Re: Bob LaLonde and/or Bob Campbell

["R.H.Campbell" <rh.campbell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ouch ! Man I feel for you. Hope it didn't totally turn you off
motorcycling....

RHC

"Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I dumped my bike once (diesel oil slick) at only 20 mph. In slow motion I
> watched the pavement eat off the elbow of my sweatshirt and then a few
> inches of elbow flesh. Ouch.
>
>
> "R.H.Campbell" <rh.campbell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> | Normal jean material on pavement will last about two tenths of a second
> | before it disappears, after which your hide is being abraded on the
> | pavement. The kevlar in the jeans won't abrade; however, it will heat up
> | with friction, so while your butt will remain intact, you will likely
> suffer
> | signifant heat burns. However, this is far better than the alternative !
> I
> | really don't know how the thick, leather Bristol leather pants will work
> | (and I don't want to find out), but on serious rides, I wear both the
> | leathers and the Kevlar jeans.
> |
> | RHC
> |
> | "Robert L Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> | > Many thanks, Bob.  Also enjoyed the phone chat today.  I'm heading
> over
> to
> | > the cycle shop in the morning to try on Draggin Jeans and some
> jackets.
> | > As I mentioned earlier, I already have some stiff, over-the-ankle
> boots
> so
> | > I won't need to buy more yet (I think).
> | >
> | > I got out again tonight for an hour or so on the road... didn't
> realize
> | > how chilly it still is at night here.  Tomorrow night I'll be wearing
> | > better gear, presumably with the liner in place too.  :^)
> | >
> | > --
> | >
> | > Regards,
> | > Robert L Bass
> | >
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> | >
> | >
> | >
> | >> Completely off topic reply....:))
> | >>
> | >> For myself, after 50 years of riding, I currently have two jackets.
> One
> | >> is a Joe Rocket, which is mesh and armour, and is somewhat lighter
> than
> | >> the other TourMaster 3/4 length jacket. That one is made of ballistic
> | >> nylon, armoured in all the right places, and has a zipout liner for
> warm
> | >> weather riding. For pants, I have a full set of heavy, leather
> Bristol
> | >> leathers (not chaps), and this combined with the Tourmaster jacket,
> makes
> | >> me feel reasonably secure on the bike.
> | >> First Gear apparel is excellent stuff as well btw. Most quality
> jackets
> | >> have zip up openings to let air circulate when in very hot weather.
> Also
> | >> handy is a special vest which you can soak in water, and which will
> keep
> | >> your torso cool when crossing the desert on those 110 degree days.
> | >> Another essential is a full set of bad weather riding gear (rain
> suit).
> | >>
> | >> For lighter wear, or when I just am out for a quick ride, I wear
> Draggin
> | >> jeans. These have Kevlar surrounding the butt area and the knee area,
> but
> | >> look just like conventional jeans. I bought these in Florida last
> year
> at
> | >> $80 a pair.
> | >>
> | >> I would suggest you go and try on anything you plan to buy since
> sizing
> | >> can be a bit different than conventional clothing. Most large
> motorcycle
> | >> stores have a good selection of gear to try on. Get two pair of
> gloves;
> a
> | >> short pair for warmer wear, and one with cuffs for chilly days, which
> | >> will keep the wind from going up your jacket. Never ride without good
> | >> boots either. Motorcycle specific boots usually have padding over the
> | >> ankle area to prevent abrasion should some idiot in a car cause an
> | >> accident.
> | >>
> | >> Above all, watch out for 1- rednecks in trucks...2- women with cell
> | >> phones plugged into their ears and their brains in neutral...and 3-
> grey
> | >> beards or pink haired old dolls driving Cadillacs (many with Canadian
> | >> plates...). Never drive either beside or behind a large
> transport...if
> a
> | >> tire blows you are toast. And a lot of these guys drive exhausted,
> which
> | >> does nothing for your survival if they fall asleep at the wrong
> time...
> | >>
> | >> A good motorcycle safety course may save your life, but above all, it
> | >> will help you learn to "read" the road properly, which will also make
> you
> | >> a far better auto driver.
> | >>
> | >> A good helmet is an essential part of motorcycling. If you have a $10
> | >> head, then buy a $10 helmet. Otherwise, buy the best you can afford.
> And
> | >> don't ever ride without it, even if the law allows it. Those stupid
> | >> enough to ride without one will eventually end up deleting the gene
> | >> pool....
> | >>
> | >> BTW,  the 650 Bergman is a fine machine, quite suitable for long
> distance
> | >> highway driving. I have an experienced friend who is currently
> | >> considering buying one to ride with me to Custer, South Dakota for a
> bike
> | >> rally in the latter part of June....
> | >>
> | >> Two fingers down generally means "pegs down"....ie: be careful and
> ride
> | >> safe, coupled with a greeting
> | >
> | >
> |
> |
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