that's more than just annoying. If you can't see, then you won't know where to steer. Tell your pillions to just watch over the shoulder the corner is; ie. right hand bend, right shoulder, left hand bend left shoulder and mean it. As a rider it helps a whole heap to know where and what your pillion is up to. Also tell them to get off ONLY when you say it is ok to do that. If you're still busy getting the side stand down as they do a WonderWoman take off toward the stars, then you are going to end up with a heavy bike with red hot zorst pipe on top of your leg, and no we don't smell like bacon cooking. As for riding around with your hands off the bars, well that's where the brake lever and steering happens to be, and dogs and cats do run out sometimes. - There's a real big one still missing though, and I'm buggered if I can understand why it always is. If you wear a backpack with all your shit in it and come off, then the 15 pounds (7kg) of stuff in it is now going to behave like 150 pounds (70kg) and take you in a very long dead straight line to the scene of the really big accident you're about to have. Wooden poles, concrete gutters, brick walls and parked cars will always defeat a soft human body no matter what clothes you're wearing, so anything you can do to stop from going that far is always going to help. Common sense is the way to win. - So, light a smoke and take your time and tie/strap your bag onto the back of your bike not your body, then on with the full face helmet (and do up the bloody straps properly), good gloves on, and with rubber always at the bottom, fiberglass at the top, ride off into the wonderful world we're so busy wrecking and keepasmileonyadile!
I saw an older rider crash avoiding an idiot on the freeway in Fall River Mass. He was going about 65 mph and slid about 60-75? feet, then stand up like nothing happened. He had great leather on and it saved his ass litterally! Wear your gear guys and gals, it WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE!
Those of us living in a country with a social healthcare system don't have concerns about healthcare costs... :D -If it doesn't kill or cripple me it doesn't really matter... ;)
Dear gawd, man. I just don't really understand you people that "ride for the crash". I've been riding extensively since 1967. I've never had a serious crash, cause I ride defensively... watch the other guy. Unlike you, riding, no hands, making videos, concentrating more on the narrative than the road. Grow up, dude, and realize you're not the only "real" rider out there. At 68, I did 32k miles last year with the wife behind me. The biggest problem was deciding what's for supper.
Yeah, and my great grand father lived to be 98, drinking and smoking. So what. If you crash at 150mph, you will die. If you crash and skid down the road in 50mph, the difference between protective gear or not, can be the difference between a sore back and a wheelchair. But hey, it's your choise.
Has anyone ever read the D.O.T. test requirements in order to be certified, a helmet has to be able to withstand a 30 mph impact, with a 130-140 lb person, withstand a drop from 30 feet onto pavement without cracking, they also recommend you replace the helmet, after anytime it's been dropped hard enough to scratch it, this is why there's a disclaimer with every D.O.T. helmet, it's there for protection, not to save your life. Many years ago, a bunch of us went to a party in Imperial Valley Ca., and as we were headed back to S.D., one of us was hit by a bird, doing 70 mph, tumbled across two lanes, and into a ditch, all of knew he was hurt pretty bad, so we kept him from trying to get up, until help arrived (which took about 45 mins), an E.M.T got by his side, and loosened the strap on the helmet, (he was wearing a full face, and he landed chin first when he went down) this dude grabbed the helmet was twisting it off, and all of us heard his neck break (when landing on the chin of a full face, the helmet twists forward, toward the chest, and the strap can act like a noose) so wear them if you like, and all this safety gear, (in my opinion) gives a rider a false sense of security, which is one of the main reasons there are so many sport bike riders are killing themselves by doing stupid stuff, and they're dying way too young, and I don't care what you have on, half the time it isn't the earth, sky, earth, sky, stuff it's the 4,000 lb vehicle behind you that runs you over. All these posts on you tube etc, etc, etc, they show you the survivors, not the deaths, and for every one that lives, 10-20 don't. Nothing can take the place of being smart, and being careful, so ride that way.
Helmets like Seat belts cause WAY more deaths than you will ever hear about, I was a Claims Adjuster for many years, seen so many deaths directly related to Helmets Breaking ones neck and Seat belts, people are Pinned in place in a T BONE and a Head on they get crushed because the body isn't able to move out of the way. Many times that seat belt keeps them trapped when they go into a lake or river, the car catches on fire, they can't escape, but it's a CONTROL factor for the Govt. they don't give a Damn about your life.
