Mcycle injury stats.....where to protect??

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MacDoc said:
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does not come up in a search online.

With tax that's $140 so I was about $147 but for anyone else for sure.
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I tried one on today at RD... quite comfortable to wear, but I am somewhat concerned about the heat retention. Does anyone have any experience with this? I expect it to be a bit warmer, but would likely not wear it if I was to be drenched in sweat after a couple of hours.

Also, for knee/shin protectors, GP bikes had a Dainese model that is not as bulky and road warrior looking for about $80. Has 3 straps (one above knee, and two below) and feels unmoveable compared to others I have tried. Also very comfortable!
 
ike said:
I tried one on today at RD... quite comfortable to wear, but I am somewhat concerned about the heat retention. Does anyone have any experience with this? I expect it to be a bit warmer, but would likely not wear it if I was to be drenched in sweat after a couple of hours!
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You'll sweat if you stand around, but once you get going a little you're fine. It has great airflow.
 
MacDoc said:
While I agree in general if you have reasonable funds to spend you do have to look at frequency and severity.
Australian studies have shown in serious accidents that aside from helmet the level of gear does not determine outcomes and anything that would impact the spine sufficiently would be in that category.
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I don't get this .... you are a guy who can afford to go on overseas motorcycle trips, but somehow cost concerns appears in your posts when gear is considered? Just spend the money to protect yourself and stop over analysing reports to justify cheaper gear.

If you were a kid who can barely afford used Ninja 250 for commute ... It would be somewhat understandable, as we were all young with no money at some point, but you certainly don't belong into that category, or do you?
 
Still trying out new combinations. Went for a good long ride with my buddy today. Took the crappy, basic foam pad out of the Icon mesh jacket and used the Field Stryker Vest. Worked really well. :) Still tons of air flow and I felt better knowing that I had better back protection and some (albeit it little) chest protection should I go down.


Still using nothing but V-Power in the old girl...
 
I don't get this .... you are a guy who can afford to go on overseas motorcycle trips, but somehow cost concerns appears in your posts when gear is considered? Just spend the money to protect yourself and stop over analysing reports to justify cheaper gear.
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Apparently you don't get it....I'm not riding in situations that require top end gear - no track, no motocross , just plodding around in the savannah and forest tracks taking photos and the scenery.
And by keeping my gear costs appropriate to the use then I CAN afford to use the money for other things.

More money does not always achieve better results.

The guy that hit a deer at 60 mph with the same ride I have kept it upright and rode it home.
I got his seat from the insurance company for 1/2 price.
Sure I could have spent $1200 on the same seat but $600 was smarter. That also gave me a lot of confidence in what the bike could take as I ride a lot at night. So top end road gear is not of interest to me.
If I'm riding at night then sure I'll armor up but not for 150 kph twisties

I've got 45 years riding - you learn a thing or two. I'm not in the least atgatt and I've been riding since long before there were helmet laws.
I wore a Bell Star when riding the RD400 as it was appropriate.
Now I wear a BellMag8 as it suits what I do and sometimes shirt and shorts suit as well.

Mcycling costs enough as it is with the stupidity of the insurance system here.

I'll buy used gear.....my JR mesh cost $50 - great value but since I've been photographing I want some under armor so I can keep the jacket open or not wear it at all. My choice and I don't need or want expensive.
I'll stick the knee armor on cuz they are light and comfortable and they were useful in low speed situations in the mud in Australia and $30 was the right price.
I tried my kids knee armor and it was too heavy, hot and expensive but happy he bought it for playing hooligan and I'm quite glad he did even tho he's a rather conservative street rider....he's fallen enough off road to appreciate it BUT he doesn't wear it all the time cuz its not so easier and not so light.

I'm going with a lighter off road bike and perhaps some single track this year in Aus so an extra bit of armour is appropriate to that. I'm quite happy to drop $600 on a good lens if the value is right but I'll by used in heartbeat. And I can do that as I don't spend unnecessarily on other items.
All a matter of choices.
Guy I know is a millionaire many times over, he drives a 10 year old car and uses an old computer cuz that's all he needs and that's part of the reason he's wealthy - he's not into flash and strutting his wealth. He's practical with his money.
Me too.....mostly :)
 
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MacDoc said:
Apparently you don't get it....I'm not riding in situations that require top end gear - no track, no motocross , just plodding around in the savannah and forest tracks taking photos and the scenery.
And by keeping my gear costs appropriate to the use then I CAN afford to use the money for other things.

More money does not always achieve better results.

The guy that hit a deer at 60 mph with the same ride I have kept it upright and rode it home.
I got his seat from the insurance company for 1/2 price.
Sure I could have spent $1200 on the same seat but $600 was smarter. That also gave me a lot of confidence in what the bike could take as I ride a lot at night. So top end road gear is not of interest to me.
If I'm riding at night then sure I'll armor up but not for 150 kph twisties

I've got 45 years riding - you learn a thing or two. I'm not in the least atgatt and I've been riding since long before there were helmet laws.
I wore a Bell Star when riding the RD400 as it was appropriate.
Now I wear a BellMag8 as it suits what I do and sometimes shirt and shorts suit as well.

Mcycling costs enough as it is with the stupidity of the insurance system here.

I'll buy used gear.....my JR mesh cost $50 - great value but since I've been photographing I want some under armor so I can keep the jacket open or not wear it at all. My choice and I don't need or want expensive.
I'll stick the knee armor on cuz they are light and comfortable and they were useful in low speed situations in the mud in Australia and $30 was the right price.
I tried my kids knee armor and it was too heavy, hot and expensive but happy he bought it for playing hooligan and I'm quite glad he did even tho he's a rather conservative street rider....he's fallen enough off road to appreciate it BUT he doesn't wear it all the time cuz its not so easier and not so light.

I'm going with a lighter off road bike and perhaps some single track this year in Aus so an extra bit of armour is appropriate to that. I'm quite happy to drop $600 on a good lens if the value is right but I'll by used in heartbeat. And I can do that as I don't spend unnecessarily on other items.
All a matter of choices.
Guy I know is a millionaire many times over, he drives a 10 year old car and uses an old computer cuz that's all he needs and that's part of the reason he's wealthy - he's not into flash and strutting his wealth. He's practical with his money.
Me too.....mostly :)
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I don't give a crap really what you wear as a gear ...

Just don't post here later that your cheap cost effective knee velcro secured protector has spun and your knees are now blown out. One thing I agree on with you and that is the choice we all have.

It's just fairly unusual that a guy like you going on overseas trips frequently chooses not to spend on gear. Most if not all people who travel like that and ride do. But I guess someone must be first, right?
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