Hi. I ride all year long in all weather, in rainy Seattle.
Rides: Honda Rebel, Honda Helix
(I'm currently shopping for something with a tad more horsepower. Probably a bigger cruiser, as they seem to handle wet roads better than sportbikes. Center of gravity, fork angle, and such.
Gear: (I live in rainy Seattle, so my gear is.. geared... for dryness and warmth)
Helmet: HJC modular & balaclava
Jacket: Tourmaster
Gloves: Klim Element leather, with a 2nd pair of wool underneath on really cold days.
Pants: insulation, jeans, pullover waterproof pants.
Boots: dexter waterproof
I don't own a car, so the bikes are my only form of transport. Ask me anything!
Rebel: http://imgur.com/a/Nbpq4
Rebel&Helix: http://imgur.com/hsTu4uG
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[–] SkinnyMagna [S] ago
It's all about the armour baby. Dress like you're about to fistfight a 10 ton bear. Walking away is much sexier than getting smeared across an intersection.
[–] gregorypeckerwood ago
Right. Make up a will anyway, it doesn't take long. I've known expert riders who've had their brains splattered all over the road by little old ladies.
[–] SkinnyMagna [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
I've already got life insurance and beneficiaries sorted. There is no estate to speak of, I don't own (or need) much. If anything, the family would squabble and try to shove the shitty ikea furniture off on each other.
It's also a good idea to have full-coverage (including medical) accident coverage. Financially cover your bases, we are agreed.
Riding is unquestionably dangerous. Planning for the worst should be part of the process. That's why I harp and fuss about gear. Before even insurance, gear first. Stout, hard, well tested gear is the best insurance possible. It doesn't matter how great a rider you are, you will go down at some point. Be dressed for it. I'd rather someone take my advice and walk from an accident, than be a well-insured statistic or cripple.