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04-22-2008, 06:41 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Birmingham, AL
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For the Newbies:Don't Go Cheap on the Gear- Road Chunk
Some graphic photos of skin damage.
Below the break. As in right now. Make sure that you save some money and get some good gear and ALWAYS WEAR IT!!! This happened on a ride that was only going to be about a mile. I didn't wear my riding shoes or pants. I figured I wasn't going too far- dress pants and shoes would be fine for a short ride. Get some good boots that have good ankle protection.  Good Solid ankle protection.  Make sure you get some good riding pants as well. In my case I didn't slide- fat people stick-bounce-stick-bounce. Road Rash? Try road chunk!  I would suggest getting some leathers or at least some jeans with kevlar. Ewwww gross!  Just a little reminder to stay safe and keep your eyes on the road. I did all this just going about 40- over my handlebars. Take the rider safety course. I am going to as soon as I am back to 100% and get my bike back. Have fun and be safe!!!!!!!! jfz6 
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04-22-2008, 06:55 AM
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Re: For the Newbies:Don't Go Cheap on the Gear- Road Chunk
Next time please post a warning on the content. That didn't go well with my coffee and english muffin this morning.
Thanks -
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04-22-2008, 07:04 AM
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Re: For the Newbies:Don't Go Cheap on the Gear- Road Chunk
definately a good reminder, but that close up might have been a little overboard...
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04-22-2008, 07:23 AM
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Re: For the Newbies:Don't Go Cheap on the Gear- Road Chunk
Now you have a cool xray though. Glad your on the mend.
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04-22-2008, 07:28 AM
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Re: For the Newbies:Don't Go Cheap on the Gear- Road Chunk
Agreed; not the prettiest sight, but a timely warning for those who are new or are just now coming out of biker hibernation.
Learn from the mistakes of others!!
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04-22-2008, 05:26 PM
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Re: For the Newbies:Don't Go Cheap on the Gear- Road Chunk
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04-22-2008, 05:27 PM
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Re: For the Newbies:Don't Go Cheap on the Gear- Road Chunk
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Glad the OP is on the mend, though...it could have been much, much worse...like no leg at all. |
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04-22-2008, 07:12 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Boston
Bike: 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6
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Re: For the Newbies:Don't Go Cheap on the Gear- Road Chunk
I hope you heal quickly. I always wear full gear and it really helped me with my crash. My bike was totaled, but I walked away without a scratch.
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