Do you ever squid?

**THE MIDGET** · 07-17-2010, 01:16 PM

Since I went down last year I have never rode in any thing less then boots, jacket and a helmet. Last night I had dinner plans with a few friends at Marks BBQ. I havent rode the bike in two weeks and thought why not, but with the heat do I want to gear up or not?

I opted for a t shirt, tennis shoes and a helmet. On the way I rode through the park and Grinstead. The bike didnt feel right at all. Shifting was different, I found my self grabbing the bars hard and so on.

I have became so accustomed to the safe feeling from being protected that not having gear on affected me. Its amazing what gear does for a person. I know a few on here that don't ride even to bike night with out it. I just wanted to share this and say THANK YOU for every thing I've learned about riding. I have meet some great people from this site and continue to learn more every time I ride with them. Nothing bad happened but it shows what being ready for the ride really is. Heat or no heat I wont ride with out it again

**booger** · 07-17-2010, 01:28 PM

shorts and t-shirt in the late 80's. Some times NO shirt at all. Yep that was sexy.

**RCEEZY** · 07-17-2010, 01:33 PM

Terry! You squid! I've never worn less than a helmet, jacket, gloves and boots. And since I've been wearing my suit, anything less than it makes me feel awkwardly naked.

**THE MIDGET** · 07-17-2010, 01:39 PM

naked

I lost all train of thought after that

**Doc** · 07-17-2010, 02:32 PM

if i'm riding a short distance, say just to TRH and back I'll ditch the jacket. If I take the bike to the gym (1.7 miles) I'll wear tennis shoes and no jacket. Otherwise minimum of helmet, jacket, gloves, and boots.

**cowasockee** · 07-17-2010, 02:36 PM

I Always..........ALWAYS....wear gloves. Back in the mid 90's, when the drunk bitch pulled out in front of me, I wasn't wearing glvoes. When they were scrubbing the rest of my body (yes I was wearing a tshirt and jeans) it hurt but no big deal. When that nurse hit the back of my knuckles with that brush I was pretty sure I was gonna pass out. The only thing that has hurt worse was the kidney stones.

If I ride naked I'll wear gloves and a helmet.

**Krash** · 07-17-2010, 02:41 PM

uhh, mental images of Sam riding naked except for a pair of gloves and that helmet in his avatar.

bare minimun for me is helmet, jacket, gloves and usually boots