Helmets are optional
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rjg883c
Thanks for your reply. I am sorry you have had to go through all that. Thanks for sharing. I will keep your story in mind when I am in such a hurry to ride that I will leave the safety geat at home. It will make me go back into the house and get it.
Thanks for your reply. I am sorry you have had to go through all that. Thanks for sharing. I will keep your story in mind when I am in such a hurry to ride that I will leave the safety geat at home. It will make me go back into the house and get it.
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I found this alternative to wear in the cooler Summer nights and Fall..
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http://www.gogogearla.com/armored-kevlar-hoodie-mens/
FEATURES
Heavy Duty Cotton Outer Shell
Kevlar Inner Lining in Back and Back of Sleeves
Removable CE-Approved Armor in Elbows, Shoulders and Back
Zippered Side Pockets
Extra Deep Side Pockets
Zippered Underarm Air Vents
All YKK Zippers
Ribbed Knit Cuffs
Elastic Ribbed knit Waistband
Drawstring Closure For Hood
Available Colors: Black Outer Shell Fabric With Red Inside Lining
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Actually it is not funny. It is really mean spirited to take away 'freedom of choice' by making a person have to consider total nonsense when making their choice. Someone could claim, and it would be as valid as the 'broken neck' nonsense, that the chin bar on a FF helmet will get caught on something while a rider, that has crashed, is tumbling down the street. And then his/her head would be torn off, leaving blood gushing out of their neck hole.
Wear a helmet, or don't. I couldn't possibly care less. Just be prepared for a life altering event worse then can be imagined. And it's even worse if a person doesn't have the 'grey matter' to pursue a career within their new level of abilities.
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None...severe road rash for sure, but not much is going to prevent broken bones and internal injuries.
Buddy I work with took his Hyabusa to a road track. He and his friends wear full dress clothing with lots of armor while riding. His friend went down at about 70mph down last weekend, breaking 3 ribs, collar bone, and losing 3 teeth.
Most of the clothing that even the most diligent wear is going to protect against scrapes, but not much more (except for the helmet) .
Buddy I work with took his Hyabusa to a road track. He and his friends wear full dress clothing with lots of armor while riding. His friend went down at about 70mph down last weekend, breaking 3 ribs, collar bone, and losing 3 teeth.
Most of the clothing that even the most diligent wear is going to protect against scrapes, but not much more (except for the helmet) .
Clearly you don't watch motorcycle road racing. Those guys go down a lot at high speeds and jump up and walk away. Virtually every race one or two will lose it and hit the pavement.
ATGATT makes a huge difference. It isn't stylish for the Harley Pirates, but can save your ***.
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Clearly you don't watch motorcycle road racing. Those guys go down a lot at high speeds and jump up and walk away. Virtually every race one or two will lose it and hit the pavement.
ATGATT makes a huge difference. It isn't stylish for the Harley Pirates, but can save your ***.
ATGATT makes a huge difference. It isn't stylish for the Harley Pirates, but can save your ***.
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Why ask me, watch some racing.
My observation is broken collar bones and arms are most common. Neck injuries appear to be rare.
Here, imagine hitting the ground in any of these crashes with jeans, tee and no helmet.
My observation is broken collar bones and arms are most common. Neck injuries appear to be rare.
Here, imagine hitting the ground in any of these crashes with jeans, tee and no helmet.
Last edited by Jonesee; Jul 13, 2013 at 09:16 PM.
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I never roadraced, But I did desert race and ride off road. Trust me, those crashes in the video you posted were NOTHING.
Last edited by rjg883c; Jul 13, 2013 at 09:53 PM.