morboid qiestion

Kowalski · 06-09-2012, 02:24 PM

I lurk a lot on here, but one I havnt see yet

We all have heard” you should dress for the accident, not the ride”.
So, suppose U positively knew that sometime in the next couple of months U would have an accident on your motorbike what pieces of gear beyond the basics 5 would u go out and buy, or would U just mothball the bike?

Loudo · 06-09-2012, 02:36 PM

A one-piece leather suit with hard armor in the shoulders and elbows/forearm.

And real calf-length racing boots.

For starters.

firedad · 06-09-2012, 02:46 PM

Back and chest protector

likhi · 06-09-2012, 02:54 PM

I better have a phone on me to call for a tow truck.

Loudo · 06-09-2012, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by likhi

I better have a phone on me to call for a tow truck.

It doubles as a chest protector.

fastfoodfred · 06-09-2012, 03:01 PM

I would want clean underwear, if I even wore them on that day. Nurses aren't impressed with shit stains.

Thaloc · 06-09-2012, 03:55 PM

Nothing. I have it all.

Are_Six · 06-09-2012, 04:14 PM

I would have a spine protector and boots that cover my ankles. Bike salesman I used to know told a story about picking up his friends shoe after a crash, with part of his foot still inside...

mulletman · 06-09-2012, 04:19 PM

Post-crash point of view: I value my Alpinestars track vest and Bohn Adventure shorts even more now...

bcj · 06-09-2012, 04:28 PM

spell checker

galenernest · 06-09-2012, 04:44 PM

A bottle of champagne.

Fast Eddie 919 · 06-09-2012, 04:56 PM

Boots, jacket and pants with armor, full face helmet, armored gloves, back protector.

On my Gixxer, skull cap, flip flops, shorts, and wife beater, I like to roll commando on that bad boy.

Srsly, that is a morboid qiestion.

KevinD · 06-09-2012, 05:06 PM

Full plate armor...

Silly question, by the way.

KevinD

k4xbeemer · 06-09-2012, 05:06 PM

No disrepect intended, but because you DON'T know when you will crash or be involved in an accident, spend every dollar you have on good protective equipment BEFORE you add extra shit to the bike, and wear it all the time. Do it now. It's a risky hobby or avocation you are participating in.

It's your present life vs. a disabled or shortened life you might be weighting against more bling, power, or whatever you think you want more. The price of a life shouldn't be negotiable.

Invest in a better helmet, better gloves, better boots, and better leather than you would LIKE to spend. Back and chest protectors and replacement armor if not top of the line. Racers don't go cheap, why should you?

I'd get (have) a helmet with a modern release mechanism so EMTs could remove it without injuring or causing me further injury. And I'm thinking about a real neck protector.

My 2-cents.

james1300 · 06-09-2012, 06:40 PM

'Med-Star' flight insurance card in my kevlar wallet.

Jims08Z06 · 06-09-2012, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by Kowalski

I lurk a lot on here, but one I haven't see yet

We all have heard” you should dress for the accident, not the ride”.
So, suppose U positively knew that sometime in the next couple of months U would have an accident on your motorbike what pieces of gear beyond the basics 5 would u go out and buy, or would U just mothball the bike?

No one knows what the future will bring, although clues can be gleaned by one's behavior. If I were so reckless that I knew the inevitable was going to happen. I would sell the bike & gear, and stick to four wheels...

Originally Posted by james1300

'Med-Star' flight insurance card in my kevlar wallet.

Best advice given so far. Althought medical and life insurance wouldn't be a bad idea. PS also make out a will...AJ

fxstbiluigi · 06-09-2012, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by likhi

I better have a phone on me to call for a tow truck.

But what if you land on the phone rendering it useless and it breaks a couple ribs?

PeteN95 · 06-09-2012, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by james1300

'Med-Star' flight insurance card in my kevlar wallet.

Then you can just wear a t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops!

Clutchless45 · 06-09-2012, 08:51 PM

Wear what I always wear.

I am CDN Josh · 06-09-2012, 09:18 PM

Icon Field Armour vest and a t-shirt.


