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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 07:01 PM
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Curious what brand of helmet you were wearing that took that amount of damage?
I THINK it's a Vega half-helmet.
 
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Originally Posted by Huggerbugger
How fast were you going when you crashed?
I don't know, but the speed limit is 60.
 
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I THINK it's a Vega half-helmet.
You were lucky!
 
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When its in your blood, its in your blood. Ride on .
I have a bike with road rash from a pretty good crash. When i put it back on the road i left the engine case all scratched kinda like your tank. Lets you know where you have been. Badge of honor (pun intended)
 
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Damn, good for you... Ride on brother!
 
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Welcome back. Great story of perseverance.
 
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