So here I am once again in the middle of an argument. It's been a good evening with many a pint and shot of spirit, then a point of contention arises that gets everyone riled -- GEAR!, and if it makes a difference. So Harvey says, "if they don't see you, you don't exist, right?" See, to me, he's being cunning (Rabbits!), with his question. If I answer I "may" be insane. Then across from me there's the everloving Leprechaun, always ready with the right answer, be aware. At the end of the table the Pirate bellows, "GO FOR IT ALL! EEE MATEY, ARRGH !!!! What to do? We have another pint.
There is a good deal to say about all the gear that's available now, many makes and models, leather and textile, look for good armor and adjustable stuff to have the jacket fit like a glove ... so to speak. If it ain't black, well ... I like to have enough room in my coat for a magnum (wheel guns are just plain cooler... like kick start bikes) and a hoodie for the fog, black of course. My boots are from Stompers and I wear Levis, gloves Held, also on my twelfth Arai. Like Dan the Man Sarf says, "YA DO RIDE A MOTORCYCLE ... RIGHT?" Harvey adds "Bitch!!," the Leprechaun's quiet, (we all check our wallets), and the Pirate says "ARRGH!" Harvey has a good point, there seems to be a belief among the newer riders that if you buy the right gear you're invincible: "now if I buy all this I won't get hurt, right?" I guess it's the same crowd that reads about stuff on the internet, not listening to what works from vets at the local pub. Gear will help save you from possible rash and maybe a cast, however if" they" don't see you, you're done. To believe that a car is even paying attention to "driving" as well as to the world outside their cage is to be waiting for your tag, so be aware. All the gear won't save you from a dumb ass. From there Harvey has another Bourbon.
The Leprechaun smokes and surmises that the more gear you wear the better you'll feel and the braver you'll ride. Of course, he's right. Leather is the best, chicks dig em, as well as look great in em. The textile gear will be cooler and have a one-off effect, when you get back up from flying off there will be extra vents ... get it? Leathers show battle scars that are almost as cool as kick starters and Zippos. You notice he makes the fact that when "you get back up" you'll seem happy about the gear, sneaky bastard he is.( Pain? What?) From there he leans back, has a toke on his long stemmed pipe, and doesn't even share.
While we were all in deep thought and sipping on endless pints, it was now my turn to buy, so at the bar "alx, the last two pitchers were on your tab (as well as rum), one more? "That scoundrel Pirate had gotten away with the booty ... AAR MATEY EEE!!. However, he did say, "Matey, in the end you go with the wind and make thanks for the days you have and the treasures you come upon. No matter how you prepare, any giant squid can get you! Arr." How wise he is. So I got him a rum as well.
~Cheers, Alx