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Jim_M
| | Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 02:15 pm: | 
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This was posted by a doctor over at the Cycle World forum...
WARNING: VERY GRAPHIC IMAGES OF INJURIES SUSTAINED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
Cycle World Forums
This is not meant as a discussion on helmet laws, but more for a sobering look at what could happen out there, so everyone ride safe! |
Spike
| | Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 10:50 pm: |
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Jim,
That stuff is just plain scary. I showed the pics to my girlfriend (a frequent passenger on my Cyclone), she's now asking me about higher-quality riding gear for herself.
Thanks for posting. More new riders should be forced to look at these pictures before hoping on a bike.
Mike L.
'99 Cyclone |
Blake
| | Posted on Friday, September 06, 2002 - 12:47 am: |
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I agree. |
Tripp
| | Posted on Friday, September 06, 2002 - 01:12 am: |
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wow, GRAPHIC!!!
i totalled my kawasaki zrx1100 last year, i was wearing my boots and a full face helmet however, only a t-shirt(dumped it at about 55 mph). normally i wear my leather but i was just going to the store to buy some butts(1/4 mile away). needless to say ROAD RASH arms, knees, back, ouch!! now i always think twice b4 leaving without my jacket, never been in a bike accident b4 that for 15yrs. ironically after totalling my eddie lawson replica i discovered my new love,
99 buell cyclone(pics as soon as i put my carbon fiber rear inner fender on!). safety first!!!!!!! |
Xgecko
| | Posted on Friday, September 06, 2002 - 01:24 am: |
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Other than the driveway I have never ridden with out boots, jeans (at least), helmet, glove, jacket. I wish I could wear my full leathers more but it is just too hot here for that to happen more than occasionally. Those are frightening photos. I probably should have passed on them tonight (I just ate) |
Blackbelt
| | Posted on Friday, September 06, 2002 - 10:29 am: |
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i showed these pics to a friend of mine that i ride with every now and then. He frequently rides with only tank top, shorts, and helmet... he says now that he will look into those "nifty" joe rocket jackets that i wear... pritty much scared him a bit i think...
scared me.... |
Andrewb
| | Posted on Friday, September 06, 2002 - 01:22 pm: |
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Thanks for the "gear up" reminder.  |
X1glider
| | Posted on Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 04:18 pm: |
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Here's a few more...or 4. A little more nasty than the above. Thought I'd wait until you've had lunch first!
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Jim_M
| | Posted on Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 04:40 pm: |
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That's why I had a link up there instead of posting the pics...brains, ewwww.
in any event, I'm glad to know that even 1 person is more interested in getting some protection for riding, The "gross" factor in these photos are worth it for that alone.
Ride safe all. |
Spiderman
| | Posted on Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 04:43 pm: |
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UMMMM Admin might have a problem with that  |
X1glider
| | Posted on Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 05:34 pm: |
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Having been grabbed off a news site, the pics might be a dead link in a matter of days. Thought it best that these have a more permanent home.
Yep, that's why I have 3 helmets and all the other good stuff too. And still adding to it. I'll be printing them and sending to my dad as well. Gotta get him past those stupid 1/2 helmets. Of course I could just throw them out when he isn't paying attention and replace with a shiny, new real one! hmmm... |
Roc
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 04:16 am: |
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Hey brains - doesn't he need that! Yikes! From now on I wear a helmet all of the time! Even in the car! |
Jdbuellx1
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 05:48 am: |
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I'm buying a helmet for my helmet! |
Rick_A
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 10:15 am: |
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I'd like to know the details. |
X1glider
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 11:22 am: |
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I'm not sure the helmet would have made much difference to him. Notice the way his head is twisted and the skin is ripped open at his neck, allowing us to see his slimy innards. I'd like to know the story too. All I found out was he was on a ZX-7. |
Jim_M
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 12:21 pm: |
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It doesn't look like he did a lot of sliding either...jeans and jacket look relatively intact... |
Blacksix
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 12:34 pm: |
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blaarrggghhhhh.......
Gear should be second nature. |
Black_Lightning
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 02:34 pm: |
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Looks like something that almost happened to me. A power line had dropped down across the road, about neck level. I saw it and ducked seconds before it might have been too late, using a "get down" hand signal to warn my G/F. She was about 2 car lengths behind me on her Sportster. I circled back to warn some others but fortunately a power company truck got there before me. |
Jeromius
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 02:41 pm: |
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Man, wishing I hadn't just had lunch ... that's some pretty gruesome stuff.
I always wear full gear, all the time, and it's for reasons like this. I've also seen pics with people wearing full gear who have sustained serious injuries as well, but it would have been a lot worse if they hadn't been wearing any at all.
Guess this is a good message for all those guys out there wearing shorts and t-shirts zipping by me at 120 on the interstate. |
Fssnoc2501
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 03:09 pm: |
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For the anatomically challenged,
The slimey inerds that you see are the base and back of his skull. That mound of tissue on the ground are his brains that fell out the bottom of his head. I have worked countless accidents and this is not a closeline injury. A helmet would most certainly made a difference in the extent of injury, although may or may not have saved his life.
Ray |
Darthane
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 03:41 pm: |
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LOL...at that point the helmet is wearing YOU for protection.
Bryan |
Redstripe
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 05:45 pm: |
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Damn Guys,
Talk about "graphic content"... Just sort of clicked this topic...
I love bikes. Always have. Just hate the fact that these sort of things can be part of it... |
Newfie_Buell
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 09:50 pm: |
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This may be a stupid question!!!!!!!!!
Was that mass on the ground brains???
This really makes one good argument for protective gear, I feel like showing this to the guys that wear the skid lids and call them helmets.
Totally gross but effective. |
Rocketman
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 10:09 pm: |
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Is he dead ?
Rocket  |
Rick_A
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 10:34 pm: |
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Well, he sure doesn't look too happy. |
Blake
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 10:49 pm: |
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The irreverence here is... highly irreverent!  |
Rocketman
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 11:10 pm: |
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Not at all Blake. The irreverence is his brains splattered all over the internet.
Anyway, you Yanks are afraid to even smoke fags these days, never mind ride motorcycles
Rocket |
Fssnoc2501
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 11:23 pm: |
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Bryan,
I must disagree with you a helmet is a tool no more no less. It is the appropriate tool to be used if your concerned about protection from head trauma. My comments above were merely stating fact as I studied the photos. My knowledge stems from 23 years as a practicing paramedic, an instructor in anatomy & physiology, and too many motor vehicle crashes and post mortum inspections. I am still haunted by many of the thing simular to this that I've seen through the years.
Does this make me fear the motorcycle as it has with so many that I have worked with? NO. It has though made me very conscious of personal protective gear. My favorite statement that I first read here is it is better to sweat than bleed. I practice this and also preach it whenever.
The poor gentleman in the photos is gone, but he can help to convince even a few to reconsider dangerous practices that affect not only them, but also their friends, families, and us through increased insurance premiums.
I appoligize for the rant, this through my career has become personal. Please forgive me for the long winded statement.
Ray |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 11:39 pm: |
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This rant has been brought to you by:
Dennis Miller Blazers, For when you need that right Suite jacket to go with your jeanes Babe.
Thank you and good night. |
S2rider
| | Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 - 11:44 pm: |
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Ray,
Never say you're sorry when you're right.
Road rash and brain scatter makes one forget all about sweating. |
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