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Old 27 May 2006
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Sorry, but I don't agree.

It's *motorcycle* riding. There is risk involved. If I wear MX boots, what else should I wear? If I follow your argument, I had better cover myself head-to-toe with body armour until I look like one of the Imperial Stormtroopers in Star Wars - and at that point, I might as well just drive a Volvo!

Where I live, every day it's about 35c in the afternoon, and of course there's 85% humidity. Wearing safety gear is a good idea - but by the time I've covered myself head-to-toe with the body armour, I'll need to start worrying about heat exhaustion causing me to crash!

Let's be reasonable here...
Why risk yourself unnecessarily ? Sure, i can imagine its very hot in Mexico but basic protection is not going to turn you into a volvo driver is it. Its just a personal opionion, but gloves, boots and helmet are essential.

As travellers, we spend most of the day in the saddle at high speeds and NOT having suitable protection is just plain idiotic. Iv seen too many accidents and injurys not to think any other way.

Have you seen what a face looks like when its scraped down tarmac at even 20mph ??

Have you seen an ankle crushed into a shin bone under the weight of a bike. leaving the owner unable to walk without a stick for the rest of his life and insufferable arthritus ?

Have you seen a hand which looks like its been jammed in a lawnmower after a 30mph scooter fall leaving the owner disabled....

THATS realistic mate !! Its you life and your skin. You can chose to protect it or not, i just wish you the best of luck if your unlucky enough to have a fall .. which we all inevitably do from time to time.
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Surprisingly, yes, I do wear a helmet. I am just about the only person in the town who does so, but yeah, I have an HJC open face. I also have a Nolan N100 clamshell, but that sits on a shelf: it's far too hot to wear here.

And as for "Have you seen what a face looks like when its scraped down tarmac at even 20mph ??", again, yes. One of the folks I work with took a spill about three weeks ago off his bike and landed quite literally on his face. Damage done: some nasty bruises, scrapes, and a few stitches on his brow. Most of the damage has healed now, though I notice he's started wearing a helmet.

You mention head, hands, and feet. How about a broken knee, or a broken back? Following your argument, I had better wear a spine protector and knee pads when I saddle up.
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Surprisingly, yes, I do wear a helmet. I am just about the only person in the town who does so, but yeah, I have an HJC open face. I also have a Nolan N100 clamshell, but that sits on a shelf: it's far too hot to wear here.

And as for "Have you seen what a face looks like when its scraped down tarmac at even 20mph ??", again, yes. One of the folks I work with took a spill about three weeks ago off his bike and landed quite literally on his face. Damage done: some nasty bruises, scrapes, and a few stitches on his brow. Most of the damage has healed now, though I notice he's started wearing a helmet.

You mention head, hands, and feet. How about a broken knee, or a broken back? Following your argument, I had better wear a spine protector and knee pads when I saddle up.
For pissing about town... No. For long travelling and overlanding, armour is a good idea yes.

Chill out man. Do what you like.
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Ted & Bill’s Excellent Advice…
Get the right clothes and the heat is not a factor which should ever override safety.
MX boots are not a problem when you’re on the move. Yes, they are bulky but your ankles are worth protecting. Any boot which does that is better than nothing.

A good full-face MX helmet is much better than an open one.

You should always try to wear protection (gloves, padded knees & shoulders in trousers & jacket). If you don’t, you’re being selfish to your family, people who love you and the people who will have to repair you, take care of you or support you if something bad happens.

Set a responsible example to younger riders.

Party on dudes.
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