I would be dead and/or without half of my face if I didn’t wear a full face helmet. No question. Many more sport bike riders die from riding with a death wish on the street than wearing a full face helmet. A rider that treats gear like it makes him immortal was already bound to end up rubber side up.
Back in the seventies and early '80s I owned a 3/4 helmet..never wore it I used to ride with NO helmet! Here in Connecticut they repealed the helmet law in the early seventies..THANK GOD ! Now I've gotten back into writing I do wear a half helmet.& Where it 100% of the time because it's very comfortable compared to the three quarter and full face.... AND I CAN ACTUALLY HEAR THINGS AROUND ME! ..HORNS ..ECT ... GIVE ME A HALF HELMET OR A BRAIN BUCKET ANY DAY I DEFINITELY WILL WEAR IT... 3/4 and full face helmets why bother riding it takes all the enjoyment away from it and I can't hear anything!
In my (32 years) of riding experience I've come to know this: there are two kinds of bikers, ones that have been down, and ones that are going down. We're all on our way out...act accordingly.
Just say no to the bro tank or flip flops, even if not on a bike. I have ridden in shorts and got the sunburn to prove it. T-shirts with sleeves cut off sometimes. I am definitely not a wear all the gear all the time guy. Sometimes you just want to relax and enjoy the ride
When i got hit by a drunk driver i dragged 40 meters with my motorcycle on the sidewalk, The helmet indeed saved my life as my head hit the ground with hard impact 4 times.
MSF courses here in my area actually require helmet, gloves, above ankle riding boots/shoes and a jacket. You can get away with jeans but most of the gear mentioned in this video is actually required to even get started.
I'm 64 years old and bought my first motorcycle in 2013. Since then I have ridden it 24,000 miles. I recently returned in April 2019 to the U.S. after a 3,000 mile trip through Mexico. I am not an expert about motorcycles but I have NEVER, NEVER taken my hands off the bars like this guy did many times. This is not a good example!!
Lots of hostility here. A few years back Motorcyclist Magazine did an article where they related every crash that their staffers had and finally concluded that if you spend enough time on a bike you WILL fall down. I'm a HUGE believer in freedom, riders decide, etc., but in the big picture, fate is not on your side when you ride a bike. Been riding for 47 years and have owned 19 bikes, so I'm not new to this. Got rear-ended by a drunk at a stoplight; helmet saved my life. Low-sided my Honda, jacket saved my skin. Everyone is free to do what they want and I'm on record as saying that, but my comfort level involves full face, jacket, gloves, boots. Good luck out there to everyone who rides and loves it as much as I do.
I personally ride wrapped in bubble wrap with pieces of foam stuffed under my lid..can't breathe or move very well but I think I've got the safety gear thing covered 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Love the channel, Dan. Being a new rider as of November 2020 I have found your channel to be a fine resource for safety and general riding knowledge. Thank you for what you do here. Your tips have already saved my bacon a few times and helped me to recognize a bad situation and avoid trouble. Priceless information, thanks again.
Summer: Cargo shorts, vans, button down/cut, German helmet with sunglasses & cop style leather "frisk" gloves, if I wear gloves at all. Winter: Pants, boots, thinsulate gloves, German helmet & sunglasses, hoodie & cut.
I cringe when I see people riding in shorts. I briefly had a motorcycle in college and back then I didn't wear any protective gear other than a helmet. This time around (in my 40's) I have a couple helmets, riding jackets for cold and hot weather, gloves, riding boots and riding jeans. Gloves are important. Even if you go down at slow speeds your hands can get torn up bad without protection. Being a vintage bike guy I like having gear on but not looking like I'm all geared up Power Ranger style. The new riding jeans are great because a lot of them look like normal jeans.
@@marksmith7054 I guess that's about all the eloquence you can summon from your upbringing, *kid.* So go ahead, prove how your brain is worth every penny of that $2 bandana that's your riding gear, Missy. BTW, it's *callus* and *pansy,* genius.
