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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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I now comply with all health and safetyregs of the nanny state of the European Union.

A couple of observations:

1) getting on and off the bike isn't easy, steps are required
2)taking the armour off to takea leak isn't easy
3) taking a leak without taking the armour off isn't pleasant
4)plenty ACF 50 is required, plus WD40 for the joints (see 3 above)
5)rain sucks (and rusts)
6)avoiding chilli, curry, beans, or any other flatulence inducing substance is very important asfarts hang around
7)taking a dump is best planned hours in advance
8)vision is rather limited
9)smoking whilst riding isn't too difficult if the stub is short, just seeing whilst smoking
10)best not to ride in muslim fundamentalist neighbourhoods, cries of "Crusader" &"Kill the Infidel)are deafeningas are therocks thrown which alsodent the armour and make it harder to get off (see also 7)


 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Thats very similar to my suit. never can be too safe!!
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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If it'schrome and listed intheP&A catalog somebody will buy it.
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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If they put a HD logo on it they would sell a million.
If they put outa biker movie with guys in those, they would sell a million.
If they put orange/black stripes on it, they would sell a million.
If the local H.O.G. chapter prez. bought one, they would sell a million..
If O.C.C. wore one, they would sell a million.
If Jesse James hammered one out on his "Old School Metal beatin pad thingy"
they would sell a million.
See a trend[:@]

Ok I'm done..
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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ORIGINAL: paulca

I now comply with all health and safetyregs of the nanny state of the European Union.

A couple of observations:

1) getting on and off the bike isn't easy, steps are required
2)taking the armour off to takea leak isn't easy
3) taking a leak without taking the armour off isn't pleasant
4)plenty ACF 50 is required, plus WD40 for the joints (see 3 above)
5)rain sucks (and rusts)
6)avoiding chilli, curry, beans, or any other flatulence inducing substance is very important asfarts hang around
7)taking a dump is best planned hours in advance
8)vision is rather limited
9)smoking whilst riding isn't too difficult if the stub is short, just seeing whilst smoking
10)best not to ride in muslim fundamentalist neighbourhoods, cries of "Crusader" &"Kill the Infidel)are deafeningas are therocks thrown which alsodent the armour and make it harder to get off (see also 7)


Be careful with this picture, the US federal Government gets ahold of this, it will become a requirement.
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Judging from the eye slit in the helmet, it's of French origin. Now that's real popular amongst the average American!
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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Of course it's a French design it complies with European regulations - the French and Germans run Europe you know. We Brits just obey the laws[:'(]
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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In olden times the test of a true knight was the ability to mount his steed unaided, has to be easier with that low saddle.
 
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ORIGINAL: paulca
10)best not to ride in muslim fundamentalist neighbourhoods, cries of "Crusader" &"Kill the Infidel)are deafeningas are therocks thrown which alsodent the armour and make it harder to get off (see also 7)
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