06-09-2012, 02:24 PM	#1
Kowalski Permit Joined: Sep 2005 From: Idaho Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: CBR 900rr	morboid qiestion I lurk a lot on here, but one I havnt see yet We all have heard” you should dress for the accident, not the ride”. So, suppose U positively knew that sometime in the next couple of months U would have an accident on your motorbike what pieces of gear beyond the basics 5 would u go out and buy, or would U just mothball the bike? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-09-2012, 02:36 PM	#2
Loudo Permit Joined: Mar 2011 From: Seattle WA	A one-piece leather suit with hard armor in the shoulders and elbows/forearm. And real calf-length racing boots. For starters. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-09-2012, 02:46 PM	#3
firedad Railer Joined: Mar 2010 From: The shallow end of the gene pool I Ride: Faster than I should	Back and chest protector __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-09-2012, 02:54 PM	#4
likhi Licensed Joined: Mar 2008 From: Everett, WA I Ride: Yamaha R6	I better have a phone on me to call for a tow truck. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-09-2012, 03:01 PM	#6
fastfoodfred Moto2 Champion Joined: Mar 2006 From: spokane, wa I Ride: 2008 SXV4.5 + 1985 RZ350 + 2010 YZ250F +	I would want clean underwear, if I even wore them on that day. Nurses aren't impressed with shit stains. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-09-2012, 03:55 PM	#7
Thaloc Superbiker Joined: Jan 2009 From: Wenatchee, WA I Ride: a slow bike fast	Nothing. I have it all. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-09-2012, 04:14 PM	#8
Are_Six Joined: Mar 2006 From: Seattle I Ride: 1099cc L-Twin in a sporty arrangment	I would have a spine protector and boots that cover my ankles. Bike salesman I used to know told a story about picking up his friends shoe after a crash, with part of his foot still inside... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-09-2012, 04:19 PM	#9
mulletman Pit Crew Joined: Oct 2010 From: Snohomish, WA I Ride: 2005 GSX-R600	Post-crash point of view: I value my Alpinestars track vest and Bohn Adventure shorts even more now... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-09-2012, 04:28 PM	#10
bcj Railer Joined: Jan 2008 From: teh rock	spell checker __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-09-2012, 04:44 PM	#11
galenernest I bathe with candles, flowers, jazz music, and rubber ducky. Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver, but my heart belongs to Beijing Blog Entries: 4 I Ride: in my wet dreams	A bottle of champagne. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-09-2012, 04:56 PM	#12
Fast Eddie 919 Superbiker Joined: Jan 2009 From: Canada Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: GXSR 600	Boots, jacket and pants with armor, full face helmet, armored gloves, back protector. On my Gixxer, skull cap, flip flops, shorts, and wife beater, I like to roll commando on that bad boy. Srsly, that is a morboid qiestion. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Fast Eddie 919; 06-09-2012 at 05:00 PM..


06-09-2012, 05:06 PM	#13
KevinD Joined: Mar 2009 From: Spokane Valley I Ride: Suzuki Boulevard C90, Suzuki DRZ400E, My Wife's Scooter	Full plate armor... Silly question, by the way. KevinD __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-09-2012, 05:06 PM	#14
k4xbeemer Licensed Joined: Dec 2009 From: Bothell, WA I Ride: BMW S1000RR, BMW K1200GT, H-D Dyna Wide Glide, Suzuki DR650	No disrepect intended, but because you DON'T know when you will crash or be involved in an accident, spend every dollar you have on good protective equipment BEFORE you add extra shit to the bike, and wear it all the time. Do it now. It's a risky hobby or avocation you are participating in. It's your present life vs. a disabled or shortened life you might be weighting against more bling, power, or whatever you think you want more. The price of a life shouldn't be negotiable. Invest in a better helmet, better gloves, better boots, and better leather than you would LIKE to spend. Back and chest protectors and replacement armor if not top of the line. Racers don't go cheap, why should you? I'd get (have) a helmet with a modern release mechanism so EMTs could remove it without injuring or causing me further injury. And I'm thinking about a real neck protector. My 2-cents. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-09-2012, 06:40 PM	#15
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	'Med-Star' flight insurance card in my kevlar wallet. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-09-2012, 08:51 PM	#19
Clutchless45 Permit Joined: Apr 2012 From: Oak Harbor I Ride: 00 RC51 #1119 / 97 CBR 600 F3	Wear what I always wear. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-09-2012, 09:18 PM	#20
I am CDN Josh Licensed Joined: May 2010 From: Beaverton, OR I Ride: 89 CBR 600 Hurricane (FOR SALE)	Icon Field Armour vest and a t-shirt. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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