My point was maybe what you can't afford is a second late model sportbike, not a couple hundred bucks for some boots...
once again what i choose to wear is not any of your concern...if i were into drag'n knee or track days and could afford that then yeah there would be more of an effort to buy gear to be used. you as well as several members on here have no problem degrating or bashing or squid calling and to me that is just another form of being prejudice. that's why i say put up or shut up, there are more of you barfers that have the skills and oppurtunity to help a rider than prejudge one, however its just not as entertaining. (just guessing) my choices in gear have to be practicle how much am i going to use vs the cost. im a single father, doesnt mean i need condoms unless someone is wanting to have sex with me?

saying that there's no excuse for not having gear... well motorcycles have been around for a long time and gear has improved but not needed at every and all times, sure be safe but in the end choice is just that and if you dont agree so be it. i dont care who rides what or wears what i just know as they ride there's something in common for the both of us. truly when someone has an avatar of vanilla instead of a his duck at bucks or not able to find a pic cause its probably in a garage i take that all in good fun.