T-shirts over leathers

Black Knight · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Karma :

Some do, some don't. I always thought it looked a bit racer/tartyish but i've taken to doing it myself now.

So how many do?
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mr motorbiker · Nova Slayer Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

it makes you faster.

so yes.

Villers · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Karma :

In the same way that superman wears his underpants over his trousers?

Are you kidding? Ive never seen anyone do that, even a retard would think twice! Laughing

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Guilty as charged.
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TheShaggyDA · Repost Police Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Leathers are a PITA anyway, why would I want yet another layer?
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Black Knight · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Karma :

The only reason I do it is because a cotton T-shirt is a whole lot easier to clean that a set of leathers.

I used to spend a fortune on leather cleaners and restorers and waterproofers etc etc, now I just chuck a t-shirt in the wash. Its a whole lot easier and really does keep your leathers looking pristine.

I do seem to attract a lot of flies though. Maybe its that Hugeo Bus aftershave I got for Christmas. Laughing

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White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

i've never done it, but have thought about putting a hoody over my leathers if its a cold day, its more comfortable over than under! Thumbs Up

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Keith · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

I tend to see it quite often. Usually it'd be someone on an R1 wearing a Rossi shirt or something like that. Also see the likes of kawasaki riders with a Hawk Kawasaki (BSB) jumper over their leathers too.

I think it looks quite good. You still have the protection of leather but that style of casual clothing. I'd probably do it myself if I had a decent race orientated t-shirt to go over the top. Razz

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I wear "how's my riding, call 1-800-F-Off" t shirt sometimes.
My favourite shirt is my streetfighters "explicit motorcycles" t-shirt with a motoGP patch sewn to the back. Very Happy

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Motkram · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Is it just me who doesn't care if my gear is peppered with bugs?

Going on the logic that it keeps gear clean, how many people wear trousers over trousers? Shoe covers on boots?

Does wearing a tee not act like a great big parachute? Confused

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Motkram · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

I think people wearing tee-shirts on bikes is damn irresponsible, I saw someone on a cbr1zx1000000 wearing shorts i think it should be banned etc etc etc Wink

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Irezumi aka Reuben · Carrot Top Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

Sp you wear a tarty t-shirt/jumper over your tarty matching leathers to keep them clean.

I'll leave it at that! Laughing

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Only done it at Elvington/cadwell when there was a load of us trying to look in 'professional' in a taking the piss way Smile

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Am looking at 'team clothing' for racing, but again to give the 'professional' look, in a (only) slightly less piss taking manner Smile

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

I think it looks daft. Always makes me think that the person thinks their t-shirt is so cool that they want everyone to see it, which just makes me think 'saddo'.

I was tempted to wear my giant fur coat over my leathers once though, just cos I'd have looked like the Sasquatch on a bike. But I decided to sell the coat on ebay rather than get it full of flies and road shit.

There's more mileage in the coat thing actually... lent my long black trenchcoat to G once when we'd got caught out really late and he was freezing in vented summer leathers. It was comedy watching him ride along in the pitch dark on a black RS250, black leathers, black lid and a huge black coat flying out like a cape. Laughing

gimpy limp · Nearly there... Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Karma :

better off with a basketball top over them i'd imagine, probably look better and their much bigger/easier to get on/off.
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Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Wheres the "No never it looks GAY" option?
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Craggles · Traffic Copper Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I have been known to wear a loud shirt over my bike jacket... generally only on short runs as it acts as a bit of a parachute.

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zaknafien · Joined: 25 Mar 2002 Karma :

Hoodie for warmth issues occasionally yes, otherwise no.

Gotta pity the sad people that do.
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gimpy limp · Nearly there... Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Karma :

what does it look like? any pics? i've never seen it done but I cant work out why it would look bad? if you wore a top (not a tshirt) over the only thing u'd see is the top and your leather trousers?
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