Maximum Squid / What is your level?

[@Nicontrast]

Love the thumbnail..!! That is gold. I'm ATGATT - even wear an airbag jacket, tall boots and side-padding for the hips. My guilty pleasure though is that when I arrive at a motel in a country town, after checking in, I often ride to the room with no helmet - it's very appealing riding with no helmet and I can sure appreciate why people squid. Good video and good subject mate.

[@KODEGREY]

I've ridden with no helmet twice. Both times under 35 mph. After a few bugs to the face I'm happy to stick with my helmet! 😂. Thanks for the compliment on the thumbnail. I thought it would be kind of a funny idea.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

ATGATT! I can't believe anyone would not wear every piece of gear possible... Nah, I try to be safe and comfortable at the same time. But I completely believe that it's up to the rider to decide what gear is right for them. Now excuse me as I put on my tiny beanie helmet and sleeveless t-shirt!

[@KODEGREY]

😂😂. With the heat you guys deal with, I don't blame you for no being covered from head to toe. Heat stroke is probably a real issue for you guys I bet.

[@DeweyRides]

I haven't commuted on a bike in years. But, I usually wear the gear, but most of my riding is full day riding, or long trips, so wearing the gear for all day, is a lot easier. That said, I recently ran down to the gas station to get snacks in Mexico from the hotel, and I did it in t-shirt, shorts, and no helmet. So, I guess that is super squid like.

[@KODEGREY]

Other than going to work, if I'm on my bike I know I'm going to be on it awhile. So I almost always have on my gear. My commute to work is at night and on the freeway so I always have on all my gear for that. But those very short slow trips I might just do the T-shirt ( all other gear though ).

[@NooBiker]

¡Ai, Calamari! 😅

[@GermanJobbies]

Glad to see someone tackle this topic ATGATT vs SQUID 😅

[@KODEGREY]

Yeah, it can be a touchy subject for some people I've noticed. Didn't want to make a preachy video, just a curious one.

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

I pretty much wear boots, gloves, helmet, and jacket. Where I cheat, I wear blue jeans just about all the time. I've done my fair share of squid growing up, though.

[@KODEGREY]

Same here Eric. I'm still thinking about getting a pair of motorcycle jeans for those cooler days. And long weekend rides. Already have the armored overpants for the really cold days

[@BlackphoenixEntertainment]

sooooo many squids in my city. shorts, tshirts and sandels on sports bikes. The girls wear even less. people keep crashing, getting hurt and no one learns. I wear gear all the time except for the jeans. I'll wear my riding pants on longer rides and road trips.

[@hachewie]

I squid sometimes in Summer. After my crash, I may rethink it.

[@KODEGREY]

Can't blame you at all for that!! I know it can get really hot where you guys are at, but road rash ain't no fun either.

[@tomstc]

At the end of the day it's up to the individual. Great video mate

[@KODEGREY]

Agreed! We are all adults and we all know the risks. Each person can decide how they want to ride.

[@EpicAdamMotovlogs]

It's completely up to the rider what they wear. Sometimes I escort lorries around the military base I work in. I use my motorcycle & I don't bother changing out of my chefs whites and crocs, but I do ride at 20mhp. Most people wear all the gear in the UK except from scooter riders.

[@KODEGREY]

I would have agreed with you Adam, but you said Crocs on a Motorcycle!! That's like Cream before the Jam!! ( Or vice versa ) 😂😂😂. I obviously need to brush up on my English eating habits!

[@EpicAdamMotovlogs]

@KODEGREY it's harder now I have a less powerful motorcycle because I have to change gear more often. It was better on my Bandit

[@DeadNought]

I make an assessment based on expected conditions, weather, circumstances and a few other things to assess risk, then dress myself accordingly with some risk mitigation. Sometimes I squid, sometimes I don't.

[@KODEGREY]

The weather plays the biggest role for me. The hotter the day, the higher the temptation to without a jacket.

[@bradroddenham6370]

New biker here. Other than the pants, I do try to kit out the full gear, mostly because I'm still learning (no, I'm not nervous, who said I'm scared???). Jacket can be a nightmare down here with the days averaging 90 to 100, but I compromised by getting an armored shirt, not as protective as a full jacket, but still provides some comfort. Got to admit, I cringe seeing people riding with bare arms and no gloves, imagining the road rash if they skid out. Give me a few more months on the bike, I'm sure my squid level will rise.

