For F-s sake, it's a riding suit!

[nomagnashn]

Heck, try it with the neon color like my Oly Phantom 1-piece.

(Woman on elevator, bugeyed staring me up & down):  "Do you ride a motorcycle?"

(Me):  "Nope.  I'm a deep sea diver."

(Woman): "oh..."

(Me):  "Here's your sign"

ftfy  

[CLAY]

I get "power ranger".  I'm good with it.  

[photomd]

The comments around are:
"Nice snow mobile suit."
"where's your helicopter?"
"Where's your race car?"
Etc.

I did run into a German couple in Myrtle beach 6 or 7 years ago. They were spending 6 months driving across the US. They started in California and were ending on the east coast. They made a point to walk up and talk to me. I was in my 'stich and they told I was the only motorcyclist they'd seen that was dressed "right".

After spending some time in Europe, I bet the normal motorcycle attire in the US is pretty laughable in a sad sorta way. However, after testing my suit in a 90 ft slide and going through numerous rain storms, I love my suit. People can make fun it all they want.

 I'm smiling under my helmet every time I ride to work. On my commute I go over two swamps, I can smell the dampness in the air and soon I'll smell the dogwoods in bloom. Sometimes I can hear the low flying geese as they go over; I wouldn't have it any other way.  

[zer0netgain]

Tell him to get an oversuit from RadicalSpeed and wear that over his gear.  That'll give them something to talk about.

[stinky93071]

i get power ranger, and all other kinds.. just today i have been refered to as Optimus Prime..

[LoVel]

Here's an idea.  Carry your helmet in with you.  It makes it easier for the morons to get it.

My answer to the why question is,  go run across the parking lot as fast as you can and dive into it face first.  I'm going a lot faster than you can run.

I get power ranger a lot with my gray Olympia suit.  With my black Honda jacket and black fieldsheer pants I don't get many comments.

[Blunder]

My all black 'stich gets the snowmobile question all the time, especially in the summer when it regularly hits 100+.

[Scoop]

I just reply "I dunno, what's with that ghey tie you're wearing?"

I do like the Will Robinson comment.  I haven't gotten that one yet.  

[atadaskew]

Here's an idea.  Carry your helmet in with you.  It makes it easier for the morons to get it.

The helmet is always right next to the suit..

Here's da ting.  This job is great and the people are nice so I'm not gonna try and be a smart arse to anyone (I'm a contractor and know not to bite the hand that feeds me!).  Butt it's just so funny/annoying how the sight of a moto suit flumoxes people.

[LoVel]

It does and the most confused are the ones walking in wearing chaps and a vest.

[bomber]

The helmet is always right next to the suit..

Here's da ting.  This job is great and the people are nice so I'm not gonna try and be a smart arse to anyone (I'm a contractor and know not to bite the hand that feeds me!).  Butt it's just so funny/annoying how the sight of a moto suit flumoxes people.

This will stop when cable TV launches a show entitled "Sons of Codura," featuring the exploits of middleaged guys riding long distances right PAST the bars and stuff . . . . . .

[SuperSlider]

Over the years I suppose I've become a little jaded and when people ask me stupid questions I try to come up with the most ridiculous answer I can think of, one that makes no sense whatsoever. For instance you could tell the work crew it's a radiation suit for when the Canadians attack.

[coho]

Here's an idea.  Carry your helmet in with you.  It makes it easier for the morons to get it.

No, :facepalm smiley: I'm afraid it doesn't.  They're morons, remember?

[chornbe]

I have done this.

*enter elevator in riding gear, carrying a helmet*
"Oh, you ride a motorcycle?"
"No, I just really think this makes me look cool." <-- said very pleasantly with a smile
"oh"

[Scratch33]

I have done this.

*enter elevator in riding gear, carrying a helmet*
"Oh, you ride a motorcycle?"
"No, I just really think this makes me look cool." <-- said very pleasantly with a smile
"oh"

Another response is "No, it's Dress-Up Thursday -- didn't you get the email?!"

[Tar Snake]

The comments around are:
"Nice snow mobile suit."
"where's your helicopter?"
"Where's your race car?"
Etc.

I

I forgot about that, when I walk in with my grey/green aerostich and white helmet I always get "How's the Moon?"   I usually replied I just checked and it's still there.

[county]

So, you Vespa guys have a lotta gear, eh?

[Tar Snake]

So, you Vespa guys have a lotta gear, eh?

Chinos, smart loafers, designer sunglasses, maybe a scarf for the hair if you're a lady, or a lot gel if you're a guy. You can't predict when you're going to have a fashion emergency, dress accordingly.

Ciao

[atadaskew]

So, you Vespa guys have a lotta gear, eh?

I'm guessing more than when you're riding your Rebel.

[turboderek]

My answer to the why question is,  go run across the parking lot as fast as you can and dive into it face first.  I'm going a lot faster than you can run.

I get power ranger a lot with my gray Olympia suit.  With my black Honda jacket and black fieldsheer pants I don't get many comments.

I offer them $20 to to that very thing anytime someone asks about my gear.