# Message to all the new bikers **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 6, 2008, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/message-to-all-the-new-bikers/44563 "2008-03-06T17:05:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/message-to-all-the-new-bikers/44563/81 "2008-09-18T04:18:06Z")
The only place I lock up my helmet is on campus. Only because there are so many people around that it’s doubtful that something would happen. Other than that, I have my shit with me. ---
**Author:** ![Kramer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/97f17d/32.png) [@Kramer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kramer)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 4:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/message-to-all-the-new-bikers/44563/82 "2008-09-18T04:30:41Z")
> [@ieatpaint315](#): > > I’m not leaving a $500 helmet on my seat at galleria mall. Some scissors or anything sharp will cut the chin strap and they’re gone. Not to mention if some douche wants to spit in it I don’t want that shit on my head. i agree, ill be “that guy” to save my self the 500 ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/message-to-all-the-new-bikers/44563/83 "2008-09-18T05:15:10Z")
+1 everyone thinks were trying to be douchebags? srsly, lemme just put that big bulky $300+ jacket, those $60+ gloves and that $500+ helmet on my seat, or better yet just next to my bike on the ground, I trust people so I should be good. do you really think I like walking around with that hot/heavy jacket and helmet in my hand all day? LOL. Hells no. But, I do \<3 good gear, so it’s an even trade-off. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/message-to-all-the-new-bikers/44563/84 "2008-09-18T06:21:17Z")
> [@ILCisDEAD](#): > > NOW STOP WALKING AROUND CAMPUS/THE MALL/ EVERYWHERE WITH YOUR FUCKING JACKET ON I ride until it snows, so I need a jacket stay warm. Its really hard to ride my FZR in the snow… I can not even touch the front brake w/o it locking up. I wonder if I can mount some dirtbike tires? ---
**Author:** ![longuyen88](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/longuyen88/32/7611_2.png) [@longuyen88](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/longuyen88)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/message-to-all-the-new-bikers/44563/85 "2008-09-18T11:48:27Z")
> [@ineedacar](#): > > The jacket is one thing… but when I see kids walking around say the mall with their helmet in their hand knowing full well they could have locked it to the seat, that’s some funny shit. do you leave anything worth more then 200 bucks out in the open for people to steal? ---
**Author:** ![ILCisDEAD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a87d85/32.png) [@ILCisDEAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILCisDEAD)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/message-to-all-the-new-bikers/44563/86 "2008-09-18T11:51:11Z")
> [@sedlmeier101](#): > > Where are these girls? yes, i’ve slept with girls who I’ve taken on my bike, but I do not directly associate my bike with getting laid, although it is quite a conversation starter, which does lead to fucking… hmmm. > As far as walking around campus with your jacket on, where the FUCK am I supposed to put my jacket? In my back seat? I work at a bar… I’ve seen three people get out of their cars with their jackets on and meander around the bar… I also have seen people on campus get out of their cars with it on. its understandable if you have to walk around campus with it… but when its raining out… come on… like you raod your bike to school… fucking cock suckers ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/message-to-all-the-new-bikers/44563/87 "2008-09-18T12:04:38Z")
Ya I wont leave a helmet on a bike. I will deal with the heat and walk around in a jacket. It is dumb to not wear gear when I go out riding to run an errand but I do. I wear at least a jacket and gloves if I am on a cruise so at least I am a step up then never wearing gear. If I am out and about or meet someone somewhere, I typically have my backpack and hook my helmet to my backpack. Like many people said, if I am paying $400 for a helmet, I am not leaving it sitting on my bike esp at the mall or chippewa. Would you leave your laptop or cell phone or something sitting on the hood of your car? I doubt it. As with the liter bike, I fully agree. I learned all summer on a CBR600 and a older R6. Both great bikes. Light, fun to ride, still quick, and easy to manuver. Every beginner rider that I know personally who has jumped on a R1 has crashed. It is way too much power at the throttle and its scary. ---
**Author:** ![Iroc\_Guy76](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iroc_guy76/32/5150_2.png) [@Iroc\_Guy76](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Iroc_Guy76)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/message-to-all-the-new-bikers/44563/88 "2008-09-18T12:36:07Z")
good read. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/message-to-all-the-new-bikers/44563/89 "2008-09-18T13:24:46Z")
> [@ILCisDEAD](#): > > but when its raining out… come on… like you road your bike to school… fucking cock suckers I have ridden to classes when it was 35 and raining. As long as you stay dry, the rain does not matter much. 35 and wet was terrible though ☹ I do not however wear any gear when I am not riding. Although, I did ask MrSmith if I needed a helmet to ride in his car. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2008, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/message-to-all-the-new-bikers/44563/90 "2008-09-25T15:21:32Z")
Might as well add to this thread for any later season riders. When the air is colder, that means the road is colder, and so are your tires. Meaning that you won’t get anywhere near the same traction going hard into turns so be careful. You can’t do the things you used to in the heat of summer and a lot of people get too pumped on their bikes thinking the season is almost over and want to have fun before the snow flies. Don’t end it too soon by pushing the bike and tires beyond their limits. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2008, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/message-to-all-the-new-bikers/44563/91 "2008-09-26T05:18:18Z")
True. It was a PITA riding across a wet field this morning. Although it was fun as my bike would never have the power slide on pavement ☹ [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/message-to-all-the-new-bikers/44563.md?page=4)