My 2007 GZ

[heron99]

http://s1.postimage.org/1pwgcuw3o/2007_GZ250.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/1pwgcuw3o/)

[JWR]

Looking good.

Glad to see you wearing gear even in this hot weather.

Last week I parked next to a Harley rider at our bike night meeting. As I was removing my jacket, he asked wasn't it hot with the jacket.
I just told him I was not brave enough to ride without one.

To each his own, and I will never say anything about another riders choice, but I have down and it hurts.

[heron99]

Thanks! I was on the bike for the first time that day leaving the dealership a month ago. I love the jacket and helmet...have debated getting armored pants. Would hate to land on an exposed knee.

[geezer]

yup pants dont do a thing when you low side, ask me how i know. but eh, thats gonna be kinda hard at the speeds your likely gonna see. be careful

[mole2]

yup pants dont do a thing when you low side, ask me how i know. but eh, thats gonna be kinda hard at the speeds your likely gonna see. be careful

That entirely depends on speed. I had a low side at 18 mph (I had looked at the speedo seconds before) and they saved my legs.


:)

[cayuse]

Hey Heron, that looks like a Gmax helmet. I have the GM68 and I love the fit. I use the lights in the back when I'm in fog (or a parade).

[heron99]

Helmet is an HJC CL-16. Lights in the back of yours...cool!

[ride_with_pride]

I like it when people take "riding safe" seriously...nice equipment you have there!!!

[GZBrian]

Also good to see another rider wearing safe gear. We use Tourmaster armor hi- vis yellow jackets and look like two glow worms on a bike. Most of the time, we still get close calls from drivers who must not see us, hmmmmm. Your jacket looks bright enough for others to see you. What kind is it? I use "firehose" pants from Duluth. The real thick ones in brown, and the multi pocket one in blue. Very comfy and thick. Luckly I have not had to see how they hold up while sliding on the pavement. Ride safe. GZBrian

[Water Warrior 2]

Actual riding pants with armored knees and hip padding is a good way to go.

[geezer]

well no duh water warrior! :neener: its really the only other option next to a full leather race suit, and i dare anyone to wear one on the gz

[bbadphish]

nice bike! Yah, i love the helmet, People always ask me if I'm hot in my jacket/gear but really, its not that bad if you have a good jacket..

dress for the slide, not for the ride! be safe and put some miles on that baby!


bbadphish - Brien

[heron99]

Hi squid--sorry, been offline for a while. Jacket is a Cortech GX Air series II mesh. Glad you like!

[heron99]

Hey GZBrian, thanks for the tip re: Duluth pants. I checked out their website and may give a try!