How many people ride with their leathers??

Just interested in how many of you guys ride with leathers? How often do u wear them? Any stories of how they've saved your skin?? What type do you recommend?

I ALWAYS ride with a teknic lether jacket, gloves and helmet. Then on Sunday rides I wear a two piece AGV suit with Sidi boots, gloves and helmet. Happy to say I have never been .....Oh wait a minute......I have never been in a tornado....yea thats it.

ALWAYS! PERIOD. I do not care what the tempture is. FYI: Go down once and you will understand! D

Hey Tehuti-4, Sorry for what I said above! I hope you do not have to go down to get this lesson. (I would never wish that ANYONE go down) Again, sorry! David

It's all good Voodoo. I got your point though. I have a teknic jacket and was considering getting a 1 piece - I just don't want to invest in it if : 1) my jacket is more than enough. 2) I find the suit so hot and uncomfortable I don't wear it. 3) if I really don't need one because I'm not stunting and doin a lot of crazy **it.

I wont go anywhere on my bike without them, always full kit, I am risking my ass riding a bike, so I might as well do everything possible to help me heaven forbid should I come off, the thought of spending any more time in hospital fills my soul with dread.

mmmmmmmmmmmmm YES I DO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You do not have to be stuntting to need a good leather jacket? The money you invest in a good jacket will be WELL worth it? Would you buy on of those $90.00 full-face helmets from Dennis Kirk? I DON'T THINK SO? Plus, chick dig a good leather jacket! D

HOT ROD R1, I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU!!! Wanna take in a poor kid from Philly?

Originally posted by VoodooDsims HOT ROD R1, I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU!!! Wanna take in a poor kid from Philly? I'm with you.... Wanna take in a poor guy from CT also? :LOL

I like the HJC Jacket the best! I picked it up for $247 buxs. Just e-mail this guy ATHER1023@aol.com or go to his store http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2717329433&category=36124 and ask for your color and size. also here http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/leather_jackets_pants.htm( if you where a 44 you better get a 46 )

Thanks for the replies. anyone have any info on Spidi leathers. How good (protection/comfort) are they?

i ride with my leather jacket no matter the temperature. with the exception of last saturday. i had a hottie riding with me and she got a little chilly, so i let her wear my yamaha jacket while i wore a sweatshirt. the jacket was way too big for her, but damn that jacket never looked any better.:fact (must've been the contents):boobies yamajj

I'm a proud owner of a Spidi leather jacket! I bought the '03 Spidi Passion Wind jacket which is almost 100% perf'ed. The quality of the jacket is top notch. Since I live in Dallas, TX, having lots of ventilation is a must during summertime. By the way, I also wear my jacket almost always. Helmet and gloves are a must at all times.

Always :)

Originally posted by tehuti-4 Thanks for the replies. anyone have any info on Spidi leathers. How good (protection/comfort) are they? I always wear my Spidi Parsek leather. Good protection and very comfortable with the closeable ventilation.

Always..........Full Leathers Ya never know, Besides, I didn't buy em' to leave them at the house

On running around and stuff I wear a jacket gloves and helmet. If going on longer rides or messing around I wear the full leathers. I have a 1 piece Dianese Techno that I hardly wear cause I like the 2 piece that you can take off the top when stopping to get something to eat

All Leather All the time. I live in the southwest. I wear full perforated laethers when it's 105 in the summer.

Yea, I want a good set of full leathers but I'm not sure if I should get 1 or 2 piece and which company to look at. I like the Spidi's I've seen especially the new one piece suit. The one piece suits look like they fit better but the 2 piece seems more practical (able to take jacket off etc) Also Spidi I think had some kind of warning about sizing that they don't fit "big" people - well I'm about 6ft 230lbs - is this what Spidi is talking about?

I wear my leather jacket every time I ride, helmet, gloves and boots as well. I saw an accident a few weeks back where these harley riders were just wearing leathers, idiots must have thought that their skin was more important than their heads now they are both dead.

.......... Full race leathers and boots usually will get you pulled over here. Obviously speeding is an intention for everyone with racing gear on when they are riding.

For the money I can't seem to beat Rhyno products. I have their leathers and gloves. The 1 piece suit was around $200 and the gloves are $35. They also have a jacket that's right around $100. If I'm doing anything other than riding I wear a Joe Rocket Kevlar Jacket. Full leathers for a ride or trip where I'll be within a few feet of the bike. A guy in leathers looks good with his bike. A guy just standing around in leathers looks like a goof. The Pic isn't me, but it's the leathers I got for $200.

