I've been guilty of wearing jeans on more than a few occasions when nipping out to shops etc,But ever since comming off my sports bike last summer and breaking some bones and gashing up my legs pretty bad,It doesnt matter how short my journey is.I wear full gear. I was hit by a car and came off at about 30mph,And was wearing protective clothing everywhere apart from the legs (Jeans). I count my self lucky that it didnt happen at a higher speed. But was annoyed with myself that it happened at all.

It's a sobering read and im sure most people do at least wear a minimum amount of protection when either riding or pillion. I have a freind who's about to sit his test and he wants a sports bike. His thoughts on gear where a pair of gloves and a helmet,Due to poor funds.We managed to talk him out of buying his bike untill he has at least a decent kit to put on before riding it.

The bike dealer's arnt totaly blameless here either though,It's not the first time ive seen a guy in picking up a bike and riding out of the forcourt with jeans and a skimpy jacket on a bike that does 170mph+. I know this is a different can of worms altogether with bums on seats beeing there main priority,But surley having a return custom and a decent health and safety aproach to selling bikes has to take some blame here also.