There are times when I really, really want a motorcycle...

[Dantheman]

And then there are times I don't

Not Recommended for Those with Weak Stomachs

[dipstik]

is that for real? how is that guy not dead?

[Plakespear]

Well, I nearly puked from that. While the fact that he survived is amazing, it's outright shocking he remained conscious as well.

[FollowMe]

if the injuries visible are his only ones, he's lucky, he can still ski...

[warthog]

He looks like Zordberg on that space cartoon. What was the story behind that?

Motorcycles have always scared the shit outta me, ever since my folks told me stories from their days working in the ER. They are both a doctor and nurse. One of my dad's med school buddies had his leg ripped off at the hip- that was all I needed to hear(no skiing after that).

[Dantheman]

Originally posted by dipstik
is that for real? how is that guy not dead?

No vital organs in your face. People occaisionally blow their faces off in a similar fashion trying to commit suicide and survive.

[non grata]

yes... lucky. who needs a face? certainly not skiers.

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[Spats]

This is why you wear a full-face helmet (and leathers/Cordura) at all times while on a motorcycle.

I would be dead if not for my full-face -- I have highway surfed on the chin bar. But I walked away.

[InspectorGadget]

I have had many motorcycles.

I want many more motorcycles.

I didn't even look.

I didn't have to.

All the motorcycles are dangerous stories do nothing to cool my desire for a new Italian mistress.


Dress for success: full leathers or cordura, boots, gloves, and a good full-face helmet.

Add in some advanced instruction and a few track days and you're good to go.

[Crinkle]

I saw that pic before, linked from a motorcycle saftey site in Colorado, to show what happens when you crash without a helmet. That was what I read. No idea if the guy survived but a haunting pic for sure. Leathers and helmet always.

I want a bike real bad too, but my wife keeps hearing horror stories from all the guys that she works with that ride bikes. I can't help if they sniff glue and go ride a motorcycle.

[Spats]

If you ride, you will someday go down. The statistics are pretty clear on this.

The question: What do you want to be wearing when it happens?

Hint: racers crash all the time and walk away. They wear full leathers, leather boots, leather gloves, and a full-face helmet.

[zion zig zag]

Originally posted by Spats
If you ride, you will someday go down. The statistics are pretty clear on this.

The question: What do you want to be wearing when it happens?

Hint: racers crash all the time and walk away. They wear full leathers, leather boots, leather gloves, and a full-face helmet.

yeah, but racers don't get run over by macks after they go down or bounce off gaurdrails and cars. But I agree with you on the protective gear, it's saved me a lot of skin and trouble.