Yep, asphalt is very abrasive, even at slow speeds. I travel to Wisconsin about once a month and they don't have helmet laws up there. I see people riding with shorts, T-shirts and with no helmet or gloves all the time during the summer. I just can't to it any more than I can drive my Mercedes down the road without the seat belt buckled.
BYW, I've been called a wuss for riding with full gear. I just smile & go on. As the saying goes, there are a lot of old riders and a lot of bold riders but very few old, bold riders. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Kraly Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 11:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds I still wear full riding gear even in the hottest months. Yes, Tom. You still have skin all over your body and it'll always be that way. . I've gotten many scrapes while riding bikes and skateboards in shorts and short sleeves, and that road rash was a result of going just a few MPH. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula getting a lot of miles these days which sure beats just sittin' in the driveway! _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.0/1268 - Release Date: 2/9/2008 11:54 AM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
