jacevts Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I have my cbt coming up and was just wondering would jeans provide enough protection if i were in a crash?I would still have the motorbike jacket,gloves and helmet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spafe2302 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Well they are better than trackies or shorts, but not a blip compared to leather or gortex for proper protection. you can get some nice kevlar lined jeans (draggin jeans or varius other makes). for sitting your cbt if its what you can get hold of, then yes jeans will do (I done my cbt in jeans as did many others here im sure). Will they protect you in a higher end off (30+ mph) I really wouldnt like to rely on them although im sure some people will now say 'oh i've done that and they were fine'. If possible grab soem better protection, but if not then I wouldnt worry stress too badly over it. lower speeds they should be durable enough to fall over onto. All this was assuming you mean proper jeans not fasionably trendy faded jeans etc which are either really thin or already have slight rips in. hope this helps, and good luck with your cbt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacevts Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 Perfect.Thanks for the great help And cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nman1 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 If you`re going further with your biking after your cbt, then if you`ve got the money go for more protection than jeans. Leather or Textile. The instructor i`m sure will be wearing one or the other and he`ll be doing the same speed as you when on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightycaz Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I did my CBT in my jeans, but only coz I was waiting for my leather pants to come into stock, everything was fine, but I did'nt come off.The time I did come off I was only wearing jeans and now my knees are just big scars. I go ATGATT now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko20 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 i just dubbled up a tight pair of jeans with a bagy pair over the top for my CBT luckly i did not come off however a lil wile ago i did and i was wearing one pair of jeans as i fought it was to hot for my textile trousers i now have a nice dose of road rash across my knee so it pays to get a propper set of trousers (textile, leather or kevlar) and wear them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si 2the Mon Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Get proper protection mate, better safe than sorry, the road will eat up jeans in a split second, depending on the speed obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1988 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 You'll no doubt find that if you turn up wearing some decent gear the instructor will treat you more seriously and respect you more for it. I turned up wearing some decent protective clothing and another lad just wore trackies and trainers In my opinion he should have been sent home but the instructor let him continue, just treated the prat with as much respect as he had for his own saftey. Jeans will be alright, i wore some kevlar trousers over a pair of jeans and the instructor even suggested i should take a layer off! I was quite happy sitting in balls soup though Good luck for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Jeans will be fine for a CBT. What happens if you find bikings not for you and youve spent all that money on gear?There was a guy at my CBT...typical type, had full goretex bottoms on, Hi-Viz Goretex jacket, gloves, boots and a Shoei helmet. He knew the answer to every question and im sure his name was Norman.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fast2soon Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I have my cbt coming up and was just wondering would jeans provide enough protection if i were in a crash?I would still have the motorbike jacket,gloves and helmet! The real answer is no, jeans would rip apart like tissue paper as you slide down the road and your skin would get nice and intimate with the road surface. Road rash I believe they call it. Apparently its painful.2 choices: 1. take the risk and wear jeans but for the love of all things holy don't fall off, 2. get better protection than jeans.Its your skin, you decide if the risk is worth it. As long as you don't crash you could do the cbt in shorts, I really wouldn't recommend it but there's nothing stopping you.Good luck with the CBT, I sincerely hope you don't fall off so this all becomes a mute point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacevts Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 True.I don't want to cut corner tbh as i am going for my a2 licence.Tempted to get alpine stars jacket and alpinestars trousers!Would it be worthwhile getting motorbike boots as well?As trainers can't be that good if you fall of sureley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fast2soon Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 If your serious about getting a bike then best to get all the gear. Boots, pants, jacket, gloves and of course a helmet. Back protection is also recommended if you can afford it, the separate protectors that you strap on to yourself are more comfy and look to offer more protection than the jacket inserts, but thats my opinion, not backed up with lab results.I started out with alpinestars textiles and tested them in a low speed crash. They did ok bu leathers are better. If you want textiles maye have a look at the RSTs as they look good and are a bit cheaper than the fancy A* label, unless your a bit of a label whore like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacevts Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 I've been looking into that too Nah i am looking at the leather alpine stars jacket and trousers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightycaz Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I started out with alpinestars textiles and tested them in a low speed crash. Yeah, tested. As in on purpose i'm sure..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fast2soon Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Yeah, tested. As in on purpose i'm sure.....Haha, no not on purpose, I like the forum but not that much that I'm prepared to crash test products for you guys and gals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I have my cbt coming up and was just wondering would jeans provide enough protection if i were in a crash?I would still have the motorbike jacket,gloves and helmet! Guess which part of the body suffers most injuries in motorcycle accidents? That is why, even on days like today that are blisteringly hot, I still wear Cordura motorcycle trousers with knee and hip armour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmi_929RR Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I wore jeans (and trainers ) on my CBT. In hindsight not very sensible, but i didn't know any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingah Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I wore jeans (and trainers ) on my CBT. In hindsight not very sensible, but i didn't know any better. Ditto if i'm honest. And for months even after getting my full license. I simply did not know then, what i know now. I've never been wreckless or silly - but i've definitely been green-behind-the-ears ATGATT now - even when i'm doing a hot sweaty shift delivering pizzas.I'm under the impression the worst suffering part of the body in a motorcycle accident is the feet and ankles - the damage is said to get worse as you go down the body (with your hands down by your sides - showing the importance of gloves ). I assume the head usually gets away with things because of compulsary and increasingly advanced head protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Yeah, tested. As in on purpose i'm sure.....Haha, no not on purpose, I like the forum but not that much that I'm prepared to crash test products for you guys and gals. ive got a set of moto x gear you can borrowu will look the dogs twitcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanmark Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I share my mums and dads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fast2soon Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I share my mums and dads. You've got multiple mothers and fathers? How did that happen and who do you share them with? Do you charge for this or is it a charitable thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanmark Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 All the elders on the commune. Your weird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fast2soon Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Surely its the young ones that need parents, the elders should be able to dress themselves by now and make their own food? I think you are telling lies!In answer to your question, yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanmark Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 You have sussed me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I share my mums' and dads'. You've got multiple mothers and fathers? How did that happen and who do you share them with? Do you charge for this or is it a charitable thing?think he means... genes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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