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  • #181
    Originally posted by abhi_underdog View Post
    OT :Please excuse but is NIN for Nine Inch Nails ?
    nope..My name is Ninad...

    Originally posted by addyrulz01 View Post
    Well i was fined from the 'bhopal police'' and taken to the police station in their 'qualis' forcefully. All this happened because i was in full riding gear. The explanation given to me was that '' I WAS LOOKING LIKE A CHAIN SNATCHER / TERRORIST '' . The issue was stopped with Rs 500 . I couldn't help it as it was 5 am and i was going for an early morning ride. Now i dont know what to expect even from the police
    that shouldntttt hve happened..not for 500bucks and not for a penny...its better to get chain snatched then ! did you later file any complaint ?
    A very good and safe biker not only because he can pop up either of the wheels,scrape his knees on a corner or go fast and make it look stylish but because he very well knows his limits and capabilities and has the patience to learn about others and ride safe ! :)

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    • #182
      best way is ...............not to go for very bright colours............
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      • #183
        Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
        best way is ...............not to go for very bright colours............
        In fact bright colours are recommended for increase protection. The fact that people stare more at bright colours are proof that it works. Its meant to be visible.

        I have pretty much got used to it and I'm least bothered by stares now. Oh! not when the fairer sex stares. I'm not that cool .

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        • #184
          Originally posted by kaynmantis View Post
          In fact bright colours are recommended for increase protection. The fact that people stare more at bright colours are proof that it works. Its meant to be visible.

          I have pretty much got used to it and I'm least bothered by stares now. Oh! not when the fairer sex stares. I'm not that cool .
          well ......thats true......

          i am suggesting that .......get subtle colours.....like black, grey etc......that do not catch unwanted attention and use reflective strips at key places to be more visible........
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          • #185
            Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
            well ......thats true......

            i am suggesting that .......get subtle colours.....like black, grey etc......that do not catch unwanted attention and use reflective strips at key places to be more visible........
            mmmm...Might make an interesting discussion. The way I see it, people stare no matter what color. Picture this. All over, we have riders with shitrs, t-shirts, some with helmets, some without, some with chappals, all with bare knuckles. And among them is a rider in riding gears. trying to camouflage there is futile, you'll stand out like a sore thumb, no matter what. So one might simply be colourful and be safer. Wot say .

            I know cause, contrary to my philosophy, my entire riding gears are black. Choice limited due to size and design/product preference, hence black . At least they have reflective strips.

            BTW your avatar looks pretty colourful
            Last edited by kaynmantis; 03-14-2011, 06:28 PM.

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            • #186
              about people who talk to me like I'm a fool, who spent a lot of money on gear, I tell them ( with a big grin)

              "see uncle, If you fall from your bike, have an injury and couldn't attend your office for a couple of days then you will lose ..what ..say may be Rs. 200 or 300 only (:P) but I will lose thousands naa...so ...!!)
              and then I laugh in his face.

              works like a charm and gives immense satisfaction

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              • #187
                Originally posted by MotionFreak View Post
                about people who talk to me like I'm a fool, who spent a lot of money on gear, I tell them ( with a big grin)

                "see uncle, If you fall from your bike, have an injury and couldn't attend your office for a couple of days then you will lose ..what ..say may be Rs. 200 or 300 only (:P) but I will lose thousands naa...so ...!!)
                and then I laugh in his face.

                works like a charm and gives immense satisfaction
                hehehehehehhee

                Me been wearing my Rjays since October last year, everyday! Couple that with a pair of gloves and I do get looks but ya well, there is nothing you can do about it! Just look at em and smile

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                • #188
                  Originally posted by kaynmantis View Post
                  BTW your avatar looks pretty colourful

                  hmmmnnn...........
                  thats the safety gear we use at our adventure club for ATV rides. we have ordered for black colour but it arrived in red colour. due to an event we had an urgency.........so accepted.......those govinda like colours.....red, yellow, black.....

                  i personally prefer black, so all my personal riding gear is in black color, and my bike too in black. i just love an all black theme.
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                  • #189
                    Originally posted by k2cool_87 View Post
                    ya shit like this happens but now i keep an attitude like...I dont give a rat's a** wat ppl think...the gear is to protect me...not for style...not for ur stares....
                    Totally agree with you. People use to laugh on top of their ..... idk wat. when they u sed to c me on a bodyless shaterred DIO with my full stunt gear during my stunt days, n now wen i wear a full race gear, i dont care a dam cuz i am on my nc 29 and no time to waste looking at others.

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                    • #190
                      Originally posted by addyrulz01 View Post
                      Well i was fined from the 'bhopal police'' and taken to the police station in their 'qualis' forcefully. All this happened because i was in full riding gear. The explanation given to me was that '' I WAS LOOKING LIKE A CHAIN SNATCHER / TERRORIST '' . The issue was stopped with Rs 500 . I couldn't help it as it was 5 am and i was going for an early morning ride. Now i dont know what to expect even from the police
                      Are you freaking serious? Damm a**HOL*S

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                      • #191
                        Originally posted by rsk11584 View Post
                        The main reason why riding gears apart from helmet are not considered as NORMAL in india is because of our Culture. I lived in Aurangabad a small city all my childhood, and there in 2006 the Helmet Rule was implemented. Many people were caught for not wearing helmet:

                        Why people dont wear helmet:

                        Hair style is spoiled.
                        Sight is limited only the front view is there
                        One told when he wears helmet he cant listen to comming vehicles.
                        I agree about the statements in bold... Initially I had a lot of trouble as my peripheral was blocked and the sound... As in my vicinity taxi drivers and other bike riders just get too close for comfort... But gradually I got used to it...
                        "stay hungry, stay foolish."

                        To those who have attitude... My middle finger salutes you...!

                        Rajmachi Conquered...!
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                        • #192
                          Originally posted by saj View Post
                          bro i have already given autographs to some school kids


                          saj*
                          . cant stop my laughs my god....
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                          • #193
                            Originally posted by himanshumm View Post
                            Excactly !!!

                            I ride new P180 with full sporty posture (100% inbuilt feature) & +99.99% get added due to my attitude cum my gloves, jacket,helmet etc.. sometimes it feel very good as people stare at you & mermarizing something in each other ears, but sometime you can judge looking there eyes that they mean nothing but just making fuss of you.. anyway.. i just relaxes & give another pose & buzz off quickly .... its totaly depend person to person...
                            thats it mate. u r true.. keep it up. me to have a 180 ug4 now thinking to buy some riding gears only after reading this thread.
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                            • #194
                              Originally posted by armourofgod View Post
                              I just love to see COPS reactions, seeing a fully geared person riding.........

                              Although I did get pulled over twice, and I was luckily carrying my papers and PUC so was set free immediately.

                              The best incident ever happened was.....

                              1) At a Signal a Rickshawala asking me "BOSS garmi nahi hoti hai kya?"
                              really funny......

                              2) At a tyre reparing shop, a guy standing who was getting his car tyre fixed. "Kya race hai kahan pe?" As in he thought that I just came from a race or something, then I had to narrate everything saying that I have been touring and wear the GEAR as a safety precaution, but some how he failed to realize and still had a BIG question mark on his face.
                              mate.... u have to say him that "u r coming from a race and about your first prize or so..
                              Last edited by JASMINE RIDER; 03-23-2011, 03:19 PM.
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                              • #195
                                i live in tamil nadu ! even when i'm in riding gears on touring ! people used to wonder what this fellow has wore ! when i stop for getting water bottle and stuffs ! i feel some what on the way people stare at me !

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