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Larry Gude

Larry Gude

Strung Out
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Chin Strap. I was halfway there before I noticed what was slapping me in the face. :lol:


Great ride this evening. :buddies:
 
Larry Gude

Larry Gude

Strung Out
aps45819 said:
:killingme I hate it when that happens
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Usta not care. Late last summer some 50 year old teacher hit a curb near me, got tossed, hit the ground, lid popped off and the second landing kilt him dead. Ever since then, I care about my chin strap.

Still don't know how the hell he ####ed up other than just losing concentration for a split second. It was a nice, wide open spot, kinda like slipping and falling and hitting your head in the bathtub...when you're not even in the bathtub. Freaky spot. I ride over his skid marks every time to ward off the demons.

And remind myself about split seconds and chin straps.

:shrug:
 
glhs837

glhs837

Power with Control
Every ride a new set of odds. Like a coin toss, each one is a new 50/50 shot. My strap has a snap button for the slack. I occasionally forget that, but never the chin strap. Maybe that comes from so many years as an aircrewman, you just get the habit of donning gear pounded into you.

What sort of helmet was it, Larry? 3/4, I assume?
 
Larry Gude

Larry Gude

Strung Out
glhs837 said:
Every ride a new set of odds. Like a coin toss, each one is a new 50/50 shot. My strap has a snap button for the slack. I occasionally forget that, but never the chin strap. Maybe that comes from so many years as an aircrewman, you just get the habit of donning gear pounded into you.

What sort of helmet was it, Larry? 3/4, I assume?
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FF last night.

:buddies:
 
itsbob

itsbob

I bowl overhand
Larry Gude said:
Oops.


Did not know the man. And I don't know about the helmet. I know a MX helmet will come off if it ain't strapped. Ask me how I know that. :lol:
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I think his point is; some helmets, even if strapped, may come off at first impact. Head and helmet hit pavement, helmet goes one way, head goes the other.. head takes second impact sans helmet.
 
Larry Gude

Larry Gude

Strung Out
itsbob said:
I think his point is; some helmets, even if strapped, may come off at first impact. Head and helmet hit pavement, helmet goes one way, head goes the other.. head takes second impact sans helmet.
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Riding buddy of mine knows a bunch of EMT types and he asked them "So, bike accidents, what do you mostly see?"

They said "Hands, forearms and elbows and, if beanies or 3/4's, lotta chin damage."

As a safety first kinda guy, I never, and I mean EVER wear a 3/4...while I am wearing shorts and tennis shoes.

:lol:
 
glhs837

glhs837

Power with Control
Partially that, Bob, but also on my "if it aint full face, you should be okay with losing a portion of yours" kick:) Just like a boxer, leading with your chin is a bad idea in my opinion.
 
itsbob

itsbob

I bowl overhand
Larry Gude said:
...while I am wearing shorts and tennis shoes.

:lol:
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That's ok, I get crap all the time about my dress pants or jeans I wear when i ride.

I got the Jacket, the gloves, the boots (that I don't wear if I'm not coming onto base) the nice full face helmet, but just can't get myself to wear riding pants.

The ATGATT radicals are always on my case..
 
glhs837

glhs837

Power with Control
Thats where I fall down to is the pants and shoes. Dockers when I am riding to work, with casual shoes. Off work, its jeans and my old flight boots.
 
itsbob

itsbob

I bowl overhand
glhs837 said:
Thats where I fall down to is the pants and shoes. Dockers when I am riding to work, with casual shoes. Off work, its jeans and my old flight boots.
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On base you can wear anything for a jacket and pants. A long sleeve t-shirt fits the criteria or even a dress shirt (with or without tie), dress pants, jeans for the legs but you MUST have over the ankle boots to get on board, and full finger Motorcycle gloves..
 
Larry Gude

Larry Gude

Strung Out
Just got the YZ out for a lunch time spin. 6 kicks. Hasn't been started since probably November??? Holy hell. The only difference between the YZ and a hand grenade is there's no clutch on a hand grenade. One bad ass motor scooter!!!!! Get in the pipe and KAAAAABOOOOOMMMM!!! My riding is definitely improving. Now, instead of being scared to death and constantly behind the bike, I am now pretty much with it and very, very respectful. Just more clutch control keeps the monster under wraps. A bit.


:yahoo:

:dye:
 
Larry Gude

Larry Gude

Strung Out
itsbob said:
That's ok, I get crap all the time about my dress pants or jeans I wear when i ride.

I got the Jacket, the gloves, the boots (that I don't wear if I'm not coming onto base) the nice full face helmet, but just can't get myself to wear riding pants.

The ATGATT radicals are always on my case..
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:lol:


I love it when some dewd is spouting off about safety and helmets and jackets yet wears jeans or dress slacks. :lol:

We're cutting out early and heading for Mountain House. :yahoo:
 
itsbob

itsbob

I bowl overhand
Larry Gude said:
:lol:


I love it when some dewd is spouting off about safety and helmets and jackets yet wears jeans or dress slacks. :lol:

We're cutting out early and heading for Mountain House. :yahoo:
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I just walked across the way to get a Dew, and spotted my bike in the parking lot.. calling to me.. Ride me.. Ride me...
 
itsbob

itsbob

I bowl overhand
Larry Gude said:
:lol:


I love it when some dewd is spouting off about safety and helmets and jackets yet wears jeans or dress slacks. :lol:

We're cutting out early and heading for Mountain House. :yahoo:
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That and I figure I can break a knee cap.. and be ok after awhile..

Break your skull you maybe drooling into your Cheerios for all time and eternity.
 
BadGirl

BadGirl

I am so very blessed
itsbob said:
I just walked across the way to get a Dew, and spotted my bike in the parking lot.. calling to me.. Ride me.. Ride me...
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Noooooooooooo!



Sorry....upon re-read of your post, I thought you were talking about a NEW bike.
 
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