one for the bikers, hot and sweaty in leather?
Jan 17th 2004, 12:24 am
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Re: one for the bikers, hot and sweaty in leather?
Originally posted by scutterUK
Hi folks.
Reading all the posts recently about the hot weather, missing being out on the bike and sat here in damp and depressing doncaster inspired the thought of what to wear while i'm out on the bike in oz.
My plans are these. Move to oz with enough dosh to buy a new bike, and stuff the car completely. ill be riding around in all weather, all year at all times. Wet, cold and icey weather i can handle (hey i'm from the UK it's second nature!!) but i'm not so sure about the heat.
Nice black leathers are a definite no, but are the textile jackets/leggins any better? I've seen the summer jackets you can buy so i pressume they'd be up to the job. Also getting a pair of armoured jeans would be a cool(er) idea.
Any advice from you hardened ozzie bikers out there?
vroom vroom
leigh
Hi folks.
Reading all the posts recently about the hot weather, missing being out on the bike and sat here in damp and depressing doncaster inspired the thought of what to wear while i'm out on the bike in oz.
My plans are these. Move to oz with enough dosh to buy a new bike, and stuff the car completely. ill be riding around in all weather, all year at all times. Wet, cold and icey weather i can handle (hey i'm from the UK it's second nature!!) but i'm not so sure about the heat.
Nice black leathers are a definite no, but are the textile jackets/leggins any better? I've seen the summer jackets you can buy so i pressume they'd be up to the job. Also getting a pair of armoured jeans would be a cool(er) idea.
Any advice from you hardened ozzie bikers out there?
vroom vroom
leigh
My Hubbie has a Harly Davidson Softail would ride it in the snow if I let him. you need the leather for some protection but they can be hot I know.......
Jan 17th 2004, 9:20 am
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Re: one for the bikers, hot and sweaty in leather?
Originally posted by jeannie
My Hubbie has a Harly Davidson Softail would ride it in the snow if I let him. you need the leather for some protection but they can be hot I know.......
My Hubbie has a Harly Davidson Softail would ride it in the snow if I let him. you need the leather for some protection but they can be hot I know.......
if i had a harley i'd leave it in the garage, keep it clean, and sit on it just reving the engine when the weather's damp..
......mmmmm burble burble...
Jan 17th 2004, 10:46 am
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My hubby has a kawasaki ZX6, he rides it what ever the weather ( I have the car he doesn't have a choice)!
yes it is hot, very hot for him, he wears a summer armoured jacket, helmet and gloves and of course - jeans! Even the police over here ride with a t-shirt on - crazy or what! As for speeding apparently the trick is - this is for speed cameras only - your licence on the back of yuor bike will move over the top of your rego plate - naughty but nice......... they can't get you.
yes it is hot, very hot for him, he wears a summer armoured jacket, helmet and gloves and of course - jeans! Even the police over here ride with a t-shirt on - crazy or what! As for speeding apparently the trick is - this is for speed cameras only - your licence on the back of yuor bike will move over the top of your rego plate - naughty but nice......... they can't get you.
Jan 17th 2004, 8:44 pm
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Re: one for the bikers, hot and sweaty in leather?
Originally posted by scutterUK
if i had a harley i'd leave it in the garage, keep it clean, and sit on it just reving the engine when the weather's damp........mmmmm burble burble...
if i had a harley i'd leave it in the garage, keep it clean, and sit on it just reving the engine when the weather's damp..
......mmmmm burble burble...
We had an acident once just a minor one, but we both came off the bike.. (1100 Harley dresser)....... I looked over to..... MY MAN... and he was running over to his BIKE.....
Jan 17th 2004, 11:15 pm
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Re: one for the bikers, hot and sweaty in leather?
Originally posted by jeannie
The man is mad... has no idea what polish and cleaning rags are for except when it comes to his Harley...
We had an acident once just a minor one, but we both came off the bike.. (1100 Harley dresser)....... I looked over to..... MY MAN... and he was running over to his BIKE.....
The man is mad... has no idea what polish and cleaning rags are for except when it comes to his Harley...
We had an acident once just a minor one, but we both came off the bike.. (1100 Harley dresser)....... I looked over to..... MY MAN... and he was running over to his BIKE.....
i hope all three of you came out of it with out too many dents and scratches.
