Good Reason to Wear Gear
written by sideout
This is going to be a short post. My friend had found this thread on the Southern California sport bike riders forum. Basically the writer tells the story about him deciding not to wear any gear one day when he went riding his Ducati Hypermotard. He high sided at approximately 50 mph although police claims he was going 80 mph. He wore only jeans, a tank top and tennis shoes. Ironically the rider himself owns a gear shop.
The pictures are really graphic. I decided not to put them on here. So please go to this link to read the thread - http://socal-sportbikes.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=58512.
I believe this should be yet another proof to all riders out there - don’t try to save money on your gear. Always gear up as things can happen even a couple of blocks away from your house and really fast. And when you make choices as to what brand of gear to buy please listen to my advice and invest in a good brand. It might save your life one day.
Yeah the pictures do paint a clear summary of what can happen at any second. I have a friend who was going about 70 into a turn on the Frwy and hit oil slick. He only had a t-shirt, some dickie’s pants and luckily some work boots. He skidded across two lanes for about 30 yards his stomach, back, hips, arms were all hamburger meat. He was in the worst pain ever. I learned my lesson from him. I alway gear up.
Rodney King
July 30th, 2008
I also think this guy wasn’t just going 50 or even 80. You know you gave to do something stupid to crash in a straight line, he was probably doing a wheelie and it all went wrong. I doubt you can ride Hyper on two wheels. He learned his lesson though, I will be anything he will never ride with no gear again. Why can’t we learn on other people’s mistakes?
Hyporiderwannabe
August 2nd, 2008
Hi,
I have been reading this blog for some time now but never bothered to comment until today. Wanted to let you know that I am a fan and enjoy your work.
Thanks
gamyguaby
August 3rd, 2008