[@timkilbourn5685]

Have you looked into a mesh riding jacket? We have the same weather 90 - 100 plus 90 - 100% humidity. At least that is what it feels like. But I wear a mesh jacket by Rocket. Let’s the air in and still have all the padding and protection.

[@bradroddenham6370]

@@timkilbourn5685 I have one, the Rev'it Airwave 3. Problem is I grew up in the north and I'm a cold weather person. All I need is a sweatshirt in 30 degree weather. So even the mesh makes me overheat. What I got is an Icon field armor compression shirt, it's all mesh, but with a mix of Kevlar and D30 inserts offering protection in all the right places. If I do a long highway drive, I suffer the jacket, but for tooling around local, speeds not topping 30 or 40, it's good enough and not too hot. Throw a tee over it and it doesn't look too bad.

[@KODEGREY]

Being geared up as much as possible ( especially being a new rider ) is very smart!! If regular gear was too hot , getting the armored shirt was a good idea too for slow speeds. I wore a full textile jacket for my 5 years of riding ( been riding 7 total ). Not gonna lie..got woozy from the heat at times. Finally got a mesh!! Big help. Thanks for stopping by the channel man. I really appreciate it!!

[@timkilbourn5685]

@@bradroddenham6370 I feel you. I grew up in Northern New Hampshire. Now in Maryland but lived in Florida for a few years, and 29 palms with the USMC. Heat is a killer! I’ll take a New England summer any day over this humidity.

[@timkilbourn5685]

The one time I did not wear my jacket is the one time a car dumped all of its oil on the road right in front of me. Almost saved it but got whipped at the last second. 8 broken ribs and a touch of road rash on my arm and I have always worn my jacket since. Gloves, jacket, helmet, and boots all the time.

[@KODEGREY]

Damn man!! That really sucks!! I don't blame you at all for gearing up! We are pretty much the same. Gloves, jacket, helmet and boots 98% of the time. That two percent is for those RARE times I leave the jacket at home. Everything else is all of the time!! Thanks for stopping by the channel man!! Really appreciate it!!

[@RoadReality]

LOL, I took my KZ for a "quick ride" one time - 4 hours and t-shirt/shorts later ... I had 2 burned knees, 2 burned arms, 1 burned neck, and a big ol' smile, LOL.

[@KODEGREY]

LoL. Enough sunburns for me thanks. I'll be keeping myself covered....at least 98% of the time anyway. Not gonna lie and say I won't ride without my jacket again. But it is honestly very rare.

[@MisplacedMotoVlogger]

I'm an ATGATT guy mostly to keep the wife happy. I only have one pair of moto jeans, if I commute to work I just change when I get to work. My commute is only 30 minutes, so I don't bother washing them but once a week, so no need to have a full weeks worth of pants. So far they've lasted 3 full years. Wear what makes you comfortable, just like riding your own ride.

[@KODEGREY]

I've thought about doing that with the jeans. Unfortunately at my work our locker room is tiny and we have about 5 dudes all trying to change at one time. So I steer clear if that place!! 😂

[@theadventurousrider]

Of course here in Mississippi you have to have a helmet and since I wear contacts I always wear a closed face helmet. I always wear gloves because of how much I sweat it just helps me to make sure my hands don't slip. Like you said most of the time your work boots are just as good if not better than most motorcycle boots so I wear work boots. I also100% agree with you on the motorcycle pants. They cost too much for me the justify buying them but I always always wear blue jeans. During the summer 95% of the time i wear just a t-shirt as like you said it's just too hot here but I did stop last weekend on the way back from TN and bought a fishing long selves as riding on the interstate back home 5 hours full sun 98+ I knew I would have been burnt. During the winter I will put on a jacket. With all of that being said i mostly wear helmet, gloves, jeans, and t-shirt, work boots. If I am riding off-road i'll wear my full monkey suit(Rev-it adv style jacket, pants & boots) as your more of a chance to fall on the trails. I will if i'm on a long paved road between offroad sections, take my jacket off if it's hot as I have my underarm type shirt on under it.

[@KODEGREY]

I would just feel naked without a helmet! Same here with the jeans. I always wear those and not something thin. Not that jeans are the greatest protection, but they are better than nothing.

[@RoadReality]

HAHA, I wear my mesh jacket, no matter the temp. The mesh keeps me cooler, at least it feels that way, and I don't get sunburned. I have ridden in 115F with my "full gear" :D Just stay hydrated.

