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Alex600
03-16-2003, 04:20 PM
I always wondered why bike cops don’t were leather or textile jackets while they’re out there patrolling? I mean I have seen some of them with just their regular short sleeve shirt. Do they were some protective clothing under there uniform or something? I know they are expert riders but still…shit happens.
What about the helmets as well? Why not a full helmet instead of the regular one they have. Why don’t they just wear the one helmet that you can flip down to a full and flip up to a half (forget what kind that is).
Don’t mind me. I’m just bored on this raining Sunday afternoon…
:nerd
Factory Spec
03-16-2003, 05:16 PM
raining?? its bright and shiny here in the north bay..:p
Alex600
03-16-2003, 06:23 PM
Shiny down here now...whoohooo..
magyarbetyar
03-16-2003, 07:34 PM
I really have no answer to your q Alex. The only protection they wear that I know of under thier uniform is a bullet proof vest :teeth
levitation
03-16-2003, 09:44 PM
I aksed em before. They said, when its hot as fuck out, and they are constantly on the side of the road giving out tickets and doing radar, etc.. they get real hot. He said they have to wear their vests and gear, etc and it gets real bad. The guy was real descriptive talking about how sweat builds up and drips down the small of his back all. He did say they are issued leather jackets, but he and many others like to ride that way so its nice and comfortable.
fried_tofu
03-16-2003, 10:12 PM
levitation,
:laughing people still use pager code? :laughing
it's all good.
f__k you punk a__ mother f__ker? lol
damn... :laughing
"back in the days when i was young; i'm not a kid anymore, but some days sometime i wish i was a kid again."
Alex600
03-17-2003, 01:00 PM
Levitation,
I thought that might be the reason. They should @ least wear some textile jackets or something but to each his own.
Bad Dad
03-17-2003, 01:32 PM
Originally posted by levitation
The guy was real descriptive talking about how sweat builds up and drips down the small of his back all.
:confused Sounds like maybe he was coming on to you??? :laughing
Eric in Davis
03-17-2003, 04:37 PM
Was there an Indian and construction worker standing next to the "cop"? :laughing
Alex600
03-17-2003, 11:42 PM
Damn Joe. Great theories.
levitation
03-18-2003, 12:08 AM
Originally posted by fried_tofu
levitation,
:laughing people still use pager code? :laughing
it's all good.
f__k you punk a__ mother f__ker? lol
damn... :laughing
"back in the days when i was young; i'm not a kid anymore, but some days sometime i wish i was a kid again."
I actually still use it now and then when I call cell phones and
I get the message.
I just page, since they often get that before they get a voice mail.
Bad & Eric, Hahaha. :laughing :hand
When I was up in WA state, the bike cops there all had what looked like Roadcrafter suits and those full face helmets where the entire front flips up.
therok229
03-18-2003, 04:09 AM
I have heard that it is due to not scaring the general public. Having a full face helmet you couldnt see the officer's face. But again this is all theory :)
ladyRR
03-18-2003, 04:53 PM
From a police motorcycle instructor, I have recieved a plethora of answers to your inquiry:
"They are required to wear the following which are minimum safety equipment: Ballistic vest, which offers impact protection, eye wear, leather boots, double lined uniformed pants(wool), gloves and helmet. A leather jacket is standard on cold days. When it gets over 70 degrees, then one must go, leather jacket or vest?....u do the math.
3/4 face helmet provides for easier communication cuz they have to talk on the radio and may have to shoot, thus a full face is very compromising. 3/4 face although not the best is still good for crash protection and gives better peripheral vision which also helps with officer safety.
Finally, they are highly skilled riders who don't crash as much as civilian riders, although they are more at risk."
Hope this helps.
:ninjaryde-rican
I like the last one, and like to add that they are also very visable. I mean, everybody is trained to look out for cops, and they have all those lights and shit on their bikes. I like the concept of risk assement when it comes to riding. The reason that many people advocate back protectors and full leathers on the street is because we are sport-bike riders that move at higher speeds. I mean, how many people do you know that cruise with a back protector on?
$$gear=perceived risk X relative speed
Originally posted by NINJARICAN
Finally, they are highly skilled riders who don't crash as much as civilian riders, although they are more at risk."
:ninjaryde-rican
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