Rode stupidly - Earned plate / seven screw prize

[zackod]

Highside'ed on my Suzuki sportbike.  Tibial Plateau Fracture of left leg.   Also separated my shoulder.  It's been a month since the accident.   Looking forward being able to walk again, eta two months.   I didn't respect the bike that day.   Perhaps after 18 years and 60k+ riding it, i though i knew it all.   Not looking for sympathy - not deserved.   I am looking to sway those of you who are on the fence for wearing/not-wearing your helmet.   Only reason I am still around is because my Aria Signet took the brunt of the impact, saving my melon.   Consider putting a good quality helmet on fellas, every ride, no exceptions.   When I am capable of riding again, the Valk's gonna be ridden with much more respect. 
   

[Bill Havins]

Glad you're able to post this...could have been worse.

ATGATT is a pretty good montra.  And, according to Aretha Franklin, so is RESPECT.

Keep up your rehab.  Spring will be here soon.

Bill

[bscrive]

I hear you.  I wear nothing but a full face helmet, even on those hotter than hell muggy days.  I have seen what happens to people who don't wear a helmet, or wear one of those shorties.  To each their own, though.
Glad to hear that you are on the mend. 

[Crabballs]

Glad you are still around and recovering!  Agree on the helmet.  I always use a full face Shoei.