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NikiterZTS,Mar 21 2008, 04:47 PM Wrote:lol what?

now imagine road rash from a 15mph spill and a road rash from a 115mph spill.....even leather wouldn't help
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trust me, if it was just sliding on the ground i would pick a 115mph slide in my leathers over a 15mph slide in my skin + spandex shorts ANY DAY.. i would have a solid shot at walking away fomr the MC slide with no injuries other than bruises.. on the bicycle slide there would be much skin loss

look at this



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that pic is of MC gear after a 100mph spill.. rider was bruised but no other damage. notice that skin would not be exposed in that situation.

but wait aren't you the guy who rides a mini moto in your Tshirt and shorts without a helmet? :ph34r: i guess you are not the guy to discuss MC safety gear with then... the gear that i use whenever i get on my MC will be fine for a 100mph slide. (i hope i never get to find out for real though!)

EDIT: in a MC crash the main danger is from hitting a solid object and from the initial fall from the bike (not an issue if you basically have your knee down already).. if its just a slide that is usually not a problem. modern MC leathers are awesome for abrasion protection

EDIT2: pics in the middle of this thread where someone got off his bike at 100mph and had no injuries other than a slightly bruised foot. so yea.. proper MC gear really DOES prevent road rash