I myself was pretty mangled by a accident...I was wearing full leathers back in '97 ran off the road and got drove in the ground like a stake by my YZF600 breaking both my hips, severing a artery, breaking my shoulder blade, severe concussion, ect...I spent two weeks in the hospital, during the operation to try and fix me, my saitic nerve got stretched and my left foot doesn't work so well..ok it was pretty much useless. No muscle control or feeling..it has gotten better over the years a little, but I still have a pronounced limp when I walk..(hence the name "Sirlimpzalot")
I had to wear a brace in my shoe for 5 years to help me walk otherwise I would trip over this flacid, flapping aroung thing I called my foot!! I can move it a little bit now but I have adapted to it..
I had to learn to walk again and I was in a wheelchair for a few months..but I was riding again within 5 months and have never stopped since..
Just be careful out there

 

Damn Limpz... sorry to hear about that. Glad that you are well enough to ride again though. You seem to have a good attitude about it.

The lesson to be learned.... don't take any day for granted. You never know when you're number is going to be called.

I broke my neck 5 years ago. I was fortunate enough not to have any real nerve damage. Just some nagging little things and a paralyzed vocal cord from the third operation to fix my neck. I can talk again now even though the vocal cord is still paralyzed. (my wife may say too much )

Stay safe boys and girls!!!!

 

I am not going to lie, and please don't try to convince me to change.......The only time I wear gear is when I am going to RIDE hard (like doing wheelies, stoppies, tank wheelies)......Or if I am going to do a lot of high speed driving (freeway/highway) then I wear a helmet.....But for intown riding all I wear is my Icon gloves and jeans and a T-shirt.

 

defiinitely always wear a helmet, that's #1 to me. i'm waiting for my local shop to get an order of gloves in because they don't have my size, but i'm buying them as soon as they come in. i'm hoping to get a jacket for xmas because i'd hate to go down and get scraped up. but i'm a college student and can't afford everything at once. but i will never go out on a public road without my helmet, i've been in too many dirtbike/4wheeler accidents to know better. ride safe everyone!

 

Wow Limpz. Glad you are still with us and still riding after that accident. That sounded horrible. Even with gear there are some things you can't avoid.

RT, have you checked The Helmet Shop in Daytona yet? Thats where I buy all my gear from. They have some of the best prices and best service around. I drive down from Jax to go there when I need something. It's worth checking out if you haven't.

cbr600, we're not trying to lecture anyone or convince anyone of anything. Just finding out everyone's riding style and what they like to wear. Don't worry, no flaming will be going on here. [8D]

 

Thanks for everyones concern..but I am really not all that bad off..I can walk, and ride, I just cant squat down and do things like jump or run very well..but it isnt all that horrible. I was wearing leathers, but never hit the pavement,,and those wouldnt help when you get spiked into the ground by your own bike!!

 

no, i've just been going to the dealership. i don't think i've even heard of The Helmet Shop. i'll look them up in the phone book and get over there this weekend. thanks for tip man!

 

The # for Helmet shop is 1-800-630-6434. Their website is http://www.helmetshop.com they have maps and directions on how to get to their store on the website. Prices in the store are usually cheaper then on the website as well.

 

cool, thanks a lot. i actually was just in there about an hour ago and bought a nice pair of joe rocket gloves. i saw a jacket i liked too, but can only do what the funds permit. who knows, maybe i'll be back in there to buy that jacket sooner than i think, hehe. thanks again man, The Helmet Shop is really a nice place.

 

How about everyone else? You wear gear all the time, some of the time, or never?