Riding A Motorcycle with a Kilt

[kevinkinney]

I agree with everyone else.

I spent 4 years in R+D at a company that makes high end motorcycle gear. Prior to that I logged 8 years on 6 different bikes. We did everything within the reach of technology to safeguard our customers. Despite that, some of our best clothing still failed in real world crashes- even as low as 15 MPH! The benefits of mooning cars and having stout pleats flapping in the breeze are never worth the potential of wrecking yourself.

Oddly enough, I went from that company to making clothing for people with disabilities. I think my karma needed some balancing at that point.

Wear jeans under leathers, carry a saddle bag with quart of Betadine, 4 meters of 6" wide sterile gauze and 1 economy box of maxi pads- the world's best road rash dressing.

Kevin.

[David Dalglish]

I have ridden motorcycles over a peroid of 40 years, In all that time I never had an accident & I have travelled all over Europe etc. I was Chief instructor in Carlisle for a number of years & trained motorcyclists to Advanced levels, I was also an advanced examiner. The point I am making is that motorcycling & kilts don't mix, Do not wait until you are flying through the air to decide that I wish I wore my Leathers. Have fun

[PiobBear]

Here in Florida I see folks riding in shorts, bikini tops, and flip-flops all the time. The first thing that comes to my mind is a peeled ripe tomato.

[JackK]

DON'T

Jack

[Riverkilt]

You guys....it sounds so wonderful...hair in the wind...fun...but way back in my high school days had three seperate classmates killed on their motorcycles...that disuaded me from learning to ride.

I still get the urge...thankfully, my little brother -who makes has living as a motor cop and collision investigator for the past 25 years and has run motorcross since he was a child has been there to firmly explain to me all the reasons I shouldn't ride.

Even with all his skill, training, and experience, he still has to lay it down every now and then.

I can't imagine anyone riding a motor without full protection...yet, I know if I did it would be me out there in the flip flops and sweat shorts getting a tan and showing off my tattoos.

Maybe somewhere there's an amusement park ride that recreates the experience of riding a motor that's safe and we can ride that ride kilted...

Ron
Too old to have reflexes anymore and trying not to run down the motors on the roads he travels.

[Uilleam Sexton]

As a nurse with ED experience, I'm going to echo the "all the gear, all the time," advice. As a motorcycle rider, I'm also going to add that there are two kinds of riders -- those who've been down, and those who are going down. I joined the flying w club a few years ago, and ruined a helmet and about $300 worth of leather -- but I didn't have to have a skin graft, and I didn't get road rash on my face.

One more echo from the crowd. I have to say, ruining a helmet and $300 worth of leather is one of the best results from an accident. Thats why the helmet and leather are there. The farther you get into the southeast the more you see people riding in t-shirts, flip-flops, bare-chested, bathing suits, etc....and of course no helmets. And it seems there is in inverse relationship between safety equipment and riding experience/common sense. The less leather/jacket/helmet whatever the worse they ride. Weaving in and out on the highway, popping wheelies, whatever.

I could go on. Like above poster said, two types. Eventually they will go down, and hopefully it will be when they're protected.

[morrison]

It never ceases to get into my craw, the preaching styles that emerge when the conversation is about what someone else oughta do for protective riding gear when motorcycling.
Try this beloved.
I ALWAYS ride with your(my) full attention on your(my) safety.
I NEVER ride beyond my skill level. - with gear on I practice quick maneuvering in a safe place.
Look for every opportunity to save your life, because every other vehicle on the road with you is intent on taking it.
With or without protective riding gear, a broken neck or back will likely cause your death. Loss of limbs and other puncturing wounds that could wreck your life can happen in any collision.
Here's the Coupe d gras. Drinking and driving don't mix. If you have one small drink your judgement is already impaired. A second drink and you've given common sense the boot. Third drinks don't count since by now you're a bloody puddle on the pavement.