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Originally Posted by Rick Lee
I don't wear a helmet when riding around the neighborhood, but that's once every few mos. when getting the oil warmed up for a change or buying ice at the corner gas station. I'm not getting dressed up for going a mile or two roundtrip. But once I know I'm crossing the red light about 1/2 mile from my house, I wear full gear no matter the weather (which is going to really suck today).
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Worst drop I ever had was in front of my house. Sand, never saw it. Ran up to the corner for a pack of smokes. Was wearing helmet but no other gear, got banged up pretty good.
Ex's brother had just finished washing his bike. Took it for a dry off ride. Shorts, wife beater, sandals. Tranny locked up (shaft drive Harley) a half block from the house. He was a mess.
My buddy Kurt, taking a quick run around the corner for an errand, woman makes a turn in front of him, actually into him, he got launched pretty good. Bike totaled, he has a couple of broken bones and some nice road rash.
Chit happens when you least expect it.