OT: Who here rides a motorbike?

greg66_tri_v2.0
greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
edited January 2010 in Commuting chat
A proper one. That requires mandatory biker leathers. With hard bits on the outside of the knees. I know some of you lot do. I just can't recall who.

If so, I may have a brand new pair of trousers up for grabs (don't ask. Really. Just don't) for a nominal cost.

Porky lardies need not apply. They fit someone svelte and sexy. Like me! Go me!

More details available on request. Serious request. Not just any old request that's intended to make me look bad.

Pictures are negotiable. As always.
Swim. Bike. Run. Yeah. That's what I used to do.

Bike 1
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  • little wiser
    little wiser Posts: 662
    ME!
  • Fireblade96
    Fireblade96 Posts: 1,123
    The clue's in the name ;-)

    Being incredibly sleek (well, I was until December) my leathers are now too big - so if we're talking in the 30-32" waist range then I might be interested.

    FB
    Misguided Idealist
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Fireblade96 wrote:
    The clue's in the name ;-)

    Being incredibly sleek (well, I was until December) my leathers are now too big - so if we're talking in the 30-32" waist range then I might be interested.

    FB

    I almost spat on my screen when I read that :lol: Greg hasn't been that slim since the 60s :lol:
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  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    itboffin wrote:
    Fireblade96 wrote:
    The clue's in the name ;-)

    Being incredibly sleek (well, I was until December) my leathers are now too big - so if we're talking in the 30-32" waist range then I might be interested.

    FB

    I almost spat on my screen when I read that :lol: Greg hasn't been that slim since the 60s :lol:

    That's the 1860's for those who didn't know he's a regular MummRa the everliving... :D
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    Fireblade96 wrote:
    The clue's in the name ;-)

    Being incredibly sleek (well, I was until December) my leathers are now too big - so if we're talking in the 30-32" waist range then I might be interested.

    FB

    Hmm.

    Should also have said: Anorexics and hunger strikers also need not apply.
    Swim. Bike. Run. Yeah. That's what I used to do.

    Bike 1
    Bike 2-A
  • jimjamyaharr
    jimjamyaharr Posts: 96
    Greg66
    iv got a motorbike
    but also have short legs
    what size are they?
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    They're a Belstaff XL. They fit me really well (assuming you're not supposed to wear jeans under them) except that they are pretty much shorter than half mast on me. I have no idea whether biker leathers are supposed to be like that though.

    Probably easiest if I measure myself and PM those measurements with a pic of how short they come up.

    There will now be a short intermission...
    Swim. Bike. Run. Yeah. That's what I used to do.

    Bike 1
    Bike 2-A
  • cyberknight
    cyberknight Posts: 1,238
    Pity i do not ride a motorbike they would fit :)

    And to really piss people off in my twenties when i was fit i was down to a 28 " :P

    Runs and hides behind the shed and awaits abuse ............
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  • jimjamyaharr
    jimjamyaharr Posts: 96
    Greg66
    I have really enjoyed some of you comments on the forum over the year, but please NEVER send me a pic of you in leather old chap! :D

    Happy new year
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Greg, why do you have bike leathers?

    I could make an age-related joke here, but, y'know, season of goodwill.
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Greg, why do you have bike leathers?

    I could make an age-related joke here, but, y'know, season of goodwill.

    Shush. Run along.

    It must almost be your bedtime, surely.
    Swim. Bike. Run. Yeah. That's what I used to do.

    Bike 1
    Bike 2-A
  • jimjamyaharr
    jimjamyaharr Posts: 96
    lost_in_thought
    so he can dress up in them and send pictures to teriffi people on fourms with them :D
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Greg66 wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Greg, why do you have bike leathers?

    I could make an age-related joke here, but, y'know, season of goodwill.

    Shush. Run along.

    It must almost be your bedtime, surely.

    My mum says I'm allowed to stay up late and watch cartoons.
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  • jimmcdonnell
    jimmcdonnell Posts: 328
    Well I'm 34" waist, 32" leg if that helps. And as befits a man of 'un certain age' as they say in France, ride a BMW F650 chuffs idly on pipe, puts comfy slippers on.
    Litespeed Tuscany, Hope/Open Pro, Ultegra, pulling an Extrawheel trailer, often as not.

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  • seataltea
    seataltea Posts: 594
    Did.

    Don't now.

    Injury and death was the reason.
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  • Mithras
    Mithras Posts: 428
    Do but job provides my kit....
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  • plasmadaddy
    plasmadaddy Posts: 13
    I do!

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  • Fireblade96
    Fireblade96 Posts: 1,123
    Greg66 wrote:

    Hmm.

    Should also have said: Anorexics and hunger strikers also need not apply.

    After the Christmas excesses and almost complete absence of exercise, I'm fa(s)t discovering that I'm back to a 32" wast ;-)
    I look on it as winter insulation.....
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  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    I do, but I don't want any leather shorts
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    Clever Pun wrote:
    I do, but I don't want any leather shorts

    More like leather 3/4 bib knickers for you.

    Ummm. That has a sexy sound. I bet you could sell pictures of that sh!t on the Internet.
    Swim. Bike. Run. Yeah. That's what I used to do.

    Bike 1
    Bike 2-A
  • little wiser
    little wiser Posts: 662
    ok count me out getting a bit worried about what you have been doing in them!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • NGale
    NGale Posts: 1,866
    I used to, but like others I found the possible death thing a bit off putting.

    I had a 125 for a few years (have a full license however) by my ex being a bit of a prat decided that women shouldn't ride motorbikes and told me to get rid of it (I didn't, my dad uses it now) I just haven't got back onto the bike since. :(
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