Reminder: Wear a helmet! : motorcycles

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

I've got I've that looks a bit like this. ATGATT means a full-face helmet. That's why I have a face, on account of using it for an unconventional braking technique after a high-side caused by getting sideswiped by an SUV.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 hours ago

"unconventional braking technique", lol, I think we've all used that on occasion.

And we all have brown pants because of it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 hours ago

Tried to cuddle with your new cat?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

And miss out on some cool brain matter scars?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 hours ago

A guy without scars is a guy without stories

[+] [email protected] -6 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (1 children)

In my experiences, the helmet is the least needed piece of gear. By that I mean, definitely also wear armoured jacket, pants, gloves, and boots. With all that and a helmet, you'll only need to worry about breaking bones, which is nothing in comparison to the other outcomes. Neglect the other gear and you'll wish you didn't wear a helmet.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Conversely, neglect the helmet and there's a good chance that you will become a significant financial burden on your family due to a TBI.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Well that all depends on how fast the sedan that hit you was going as you minded your own business going through the green light. Either way, "Huh?" was probably the last word ever spoken.

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