Do i need to wear gloves as a pillion rider?

[cosheruppls]

Am new to pillion riding and bikes in general. Would you recommend gloves for me? Find my grip a little loose at times especially when i get nervy at turns.

[ulysses_sc]

Simple case of the better the protection, the lower chances of serious injury.

[xXxRatedxXx]

Am new to pillion riding and bikes in general. Would you recommend gloves for me? Find my grip a little loose at times especially when i get nervy at turns.

 

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[biting_point]

yes!! always wear gloves..!!

 

no hotpants and slippers..

[B20]

why not? safety measure ...

[JSCJL]

And at least, a jacket.

[xXxRatedxXx]

http://operatorchan.org/t/arch/src/t221349_roadrash1.jpg

[thrasher]

http://operatorchan.org/t/arch/src/t221349_roadrash1.jpg

 

Wah sleeveless eh. By the looks of it must b some stuntrider...

 

Sleeves = tak macho lahh

 

Bleed must show u strong. Cannot have sissy face like in the pic. LOL

[cosheruppls]

Thanks for the tips everyone! Any good brands to recommend? I am currently armed with a good helmet and jacket

[Lexanez]

In any event of fall, anyone would invariably put out their hand to stop their fall. Hence, most of the time, your palm would be the 1st contact to the surface. Of course, this is bad as it could risk breaking your arm in the process.

 

However, having protection is better than none. So go ahead, get one and always emphasize on safety to your rider, do anything you can to minimize risk to yourself and the rider.

 

Kudos to you too as not many pillions would bother about this kind of stuffs. If possible, do inform your rider about safety issues and that passion of riding always goes along with worries from his/her loved ones. Would be even better if he/she join this forum to know more about safety issues.

 

Many brands to choose from. Dainese, RS Taichi, Alpinestars, Komine and many others. Fox gloves are pretty good too.

[spk]

yeah, Lexanez is v right. when we pillion others, their safety is our responsibility.

 

Komine and RS Taichi r value for money bro. get those with padding at the palm and knuckle guard.

[haz emerito]

A simlle riding gloves would be just fine..price range $15-60..and you should also grab a riding jacket at an affordable price i wear glovez and jacket mainly to proctect myself from sunlight

[fatboypin]

Yup, best is for both rider and pillion to be adequately protected while travelling on a bike. But of course, our weather here is kind of sucky for full proper gear. Best bet is the mesh jacket which is much cooler.

 

Whatever it is, better to look like a drenched chicken than a mummy. Less pain too.

 

Ride safe.

[cosheruppls]

In any event of fall, anyone would invariably put out their hand to stop their fall. Hence, most of the time, your palm would be the 1st contact to the surface. Of course, this is bad as it could risk breaking your arm in the process.

 

However, having protection is better than none. So go ahead, get one and always emphasize on safety to your rider, do anything you can to minimize risk to yourself and the rider.

 

Kudos to you too as not many pillions would bother about this kind of stuffs. If possible, do inform your rider about safety issues and that passion of riding always goes along with worries from his/her loved ones. Would be even better if he/she join this forum to know more about safety issues.

 

Many brands to choose from. Dainese, RS Taichi, Alpinestars, Komine and many others. Fox gloves are pretty good too.

 

Thanks i just want to ride safe and not be a road hazard. Also thanks everyone for the recommendations i'll start shopping around!

[xiaoviper]

Thanks for the tips everyone! Any good brands to recommend? I am currently armed with a good helmet and jacket

 

You can get full gear, cuz who knows, you might be a rider in time to come, instead of just being a pillion. Though its some investment, its good. Helmet no need to say cuz its a must anyway. Full face best. The order I would rate the importance of different gear is:

 

1. Jacket

2. Gloves

3. Boots

4. Pants

[swat_]

but its in our society having probs when pillion wears glove,

 

my gf rides as well, and when she pillions me, she still wears her gloves, and of course we get stares and frens even commented that we "siao on" or "garang"

 

same goes if a rider wears a FF helmet when riding a small bike, same reaction...

 

heck the comments as in an event of an accident the ones on the bike feels the pain not the ppl ard

[robertgl]

Yes always make safety your priority when riding or as pillion

[Doremi]

i always asked my gal to wear gloves. Must protect her hands. Protection very important in singapore.

[GuiNNeSS]

Was at Cash Converters Chinatown last night.

 

They sell those Fox riding gloves! For I think less then $10!

 

Though they are all XL sizes, I think it will do for Bicycling and Motorcycling for Pillions!

[Jehuty]

I don't even wear gloves as a rider -_-

[GuiNNeSS]

I don't even wear gloves as a rider -_-

 

Well, It does makes a difference to the feel of riding and pushing.

[velocity325]

safety safety

[Fleaa]

Was at Cash Converters Chinatown last night.

 

They sell those Fox riding gloves! For I think less then $10!

 

Though they are all XL sizes, I think it will do for Bicycling and Motorcycling for Pillions!

 

That's really cheap! Too bad they don't have sizes.

I think bicycle gloves work just fine for bikes also. I think it's less thick than the heavily padded ones and allows you to feel your fingers more when riding I feel.

[velocity325]

That's really cheap! Too bad they don't have sizes.

I think bicycle gloves work just fine for bikes also. I think it's less thick than the heavily padded ones and allows you to feel your fingers more when riding I feel.

 

 

but..if, touchwood ar, you skid, confirm suffer road rash de..

[GuiNNeSS]

Well, I still think its good enough to buy and keep as a spare pillion gloves.