I live in the Phoenix Metropolitan and ride a 2019 HD Tri-Glide Ultra. As you mentioned the summers are brutal, and though I wear a DOT approved helmet, and good safety shoes...I don't wear any jackets during the summer months!! Doesn't matter how vented your jacket is - your likely to pass out from a heat stroke before you wreck the bike. Which is a contradiction if you pass out with all the equipment on and wreck!! Safety is a priority but being realistic is a must! Too hot outside...I'll take my truck and keep the trike parked. 👊Respect👊
Top 5 things not to do while talking about safety gear: 1. Take both hands off bars. 2. Drive along filming yourself and paying more attention to the camera and what you are saying...
I was thinking the same thing. Hands off the handle bars is no biggie but he did it approaching intersections and car traffic. Great channel on rider safety though, this is really nit-picking but some new riders might see that and think it's ok because Dan did it, so it's worth mentioning.
@@wetblacklab7174 EXACTLY!!... I guess weekend riders absolutely never ever get into accidents...well I'm convinced now,,, I guess I'll only ride on Sundays, shirtless with flip flops.
@@wetblacklab7174 I agree with you. When riding on the open road, unless you are really stupid, it is very rare to have an impact without braking. However in city traffic, road speed and impact speed can easily be the same.
I am 17 and I am planning to get motocycle license this year, hopefully buy "beginner" cruiser next year. These kind of videos are really helping me to decide, what should and what I shouldn't do/buy/wear etc. Thanks man, you've got subscribe from me.
Even if you have riding experience, take a rider safety course. AMA or Ins. co. course is a good idea. Even if you haven't ridden in a few years I tell people take the course it might save your life. Ride safe and enjoy, a lot of great country to see out there and a motorcycle is the best way to see it.
Fortnine is a great resource. I violate some of the rules but wear a helmet, combat boots, gloves, and thick leather jackets. I'm an EMT and see lots of MC crashes.
Love watching your videos! I used to ride with regular jeans on thinking it would probably be fine...one day I tripped on the sidewalk and fell, hitting my knee. The jeans tore wide open around my knee from simply falling that like 2 feet to the asphalt. Scared the crap out of me how easily my jeans ripped and the skin scraped off. Not doing that anymore! Riding pants always.
In the US, your helmet *has* to be DOT compliant. Just look for something that is *also* ECE, or Snell certified. (If it’s ECE certified, check the Sharp ratings, and you can find safe helmets all across the price range. Seriously, the cheapest 5-star helmet is like $120 or less, you’ll just need to find one that’s also DOT.)
@@charlie6629 I knew a guy who crashed really badly going fast. No helmet. He lost half his brain. Lucky he didnt die. Good guy though and he could drink like a fish. Had a hard time walking but managed, went down stairs on his butt. Wear a good helmet my friends!
I dont have to worry as much being a 80cc 2 stroke bicycle guy, but I have a full face helmet, motorcycle gloves, and were steel toed timbs. I do wear normal wranglers, and ride in the summer in a t shirt with a leather vest, not worried about scratching up my arms, to late for that as I did bmx and skateboarding and have been in wrecks on my bike.
I’m not saying that the Kevlar jeans are junk but they still tore through and gashed my knee pretty decent. All I’m saying is when you go down anything can happen. Textile jackets with the foam pads seriously do hold up to crash and burns though! They’re trash after but they do exactly what they’re designed to do.
Wow! Here’s a guy who takes his hands off the bars at least 8 times, yaps about safety gear while riding one handed past multiple intersections while vehicles are waiting to enter ( lucky no one pulled out in front of him) and jerks his throttle through each gear as he accelerates. New riders beware!!! This guy is teaching you nothing. Been riding since 1976, sport bikes, dirt and yes my Harley’s too. Take my advice. Take a rider course and forget everything this guy says. ( Yes, I know this was an older post so hopefully he has learned some newer skills)
Just b/c he's slacking on safety in the video doesn't mean what he's saying is invalid or that he's ignorant. It's called complacency and no matter how much you puff your chest, you do it too brother. Sometimes he catches himself, sometimes his audience has to remind him - and he never cops an attitude. It doesn't help to throw someone under the bus and dismiss their experience in totality because they slip up sometimes like a regular human.
... as someone who has gotten into a crash on 2 wheels before... how a crash on 2 wheels works is usually your gonna go flying off the bike and hit your chin. A half helmet only works if you fall backwards.
