New leathers.

I did about that last year and got hit by a car. Granted in that accident I
could have been wearing a t-shirt as I didn't hit the ground (though boots
made a difference) so it probably doesn't count. Much.

Lack of practicality?

 

I think I understand what he means.

While in a safety sense it would be better if I wore leather trousers
while on the bike I can't be fagged to take them to and from work
every day. The jacket isn't a problem as it just goes over my normal
clothes and sits on the back of a nearby chair when not in use, same
with the back protector. My motorcycle boots sit under my desk all
day and I have trainers in a drawer.

However, having to change my trousers from leather ones to jeans or
the like at the beginning and end of every day takes a lot of effort
and I can't be fagged.

If I am going out for a play then I usually put on motorcycle trousers
but otherwise I just wear jeans.

 

As Ben has clearly said he is too lazy to wear leathers. He also doesn't
believe he'll have a crash and even if he does that he'll live to see
another day. Therefore his biking attire stretches to a helmet, gloves,
possibly a jacket and then normal clothes. You've read the posts just
like I and the rest of ukrm have.

I do understand the practicality issue - there are very few places where
wearing leathers is suitable attire for whatever activity you are
undertaking when you get off your bike. They are bloody heavy and hot
and people think you are "odd". As an example I don't bother going to
the supermarket by bike anymore because I got fed up with being far too
hot and being gawped at for weather a biker jacket, leather trousers and
boots. The same applies at hundreds of other places like pubs,
restaurants, theatres or even visiting a garden or country house.

There are also very few places where you can change out of bike kit into
"civvies" within a sensible distance of wherever you park your bike. If
you're just blatting about for fun then leathers are fine. When using a
bike as transport the "changing kit" time adds a significant extra time
to the overall journey - hence why I don't ride to work anymore.

 

hey, it was the OP that said he wanted leathers for the road - not me.
For the record, I do at least 3x the mileage you quote above, in all
sorts of situations/weathers etc - so I figure leathers to be a good
thing. If you don't, great, but the OP obviously does too.

Out of interest - why did you buy them? Oh of course, money no object in
the Blaney household, so buy the best, but don't use them - the ultimate
in UKRM status symbol right?

and really - how much effort is it to put leather jeans on instead of
denims and a leather jacket instead of, umm, whatever other jacket you
choose to ride in?

No, I was answering the OP's question - not telling him he must wear
leathers etc etc.

did you miss the "in no order" bit?

I wasn't after 'safey nazi' material, if I was, I would have bought MJK
or something from Paul's list. I didn't, after consideration, I bought a
compromise between wallet and requirements.


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I'd say "humble" may be a stumbling block.

 

On that premise Nitro lids should be avoided.

Oh lets see...
Nissan, as good but without the badge - or increased price.

 

Yes but there is an element of what appears to be quite deliberate
obtuseness creeping in.

The question is now "MJK are too expensive for me, what would give me
best value for money on a /maximum/ budget of, say, £500?"

It's a simple concept to grasp.

 

Belstaff - works on nearly every level. Good for crashing and look so
damn fine. They smell nice too.

 

"I can't stand people" who get all high and mighty about the advice they
give when it's obvious it's not relevant advice.

 

In what way are you not confused?

 

No at all, especially as I haven't been yet so stay tuned...

Although to the main point, the OP was quick to point out that MJK
undoubtably as good as they're said to be are outside his price range; so
that suggestion was no longer relevant.

You would have had a point if he'd asked and then went out and bought a
pair of £700 Dainese, Alpinestar or some such but he hasn't (yet).

 

Because Bear's opinions are worth more than everyone else's (in his
opinion).

 

Few pockets of any meaningful size.
Rubbish items of clothing to be wearing whenever you get where you're
going.

repeat ad infinitum.

 

Required to do a trackday.

hth

 

Which is why I use "imo", not "imho"

 

As do I.

 

Less comfortable, too hot when off the bike, often less useful
pockets, etc.

Proper motorcycle clothing (i.e. leathers) ain't bad when you're
actually riding a bike, but it's a mild pain in the arse when you're
not.

 

As do I. However, I find "IME" carries more weight.

 

Why I can't do a trackday in jeans, open face and Belstaff defeats me.

 

Nope, I'm in the north.