And the gloves for $35.

Right now I always wear my Teknic jacket, gloves, Sidi boots, and jeans. Next week full leathers ...... New Fieldsheer Leathers (jacket and pants) GPX gloves, and Sidi boots. :rock

Originally posted by VoodooDsims ALWAYS! PERIOD. I do not care what the tempture is. FYI: Go down once and you will understand! D Amen to that brother. Sort of... :( Don't ever want to go down but you WILL understand after that experience.

i wore my jacket to work this morning when it was 75 or so. it's now 93 degrees with a heat index of 101 degrees. oh yea, i'm going to love that ride home. my way of keeping my nice figure of 180lbs.:yesnod yamajj

In the UK everyone wears leathers, mainly one peice suits. Ironically, I have never crashed in anything other than denim jeans.........See, leathers are safer :p

Originally posted by BTurnerR1 .......... Full race leathers and boots usually will get you pulled over here. Obviously speeding is an intention for everyone with racing gear on when they are riding. :confused: I don't buy that. I've gotten out of tickets by wearing leathers. It seperates you from the squids in tank-tops and sneakers. 'Sorry officer, I guess I let my speed creep up a bit, I apoplogize, as you can see, I take bikes and speeding seriously and always wear full gear because you never know what is spilled on the road or who is going to pull out in front of you.' Obviously, SAFETY is the intention of everyone wearing full leathers and gear when they ride.:thumbup :sneaky

Always wear me Teknic Lightning Jacket, Alpinstar gloves, helmet (duh), and usually my Sidi Vertebar Air boots. Other times, I wear a pair of hiking boots. If I am going for a long ride, where I am spending the entire day on the bike, I wear my Teknic one-piece. I have not gone down (yet), but I like the idea that if/when I do, I will be protected fairly well. I have also noticed that when I wear the one piece, I tend to feel much more comfortable pushing my limits.

I always wear my leathers whether I'm riding or not. I just think I look good in leather...:cool:

lmao..

ALWAYS!!! ;)

always jacket, gloves, boots. Occassionally pants! If were hard at it :cool:

Originally posted by tehuti-4 It's all good Voodoo. I got your point though. I have a teknic jacket and was considering getting a 1 piece - I just don't want to invest in it if : 1) my jacket is more than enough. 2) I find the suit so hot and uncomfortable I don't wear it. 3) if I really don't need one because I'm not stunting and doin a lot of crazy **it. You don't have to be the one who screws up to go down. I know I got hit by a car on one of the few days I wasn't wearing my full leathers ( just the jacket) and I wish I would have had on my pants.

Your right Limited, I'm sorry to hear about your encounter with the cage. I hope you weren't hurt. I have to stop thinking it's ALL about what I do and how I ride. More often than not it's someone else not looking or thinking that causes an accident - we can't afford to not look and not think. I'm starting to lean toward a Dainese - full suit - I like the fact that you can get them custom sized so they fit right and the quality seem first class and four star. Very expensive though - but so my skin. Thanks Brah!!

Originally posted by 9mile :confused: I don't buy that. I've gotten out of tickets by wearing leathers. It seperates you from the squids in tank-tops and sneakers. 'Sorry officer, I guess I let my speed creep up a bit, I apoplogize, as you can see, I take bikes and speeding seriously and always wear full gear because you never know what is spilled on the road or who is going to pull out in front of you.' Obviously, SAFETY is the intention of everyone wearing full leathers and gear when they ride.:thumbup :sneaky You obviously didn't see the over here part. Meaning Boulder, CO. So I think utah is the last place to compare to boulder colorado home of the shittiest cops on the planet.

Always,Leathers Gloves and Full Helmet.Hey HotRod,is that your garage or it's a store..:lol

Full one piece etc.... Always!!!!!! (except down to the garage :lol )

Always Jacket, Gloves, Boots. Typically I wear jeans unless I know I am going to be ripping it up ;)

I won't ride without them on,PERIOD!

I just called 2 Dainese dealers and they're telling me that the Dainese one piece (Talos) cannot be custom fitted. Yet the Dainese web site says that they can. What gives???

How often: All the time How often they saved my hide: All the time How often I plan on wearing them: All the time.

dianese viking <- very good jacket, very good quality -> love

Originally posted by tehuti-4 I just called 2 Dainese dealers and they're telling me that the Dainese one piece (Talos) cannot be custom fitted. Yet the Dainese web site says that they can. What gives??? I have a Dainese T-Age, which is freakin' awesome by the way, If you want to get a suit custom fitted, you have to go through the manufacturer in Italy. I met a guy with the same suit who had his done this way. You can do it all through their website. Don't go to the Distributor's, go to Dainese's website. You'll know you're at the right place if the site has an Italian / English language option. I'm having problems with my computer, otherwise I'd post the direct link (or at least type it out).