Jan 18th 2004, 10:20 am
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Re: one for the bikers, hot and sweaty in leather?
Maybe a little off topic, but are the speed restrictions enforced that much in Oz?, more than in the UK?
I was considering getting a new bike when we get over there, but maybe it may aswell be the peddled variety.
I was considering getting a new bike when we get over there, but maybe it may aswell be the peddled variety.
Jan 18th 2004, 11:08 am
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Re: one for the bikers, hot and sweaty in leather?
Originally posted by g and l
Maybe a little off topic, but are the speed restrictions enforced that much in Oz?, more than in the UK?
I was considering getting a new bike when we get over there, but maybe it may aswell be the peddled variety.
Maybe a little off topic, but are the speed restrictions enforced that much in Oz?, more than in the UK?
I was considering getting a new bike when we get over there, but maybe it may aswell be the peddled variety.
As for what to wear, protective gear is a little uncomfortable in the heat, but if it saves your life it's worth it! I see too many riders over here in shorts & t- shirts only - and it's scary. Going fast in the heat by the way only gets you hotter quicker - point a hair dryer directly into your face for an example of the feeling! Visors down at all times!
All said and done though, all year round riding weather and some unbelievable roads to ride: you can't complain can you!
Jan 18th 2004, 5:38 pm
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Originally posted by cadman
How about e-bay?
As long as you set a reserve price you're comfortable with you'll be Ok.
If it doesn't reach the reserve it doesn't sell.
Might be worth a try, but as you know, winter ain't the time to sell a bike.
How about e-bay?
As long as you set a reserve price you're comfortable with you'll be Ok.
If it doesn't reach the reserve it doesn't sell.
Might be worth a try, but as you know, winter ain't the time to sell a bike.
I thought about e-bay but was kinda worried about the possibility of being fleeced - anyone got any thoughts about that. I hear you can arrange payment through a third party set up who don't release the funds until all parties are satisfied?? The way things are going I will give anything and everything a try.
She will be such a bargain to whoever gets her but as you say the problem is no-one wants to buy in the middle of a miserable UK winter so are not even looking at the adverts.
I told him time & time & time again to get it done last summer but you know what you blokes are like. Perhaps God (or someone) is telling us to take her with us but I hear thats not such a good idea.
Mmmmm back to thinking cap .....
Jan 18th 2004, 5:53 pm
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Know nothing about bikes except that they keep driving up behind me with their headlights on making my dog bark at them ( not having a go!
) but I do know about ebay.
No chance of getting fleeced - they don't get the bike til they have paid.
If someone wins the auction you can give them say a week to cough up - if they haven;t paid by then just reauction it.
Hubby does a bit of buying and selling on ebay and hasn't had any major problems
(if you want to know more the ins and outs of it all, PM me shedu and I'll get hubby to fill you in)
) but I do know about ebay.No chance of getting fleeced - they don't get the bike til they have paid.
If someone wins the auction you can give them say a week to cough up - if they haven;t paid by then just reauction it.
Hubby does a bit of buying and selling on ebay and hasn't had any major problems
(if you want to know more the ins and outs of it all, PM me shedu and I'll get hubby to fill you in)
Jan 21st 2004, 10:33 pm
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selling the Kwak
Hi Guys,
I don't want to tempt fate by speaking too soon but I think, hope & pray we have sold the bike.
If this comes off it is all down to one of you guys who put me onto the admart website. It seems we have a cheque winging its way to us. Will let you know if and when it clears the bank but they offered £100 more than we put it up for!!
So to the kind soul who suggested it (I'm sorry I can't remember who and I've just searched the thread but cannot find it) thank you so very much. If you are in or heading to Perth we owe you a beer or three.
Of course His Nibs is now taking all the glory for this but hey who cares........
I don't want to tempt fate by speaking too soon but I think, hope & pray we have sold the bike.
If this comes off it is all down to one of you guys who put me onto the admart website. It seems we have a cheque winging its way to us. Will let you know if and when it clears the bank but they offered £100 more than we put it up for!!
So to the kind soul who suggested it (I'm sorry I can't remember who and I've just searched the thread but cannot find it) thank you so very much. If you are in or heading to Perth we owe you a beer or three.
