With respect Hizzy, the UK government are watching events in France and Ireland very closely.
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With respect Hizzy, the UK government are watching events in France and Ireland very closely.
I don't see that having a minimum level of kit for test day would be a problem - the test is supposed to be a 'perfect example' of riding after all, after that you can do what you want.
As someone said, it's a bit like having your hands at 10 and 2 on the steering wheel on a car test, except in this case it's actually a useful thing to specify! And a good habit to get into.
I get asked why I bother with the full top-to-toe kit on my 125 sometimes - and they stop asking when I explain that I got knocked off at less than 20mph, when a car crushed my foot between it and my bike. The doctor told me afterwards that the only thing stopping me from having a broken ankle was my proper motorbike boot. So it's full kit for me at all times. 8-)
Thanks for the reminder on the link Nooj.
So there you go, it's your choice.
I know she was pillion and the rider should have been keeping her safe etc etc but it was her freedom of choice to climb on the back of someone who she presumably thought she could trust without wearing decent kit.
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Good job it was a lady turning up in skirt & stilletoes. Could have been worse ;D
People need to wear the proper gear whether on a test or after passing, but after passing it should be a personal choice and common sense should tell you what to wear. Money is tight when you are starting out with the price of a bike, insurance etc.. but sensible clothing is a must.
Now where are my flip flops
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Originally Posted by Nooj
Lacking as I am in the necessary Jedi powers to know if I am going to get hit off today by cars, HGV, pedestrians, diesel, branches, road debris etc I will continue to wear full leathers as I see fit ;)
Tarmac is a high-friction surface to keep your bike upright, God help you if you ever find yourself heading for it.
I'm with Hizzy on this.Quote:
its their train set and they can dictate what rules they like
Yes you can do what you want on your own time.
But if you are riding with an examiner or instructor whether voluntary or professional, then that person/institution has a say also as to what they get involved in and are potentially liable for.
As well as THEIR personal choice, there are also issues of liability, insurance etc.
If I had someone turn up on a ride with me and they were wearing shorts or had dangerous tyres or chain then it's MY perrogative not to go for a ride with that person.
Yes individuals have a choice, but so do instructors, examiners and test centers as to what they wish to be involved in.
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Originally Posted by Kevinb
If the kits out of your budget then the bike is too, get a cheaper set of wheels and buy the right kit! Got my new partner kitted out with boots, jacket and helmet for under £150 from GW's , could've spent less, gloves for another £30 and they have the budget version of draggin jeans on offer for £30 at the moment too. I'd rather spend £240 in the bargain basement at GW's on the right gear even if it doesn't look brilliant than go face do on the ground an tear my body to shreds ...it fecking hurts even with the right kit on !
It's easy not to bother, if you think you won't come off, or it won't hurt if you do.
I've had severe gravel rash just from coming off a pushbike in shorts and sliding the road, and it hurt like hell. Can't imagine sliding the road after a bike accident with no protection.
Seeing that link above, has made me go 'i'm not going out in normal jeans again' on the bike.
Thanks for the heads up Hizzy, will pick up some of those discounted jeans for Jen & I
The way I see it if people are obliged to take their test in proper gear then they are going to have the gear already by the time they come to buy a bike, if they have the gear they are more likely to wear it! Yes its expensive bu as hizzy just proved, you can get fully kitted out fairly cheaply, you don't need alren ness/aplinestar or any other big name just somthing that will stop your skin getting shredded if you slide down the road on your ass!
If you have all the right gear and then decide after your test not to wear it then yes it should remain your choice but I think if people have to have the right gear for their test they will have the right gear so are more likely to wear it all round!
Geo