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What's the jacket of choice for your R18?

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I like nice looking jacket as much as the next guy but style or image has never been part of my criteria for motorcycle gear. I choose safety and functionality far and away over style. I plan on staying around for a while and intend to play with my grandchildren for a good bit more. The last thing I want is for someone to say while looking at me in the pine box is, "Wow he was a stylish dresser." We each have our own choices to make, I certainly am comfortable with the way I approach my motorcycle gear purchases. Whatever your choices, let's ride!
 
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bdalameda said:
I like nice looking jacket as much as the next guy but style or image has never been part of my criteria for motorcycle gear. I choose safety and functionality far and away over style.
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As I have tried explaining; horses for courses and.... a different outfit as well 🤪

I think that in this case you cán both have and eat the cake. Simply adjust the outfit to the risk outcome. When it is low it opens up room for style per example.
 
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BER18 100 said:
I have a light weight jacket that blocks wind like leather but breaths just a tad. Very nice.

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Looks comfortable and just right for rolling down to the local watering hole and enjoy the morning coffee on the terrace while enjoying the view of the R18 parked in front.
Laced ankle boots, loose fit jeans, yellow gloves and a puddin´basin. Sunglasses of course because of the morning sun.
Yeah feel good free style.

That ´free´ btw has over the years become a too big thing. ´Too´ because It is just perception serving no useful purpose.
What I mean is that the state the nanny state supported by the middle of the road populus has lead to restrictions on what one does/wears for our own safety being politically correct. The yellow dayglo hem over full armour to potter about with an 80 year old sidecar is an example.
The movement to mandatory use of homologated gloves and ditto full face helmets makes me rebel. ´Freedom´ becomes a joke.
I have survived >50 years of motorcycling all over Europe including racing road circuits. If the government is worried about my safety, then they should address car drivers!
It is the risk formula again. If well over two thirds of bike riders´ fatalities are directly and solely caused by car drivers, Í should wear protective gear??
Having driven several sidecar rigs I know that this increases rider safety more than whatévvah. It is different and the road users régister it.

Better to prevent than to cure no?!
Chance of an occurrance x the seriousness of the consequences.
Now add the Peltzman effect as that applies to motorbike riders and car drivers. The latter feel safe in their SUVs and do not register the motorcyclist. The latter feels safe because in full armour with hi-viz vest. An accident waiting to happen; literally.

Bottom line being yoú ride/drive safely! Wear the gear you feel good in and watch out for the feel safe trap.

Right, now see what the sellers of cashmere jackets respond...
 
Petrus said:
If I succeed all I need is matching pants:

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Some long white socks to compliment those pants would complete the ideal outfit for a tour of the Alps. Though I sure one would not meet many women on the trip, at least not ones with reasonable vision still.

Where I live you'd soon end up with a wasp on your scrotum...
 
Same here @Noelpolar on the aptly named Vespa
Been there done that did not like it.
Going commando, wasp up...man I stopped quick, pants down :eek:

A bit further down the road another one got stuck under my sun glasses. Looked like a botox experiment gone wrong for nigh a week.

About the fairer sex, going to the Fuengirola International Feria this evening: Over two dozen nations have a caseta. Going with No.1 son, both smartly outfitted.
 
HUNTS said:
Going Commando in America on a motorcycle, means a grenade launcher, Glock and a Ar-15🤣🤣🤣
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You know Spain is not going along with that :p
Seriously, for both work and pleasure I have visited most EU countries, the UK, several more ww and Spain is where I feel safest. Even in the cities a woman can walk home at night safely and in the villages it is súch a relaxed safe haven.
As mentioned going to the coast this afternoon to a major touristic event and there maybe be the odd pickpocket about but that is an exception hereabouts. For the rest NO risk and charming company could go commando no hassles.
Currently without btw; last week the wife collected all her stuff. By coincidence she moved to the same town where today's feria is held. And yes last year commando 😍
 
Petrus said:
You know Spain is not going along with that :p
Seriously, for both work and pleasure I have visited most EU countries, the UK, several more ww and Spain is where I feel safest. Even in the cities a woman can walk home at night safely and in the villages it is súch a relaxed safe haven.
As mentioned going to the coast this afternoon to a major touristic event and there maybe be the odd pickpocket about but that is an exception hereabouts. For the rest NO risk and charming company could go commando no hassles.
Currently without btw; last week the wife collected all her stuff. By coincidence she moved to the same town where today's feria is held. And yes last year commando 😍
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We miss her and her accessories 🤣🤣🤣🤣
 
HUNTS said:
We miss her and her accessories 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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me just the accessories 😇
The previous charming was bubbly and up for ánything. She shot some videos of herself in the Nimbus chair. Noooo safety gear. I do miss hér. My son's mom was (still is) even more 'risqué ' and we get along great just not intimately. She will help out with accustoming the dog to the sidecar. With protective gear; for the dogś paws 🤣
Not looking for a next charming. Occasional fun female passengers will do just fine. It is one of my 'dating' criteria: must be willing, trim and fit enough to ride shotgun in the rig.
 
Petrus said:
me just the accessories 😇
The previous charming was bubbly and up for ánything. She shot some videos of herself in the Nimbus chair. Noooo safety gear. I do miss hér. My son's mom was (still is) even more 'risqué ' and we get along great just not intimately. She will help out with accustoming the dog to the sidecar. With protective gear; for the dogś paws 🤣
Not looking for a next charming. Occasional fun female passengers will do just fine. It is one of my 'dating' criteria: must be willing, trim and fit enough to ride shotgun in the rig.
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We miss ‘The previous charming’ and your son’s mom most of all.
We look forward to meeting your next passenger in that magnificent sidecar of yours, even if she is without safety gear.
Stay bR18t😉
 
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