I think you have some good videos and I understand you are coming from a safety point of view. But I think telling people that the only way to ride is with top notch safety gear is wrong. Riding with regular jeans and a proper half helmet and regular gloves (or no gloves) and boots opposed to the motorcycle gear is fine but of course with more risk, but just riding comes with risk so you have to ride smart. Riding is not for the stupid, reckless or faint of heart.
Doesn't matter how far you ride. I ride 20 minutes to work. Got rear-ended by a speeding dd while wearing jeans, t-shirt, half-finger gloves and my half-helmet. Looked cool, but that's about it. Crushed spine, cracked sternum and a broken finger. Finger tips gone, lots of rash and friction burns from the slide. This is no joke. Still recovering after 6 months, but riding again. Dress for the slide, not the ride, no matter what. I was very lucky, to say the least.
When I landed I first hit the top of my head, 4 fingers from right above my eyebrow, and than road rash all the way down to my chin same side and a bit on my back of my head. Doing 45mph estimated. Wear helmets!!! Edit: initial impact cracked my skull 1inch and hematoma. Also my hands I honestly recommend pads on lower thump muscle area, omg the importance of those! Stay safe everyone!!
Lots of valid points. I do not favor full faced helmets, personally. They restrict vision and hearing, the visors tend to fog at the worst moment and although the tech is a lot better now..... they are known to be heavy enough to break your neck in a low speed collision where a lighter helmet would not have. Next, Yes, heavy gear (Clothing) will last longer in a slide.... but you have to balance that with the increased heat and weight ( read that as fatigue) that goes with it. In areas where the temps are elevated most of the year you will suffer from the heat and need to hydrate more often ( not Beer). That's all I have, thanks for the vid
I just pulled out my old Vanson leather, damn thing is heavy as hell after twenty years in the closet. The double zipper on the front was broken, so I cut them off, went to Walmart got a Heavy duty snap kit, 8 pieces for $5 with the little anvil and spreader. Attached five to the front, and gained an inch for a hoody, and my 56 year old weight gain!
I have to mention the situation here in the uk. First you must agree best way to survive motorcycling is to not crash. Never ridden in USA but here it's best to see as much as possible. Most car drivers don't see motorcycles So You need to see them. I use the bell helmet style like you used to. I can see all around me unlike full faced helmets with that chin protection it's easy to get a good view of behind you . I don't wear googles that will cut down on my ability to see out of the side or underneath either. I do wear good shock resistant glasses or when it rains ( which is a lot here ) I use the old school bubble type visors. Like your videos btw don't mean any disrespect, just letting you know my views. Wish I could make one video a week let alone three. keep up the good work
Not proud to admit but I have crashed a few times. Mostly offroad. Had concussion and had two helmets destroyed by crashes. One a full face helmet crash was on asphalt, one helmet an mx helmet crashed in desert and broke off the beak. Both broken helmets were broken on the face protection. So glad that I went full face.
I wear a mexican wool pancho when I ride. Its the safest thing you can wear. If you go too fast it blows up over your helmet blocking your vision. This forces you to slow down to a safe pace. If its raining too much to ride safely, it takes on 50lbs of water forcing you to pull over and wait out the squall, thus being the safest thing to wear.
Sorry Dan, I have looker for many years for a full face that will fit. 20 years ago it wasn't a problem. But now they only come in 1 or 2 shell sizes and the bigger sizes only mean less padding inside. So instead of no helmet, I use the skid lid.
I had a bad crash last week and gear mostly saved me. 45-55 mph speed wobble to high side crash and tumble. The only thing I broke was my wrist. The boots saved my right ankle it was just sprained. But yes all the gear all the time.
Everyone let's get Dan on this. Hey Dan, get a dummy, dress it up with different gear, then throw it off the bike and test how they are affected. It would be a first.
I agree with you on the full face helmets! I spend a lot on helmets, and my 2 current full face helmets are carbon, both DOT and ECE certified. But, I also have an OF helmet (also carbon) that I use when I am practicing in parking lots, etc., especially when it's hot out (I'm in the tropics.) If I'm going to be traveling over 20 mph, I go right back to the full face; but for slow speeds or slow speed practice, I think a good Open Face helmet that covers the whole head (not a half helmet) is fine. As for gear, I never get on a bike without full armor: jacket, pants (or under clothes armor,) boots, and gloves Just not worth the chance.
