Riding A Motorcycle with a Kilt

[Mr. MacDougall]

As a nurse with ED experience, I'm going to echo the "all the gear, all the time," advice. As a motorcycle rider, I'm also going to add that there are two kinds of riders -- those who've been down, and those who are going down. I joined the flying w club a few years ago, and ruined a helmet and about $300 worth of leather -- but I didn't have to have a skin graft, and I didn't get road rash on my face.

[Uilleam Sexton]

As a nurse with ED experience, I'm going to echo the "all the gear, all the time," advice. As a motorcycle rider, I'm also going to add that there are two kinds of riders -- those who've been down, and those who are going down. I joined the flying w club a few years ago, and ruined a helmet and about $300 worth of leather -- but I didn't have to have a skin graft, and I didn't get road rash on my face.

One more echo from the crowd. I have to say, ruining a helmet and $300 worth of leather is one of the best results from an accident. Thats why the helmet and leather are there. The farther you get into the southeast the more you see people riding in t-shirts, flip-flops, bare-chested, bathing suits, etc....and of course no helmets. And it seems there is in inverse relationship between safety equipment and riding experience/common sense. The less leather/jacket/helmet whatever the worse they ride. Weaving in and out on the highway, popping wheelies, whatever.

I could go on. Like above poster said, two types. Eventually they will go down, and hopefully it will be when they're protected.

[morrison]

It never ceases to get into my craw, the preaching styles that emerge when the conversation is about what someone else oughta do for protective riding gear when motorcycling.
Try this beloved.
I ALWAYS ride with your(my) full attention on your(my) safety.
I NEVER ride beyond my skill level. - with gear on I practice quick maneuvering in a safe place.
Look for every opportunity to save your life, because every other vehicle on the road with you is intent on taking it.
With or without protective riding gear, a broken neck or back will likely cause your death. Loss of limbs and other puncturing wounds that could wreck your life can happen in any collision.
Here's the Coupe d gras. Drinking and driving don't mix. If you have one small drink your judgement is already impaired. A second drink and you've given common sense the boot. Third drinks don't count since by now you're a bloody puddle on the pavement.