So, my year has sucked. One thing after another. A few of us decided to meet up yesterday to do one last big cruise in the fall colors before winter in Wisconsin kicks in.
All 4 of us are over 40, CDL holders (3 work for the same company even), and very extremely experienced riders. But even with that, one of us went down. Unfortunately, it is the only one of us who moved into the full big cruiser lifestyle, and in doing so quit wearing full gear and a helmet. 900lb Victory, caught something in the eye going into a sweeper at highway speeds, and literally drove off the side because he couldn't see. Got air lifted after basically taking the bike to the face. Hes going to live, thankfully, but has a pretty good head injury. That leatehr vest nearly choked him to death too.
Please guys, I know it feels nice to have the wind in your hair, but the gear would have made a huge difference in his injuries. This hobby can be dangerous enough, even when we aren't cranking on the throttle. Gear has saved my life many times.
All 4 of us are over 40, CDL holders (3 work for the same company even), and very extremely experienced riders. But even with that, one of us went down. Unfortunately, it is the only one of us who moved into the full big cruiser lifestyle, and in doing so quit wearing full gear and a helmet. 900lb Victory, caught something in the eye going into a sweeper at highway speeds, and literally drove off the side because he couldn't see. Got air lifted after basically taking the bike to the face. Hes going to live, thankfully, but has a pretty good head injury. That leatehr vest nearly choked him to death too.
Please guys, I know it feels nice to have the wind in your hair, but the gear would have made a huge difference in his injuries. This hobby can be dangerous enough, even when we aren't cranking on the throttle. Gear has saved my life many times.