Keep your hands on the bars when your around cars. You never know when you might have to do some evasive motocross move. Your worried about safety and you dont even consider the cage assholes around you. Also dont lug a Harley motor. Keep the revs. Up. In case of the need to move quickly you won't be able too. Hands on the bars.
Onetime, I was wearing a leather jacket with knit cuffs and waist band. After sliding down the asphalt, the sleeves were pushed up above my biceps and the waist was pushed up into my chest. My jeans were being held on by my leather belt. No material was left from the knees to the hips. Glad I wore clean underwear since they were fully exposed.Hence forearms , knees , hips and love handles were missing skin. 24 hours later covered with hemotomas. However, because the jacket was pushed up into my upper torso, I didn't scratch the helmet. So to protect your helmet wear casual leather products.
Sound advice here. I see a lot riders who will cover up pretty well, but then wear Vans/sneakers. Folks, Vans and sneakers are going to fly right off your feet if you come off the bike and roll, at which point your foot can "deglove", whereby the skin on your feet is peeled up, and/or off. Proper footwear is a must.
you say you have bin riding for 6 years and you dont get along with old school bikers but your telling us what we should be wearing and how we should ride well I got 44 years on you bin riding since I was 15 and gee what would I have done with out your wisdom . I ride because its second nature to me dont need a clown telling me how to dress or ride with 6 years under his belt. I ride 12 months out of the year every day what do you ride . Have rode from Alaska to Florida Florida to California Still ticken and in one piece . 2 crashes and rode away from both of them . when I ride dont talk on phone dont do videos and dont have my head in the clouds , If your not watching and you have your head on no worries yea I wear sneakers or work boots jeans and a leather coat helmet if state requires it . So Teacher keep on makin your blogs while you ride your bike and they will be plantin you under ground , Yea and im OLD SCHOOL
6 years ago you are totally fine. Now, i think you need to take his advise, more and more drivers are distracted with their vlogs while driving. He might bump into you one day. Get protected.
Ur not wrong man, I'm relatively young I'm 26, got 10 years under my belt, I started all decked out in gear good pants riding jacket big full face helmet, and the shit was miserable tbh. If I go down on a bike and die then it's my time,I'm not gunna wesr heavy ass pants and jacket in 100 degree weather. If someone else wants to then cool that's on them, but it rather enjoy my time on 2 wheels
Been road legal since 78, had a few 'offs' over the years, for the most part don't wear all the gear, helmet & gloves are the only legal requirements, had gravel rash a few times, yeah it hurts, & it's my own fault, my biggest crash, I was actually all geared up, proper jacket, back protector shoulder elbow armour, broke an arm, 2 ribs & collar bone, never once broke a bone when I had offs in no gear just gravel rash, it's a choice everyone has,
I bought a 800 pound gun safe and modified it so now I can lower it over my body (with help from my backhoe) before a ride. My bike has blown a few tires but it is all a work in progress. Safety must come first even if you look like an alien and miserable during the entire trip.
You can buy UNDER ARMOUR with CE aproved AAA rating. CE approved Armour in shoulder, elbows, back and chest With 100% Kevlar material (abrasion proof material) stitched through out. That with an over jacket with the same or similar CE and A rating, kevlar etc your just as protected against a crash as someone with textile or leathers on.
The problem with the jeans are if you’re a slightly bigger boy or just a big boy. They don’t make them for you they hardly go past a 34 some only go to a 40
Good video and interesting observations. I would be interested in your thoughts on the following. Just bought Ducati scrambler 1100, great for around the town and going to the office or meeting clients. I don’t want to continue to wear my full motorbike gear, especially in the summer. It’s a pain and not great to arrive in for a meeting. So, I’m looking at the Bowtex Elite and Pando Moto Skin UH-1 underwear protection. Both are made from dyneema, so have a higher resistance to damage than Kevlar. The material is also cooler than Kevlar and comes with pockets for integrated low profile approved body armour. Not sure about heat transfer, but around town I’m not going that fast. For me, this would give the protection against road rash and impact damage, and I can wear this under my suit, which is great as I don’t need to change when I meet my client, and I will turn up looking smart. I use a Shoei Glamster full face helmet and proper gloves. I use proper motorbike books, but they are of a style to complement a suit. Have you researched this type of underwear protection? I would be interested in your views before investing in the kit. To other motor-bikers, I might look a bit of a nob, but they don’t know what I’m wearing underneath. Keep up the great work👍
I wear the icon compression shirt and pants (D3O and Kevlar on impact areas) so that I can wear regular clothes on top. I feel they provide adequate protection for street duty, and very comfortable.
