What do you wear?

[Rodd]

Hi there
I've just joined this forum and this is my first post.
I ride a bmw gs 1100 I ride all year round everyday apart from snow and ice. I have good kit all hien gerricke gortex or leather .and over the years I've always rode in full kit. But this year I made a decision to ride in just work boots jeans and a bike jacket the first few weeks I felt very vulnerable but now I feel ok.
I m 48 years old and have been riding since I was 16 .
I just wondered what you guys ride in.

Cheers rod

[Fisty]

Whatever I feel like.
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[drzsta]

wolf 1pc kang suit
astars supertech r boots
sp-1 gloves
xr1100 helmet


no commuting

[-LG-]

Rukka jacket and trousers, Racer High Racer gloves and a pair of tatty magnums for boots.

Also got some Hood jeans, but not really had a chance to wear them yet.
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Welcome to BCF Rod.

Always gloves. The rest will depend on the weather and where I'm going.

Long hauls on motorways and A roads I tend to wear leathers. Local journeys... sometimes kevlar jeans and jacket.
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[kitty kat]

Depends on what I am riding, if it is my Fazer 600 or my Deauville 650 then I wear winter gloves (year round), full textile gear & waterproof boots, if it is my husband then I wear nothing but a huge smile

I am also 48 and have been riding since my teenage years, bikes, not my husband

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

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[Knightsy]

Spada Textile Jacket (had it for 2 years now, I'm due for upgrade I think)/overpants/Triumph gloves/TCX boots/Helmet.


And a pink thong on Thursdays.
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[mrdelmonti]

I tend to find a bit of lingerie brings up my self esteem so I wear that but when it's a bit nippy out I tend to go for full on cocktail dress and fur scarf.

On a serious note, depends on what I'm doing, nipping into town a jacket and jeans, going out for a proper ride I'll wear full leathers.

[Derivative]

Around the corner? Jeans and full sleeve shirt. Sometimes crack out a blazer. Gotta look sharp for the paramedics.

Across town? If it's not too warm I'll crack on an overcoat.

Across the country (i.e. above 40mph), leathers. Might get myself a textile suit eventually.

Always boots and gloves, though. I can deal with road rash and even a busted knee. Not much chance against losing a finger. In any case I find that it's easier to operate the machine - boots make it much easier to hold the bike while stationary.

[calyx]

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[Ariel Badger]

Chanel No 5 and girls pants.
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[henry hoover]

I don't go anywhere without my Kevlar boxers
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[Wonko The Sane]

Buffalo textile trousers and a bike jacket with bike boots

Gloves with knuckle protection.

If i'm nipping round the corner from work then gloves, jacket and boots but normal jeans.

Have some bike jeans for short non-motorway trips from home

[BTTD]

Leathers and a St Christopher.

[Matt94]

HJC FG-15 Carbon
Cheap 'RK Sports' Ebay jacket.
Fox MX gloves, i've got g-mac thermal gloves but I find them way to thick.
Jeans.
Trainers.
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[Vracktal]

I wear a tatty-but-functional armoured textile jacket, kevvy jeans, biker boots and gloves (and a helmet obviously).
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[_Iain_]

Realy hot weather/twatting about;

ONE Industries "Monster Energy" Motocross lid
Fox irididium jade goggles
GP-Pro MX armour suit
Bulletproof Kevlar hoodie
Ebay Kevlar jeans
Prexsport Sonic Evo boots

Warm weather;

Icon Airmada
Joe Rocket mesh jacket
Ebay Kevlar jeans
Ebay long sleve 100% kevlar shirt.
Prexsport Sonic Evo boots

Cool/Rain/standard british shit;

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Ancient 3rd hand Buffalo textile jacket
Buffalo Phantom trousers
Prexsport Sonic Evo boots

Realy cold/snow;

AGV K3 Basic
Buffalo textile jacket
Buffalo phantom textiles
Prexsport Sonic Evo
Kevlar shirt
Bulletproof Kevlar hoodie

Tbh, you're 48 years old, you've got enough money to spunk out on an 1100GS which isnt a cheap bike - even used and fucked up they're still over a grand. So the way i see it, you're clearly old enough to know better with 32 years of riding experience than to ride around with no kit on. I mean ffs - kevlar jeans have hip armour, knee armour & cost all of £40 posted to your door, so its not a cost thing either.

Or were you expecting congratulations on your manliness for riding around in jeans that WILL shred to bits the second you hit tarmac?

The below is a 35-40mph crash in a set of Levi 511's - so a decent quality set of jeans;

https://hellforleathermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/02.jpg

https://hellforleathermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/03.jpg

https://rideapart.com/2012/10/why-wearing-jeans-on-a-motorcycle-is-a-really-bad-idea/

Maybe worth thinking next time.
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[scubamarkt]

Going to work depends on weather if dry work pants, textile jacket, gloves and boots, if wet textile pants. Short trips from home normal jeans with boots, jacket, gloves. Out for a blast full textiles boots, gloves.
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[recman]

For work its FT textiles but for the weekend I have a HG Sheltex jacket and Sartso Killer jeans.
I'm not gonna risk wearing anything less.

[Rogue_Shadow]

My kit varies on ride duration and weather.
But I'll Always be in full motorbike gear.

Full face helmet
Textile / leather jacket
Textile / Kevlar trousers
Buffalo gloves
RST Boots

All or nothing for me, I don't find any of my kit uncomfortable.
But without trying to justify myself, I wear it for my safety and I personally feel safer ( NOT invincible ) wearing it. I'd feel extremely vulnerable without it, likely to the extent of not enjoying the ride.

You've got the gear, so why not put it on?

[Dave70]

Depends. If I'm out to have some fun on the bike, then two piece leathers, boots, gloves and of course, lid.

If I'm just travelling to work or the shops then it's as above, except I'll swap the leathers for textiles.

Both leathers and textiles have body armour too.

[Derivative]

[-Matt-]

Hi mate welcome.

Same 24/7 for me not one for risking it in jeans.

Rst 1 piece leathers and back protector.
Full face helmet (got a few i use)
Spada gloves
Alpinestar track boots

Hoodie on top unless warm to look less like a power ranger

[deleted111]

HJC FG15 (??) Lid with iridium visor (need to change it, I look a nob)
Joe Rocket two piece leathers
Richa hi vis waterproof over jacket if wet
TCX Sport touring boots
Weise Gloves

Nothing less.

I could do with some new gear more suited to my riding, I have power ranger-esque gear but I use my bike for everything and am not into hooning or dragging my knee round bends etc. Maybe some Kevlar Jeans for the nice weather and full textiles for the rest...