[Jeff Alton]

Originally Posted by vash

my CHP friends said that a motorcycle rider more than likely dead, when they roll up and see the footwear gone. they cant explain it, but if the shoes are gone chances are the person is dead. we all used to ride. the saying was, "tighten up those boots!"..right before we headed out. it was an inside joke/good luck phrase..whatever.

I beat the odds! I had one of my boots come off in an accident and I am still here.

Thanks for stopping and helping! When I went down hard I remember seeing people walking 20 yards away who kept on walking.....