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Originally Posted by brclarke
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...
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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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Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
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