I think they're funny. My daughter would love one! I remember seeing Josh Brookes wearing one at a BSB round and it looked hilarious seeing the cookie monster battling it out round the track!
Maybe it is now cool to try to look desperately uncool... Those fake ears look bloody stupid too. I'm in favour of them - that way I know who not to talk to when I'm parked up.
Almost as unnecessary as folk road riding in a one piece with speed hump and race rep lid (edit: not forgetting bum bag, as long as the bike looks good who cares if you look like a blunt tool) Do they do a Frank Sidebottom one?
I always ride in one piece leathers, though I did opt for a bulk colour as not to resemble a power ranger. I did have full textile for many years but when them leathers went on the texile outfit became redundant. I just cringe when I see riders out in casual clothing. I did a college write up on protective gear, it's quite extensive and I did put a lot of research into the paper. In truth, for road use a two piece leather outfit is more practicable but I just like the feel and look of one piece leathers.
I have various sets of leathers. The one-piece ones are the most comfortable for riding the bike, and so long as I don't planning spending much time off it, quite often the ones I choose. You may not really want a speed hump, but it's quite difficult to find one-pieces these days that don't have them. If I thought I'd never fall off (sadly disproved by experience) I might ride around in jeans. As for a race-rep lid, why not? What's so great about white (dull) or black (invisible)? Superbike and the adequate gear for riding it - I can't see the problem. I'd probably dress differently on a Puch Maxi.
I'll tell you what looks really pants: a bloke riding a superbike in a leather jacket, office suit trousers and office shoes. Eek!
You been then. Seen it on FB with Bournemouth and Poole bikers and looks great fun. Apparently a few been overshooting according to my sister.
To be fair his 10 year old son was riding it he was just testing it out down the strip before hand Runway could do with being longer but the grass offers a soft landing at the end - been to both. 800 bikes last night
It's a great idea but I'm amazed they get away with it. I'd imagine health m safety/ noise police/ General Gestapo would be all over it. Enjoy it while it lasts.
