a back protector or kidney belt when you ride?

[Duane]

he means real back protectors.

like the ones you buy that are like a vest only backwards

[Robsalvv]

http://www.mcas.com.au/_products.php?subcategory=248 <-- like these

I have one from underdog leathers, $90. Needed to add some extra velcro on the belly band though... meh.

[Smitty]

http://www.mcas.com.au/_products.php?subcategory=248 <-- like these

I have one from underdog leathers, $90. Needed to add some extra velcro on the belly band though... meh.

I have an Underdog one as well..which I wear on track days
(I remove the jacket back protector)



...without extra velcro

[MickLC]

I'm with lars, and when are they going to invent nipple protectors???

ahh D they have them, you get them from bras and things little bandaid like things which will protect your nipples...

No we want Snell approved Lars Nipples protectors

It's only a matter of time mate, market pressures with the increase in demand will drive someone to develop Approved Lars Nipple Protectors. In the meantime tells me he is relying on his swanky KSRC long sleeve t-shirts to provide the protection he needs.

[mick_dundee]

ahh D they have them, you get them from bras and things little bandaid like things which will protect your nipples...

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Duane does know and indeed use said product, just doesn't like to admit he often rides his bike in a dress...

Re back protectors, like pants I guess, thought about it before but not made the actual investment. I do own a pair of motorcycle pants but ludicrously uncomfortable so plan is to buy another pair one of these days...

Probably same wit the back protector, a one of these days products.

[Robsalvv]

...without extra velcro

Smitty... that's not coz of extra girth ya stirrer!... but for extra velcro sticking power... they're $90 for a reason - so I modded them...

...I did leave myself open for that though!

[SenNey]

You doing a rider survey for someone/thing SenNey?

Curious, I think there a great idea. Never want to find out if they work or not.
Some people want bother to spend the money on protection, i wonder to they really think there life is worth that little. or have they just not thought of it.
Money is another option, but if you can afford the bike you should also factor in the gear.

[esie]

I've been thinking about getting one for the support to my back on a long day riding. Those of you who wear it for support, do they make much of a difference?

[Smitty]

...without extra velcro

Smitty... that's not coz of extra girth ya stirrer!... but for extra velcro sticking power... they're $90 for a reason - so I modded them...

...I did leave myself open for that though!

yeah sorry Rob....
an opportunity not to be missed

[Neka79]

i wear mine when stunting, touring or hills scratching, or at the track...im lucky, mine fits under my jacket WITH the original padding, and comfort is ok...

ive kinda used it too, and seemed to work...

mind u i want to get a full body armour (like moto x one) so i dont have to wear leathers...

[FrogZ]

I wear mine MOSTLY whenever I ride, definitly if I am scratching.
I have crashed tested them and they work... end of story.
Can also now highly recomend crash tested speed humps, they save broken necks... In My Humble Crash Tested Opinion

Can I claim IMHCTO now

And I am still going to use kishy-strip is no one is offended

[SenNey]

Can also now highly recomend crash tested speed humps, they save broken necks... In My Humble Crash Tested Opinion

Can I claim IMHCTO now

Yes i think you have earnt that right to use it.

And I am still going to use kishy-strip is no one is offended

I just want to see someone yell out OH mate look at your Kishys.
We need to add it ti wiki

[SenNey]

Chicken strips
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Chicken strips are also another name for chicken fingers.


Chicken stripsA chicken strip is a sometimes derogatory term used to describe the width of unused tread on the edges of motorcycle tires, typically a sport bike.

At speed, a turning motorcycle leans. The faster the turn, the farther the motorcycle leans over. For a formula relating speed, turn radius, and lean angle, see Bicycle and motorcycle physics. As the motorcycle leans, the contact patch moves farther to the side of the tire causing wear. The chicken strip is the amount of unused wear caused by a motorcyclist being considered too chicken to go faster through a turn and thereby lean the motorcycle farther over.

This is frequently used as a derogatory term deriving from the term chicken. Hence, chicken strips mark an inexperienced motorcyclist who is afraid to lean a motorcycle far enough to wear the edges of the tire. It should be noted however that due to the handling capabilities of many modern motorcycles, and the vagaries of road condition, it is not advisable to exploit outer handling limits on public roads. On a closed race circuit, you'll wear your tyres right to the edge and look a hero in no time.

"Chicken strips" can also be caused by commuting, lack of "twisties" riding, doing numerous/repeated burnouts or, to a lesser extent, wheelies. They may be seen as evidence of "squidly" behaviour. To the KSRC members, they are now affectionately known as Kishy Strips

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_strips

[mohawk miss]

As someone with an existing back injury, I never ride anywhere without mine. They do offer some support/ bracing, but for me they are definately a security thing. If I ever come off, I will be less worried about impact ruining the kidney I have left than if I didnt have it.

[dave#3]

Since my prang bank in April (after which I spent a few days in horsepiddle with back injuries ) I pretty much always wear my back protector. I think the only time I may have left it off was dropping the bike off for a service about 3 kms from home.

I honestly believe that had I been wearing a back protector when I crashed I probably would have walked away instead of getting a lift in the Westpac rescue chopper, and that is an experience I don't ever intend on repeating.