Talk to me about gear

[Ogremeister]

That's one reason I have never invested in heated riding gear, because, knowing myself as I do, it is a lead pipe cinch that sooner or later I would forget that I was tethered to my ride and, predictably, mayhem would ensue!

I do that routinely,

but the connection just separates...not really a consequence (like becoming the MICHELIN man)

 

[Ogremeister]

How NOT to wear your helmet...

 

[wordwarrior]

That's one reason I have never invested in heated riding gear, because, knowing myself as I do, it is a lead pipe cinch that sooner or later I would forget that I was tethered to my ride and, predictably, mayhem would ensue!

I do that all the time with my heated gloves, no harm though, plugs designed to come apart when pulled.

 

[TriumPhil]

Trust me, guys, I'd find a way to make matters worse!

 

[1olbull]

I don't mean to drive this thread away from the first point, but safety in everything we do is pretty important. Avalanches have taken several people this year and will continue to do so over time. I almost never see anyone ski with more than cold gear and a helmet so I don't know what the industry will do to help keep them viable till rescue arrives. But in that case, rescue has come a very long way with both dogs and technology to find the victims.
And back to motorcycle gear, using a tracker is very important for both bike and driver as together will help rescuers find us if we are unable to call for help after a get off. The tracking software that can be added to your smart phone may be the easiest on the wallet but its limitations are it needs to be connected to the cellular network where some of us ride outside of. Spot trackers cost an extra monthly fee but work around the world. Just a thought...

I use a Spot GPS Tracker when on extended rides. Not so much for safety as I don't frequently ride in desolate wilderness and I PACK; but, it has helped much for my wife's anxiety and lowered the pressure on me to remember to call in frequently.

 

[vanguard138]

I use a Spot GPS Tracker when on extended rides. Not so much for safety as I don't frequently ride in desolate wilderness and I PACK; but, it has helped much for my wife's anxiety and lowered the pressure on me to remember to call in frequently.

using a SPOT now on my Quebec snowmobile ride. 2200 miles thus far with 5 days to go before we are finished. Should have close to 3,000. missed one day of riding so far do to a short. should have never used that heated seat.... the Gaspe Peninsula was awesome!

 

[1olbull]

using a SPOT now on my Quebec snowmobile ride. 2200 miles thus far with 5 days to go before we are finished. Should have close to 3,000. missed one day of riding so far do to a short. should have never used that heated seat.... the Gaspe Peninsula was awesome!

Awesome adventure!
How would one go there and find your path?

 

[Rolltide100]

Awesome adventure!
How would one go there and find your path?

Bull try this link and click on Eric Rice, pretty cool!

http://michcanska2011.wordpress.com/participants-2/2014-2/

 

[HansO]

Wow that is cool!!!

 

[ROCKETHEAD]

All about head gear...

And hand signals...