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To: clee1

Umm I have to disagree with you on that count buddy. I've crashed three times at speeds over 50mph. Twice on mountain roads. I walked away both times. Of course the bikes had some damage, but I was physically unharmed.

The third time was at a racetrack when I had a mechanical at close to 120mph. Even with full leathers and spine protector, etc, I was a bit black and blue, but again got up and walked away.

Two out of three times my bike needed only minor repairs, my body didn't need any.


68 posted on 02/04/2005 11:10:49 PM PST by SFC Chromey (Was deployed 26 of the last 48 months, we are at war to protect the American way of life.)
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To: SFC Chromey

I've crashed twice; both times at about 40 mph. The first time I missed a 200 y/o oak tree by inches - the cops said my helmet wouldn't have helped a bit if I had hit it. The second time, I was road rashed down my left side from the top of my boots to the bottom of my full-face. Again, I could have bled to death without assistance.

I learned my lesson: I now wear a $300 Shoei full-face helmet, and full leathers w/ sturdy boots every time I crank up the ride.


93 posted on 02/05/2005 12:44:22 AM PST by clee1 (Islam is a deadly plague; liberalism is the AIDS virus that prevents us from defending ourselves.)
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