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The Scottish Highland Games at the Dunsmuir House in Oakland Ca. are this weekend. I want to wear my Kilt (Anderson) but since I am riding my GTS I could have a problem. Maybe I can duct tape it to my knees.
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Scooters are kiltable (or kilts are scooterable?). If the winds are too nosy, tuck the flap under your thigh.
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I have anderson heritage my great great grandfather I believe came from scotland and settled in New Zealand in the early 1900s.
My great grandfather on the other side was a reid and came over in the 30s.

I can't imagine riding with commando kilt would be a warm experience.... jsut don't find at swarm of bees at 50mph Wha? emoticon Wha? emoticon Wha? emoticon
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Man + Kilt + Scooter =

Sorry, but I can't see where the problem is ...
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Funny how you mention kilt. I saw a construction worker in one this morning on my walk Wish i had a camera with me
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commando kilt
I don't know commando kilt and no duct tape on the freeway at 60 - 70... I'm way to old for that kind of flash.... and that cold morning air could be embarrassing.... I think i'll stick with the Armor spandex shorts and the thigh tuck. now what to do with the sword...
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BEWARE COLD WEATHER AND SHRINKAGE! Wha? emoticon Laughing emoticon

You should wear some creative underwear in case your kilt comes up. Something exciting like "Blow into tube for big surprise!"

Let us know what you come up with! (pun intended)
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Oh, I get it now. I thought OP meant that scooter riding in a kilt was one of the new events in this Highland Games thingy.

Sort of "twist (n' go) your caber", rather than tossing it (as they say, Mrs Slocombe).
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judy wrote:
Funny how you mention kilt. I saw a construction worker in one this morning on my walk Wish i had a camera with me
Why? Was he way up on a scaffold?
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Oh I will be scooting in a kilt to my friend's wedding next spring. And it will be glorious.
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Re: scootering with a Kilt
steveja wrote:
The Scottish Highland Games at the Dunsmuir House in Oakland Ca. are this weekend. I want to wear my Kilt (Anderson) but since I am riding my GTS I could have a problem. Maybe I can duct tape it to my knees.
A local unnamed Motorcycle club holds a Kilt Ride every winter here in San Francisco.
It is quite cold and riders of both persuasions wear kilts, strap on leg/knee armor, boots and MC coat/helmet.

The kilts flutter a bit when riding at speed, but are basically heavy enough to cover the important parts from tourists & those easily offended.

I rode my scooter and had no problem & didn't worry about road rash any more than if I were riding in gear and jeans.


Laura

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Re: scootering with a Kilt
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steveja wrote:
The Scottish Highland Games at the Dunsmuir House in Oakland Ca. are this weekend. I want to wear my Kilt (Anderson) but since I am riding my GTS I could have a problem. Maybe I can duct tape it to my knees.
A local unnamed Motorcycle club holds a Kilt Ride every winter here in San Francisco.
It is quite cold and riders of both persuasions wear kilts, strap on leg/knee armor, boots and MC coat/helmet.

The kilts flutter a bit when riding at speed, but are basically heavy enough to cover the important parts from tourists & those easily offended.

I rode my scooter and had no problem & didn't worry about road rash any more than if I were riding in gear and jeans.


Laura

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Oviously you're not an adult male. It's not the kilt fluttering that's the problem.
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What, no one's seen that little ad hiding in Scoot! Magazine the past few issues?

http://www.skirtsonscooters.com/
They have "modesty clips." Basically a little weight that hangs off the front of the skirt (or kilt) and prevents it from flying up. I actually did this a long time ago before I had real safety gear... I just didn't think to make it look floofy or market it.
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This is what you need, clip the kilt front and back between the legs.

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/504209/Office-Depot-Brand-Bulldog-Magnetic-Clip/?cm_vc=C5203
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ASTROMAGS not yet but they were getting ready to Surfer dude with a kilt. AT least he wasn't surfing Might be a tad uncomfortable when you get trashed by a wave and bounce off some coral
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If you need a way to mount your Claymore... I'd just sling it off the side. I wouldn't try holding it between your legs. Just tell the cops that it's purely 'decorative'. (I'm assuming you're not bringing your war blade that's > 48" long!)
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We were riding up to Chattanooga last spring when my hubby pulled off from me at a high rate of speed. As he is on a Bandit 1250, my MP3 500 couldn't keep up and I watched him go. Turned out he was chasing a big Harley cruiser he had seen off in the distance. The rider was, you guessed it, wearing a kilt. I asked if the guy was going commando or wearing shorts, and my hubby said he didn't look, there is such a thing as TMI.
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What, no one's seen that little ad hiding in Scoot! Magazine the past few issues?
At Amerivespa in Denver a few years ago, I filled out a subscription to Scoot! from a dude wearing a Utilikilt. I complimented him on the kilt. http://www.utilikilts.com/
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Funny how you mention kilt. I saw a construction worker in one this morning on my walk Wish i had a camera with me
I remember reading somewhere in a publication that a construction foreman made everyone on his crew wear kilts. They objected at first, then they kinda liked them. edit - found it. http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20138577,00.html
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Re: commando kilt
A true Scottish man wouldn't worry about going commando, cause that's the only way to fly!

Dang, the games are this weekend and I'm all booked out.

In regards to LAURA J comment on a local club willing to ride in kilts...ya well she didn't mention that same club does a naked night ride every year too! Laughing emoticon
steveja wrote:
I don't know commando kilt and no duct tape on the freeway at 60 - 70... I'm way to old for that kind of flash.... and that cold morning air could be embarrassing.... I think i'll stick with the Armor spandex shorts and the thigh tuck. now what to do with the sword...
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Philippa and I were involved in a Scottish County Dancing display many years back, and were worried about parking at the do. So we went down on my Vespa. No problems with the kilt.

But I don't dance commando style in my kilt. With the jumping and bouncing we do, it would be like someone playing snooker down there!

Just put on the kilt and do it. Stop pussyfooting about!

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I have a grey Kilt which I plan to wear to Amsterdam in November when I plan to go to Wasteland for the first time after too many years away from the Scene.

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Wow I was on another topic and 'shorts' were crazy things to wear on a bike... but now 'Kilts' are cool.
Well done everybody for not calling him a idiot, stupid or some other put down reserved for somebody riding a scooter not dressed in full body armour.

Might try it sometime.
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Just make sure you are properly adjusted if there's a camera around
Someone had to go and post that one!

Wear shorts under the kilt and then take off the shorts when you arrive.

Or consult an Italian woman who rides a Vespa. Ask her for the secret. Whenever I'm in Italy, I'm very impressed with the number of women who ride around on their scooters in business wear - i.e. short skirts.
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Mike Holland wrote:
Just put on the kilt and do it. Stop pussyfooting about!
Word.

Also, forget all the myths about shrinkage and all the other fears some of you have. You're sitting behind a legshield, duh!

The "privacy buttons" of a utilikilt are not necessary here either, for the legshield reason. There is no wind going under the kilt! Bury your fantasies.

Wear one, ride one, and THEN talk about it.
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Re: scootering with a Kilt
steveja wrote:
The Scottish Highland Games at the Dunsmuir House in Oakland Ca. are this weekend. I want to wear my Kilt (Anderson) but since I am riding my GTS I could have a problem. Maybe I can duct tape it to my knees.
Steve,
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