Do we use Spandex or Leather clothing to ride these MBs?

[SpandexOrLeather]

Howdy to the forum. Just signed up yesterday, as I needed to do some searching for specific questions I had. Thanks to all of you who post your knowledge here for us newbies, it helps a lot.

My user name comes from my dilemma at figuring out how I view this contraption I'm riding around on. I guess it'll depend on what sort of speeds I feel comfortable riding at. My real name is John, and I live in Boise, Idaho. Anyway, I've been busy breaking in a 66cc SkyHawk GT5 kit I bought off eBay recently. It's in a decent older mountain bike I've had for several years, and fits quite well. Have about 50 to 60 miles on it (as of today), so should be able to cut down on the oil used in the gas now.

Am gonna be using it for basic transportation around town and such, so don't expect too much new input from me on mods or wild upgrades. Just wanted to say "hi", and to thank you folks for taking the time to make this a nice forum - the first one I've truly wanted to join. Have a gr8 day, and keep it upright.

PS - Can I wear spandex AND leather together??? Maybe this could become ANOTHER new niche item for our market! I'm sure the adult industry would end up making a new fetish out of it. <sigh>

[Crazy Horse]

Crazy Horse say's welcome, and I prefer Levi's Blue Jeans, plain white t-shirt weather permitting when riding my bikes.

Might get ran off the road by four wheelers wearing spandex or send the wrong signal to alternative lifestyler's. Don't want that to happen! LOL.

Peace Crazy Horse.

Originally Posted by SpandexOrLeather

Howdy to the forum. Just signed up yesterday, as I needed to do some searching for specific questions I had. Thanks to all of you who post your knowledge here for us newbies, it helps a lot.

My user name comes from my dilemma at figuring out how I view this contraption I'm riding around on. I guess it'll depend on what sort of speeds I feel comfortable riding at. My real name is John, and I live in Boise, Idaho. Anyway, I've been busy breaking in a 66cc SkyHawk GT5 kit I bought off eBay recently. It's in a decent older mountain bike I've had for several years, and fits quite well. Have about 50 to 60 miles on it (as of today), so should be able to cut down on the oil used in the gas now.

Am gonna be using it for basic transportation around town and such, so don't expect too much new input from me on mods or wild upgrades. Just wanted to say "hi", and to thank you folks for taking the time to make this a nice forum - the first one I've truly wanted to join. Have a gr8 day, and keep it upright.

PS - Can I wear spandex AND leather together??? Maybe this could become ANOTHER new niche item for our market! I'm sure the adult industry would end up making a new fetish out of it. <sigh>

[lordoflightaz]

Welcome.

Denim jeans and bicycle riders gloves. When the cold wather comes my leather jacket will be on my back.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by SpandexOrLeather

Do we use Spandex or Leather clothing to ride these MBs?

Dude. Not unless you are Lucy Liu, J Lo or Natalie Portman....



I even wear baggy shorts in the summer.

[2door]

Span-Leath,
Welcome to the forum. You've come to the right place to add enjoyment to the Motorized Bicycle hobby. When you're not riding come in a sit a spell and see what the rest of us are up to. It won't be long before you're contemplating your next build. Rare is the guy/girl that can resist having more than one bike. Have fun, ride careful.
Tom

[Hot Wheels]

Originally Posted by SpandexOrLeather

Howdy to the forum. Just signed up yesterday, as I needed to do some searching for specific questions I had. Thanks to all of you who post your knowledge here for us newbies, it helps a lot.

My user name comes from my dilemma at figuring out how I view this contraption I'm riding around on. I guess it'll depend on what sort of speeds I feel comfortable riding at. My real name is John, and I live in Boise, Idaho. Anyway, I've been busy breaking in a 66cc SkyHawk GT5 kit I bought off eBay recently. It's in a decent older mountain bike I've had for several years, and fits quite well. Have about 50 to 60 miles on it (as of today), so should be able to cut down on the oil used in the gas now.

Am gonna be using it for basic transportation around town and such, so don't expect too much new input from me on mods or wild upgrades. Just wanted to say "hi", and to thank you folks for taking the time to make this a nice forum - the first one I've truly wanted to join. Have a gr8 day, and keep it upright.

PS - Can I wear spandex AND leather together??? Maybe this could become ANOTHER new niche item for our market! I'm sure the adult industry would end up making a new fetish out of it. <sigh>

HI FROM HOT WHEELS, YOUR QUESTION ABOUT CUTTING DOWN ON THE OIL, I WOULD RUN AT LEST TWO TANKS THEW IT. YOU'LL BE BETTER OFF IN THE LONG RUN. MY FREIND STOPED USEING THE BREAK IN MIX AT AROUND 50 MILES AND HIS MAIN BEARING SEZIED UP. PLEASE RIDE SAFE AND HAVE FUN !!!

[wheelbender6]

Welcome to the forum.
I save the the spandex for my hops-powered bicycles.

[Cabinfever1977]

i wouldnt be caught dead wearing spandex.
i usually wear jeans,tee shirt and boots.
and in winter,a leather jacket wont cut it,i have a isulated winter coat,gets cold up here.

[butchatron]

Originally Posted by 2door

Span-Leath,
Welcome to the forum. You've come to the right place to add enjoyment to the Motorized Bicycle hobby. When you're not riding come in a sit a spell and see what the rest of us are up to. It won't be long before you're contemplating your next build. Rare is the guy/girl that can resist having more than one bike. Have fun, ride careful.
Tom

I second that, 2door! I havn't even begun wrenching on my first bike, and I'm already thinking about my second bike!

Oh, and welcome to the forum, Spandex or Leather. I think we use leather and denim to ride, as spendex would indicate that we are trying to keep in shape, and a motor would be counter productive. Although I think you're onto something with the fetish thing...

[DOC BOLM]

spandex,let me think about this one.My wife told me i would look like 50 pounds of potatos in a 10lb. sack.Harleys Dad