I was making a left turn doing maybe 10-15mph and the front tire hit something (gravel/oil) and the front end went out and I slid about 5 feet face first in the ground with the bike still between my legs. Funny...if the rear tire goes you usually see the rider and bike seperate, when the front went, it was like I was trying to give planet earth a high-five with my chest and face. Ugh.
Moral of the story, I had full gear on, textile pants and jacket, full face helmet, boots, and gloves. The front of my helmet is gone, even took the faceshield off, gloves did awesome, jacket and pants saved my freakin skin!!! If I didn't have them on my chest and left leg would have no skin left. I normally ride in jeans but had the pants on because it was a bit chilly that morning. I truly may never ride in jeans alone again.
My boots are trashed, helmet obviously must be replaced, gloves are pretty worn, at least one of them. Joe Rocket Jacket and Bilt pants are fine, just scuffed up the pants a bit.
I've been riding for almost 15 years accident free. I'm very thankful this didn't happen years ago when I was riding in half face helmets and t-shirts. Otherwise my chin and skin would no longer be part of my life.
Here are some pics of the bike. Not any major damage, just cosmetic, and my Shogun frame sliders did thier job better than I could have expected. Front blinker broke away (like it is designed) but still cracked the housing. Scratches on the plastic and handlebar ends and clutch handle. Nothing insurance won't cover.
All in all, pretty damn good for faceplanting and sliding a few feet.
Moral of the story, I had full gear on, textile pants and jacket, full face helmet, boots, and gloves. The front of my helmet is gone, even took the faceshield off, gloves did awesome, jacket and pants saved my freakin skin!!! If I didn't have them on my chest and left leg would have no skin left. I normally ride in jeans but had the pants on because it was a bit chilly that morning. I truly may never ride in jeans alone again.
My boots are trashed, helmet obviously must be replaced, gloves are pretty worn, at least one of them. Joe Rocket Jacket and Bilt pants are fine, just scuffed up the pants a bit.
I've been riding for almost 15 years accident free. I'm very thankful this didn't happen years ago when I was riding in half face helmets and t-shirts. Otherwise my chin and skin would no longer be part of my life.
Here are some pics of the bike. Not any major damage, just cosmetic, and my Shogun frame sliders did thier job better than I could have expected. Front blinker broke away (like it is designed) but still cracked the housing. Scratches on the plastic and handlebar ends and clutch handle. Nothing insurance won't cover.
All in all, pretty damn good for faceplanting and sliding a few feet.
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