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Originally Posted by Sunfighter
-guy on HWY 1 yesterday riding an R1 doing at least 140km/h in the HOV lane.... shorts, tank top, and sneakers...
-girl riding a brand new CBR600RR on Kingsway, weaving into and out of traffic.... shorts, t-shirt, no gloves....
-guy on a ZX-6R with shorts, t-shirt, no gloves... passenger with no gloves, shorts, tank top.....
-guy on Kingsway on a Daytona 675 wearing sandals (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!), shorts and NO TOP......!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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If you ever see a guy on a 1098 in shorts, t shirt and a pair of jordans be sure to wave.
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Originally Posted by sonick
Especially bad when the rider is not geared up, but also riding like a giant asshat.
Happened last weekend on Russ Baker Way southbound just past Sea Island Way when 3 lanes merge into two.
Rider in the middle lane cuts me off in the left lane (good thing I left space in front anticipating he was going to probably do so), tailgates the guy in front, then cuts across back into the middle lane. However at the same moment a Camry in the far right lane merged into the middle lane. Fortunately for the douchebag the Camry had the awareness to check the lane again while merging and slowed to let him pass first. |
That guy just sounds like a twat. I normally like to be as courteous on the road as possible as that reflects well on other motorcyclists. I'm the kind guy that'll let someone slip in front of me in merging situations or bumper to bumper traffic.
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Originally Posted by Gwilo
Other than my 15 minute commute to work I generally wear full leathers.
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I see eye to eye with you on this one. I'm guilty of the aforementioned. I have no issue wearing my leather jacket till late Spring, but when summer hits, it comes off until Fall
Bear in mind my commute to work is only 10 minutes away, and the extent of my street riding consists of going to the beach, starbucks
or picking up chicks.
I don't cruise around town, nor do I go on lengthy street rides out of town, so squidding short distances at the speed limit in the city is just a risk I've become willing to take in the summer when putt'ing around from point A to point B.
Now is it smart? Heck no, but risks to me are definitely minimized (it's subjective I know). Your motorcycle can out accelerate, out maneuver and out brake just about any vehicle on the road. With a few exceptions, you really have little excuse as a motorcyclist when getting into an accident. It boils down to situational awareness and your own capabilities.
I'll still always wear my gauntlet gloves on the street, but when I'm actually riding I'll rock a 1 piece suit, back protector, full race boots and full gauntlets