Biker @ MindSay

Have you noticed, the leather jacket has gotten sexier and more versatile? A good leather jacket should be able to be worn with anything from a grungy pair of jeans to a cocktail dress.

Hooded leather jackets are one particular style that's taken off, with too many stars to name being snapped wearing the Mike & Chris version. Cropped cuts are also great for right now, as are vintage styles and anything that can be worn open in that nonchalant, effortlessly sexy way.

anessa Minnillo out and about in her leather jacket; Keira Knightley and Jessica Alba are both fans of the Mike & Chris 'Maxwell' leather hoody.

Are you wearing the leather jacket trend?

One of the most thrilling experiences in life that an individual can experience is to set on a road trip with perfect leather motorcycle chaps. Yes, a road trip on your favourite bike where you move ahead to embrace the unknown roads, highways, meet different people and travel to a new place. The adrenaline rush which biking offers is hard to compete. Thus, it is not surprising to note the immense popularity bikes enjoy.  

Bikes are synonymous with adventure, speed and strength. Whether it is a hard core adventurer or people who yearn to get on an adventure trip to skip the monotony of their mundane life, bikes excite them all. However, it is also necessary to sport the right kind of biker gear. Most of the bikers can be seen wearing leather apparel and leather vests.  

Apart from lending a grunge and stylish look to these bikers, Motorcycle leather jackets are also quite essential when it comes to protect them. It is important to note that human body needs something strong to protect itself from environmental factors or an accident.

Leather apparel not only imparts a glam look to the overall biker look, it also acts as the most effective shield for your body. Motorcycle leather jackets are preferred by bikers all over the world. This is precisely because they are extremely warm, allows ventilation and offers the best protection in case the biker meets with an accident and hits the ground.   

Some other accessories which comprise the biker gear include gloves, leather pants, base gear and tech liner. While base gear is effective in keeping the biker warm, tech liner helps to regulate and maintain appropriate body temperature. Gloves also help the biker to protect their hands from excess heat, cold winds or rain in order to ride the bike smoothly.  

Choosing the right kind of biker gear can determine to a great extent the amount of fun you will attain from your biking experience. Be it a leather jacket, pants, gloves or a one-piece riding suit, the main aim should be to cover oneself completely.  

Undoubtedly, leather apparel is the most preferred choice for bikers. But care should be taken to choose the right kind of leather chap and leather vests. Metal buckles, massive zippers and fancy snaps might appear stylish on your jacket. But they can also scratch the bike’s paint, especially on the tank. Though you don’t need to ditch such fancy add on completely, care must be taken to choose the right kind of leather apparels which have minimum number of big chrome buckles tucked on them.  

There are a plethora of designs and styles available in leather apparel nowadays. The trick is to assess one’s needs carefully and then, pick up the right kind of biker gear. Careful selection of biker gear will help you to make your biking experience a memorable and yes, comfortable one. Happy biking! 
 

JUST A BIKER

I saw you hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line. But you didn't see me put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.

 

I saw you pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk. But you didn't see me playing Santa at the local Mall. 

I saw you change your mind about going into the restaurant when you saw my bike parked out front. But you didn't see me attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief. 

I saw you roll up your window and shake your head when I rode by. But you didn't see me riding behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window. 

I saw you frown at me when I smiled at your children. But you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless. 

I saw you stare at my long hair. But you didn't see me and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love. 

I saw you roll your eyes at our Leather jackets and gloves. But you didn't see me and my brothers donate our old ones to those that had none. 

I saw you look in fright at my tattoos. But you didn't see me cry as my children where born or have their name written over and in my heart. 

I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere. But you didn't see me going home to be with my family. 

I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be. But you didn't see me when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.

I saw you yelling at your kids in the car. But you didn't see me pat my child's hands knowing she was safe behind me. 

I saw you reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road. But you didn't see me squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn. 

I saw you race down the road in the rain. But you didn't see me get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date. 

I saw you run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time. But you didn't see me trying to turn right. 

I saw you cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in. But you didn't see me leave the road. 

I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass. But you didn't see me. I wasn't there.

I saw you go home to your family. But you didn't see me. Because I died that day you cut me off. 

I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family. But you didn't see me. 

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Repost this around in hopes that people will understand the biker community..

If you don't repost this, it sucks to be you. I hope you never lose someone that rides.

EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE US, RESPECT OUR RIGHTS TO RIDE WHAT WE CHOOSE AND TAKE A FEW EXTRA SECONDS TO BE SURE WE ARE NOT IN 'YOUR' WAY

Not by me, just spreading the message.

-- Lory

I don't know what was in this guy's Wheaties... but it's working:

Biker fails to notice missing leg

Hey guys, today i started with my part of school's open day; a cheap, own-build easy-to-transport pc. Tomorrow i'll get some free new pc components from my computer teacher, which really likes my idea! The pc will be 4 times smaller than a normal pc, and 4 times less weight !

It has:

 

1. 4 USB ports
2. a simple 1,6 GHZ processor, overclocked to 3 GHZ.
3. 256MB video card.
4. 52X burner / DVD player (the hardest thing to include, since its almost as big as the pc itself!)
5. TV tuner (I'm lucky! the tuner is on-board which means it uses less space!)
6. Build-in stereo music. Which means, i build the half of a overclocked headphone in it to produce loads of music.

Yeah, i need loads of metal to install everything on. Luckly my teacher got enough stuff i can take home:D