I tried out being a squid.

[KrAzE]

Today I was late for work and opted to go on with just a pair of safety glasses instaed of the full jacket, pads, helmet and gloves.


Boy what a difference it is. Granted I only work about 4 miles from home, it fealt really weird without my gear on. Now I am a new rider (this is my first season) but I felt really naked without my gear. I have been looking into a mesh jacket for riding, but after this experience I dont think I will ever run without my gear again.

Even on my way to work I saw lots of harley riders with helmets on and I couldnt even look them in the eye because I felt shamefull. Every other day I pass a harley rider wearing shorts and a tshirt and today of all days I ran into every biker with a helmet in this town.

Point of the story, being a squid is pretty lame now that I have experienced it.

[scottynoface]

Riding without gloves drives me insane.

[IndyGunner]

Riding without gloves drives me insane.

SAME HERE!!! ive been wearing just a helmet jeans and boots lately and my friends ask me why im wearing gloves w/ no jacket... it just feels weird without them in between me and the controls.

[KrAzE]

Yea, the extra padding with the gloves is ultra nice.

[Trackerrrr]

I can't ride without gear, drives me nucking futs. It's just a must do thing now.

[Silence]

Riding without gloves drives me insane.

Same man, no gloves just doesn't feel right

[acraze]

I would be scared to ride around this town with these crazy drivers without helmet melon vs road I don't wanna go there

[ADyingBreed]

ive relinquished myself to the fact that i will probably have SEVERAL more times going down, so its going to be with gear, and not hurt like the last three times lol.

[iceman_4090]

ive relinquished myself to the fact that i will probably have SEVERAL more times going down, so its going to be with gear, and not hurt like the last three times lol.

LOL!

Im in the military so we are required to wear all the gear... helmet, gloves, shoes/boots etc basically all skin needs to be covered by some sort of protective riding gear.

[STULER]

what makes me laugh is the fact that this is your first year riding and you chose to ride w/o gear. dangerous thing to do. u still learning the basics of the motorccyle

[HemiKat]

Saw a guy today.... Honda 929, Guy in front, shorts, tennis shoes, sunglasses.... all he had, no gloves, helmet or shirt! Girl on back, tennis shoes, shorts and a tank top.... thats it.

[KatDawg]

I recommend the mesh jacket. It's awesome for the warmer weather.

[Zepp]

SAME HERE!!! ive been wearing just a helmet jeans and boots lately and my friends ask me why im wearing gloves w/ no jacket... it just feels weird without them in between me and the controls.

Same for me, just doesn't feel right at all

[JIB]

Nakid, I say, nakid if I don't wear all the gear. Now that I have my daughter interested in riding, I have to also be a good example.

[KrAzE]

every single person I have seen riding two up doesnt wear any kind of gear...I would feel so bad if the person riding with me got hurt..I dont understand how others wouldnt.

I wont let anyone on the back of my bike. I put a cargo net on the back usually and say theres no rear seat