I used to underestimate legs and feet protection, caring only about head, hands, and core. About 15 years ago I had a very trivial low-speed accident: my not-so-heavy Honda Hornet 600 fell on my leg, the foot rest (a VERY blunt object) went through the side of my leather running shoe, ripped off my foot sole and broke the fifth finger off the ground. Well, you live, you learn. I quitted riding motorbikes a couple of years after that, but me and my wife are still feeling an itch to scratch and we plan to buy a Vulcan S soon. Your suggestions are invaluable to me and her as well, being a beginner. Thanks for what you do.
I’ve been riding since I was 16, I’m 57 now. Never ridden with armour , although I do have a nice leather jacket, and a Kevlar lined jacket. Decent gloves are a must,and boots I wear red wings ,but always have worn ordinary Levi jeans. I’ve had a fair few accidents but no major injuries. I can see the point of the armour etc, but I just can’t get into all that safety crap, kinds detracts from my enjoyment of the ride . Some people go right over the top and look like dayglo. Robots what with the cameras and such.
You should check out new riding gear. I just bought a Rev'it jacket with Seesmart armour and you literally can't feel it inside the leather. I understand wanting to be comfortable but if you can't even tell it's there, it can't hurt to have it. Happy riding.
I slid after a crash on pavement, going about 60, and I had a closed, brand new pack of matches in my back pocket. Was wearing jeans. Though I did not slide on the matches, I later found the pack in the back pocket, still closed and looking new, but the matches themselves had ignited and burned within the pack during the accident! I Also had just a t-shirt and 3/4 helmet. I hit my chin on the pavement, cut that open, and had lots of road rash on my back and hip. Those healed into the gauze the hospital put there and then I had to peel them off with....never mind, it was miserable. All gear all the time since!
52 years riding old habits never fade I wear good boots and gloves. After that t shirt and wrangler made this far! To each his own I don't ride for the slide I ride like I'm in that cage coming up on side street and didn't notice the motorcycle. Maybe that's why I ride out in the country just deer and road kill to dodge.
Psychologists have proven that the more safety gear one wears while riding a motorcycle the more reckless they are going to ride which increases the likelihood of an accident.
Jeans, boots, gloves, skull cap helmet, and a leather vest are what i wear. it’s enough to feel a little bit protected but no so protected to where you stop paying attention and completely rely on gear to save you. You have to use your brain to keep it off the pavement.
Well, I can tell you what I’m NOT going to wear in July and August in Virginia! But here’s a useful safety tip; if you want to be safe this summer, sell your motorcycle. Statistically, I think you’ll be over 30 times safer! And that’s a lot more difference than your choice of helmets!
SAMUEL WARREN I love both the history and the uniforms, the Germans may be bad and all but they had a good sense of fashion considering their outfits were made by Hugo Boss ( i think)
I don't wear full gear every time, but I was wearing my jacket when I low sided after hitting a deer. I slid over 100 feet and the jacket held up great. Still wear it. Spleen took a beating but a week in the hospital, I was shopping for my replacement bike.
4:13 Regular denim WILL hold up in a crash...I crashed at around 50 mph wearing demin Levis & not one rip in them...the paramedics cut them off of me, but the pavement didn't...
I love vlogs but holy shit can all of you stop talking with your hands. I keep picturing driving by a rider doing this and thinking they're having a stroke or a mental breakdown
I know a guy who had a nasty crash on his bike... he was wearing a 3/4 helmet with a face shield... doc told him that helmet saved his life... any other helmet... half or full would have killed him... so therefore full face isn't always the best... most people wear leather to prevent wind and keep you warmer... not as a fashion statement