[@KODEGREY]

My mesh jacket is definitely WAY cooler than my textile. Unfortunately since it's all black it really draws in the heat when I'm caught in slow traffic. 115!!!... Nope...I'm riding full naked!! 😂😂. Kidding!

[@AkaBull]

Same John.

[@BigBert]

Helmet, gloves and riding boots every time for me the rest depends on the weather and the distance

[@KODEGREY]

Same. The only time I really leave the jacket at home is on really hot days. And short rides. But it is pretty rare I do that anyway.

[@RoadReality]

Man, unless I'm just drying the bike off [riding up and down my street after a wash], I wear all my gear... which is still only a half helmet. Those drying rides is t-shirt/shorts/flip flops. No exceptions to the "leaving the block" rides - I feel naked without the gear! I used to wear t-shirt/shorts/tennis shoes on a ride, but with gloves for better grip. That ended the last time I went for a slide.

[@KODEGREY]

Yep. I feel naked too. Helmet, gloves and boots all of the time no matter what!

[@pfcokelly]

I only forgo the jacket for in town stuff(groceries, auto parts store etc) but I wear the pants boots gloves helmet on all rides. Eventually I'll get casual riding gear.

[@KODEGREY]

I think it's the same for me. Those very small rides I leave the jacket at home. But even that is really rare. Thanks for stopping by the channel man!! I really appreciate it!

[@exeterrider]

In summer time of its a run to the shops then I'll go in shorts and jacket with trainers/sneakers. Squiding over here gets a lot of negative comments so I never film when Squiding. Most of the time I'm in jeans and jacket. Good one kode, I'm not brave enough to take on such a video😂📹👍🍻

[@KODEGREY]

Jeans, jacket, helmet, boots and gloves are my standard. On rare occasions I'll dress like I do in the video. I know this topic can be a devisive one. So I wasn't about to praise one and condemn the other. More of a curious type video I guess.

[@crumblymal8479]

Bought my first pair of bike riding jeans this year after many years of riding KG and I have crashed a number of times with ordinary jeans on but been lucky mostly .Other than that always a leather jacket but I did use to have it unzipped during hot days coming home from work which of course probably made it useless in the event of problems 😉.Nowadays I am old so need to feel a bit more protected since I won't bounce so well 😂. Gotta say I would never want to ride in a T shirt just feel to underdressed when I see folks riding with bare ankles and trainers and all that good flimsy stuff I do cringe but hey that's for them .I think it can get to hot to ride these days certainly where you guys are but here in the north of the UK we don't get that hot thankfully 😁👌👍

[@KODEGREY]

Honestly, I feel very naked without my jacket as well. Guess that's why it's very rare that I go without it. I'm still thinking about buying a pair of motorcycle jeans. Would be nice to have on those cooler days. Thanks Crumblymal!!

[@JRBACZYK]

I do not wear full gear , I just recently starting weraing a half helmet.. 🇺🇸👍👍👍🤘🤘🤘

[@KODEGREY]

I've gotten so used to wearing a helmet that riding without one feels extremely weird! I've tried it twice. It's not for me. But I think everyone can decide for themselves how they want to ride.

[@HippoDrones]

A fact in the UK, possibly world wide, is most accidents happen within 2 miles of your home addreww or place of work, so the times we most often squid, are the times we are most likely to have that accident! I personally think people should wear what they like, provided they understand the risks. I do think it is good to promote the use of as much kit as possible to new riders... they are far more likely to crash and if they hurt themselves, it is more likely to put them off riding, so kit will keep them on 2 wheels over 4. I used to be an ATGATT rider, mainly after breaking my back and pelvis in an off, and most of the riders I rode with back in those days were too... but we were all on sportsbikes and we rode them hard on proper twisty treelined country roads, an off at the speed we rode would probably have been a fatality without gear... and maybe even with it. Nowadays, I have calmed down on the bikes a lot, still like to make progress, but the sane swich is almost always selected now in my brain. So I normally wear urban bike kit, which still has all the protection, but is not quite as good as full leathers/textiles.

[@KODEGREY]

The same statistics apply over here too. We usually say ( Within 20 minutes of your home ) the most accidents occur. 100% agree that all new riders should be encouraged to be ATGATT. And beyond really. I'm still most of the gear 98% of time myself. Other than the pants when it hot out.

[@JacksonFlemings]

@@KODEGREYit’s because on average, most people travel within 2 miles of their house more often than they do anywhere else. Hence more crashes will happen there. You squidding whenever you go out is a risk, regardless where you’re traveling to. Coincidence doesn’t mean correlation!

