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I've gone from ATGATT to H (just Helmet).

Gwolf said:
I would probably just cut two more doors in the back of the garage and eliminate at least 3 or 4 dance steps.
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Well, that might cause a problem.
On the other side of the back wall of the garage is the laundry room and the master bath.
I've heard of Harley riders that bring their bikes inside their homes, but I'm not quite there yet. :LOL:
 
racoon said:
Well, that might cause a problem.
On the other side of the back wall of the garage is the laundry room and the master bath.
I've heard of Harley riders that bring their bikes inside their homes, but I'm not quite there yet. :LOL:
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That is why you should consult a professional.
 
I have told this story before and I'll tell it again as long as it gets through to somebody. 2 years ago I was was getting ready to leave to go to OC Bikefest and was debating about what to wear as I was going down the Coastal Highway to OC Bikefest and wanted to feel that warm breeze one last time before things started to cool off for the season and I would have to bundle up. Because it was almost 3 hours there and back I looked at the odds and decided to gear up, and I am glad that I did.

I never made it to the OC Bikefest, and instead, ended up laid out in the middle of the intersection after a car hit me from behind while stopped at a red light and ejected me over the handlebars. Thank god for my mesh armour. The only place where my skin was damaged was where the drivers backrest mount on my Corbin had compressed hard enough against my tailbone that it left a hole through the seat and my pants hitting directly against my skin and left my whole ass bruised for weeks. My helmet had to be replaced from the damage it received and it has been the second helmet I have cracked in two years from being thrown off the bike due to cager. So I just cringe when I see these Pa. riders going around with no helmet when I go up there riding.
 
All the gear all the time... jeans usually though. Leather chaps look silly on me. But I do have a ryde to the Bay area for my 60th HS reunion coming soon, so I'll wear them then; I do dread the crowded conditions of the SF Bay area. Lane splitting riders make me nervous, even though I used to do it in the congested traffic there, till I had some dimwit open his door in front of me! 😖 🤬
 
There are too many idiots on the road these days not to be a ATGATT person.
Three wheels are more stable. But if you do get in a crash in will not be good.
I know "Oh, I am just going to the store" - that's when something bad happens.
 
It's a personal choice that only you have to live with, but everyone who ever fell off their bike on the tar growing up knows what tar can do to your skin!! So, if you pick shorts and a tank top, it's your choice!!! :cool: 🫣
 
Mikey said:
It's a personal choice that only you have to live with, but everyone who ever fell off their bike on the tar growing up knows what tar can do to your skin!! So, if you pick shorts and a tank top, it's your choice!!! :cool: 🫣
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Road rash sucks.
Gavel rash is just as bad, unless a cute blond paramedic is pickling it out of your butt.
Don't ask me how I know.:whistle:
 
Mikey said:
It's a personal choice that only you have to live with, but everyone who ever fell off their bike on the tar growing up knows what tar can do to your skin!! So, if you pick shorts and a tank top, it's your choice!!! :cool: 🫣
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But it's MY choice not to contribute to your family's GoFundMe for hospital/burial expenses. The older I get, the less empathy I have for riders who make bad choices. My wife has already had that knock at the door from Mr. Officer, telling her that I'm in the hospital. I know what she went through!
 
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The ones who really piss me off are the guys on sport bikes all geared up for the track.
With the girlfriend on the back in shorts. tank top, flip-flops and a beanie or open face helmet.
The other is a certain religious group. They do not have to wear a helmet.
Even with a helmet, I have lost friends due to head injuries.
Rant over, hope I didn't offend anyone.
Bruce
 
I have often heard others make fun of the gear I wear, asking why I wear all of that stuff. First off I just don't bounce nearly as well @ 75 as I did @ 21. If I could predict when I was going to have my get off or crash then I would only wear my gear on that particular day. I wear a full face helmet, an Aero Stitch Roadcrafter 2 piece, gloves and boots. Aside from the twins always feeling slightly par boiled most of the time I'm comfortable. I worked ER's and hospitals for almost 40 years, I've seen the aftermath of not having proper protection when riding bikes. I hope to be able to walk away from any crash I am in and will put up with the inconvenience of ATGATT to try and achieve that outcome. You do what floats your boat.

Al in Kazoo
 
I've been riding motorcycles for 62 years and have recently switched to a Spyder. I only wear ATGATT in bad weather/cold weather. Years ago, I crossed the country and back in shorts and a T-shirt, and much of the ride was without a helmet. I have burns on my right calf to show for my lack of common sense. Now that I'm older and a little bit smarter, I wear a helmet at all times. I was in one serious accident and was wearing ATGATT and came out of it with only a sore back. Now that I ride on three wheels, I feel safer and I feel more conspicuous, and I ride in shorts, a T-shirt, but wear a half helmet when it's hot. I always wear a high viz jacket or vest and often a high viz helmet. I have known for a long time that getting on a motorcycle is a dangerous activity and I'm taking a chance every time that I ride.
 
2dogs said:
LOL... that's mighty considerate of you. When you finally get into the ER, those nice nurses don't have to waste their time and energy carefully cutting through all your safety gear to get to your injuries.
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I'm/It's all about maximum efficiency, my friend! :-)
 
iSilentP said:
I'm/It's all about maximum efficiency, my friend! :-)
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Like you & me & many others out there, we grow complacent over time. Sometimes it takes skinned knuckles and or knees to refresh reality as to just how dam dangerous it is out there. Sadly, it only takes seeing one lifeless body on the pavement to make you consider parking it permanently. I feel most alive and in tune with the world when I'm on my scooter, and I consider that a gift from GOD. But there will come a day, if I follow all the rules, I can safely park it with a 4 SALE sign, and enjoy the rocking chair.
 
I've totaled 2 bikes (in 2015 a Triumph Trophy on ice & in 2018 a Tiger 1200 deer kill). Insurance bought me a new set of ATGATT each time and I walked away with a bruised hip and scratched lid on both get-offs. The very few times I've been lax were local trips to the store (no deer or ice). At 79, I don't think I would heal well without the gear.
 
Yesterday was heating up and I decided to go out for a short ride of about an hour on local country roads. I had just walked my dogs and decided to ride before taking a shower, so I went out again in shorts, sneakers, and a t-shirt. I did put on my 3/4 helmet and fingerless gloves. This non-ATGATT riding is getting addictive. Maybe the odds will catch up to me, but maybe not. As I finished my ride I was stopped at a red light not far from my house and it felt really hot, even with the little bit of clothing I was wearing. Opposite of me was a guy on a sport bike in full leathers and a full face helmet. He had to be roasting while waiting for the light to change. I'll admit that if I were that hot it would more than offset the fun of riding completely. But each of us has to do what we think is best for us at the time.
 
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