For the Newbies:Don't Go Cheap on the Gear- Road Chunk

[jfz6]

Some graphic photos of skin damage.



Below the break.







As in right now.








Make sure that you save some money and get some good gear and ALWAYS WEAR IT!!! This happened on a ride that was only going to be about a mile.
I didn't wear my riding shoes or pants. I figured I wasn't going too far- dress pants and shoes would be fine for a short ride.

Get some good boots that have good ankle protection.

Good Solid ankle protection.

Make sure you get some good riding pants as well. In my case I didn't slide- fat people stick-bounce-stick-bounce. Road Rash? Try road chunk!

I would suggest getting some leathers or at least some jeans with kevlar. Ewwww gross!

Just a little reminder to stay safe and keep your eyes on the road. I did all this just going about 40- over my handlebars. Take the rider safety course. I am going to as soon as I am back to 100% and get my bike back.

Have fun and be safe!!!!!!!!

jfz6
:Im With Stupid:

 

[Hellgate]

Next time please post a warning on the content. That didn't go well with my coffee and english muffin this morning.

Thanks -

 

[reiobard]

definately a good reminder, but that close up might have been a little overboard...

 

[wrightme43]

Now you have a cool xray though. Glad your on the mend.

 

[fast blue one]

Agreed; not the prettiest sight, but a timely warning for those who are new or are just now coming out of biker hibernation.
Learn from the mistakes of others!!

 

[Nooj]

Looks like a salami slice.

 

[OneTrack]

Next time please post a warning on the content. That didn't go well with my coffee and english muffin this morning.

Thanks -

Same here....reminded me of stuff that I'd rather forget.

 

[OneTrack]

Next time please post a warning on the content. That didn't go well with my coffee and english muffin this morning.

Thanks -

Same here....reminded me of stuff that I'd rather forget.
Glad the OP is on the mend, though...it could have been much, much worse...like no leg at all.

 

[dankatz]

I hope you heal quickly. I always wear full gear and it really helped me with my crash. My bike was totaled, but I walked away without a scratch.

 

[moo cow]

mmmm, tasty!

 

[brad81987]

Wow, definiley scared me into ordering good stuff, i wont be skipping on pants or boots when i order gear

 

[christod1]

I hope you get better soon. And thanks for the reminder....

 

[jsteinb95]

Get well soon!!!

 

[Fred]

Next time please post a warning on the content. That didn't go well with my coffee and english muffin this morning.

It went great with my pepperoni pizza!

Mmmmmm...extra sauce...

Fred

 

[Raid The Revenge]

No one from miles around can eat near that pan. No sir!

"Pan pan, looks like a dish pan!"
"Pan pan, looks like a moose pan!"
"Pan pan, boy you've got some pan! SOME PAN!"

 

[dhcg86]

I feel dumb sometimes- always in leather bottoms, race boots, gauntlet gloves and a jacket......

but then I figure I will feel even stupidier if fall with no gear and end up scarred for life....

So when I finally laid own my duc a couple weeks back, all I had was a few sore spots- walked ( actually rode away) without any physical injury!

Wear gear!