[@KODEGREY]

@@JacksonFlemings Can't argue that point at all man. If I get my bike without all the gear I am definitely squidding. No matter the distance. I understand it's not a smart idea at all. That is why I try to keep it a very rare occasion.

[@JacksonFlemings]

the mindset and personal safety filter of a rider matters most! some bad things are good in moderation @@KODEGREY

[@RandysRides]

I don't squid until it hits 30 degrees or more. On the other hand, I'm always in runners and no bottom protection. My everyday gear is just armored gloves and my thick leather jacket...and helmet, of course. I can never find boots that fit.

[@KODEGREY]

I think the only footwear I own is boots! I have had a pair of runners in years. I do have a pair of slip on shoes for the house though! 😂

[@ramblinjay3816]

My jeans are the only thing not rated. All other gear, all the time. Rain and weather down to 38 degrees i'll ride.

[@wsmv]

im with you, ill dress for the ride, if its a low speed ride in hot weather i may wear just a hoodie instead of a fully armoured jacket, i wear normal jeans the majority of the time, and i am more than happy to wear an open faced helmet (people knock it but when you ride open face and feel that freedom and visibility it will change your mind) also if i ride in clothing that leaves me more vulnerable i tend to be more aware and speed considerate. if i had guns like yours id wear t shirts on the bike every time 😁😁💪💪

[@KODEGREY]

Very sorry for the VERY late reply!! This just showed up!! I am all for being safe!! But.... I also don't want to dread getting dressed for a ride. If it's too hot it's just too hot. Gotta be safe in other ways than just gear.

[@InfamousCreep]

No gear no fear 🤙

[@KODEGREY]

Wait a minute....I've never seen you ride without a helmet!! 😂

[@CalmBiker]

I'm ATGATT but each to their own. I was damaged enough in my off but it would have been a lot worse without the gear.

[@KODEGREY]

Yep. I try to keep my squidding to an extreme minimum!! I have no desire for road rash or worse.

[@Ucmpigs]

You aint livin unless you've gone out wearing nothing but a smile!!!! Ha...Commuting I wear what I wear to work. Typically jeans, t-shirt (Jacket in winter) and Doc Martins or Vans. Gloves and of course helmet. Out riding for pleasure the only thing I change is footwear, I go to riding boots.

[@KODEGREY]

If you are only riding with a smile...then make sure to NOT motovlog that!! 😂😂

[@Diana_0071]

Great video bro. Great topic too. Can't say as I've ever heard it called squidding before though. lol

[@KODEGREY]

I've never heard of that term until I started riding either. Basically it's someone who rides with no safety gear.

[@quinnpeaksbiker]

With a nickname like calamity quinn, and not having the heat like you do over there most people here are atgatt, great video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@KODEGREY]

With that nick name I don't blame you for staying fully geared up! 😂. Luckily we don't get the heat like the Southern states do. So I'm an almost always geared up myself..... almost always!

[@mmotorcycles9497]

I ride to work only 7 mile I’ll wear shorts still jacket helmet and gloves always and shorts are a real no no but it’s crazy hot in Tampa in summer

[@Moz42]

Now, what was that? What did you want me to do? ..............Oh, yeah, like....OK. I have a well vented MC jacket which I always wear. It gets hot in Far North Queensland. I prefer some perspiration to ventilating my skin. At my age, the healing process is quite slow. Ride well. Cheers

[@KODEGREY]

😂😂😂. See!! As absent minded as I am! 😁. That's a really good point Moz! I don't heal to quickly anymore either.

[@brumtownrider]

Personally I'm usually in bike trainers ,combat trousers mesh jacket mainly for comfort ,offers some protection but not the highest tho

[@KODEGREY]

You know, I was thinking about looking into combat trousers myself. They seem to be a bit sturdier than jeans. And less expensive then armored motorcycle jeans. Appreciate you stopping by the channel man!!

[@novacounciloutsdrs4770]

I feel like the dudes on the most bad ass bikes deserve a pass from being called a squid. Those loud ass harleys, i cant say those dudes dont look cool as fuck lol. I saw a guy with long hair, white tshirt blue jeans black boots on his HD and he looked mighty bad ass. I also think the guys who wear all the gear look cool too. So hey to each its own.. i wasnt born to judge anyone. Me personally i wear my gloves, moto jacket, moto jeans off amazon with higher quality pads bought separately and boots. I also have the mesh protection under shirt so i wear it under regular clothes if its too hot that day. Good topic and nice outro music.