Of course His Nibs is now taking all the glory for this but hey who cares........
Jan 22nd 2004, 12:57 am
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Re: selling the Kwak
Originally posted by shedu
Hi Guys,
I don't want to tempt fate by speaking too soon but I think, hope & pray we have sold the bike.
If this comes off it is all down to one of you guys who put me onto the admart website. It seems we have a cheque winging its way to us. Will let you know if and when it clears the bank but they offered £100 more than we put it up for!!
So to the kind soul who suggested it (I'm sorry I can't remember who and I've just searched the thread but cannot find it) thank you so very much. If you are in or heading to Perth we owe you a beer or three.
Of course His Nibs is now taking all the glory for this but hey who cares........
Hi Guys,
I don't want to tempt fate by speaking too soon but I think, hope & pray we have sold the bike.
If this comes off it is all down to one of you guys who put me onto the admart website. It seems we have a cheque winging its way to us. Will let you know if and when it clears the bank but they offered £100 more than we put it up for!!
So to the kind soul who suggested it (I'm sorry I can't remember who and I've just searched the thread but cannot find it) thank you so very much. If you are in or heading to Perth we owe you a beer or three.
Of course His Nibs is now taking all the glory for this but hey who cares........
That'll be me then,
and if you ever get the chance to come down to Phillip Island for the WSB or GP.......I'll collect my beer then
Jan 22nd 2004, 6:25 am
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Shedu-I can't believe you made him sell it!
My hubbie brough his two out here!
As for the leathers-bring them, wear them. So what if people think you look like a boy racer. Better that than being in a right state when you come off.
No point looking to people here for advice-when the police wear cotton trousers, short sleeve cotton trousers and summer barley covering their hands gloves what hope have we got that they can give us correct road safety advice?
My hubbie brough his two out here!
As for the leathers-bring them, wear them. So what if people think you look like a boy racer. Better that than being in a right state when you come off.
No point looking to people here for advice-when the police wear cotton trousers, short sleeve cotton trousers and summer barley covering their hands gloves what hope have we got that they can give us correct road safety advice?
Jan 22nd 2004, 6:51 am
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Re: selling the Kwak
what is this admart?
Although we are now in Australia we have left my RVF400 with relatives as it did not sell-it is immaculate but I can shift it.
Although we are now in Australia we have left my RVF400 with relatives as it did not sell-it is immaculate but I can shift it.
Originally posted by Rossi
That'll be me then,
and if you ever get the chance to come down to Phillip Island for the WSB or GP.......I'll collect my beer then
That'll be me then,
and if you ever get the chance to come down to Phillip Island for the WSB or GP.......I'll collect my beer then
Jan 22nd 2004, 8:11 am
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Re: selling the Kwak
Originally posted by Rossi
That'll be me then,
and if you ever get the chance to come down to Phillip Island for the WSB or GP.......I'll collect my beer then
That'll be me then,
and if you ever get the chance to come down to Phillip Island for the WSB or GP.......I'll collect my beer then
well it is far enough but a decent ride away!!
Jan 22nd 2004, 8:12 am
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Re: selling the Kwak
Originally posted by shedu
Hi Guys,
I don't want to tempt fate by speaking too soon but I think, hope & pray we have sold the bike.
If this comes off it is all down to one of you guys who put me onto the admart website. It seems we have a cheque winging its way to us. Will let you know if and when it clears the bank but they offered £100 more than we put it up for!!
So to the kind soul who suggested it (I'm sorry I can't remember who and I've just searched the thread but cannot find it) thank you so very much. If you are in or heading to Perth we owe you a beer or three.
Of course His Nibs is now taking all the glory for this but hey who cares........
Hi Guys,
I don't want to tempt fate by speaking too soon but I think, hope & pray we have sold the bike.
If this comes off it is all down to one of you guys who put me onto the admart website. It seems we have a cheque winging its way to us. Will let you know if and when it clears the bank but they offered £100 more than we put it up for!!
So to the kind soul who suggested it (I'm sorry I can't remember who and I've just searched the thread but cannot find it) thank you so very much. If you are in or heading to Perth we owe you a beer or three.
Of course His Nibs is now taking all the glory for this but hey who cares........
