Leather, nakedness and commuting

[simonm]

But even having read this I will wear what I damn well like, when I like, and rely on my riding ability and common sense not to have to use my gear.
If I want to ride in speedos in a snowstorm what the crap has it got to do with anyone cept me.

And you needed this thread to tell you that ?  Shame on you.  You should always do what you damn well please and if you peg it it's your choice and your families funeral when you get swiped by some cager who is on their mobile phone paying no attention whilst pulling out of a blind corner or a stone flies in to your face when you don't expect it, or you slip on diesel spill.  This has nothing to do with common sense or riding ability, this has to do with the times when those fail.

This is your life you're talking about.  If you don't value it you can dress it up how you like, it makes no difference to the people that don't know you.  Good on you.  Make a statement and a stand about what you care about and put your life on the line to prove it.  Pride is really important when you're dead.


On a serious note.  Please don't.  Please wear as much protective gear as you can.  Not that you'll listen to me.