Odd sighting.

[mistergixer]

Saw a bloke on the way home yesterday riding a Pan Yurrupian, in shorts, t-shirt, trainers, no gloves and an open face lid.
He really confused me by wearing a Sam Brown Hi Viz belt over the top of it.
Is it just me that finds his safety concession somewhat ironic?
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[DukeRed]

I've seen that guy (If you're around St Albans), I was equally confused as what to make of him.
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[mistergixer]

Yup, it was on the A414 just after London Colney.
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[paulthewitt]

maybe he figures the hi-viz stuff will stop him needing the protective gear.
does sound silly tho!

Paul

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Pmsl - that's the funniest think I have ever heard!!!
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[DukeRed]

I know I shouldn't be so easily swayed but I couldn't help thinking well if he's doing it then it must be ok, hes on a pan and they don't do wrong stuff. Then again he probably doesn't push it.

Funny that when I see trainers,wife beater top and shorts on a 600 I just think twat.
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[bonehead]

Maybe he's a surrealist.

[mchaggis]

I saw someone yesterday on a WR with mx boots, armoured gloves and trousers, a peaked helmet with goggles, and a Hi-viz vest. Not even a T-shirt.
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The way I see it with protective clothing; if you're going to ride defensively, slowly and generally 'safely', there's no reason it should be much more dangerous than sitting in car without protective clothing or walking on the pavement of a busy street.

However I know I may always end up doing some filtering, wheelies or other general 'playing' - so I usually wear at least a jacket, combat boots, helmet and gloves.


Seems to make sense that if you want to enjoy the breeze you make sure self extra visible (especially to account for dozy drivers not thinking when they suddenly enter a much darker shaded area, after having the sun in their eyes.

[Ork12]

When you say combat bots G do you mean like army man ones? if so that can be a very bad idea. Steel toe caps being run over = owned toes.
Alex

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Hi

Not sure whether combat boots do have steel toe caps, but it takes a hell of a lot to crush the steel. After all the steel is there to protect the toes from things being dropped on them.

All the best

Keith
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[mchaggis]

Stinkwheel made this point before. A combat boot does not have steel toecaps, as it would just be extra shrapnel when the squaddie steps on a landmine. None of the pairs of combat boots I've ever worn or seen have had them. Work boots on the other hand are different. But, they're supposed to withstand a shock loading from a hundred or two kilos I would suppose, not a continuous load from a half tonne or more.
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[stinkwheel]

Army boots (proper ones) do not have steel toe caps. They have stiffened leather reinforced toecaps and heels. Steel toe caps in army boots are definatley not a good idea, they are designed to hold the remanants of your foot together in case of an accident/explosion. Imagine the consequences of stepping on a mine in steelies!
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[stinkwheel]

Having had an 850kg cow stand on my steel toe caps then rock back off the edge to put all the weight directly across the arch of my foot, briusing my metacarpals and leaving me with a limp for a fortnight. I will never wear them again.

If you want to protect your feet...Chainsaw wellies!

https://www.workgear.co.uk/images/stock/FO6.jpg
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[JonB]

What I find stupid is people wearling full leather outfits...no gloves. I'd rather wear naked WITH gloves. silly peeps.
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[colin1]

yeah im with you on the gloves thing

I dont think they are thinking safety, they want the leathers for the look and dont wear the gloves if they are hot
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[Kirmit]

Ah but we're Motor biker's. We only care about the one's we love.
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[impaler]

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Hi

Wonder how quick they could ride on the Tour de France while wearing full leathers .

All the best

Keith
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