A personal example of how full gear can save your ass!

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Originally Posted by DLIT

You're right, Gas. He made good points. But all he did in my eyes was prove he couldn't be any further from my situation and decisions. But, like you said, different strokes for different folks. I'll never stop riding...unless I'm too broken to do so, or dead. I've always been decent at regular sports but I'm actually above the curve in regards to riding. That, and my naturally competitive spirit doesn't allow me to just call it quits.

What's so unique about your situation? What, you're the only one that's ever crashed and had some blubbering woman or family member force them to promise they will stop riding those god awful death machines? You're the only one that's crashed and lost their nerve? You're the only one that rides and has people that love him? Not even close.

You blamed it on the insurance... What's the difference? Liability is cheap and if you crash on the track they won't pay for it anyway. BTW check your health insurance because they might not either. Wouldn't that be a kick in the pants if you quit riding street and then get hurt without any coverage at the track? How would you like to be paying. Your current medical bills out of pocket? I'm sure that chopper ride wasn't cheap.

Anyway, do whatever floats your boat, I don't have any vested interest in whether you ride again or not. I was just addressing your excuses and trying to lighten things up a bit. Have fun listening to bikes fly by all summer while you sit leashed to the porch.