I only ride with a leather jacket on. :)

Originally posted by Mackz I only ride with a leather jacket on. :) Man, your nuts must get really cold, huh?

When? : Always Why? : They save your ass (most of the time) I'm amazed that so many of you guys dont care so much about good protective leather pants. My a-star (one piece) saved me from getting a smashed vastus and knee. When I saw the cut in my knee puck, I knew I would prolly never have walked normally again. Please, wear some good pants to! But yet again, people dont like being told what to do...the theory of Darwin still stands.

Originally posted by VoodooDsims ALWAYS! PERIOD. I do not care what the tempture is. FYI: Go down once and you will understand! D couldn't have said it any better!! old saying, a wise man learns from another man's mistakes, a FOOL learns for himself!!! how many road rash threads, cracked skull threads and broken bone threads does oneneed to read? not to mention all of our friends and folks who ride in our town who have horror stories and battle scars to show.

Originally posted by kawy the ony things i wear when i ride is my bra and panties and my strappy heels. I find with my strappy heels i shift alot better. and stoppies are easier cuz the high heel keeps my feet from slipping of the peg. and oh yea i almost forgot yes i am a male. At least you're honest!

I wear a full suit AGV when I am on my Sunday rides. If I am just taking the bike to work or something it's just a helmet and jacket. The suit has saved my ass three times. However, it doesn't prevent broken ribs,Broken back or other internal injuries such as contusions on your lungs."don't bother asking how I know." Inspite of these injuries I have never had road rash.:) I would also recommend a back protector.

I only have a leather jacket (not a motorcycle jacket) it's more like a casual jacket that I wear when it's not too hot. I think it's better then nothing! I found this shop out side one of our Air Forces bases and these old Korean guys will make you a suit or jacket. They have pictures from motorcycle magazines. Only thing is...I don't know the quality of the leather and if they triple stitch. Language barrier is a pain! I also found a HJC dealer. HJC stands for Hong Jin Company and it's made over here(just a little stupid knowledge). Great products! I found a 2 piece for 6000W that like $500 something. Helmets are cheap as hell. I have a AC-10 (painted) for $150. I want to get this 2 piece and another helmet but I don't have the $$$ right now. I'm on my way home in 2 weeks and I have to safe up for my trip to San Antonio. Ride safe all!

Depending on weather I either wear my new JR 990 jacket or Phoenix jacket and either Iccon jeans or JR attomic pants. I know these aren't full race leathers but they provide far better protection than a regular jacket and jeans. The 990 jacket is actually very good. Lance

im only 18 and could be a SQUID but after reading everything i have from this site i refuse not to wear gear...when i first got my bike i wore SNEAKERS SHORTS AND T SHIRT and I EVEN let my GIRLFRIEND on the back wearing similar gera although i bought the best helmet - arai i was SOO Fing STUPID i thank god nothing happened

o ya i found nice looking jackets that seem really comfortable for people who think gear sucks to wear rideicon.com they even have reinforced jeans for people who arent gonna wear full leather pants...hey better than nothing

I have a full set of Joe Rocket leathers I wear almost all the time. It would have to be really hot not to wear them.

Originally posted by kawy the ony things i wear when i ride is my bra and panties and my strappy heels. Hey me too!! :boobies Just kidding- I have a 2 piece alpinestars track suit that I wear in the twisties and track, otherwise mainly leather gloves, jacket and helmet for everything else!! :yesnod

Any female that rides a bike is totally awesome in my book!!!

can a non perf'd suit be perf'd by a leather person?

Have a Spidi 2pc suit,& would NOT recommend getting one. If your only doing local/city riding and not getting into any track days then yes they are a good suit..BUT after coming down a straight at 260kmh,braking and WHILE leaning over to turn the zip that connects the bottom to the jacket TEARS,its not such a good feeling:no On the other hand,their 1pc suits are great. A mate came off at 145kmh around a bend at Phillip Island and as far as his suit went-only came away with a few scratches and scuff marks. Cheers, :thumbup

Always

how much of a difference is there between perforated leathers and nonperforated as far as heat goes. Also will the perforated offer as much protection if you go down. It seems to me that the perforations would catch and just tear the suit apart. Has anyone had perforated leathers on when they went down?