And Now She Owns A Bike!!! - Page 3

Amber Lamps · 07-02-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

Tig, just say it with me.. Full gear is safer, but she chooses not to wear it..

Nobody here is even arguing any new points. You all are just repeating yourselves.

The atgatt crowd will be happy that they're right. And you can still thumb your nose and do whatever you want.

I know but they won't just leave me alone about it. It's like haven't you covered this shit before? Haven't I agreed that full gear is safer enough times? Yeesh! You know someone just accused me of ruining a thread but her I am on a MOTORCYCLE FORUM posting about a new bike and all anyone has to talk about is how she doesn't have enough gear, or her gear is too cheap, etc.

You know what you guys win! I'm joining what I suspect are the rest of the sheeple, me too crowd that goes along on these subjects but secretly does and wears whatever they want.

Ahem, my girlfriend wears a A* Octane full suit, SMX Plus boots and Gp Pro gloves whenever she rides. She's just finished her 5th track day and it was great! It is so well worth the money! It's too bad she's a girl and has too strong of a survival instinct to be competitive. She never speeds, does burnouts or wheelies because that would reflect badly on the motorcycling community as a whole. She thinks that GSXRs are the worst bikes ever and anyone who owns one is a squid. Finally, she agrees that the guy called Tigger on this forum is a complete douchebag for his beliefs and opinions. There that should cover it!

Kerry_129 · 07-02-2009, 06:45 PM

She's a big girl and capable of making her own decisions like the rest of us, but....
If it were me, I'd suggest looking into some quality mesh/armored gear, with reinforced/leather impact areas. I have a Cortech GX Air which I believe to provide a pretty decent level of protection, and it feels like I turned on an air-conditioner once I'm over 20 or so. I think it's actually cooler than nothing but a T-shirt. Mesh overpants are also pretty convenient & quick to put on/take off, and if worn over shorts are probably better protection than jeans alone (certainly better knee protection). Like I said though - her decision, and just my suggestion.

I don't wear full-leather 'around town' either, and don't blame her for not wanting to. But she really should understand the potential risk accurately - 'around town' and as a new rider is where she's most likely to take a spill and roadrash/busted-up joints are exactly the same for 30hp bike riders as 150hp bike riders, after all.

Amber Lamps · 07-02-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

She's a big girl and capable of making her own decisions like the rest of us, but....
If it were me, I'd suggest looking into some quality mesh/armored gear, with reinforced/leather impact areas. I have a Cortech GX Air which I believe to provide a pretty decent level of protection, and it feels like I turned on an air-conditioner once I'm over 20 or so. I think it's actually cooler than nothing but a T-shirt. Mesh overpants are also pretty convenient & quick to put on/take off, and if worn over shorts are probably better protection than jeans alone (certainly better knee protection). Like I said though - her decision, and just my suggestion.

I don't wear full-leather 'around town' either, and don't blame her for not wanting to. But she really should understand the potential risk accurately - 'around town' and as a new rider is where she's most likely to take a spill and roadrash/busted-up joints are exactly the same for 30hp bike riders as 150hp bike riders, after all.

Btw I just got my Red Route jeans the other day and I have to say that I like them better than Draggin', Joe Rocket or Shift jeans. I took the knee armor out since I have my own and they are very comfortable.

True and 25 mph is 25 mph not matter what you are riding. Whether it be a bicycle or a MV Agusta. Like I said, if she had bought a 250cc scooter, no one would be saying shit about gear and you all know it! Anyway, I don't know what you all are talking about, my gf is 100% agatt! She's taken all the MSF courses and she has signed up for all of the track schools!

Homeslice · 07-04-2009, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

She's taken all the MSF courses and she has signed up for all of the track schools!

"all" of the track schools?? which ones?

Amber Lamps · 07-04-2009, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

"all" of the track schools?? which ones?

I'm sorry bro, you probably didn't read the other posts. I'm just joking about the schools. I'm trying to keep all the various "Nazis" off my case. My girl is seriously only going to ride this this back and forth to school and a little bit around town. She's never gonna be draggin' knee at the Gap or whatever. She was basically tired of her 50cc scooter and went to this.

She bought this bike for the same reasons 80% of people worldwide buy bikes, they're convenient and cheap transportation. Plus she likes the way it looks!

Particle Man · 07-02-2009, 07:02 PM

Or you could allow her to make her own decisions and spend the time you'd be devoting to the gear talk bonin' her... Just sayin'...

Amber Lamps · 07-02-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Or you could allow her to make her own decisions and spend the time you'd be devoting to the gear talk bonin' her... Just sayin'...

You're right about that!!!

derf · 07-02-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

You're right about that!!!

Yes he is absolutely correct, she is a big girl and should be able to make her own decision. However It would prolly be wise to show her pictures of that chick that lost 1/2 her skin from a bike accident, remember those pics, the cute blond wearing the blue panties with all the rash

I found a pic of her

Amber Lamps · 07-03-2009, 07:36 PM

Man that ride sucked! I don't give a fuck how many miles so and so put on their 250. I had that bitch to the stop for an hour!!!!

tached1000rr · 07-03-2009, 07:41 PM

I know there's a pic of you sitting on the 250 Tig. Post it up!

07-02-2009, 07:02 PM	#6
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Or you could allow her to make her own decisions and spend the time you'd be devoting to the gear talk bonin' her... Just sayin'... __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

07-02-2009, 06:45 PM	#2
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	She's a big girl and capable of making her own decisions like the rest of us, but.... If it were me, I'd suggest looking into some quality mesh/armored gear, with reinforced/leather impact areas. I have a Cortech GX Air which I believe to provide a pretty decent level of protection, and it feels like I turned on an air-conditioner once I'm over 20 or so. I think it's actually cooler than nothing but a T-shirt. Mesh overpants are also pretty convenient & quick to put on/take off, and if worn over shorts are probably better protection than jeans alone (certainly better knee protection). Like I said though - her decision, and just my suggestion. I don't wear full-leather 'around town' either, and don't blame her for not wanting to. But she really should understand the potential risk accurately - 'around town' and as a new rider is where she's most likely to take a spill and roadrash/busted-up joints are exactly the same for 30hp bike riders as 150hp bike riders, after all.

07-03-2009, 07:36 PM	#9
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Man that ride sucked! I don't give a fuck how many miles so and so put on their 250. I had that bitch to the stop for an hour!!!!

07-03-2009, 07:41 PM	#10
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	I know there's a pic of you sitting on the 250 Tig. Post it up!