[@KODEGREY]

Agreed. The right gear can definitely look badass too!! I thought about getting the mesh protection under shirt as well. Worried that it might be uncomfortable though. Thanks for the compliment man!! Also thanks for stopping by the channel!! Appreciate it man!

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

I do love me some calamari😋 I own a pair of very good motorcycle jeans, however I get what you mean, they are expensive, mine cost me £200 ($254 Dollars) I don't know why but I think you guys over in the US have a much more relaxed feeling about squiding, over in the UK it doesn't matter who you are or what you ride, if you don't wear gear someone at a bike meet will call you an idiot 🤣 Personally I wear all the gear all the time, but I don't really care what people wear or don't wear, at the end of the day it ain't my skin so why should I care 🤣 Great video, great topic, well said mate. Hope you're all well.

[@KODEGREY]

It's a pretty devisive topic over here. I think the relaxed feeling about gear over here probably started a long time ago. Back in the 50's 60's and 70's when motorcycle culture was becoming really popular over here, gear wasn't thing. You would be lucky to anyone with a helmet back then. I think a lot of that culture has remained to this day.

[@NooBiker]

When I'm feeling like really taking risks, i wear my TCX short boots which don't go up the shin. That's my limit 😂😂😂 Also, if I'm only going around the corner, sometimes I don't wear earplugs 😱

[@NooBiker]

I do it because I can afford the gear, and it doesn't usually get that hot here. But back in Brasil we have couples leaving the beach and riding home in swimsuit and flip flops

[@KODEGREY]

No earplugs?? You Rapscallion!! 😂. With the amount of traffic you have to deal with surprised you don't wear a full suit of armor!! Absolutely No on the swimsuit and flip flops!!

[@NooBiker]

@@KODEGREY yeah, I'm a wild one! 😅

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

Anti Oil resistant means it's no oil resistant, these sound like the ultimate squid boots lol. Burn squid Burn! My max level I've definitely gone shorts, tshirt and a fake helmet, it happens lol

[@KODEGREY]

😂😂😂. Damnit Ben! I was hoping no one would catch that little slip up!!

[@RoadsOfOz]

I like to dress for the conditions. My non negotiable gear is helmet (required by law in Australia), closed toe shoes, preferebly motorcycle shoes/boots. My work boots are a definite no as I have seen a couple riders that have lost their big toes from a crash. 99.9 % of the time, I have some sort of CE rated glove ( I have a range of gloves for various riding conditions).

[@KODEGREY]

Helmet, gloves and boots 100% of the time. Jacket....eh, 98% of the time.

[@mrsmel269]

im a dumb mf i do 100 mph wheelies in a t shirt and that it folks :-( and i do put my full race suit on too.

[@KODEGREY]

I don't know how to do wheelies.....yet!! So I won't be doing those! 😂. I would love to get a full suit and get in a few track days as well!!

[@mrsmel269]

werax13 fourm for used parts and gear . im trying to get a bike set of for the track again . i hope you get there sooner then later because there's nothing like dragging parts on the ground KODEGREY.

[@InfamousCreep]

😎👍

[@KODEGREY]

Infamous!! Thanks for stopping by man!! 🙏

[@AkaBull]

$100 Bucks for riding jeans, that's really cheap. The one's I'm looking at getting now, as i also don't own a pair, are around $300. Sad, but that's the price you pay for protection. Don't feel bad, i leave nothing on my bike, i also don't trust people 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@KODEGREY]

Yeah. $300 is on par for a good pair. Those $100 ones I mentioned are the Amazon specials that I really couldn't guarantee the quality.

[@AkaBull]

@@KODEGREY You know it's funny, I've never once thought of buying motorcycle gear off Amazon. I usually just go to cyclegear, I guess in part because I can make a video out of it. I guess considering Amazon isn't such a bad idea 😊

[@KODEGREY]

@@AkaBull You can actually get some pretty good gear off of Amazon ( definitely not all of it ). Most of it is at a pretty good price too. If you find some gear you like, and eventually buy it, you can do a video on " Is Amazon gear actually worth it? " or something along those lines.

[@AkaBull]

@@KODEGREY You're absolutely correct, I for whatever reason just never thought of it lol. But you're right. I guess it's another avenue for me to look into. Good advice, thanks Kode.