Why would a biker do this?

[MMDad]

Headed to work in this heat...ankle sox, approved "business casual" work shoes, collared shirt and helmet. That's it. AHHHhhhhhhhhhh.

I could have done without the mental picture of you riding with no pants.

 

[Ponytail]

I could have done without the mental picture of you riding with no pants.

:shrug: something that i picked up from riding ##### with Pete.

 

[MMDad]

:shrug: something that i picked up from riding ##### with Pete.

Is that where he learned to ride with only chaps?

 

[Ponytail]

Check out a mesh jacket, it's like wearing shade.

I have one. I used to use it when riding on base. But for my 1.2 mile commute that I have now, I'll risk it. The bike doesn't even have a chance to warm up. I wear it if I ride the Buell. I have just enough room to get the Buell up to about 120 before I have to get on the brakes HARD to make a RIght into work.

 

[Ponytail]

Is that where he learned to ride with only chaps?

He kept burning his ankle and inner thigh on the right side.

 

[itsbob]

Wonder if my silver mesh jacket would qualify?

yes it does, or it does for me anyways..

 

[Ponytail]

Wonder if my silver mesh jacket would qualify? .

Mine did...sometimes. Depended on who was working teh gate, and what they're interpretation of "brightly colored" is. On numerous occasions while wearing my silver mesh jacket, I was told to put on my bright orange vest over top of it, as if my brite red helmet, and bright red motorcycle just weren't enough. But, That's what happens when you put a woman in charge of motorcycle safety on base.

 

[Moonchild]

Mine did...sometimes. Depended on who was working teh gate, and what they're interpretation of "brightly colored" is. On numerous occasions while wearing my silver mesh jacket, I was told to put on my bright orange vest over top of it, as if my brite red helmet, and bright red motorcycle just weren't enough. But, That's what happens when you put a woman in charge of motorcycle safety on base.

(Moonchilds hubby)

To be fair to both ladies who have run it, one of whom I've know for the 14 years Ive been here, neither of them has anything to do with the "brightly colored" rule.

That rule is Navy wide now, has been for over a year, I believe. The lady who used to run the program is just as annoyed by it as anyone, but has no power either to clarify it, or change it.

Me, I just got a new Tourmaster Intake mesh jacket for $125, being happy with neither skin/shirt, or leather. Havent tried except for in front of the fan, but even there, the amount of airflow was impressive.

Has CE armor, removable liners for both water and warmth, spinal padding, and 600 denier most places, with 1680 denier in impact areas on the entire forearms and shoulder areas.

Helmet? Full face, an instructor once told me to draw a line from the brow to the lowest forward point on a 3/4 or half helemt, and ask myself how I liked the parts of my face that protrudes in front of that line.

 

[aps45819]

(Moonchilds hubby)
Me, I just got a new Tourmaster Intake mesh jacket for $125.

Check out www.newenough.com

 

[Moonchild]

No need to, thats where I got it

http://www.newenough.com/protective...our_master/intake_mesh_motorcycle_jacket.html

 

[aps45819]

No need to, thats where I got it

http://www.newenough.com/protective...our_master/intake_mesh_motorcycle_jacket.html

I noticed that they had the price you quoted

 

[Vince]

Mine did...sometimes. Depended on who was working teh gate, and what they're interpretation of "brightly colored" is. On numerous occasions while wearing my silver mesh jacket, I was told to put on my bright orange vest over top of it, as if my brite red helmet, and bright red motorcycle just weren't enough. But, That's what happens when you put a woman in charge of motorcycle safety on base.

Never had a problem when I wore my mesh jacket. Guess the silver is enough brightness for them, but if it's dark, they want to see the orange vest on ya.

 

[desertrat]

Never had a problem when I wore my mesh jacket. Guess the silver is enough brightness for them, but if it's dark, they want to see the orange vest on ya.

I doubt if most of them know all the rules, or care, unless a supervisor is nearby. Jackets are supposed to have, I think, 30% brightly colored material (no definition of "brightness") and also reflective areas. Mine has red strips that couldn't possibly cover more than 10% yet the only thing they've ever mentioned was my fingerless gloves. I see one guy all the time that just wears a denim looking shirt flapping as if it's not even buttoned. I was next to a CPO the other day in his work uniform with brown leather jacket. I would hope the gate guards are concentrating on ID, base sticker and behavior rather than what should be traffic violations.

 

[Vince]

I doubt if most of them know all the rules, or care, unless a supervisor is nearby. Jackets are supposed to have, I think, 30% brightly colored material (no definition of "brightness") and also reflective areas. Mine has red strips that couldn't possibly cover more than 10% yet the only thing they've ever mentioned was my fingerless gloves. I see one guy all the time that just wears a denim looking shirt flapping as if it's not even buttoned. I was next to a CPO the other day in his work uniform with brown leather jacket. I would hope the gate guards are concentrating on ID, base sticker and behavior rather than what should be traffic violations.

I would definitely agree with them concentrating more on the ID checks than minor violations of the instruction. One of them stopped me and told me I had to have on boots that went over my ankles. Told him he better read the instruction because that is "recommended" only. I had on proper steel toed shoes with a heel, oil resistant, etc.

 

[desertrat]

I would definitely agree with them concentrating more on the ID checks than minor violations of the instruction. One of them stopped me and told me I had to have on boots that went over my ankles. Told him he better read the instruction because that is "recommended" only. I had on proper steel toed shoes with a heel, oil resistant, etc.

Do you still have those instructions?

 

[desertrat]

Still can't get to Pax's site, but here are the regs for San Diego.

Riders must wear an ANSI-approved helmet with the chin strap firmly fastened, a full face shield, shoes or boots with leather sides and hard rubber or leather soles, full finger gloves, full-length trousers and a long sleeve shirt or jacket. A yellow or orange reflective vest with a 1-1/2 inch to 2 inch wide vertical or horizontal reflective stripe in front and back must be worn as an outer garment.

 

[itsbob]

ANSI Approves motorcycle helmets??

I thought they did hard hats and bicycle riding helmets..

 

[itsbob]

When you shop, look for stickers on the inside or outside of the helmet confirming compliance with the standards from one or several of these agencies: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the Snell Memorial Foundation, or the American Nation Standards Institute (ANSI). [ed. note. ANSI compliance is less common these days]

So you can buy a DOT helmet that doesn't have an ANSI compliance sticker...

WOW, would have to do some shopping before I go to San Diego!!!

 

[itsbob]

Still can't get to Pax's site, but here are the regs for San Diego.

From what I understand, it the Navy has a minimum requirement, and the base commander can add to it as he sees fit. Everywhere you go, you may need to comply with different rules concerning riding a motorcycle on base.

 

[jetmonkey]

The law says that you must wear a helmet, it does not say where you have to place it. You could strap it to your leg if you want, you "are wearing a helmet". Have a friend that rides like this and has had several tickets, but it is always thrown out of court, "as he was wearing a helmet" as the law requires.

Your friend sounds really cool