Rider Down

[Summer1108]

"Dress for the slide, not the ride."

Spending 5 minutes strapping all my gear on is nothing compared to even 1 day in hospital.

 

[Im_ThatGirlx]

I find that the more I ride the more gear I want on. Ive been sporting the 1 piece lately but never get on the bike without boots, jacket, gloves and a helmet.

 

[ARUN V_S]

It's amazing how many people go out without any gear on. On my rides to work I see plenty of the fair-weather riders out and about in flip-flops, t-shirts, tanktops, shorts, no gloves, but at least they remembered to wear their helmet. Idiots. I never go out without my gear on, even if it's for a block.

 

[erika24]

Jesus i hope he recovers but that sounds horrendeous was he wearing a helmet and if so was it secure

 

[sera p]

I'm not sure what kind of gear would protect you from that kind of accident though. IMO, it's a two pronged approach, experience and equipment. I'd like to see how many guys here on DS use a back protector, I bet it's under 40%.

Yet back & spinal injuries in motorcycles accidents are extremely common.

 

[2L84ME]

Cannot over emphasize the protection and confidence a back protector gives you

 

[khard]

Florida DOES have a helmet law.

 

[lilchikka2005]

It must be new.

 

[Cutie wit a bootie]

Nope, not new. It's been on the books since the late 1960's. It changed greatly in July of 2000, but it's still there.

 

[nicholas k]

If you are over 21 and have at least $10,000 worth of health insurance you are not required to wear one. Been that way since 2000.

http://www.bikersrights.com/states/florida/florida.html

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