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Originally Posted by RabidRat
Can I just say one thing?
Regardless of whether you take the course or not (you really should), I really suggest you get full gear. Spine guard, chest guard, textile/leather jacket and pants. I know it'll be tempting to skimp on this stuff, it's really really expensive and it won't look as cool as riding in jeans or something.. but trust me on this one, you will fuck up, and when that happens, you'll want as much gear as possible on you so that you'll break a little less when you ultimately do go down.
I can't even count the number of stupid ass stunts I pulled as a 17 year old in my MR2. I did things in that thing that had I done them on a bike, I would probably be permanently fucked. Some things are worse than death.
Get the gear. And take the course. Even if it means getting a shittier bike or saving a little longer. Maybe your parents might even chip in if you explain that it'll keep you alive.
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i'm only planning to ride to and from school, tutor, and gym, (all within 20 minutes car on relatively vacant roads) so i was thinking of only getting the standard helmets, boots, gloves and leather jacket. but yeah i see what you mean by keeping yourself as protected as possible if and when shit goes down. thanks for the tip man will definitely stock up on gear.