> I just saw a TLC "trauma" (real ER) show last night....a man lost > control of > his Harley, hit a concrete barrier....flew 125 feet, hit a > gasoline station > sign...they think he was doing 70 when he lost control. > > RESULT: He lost both of his arms, one above the elbow, the other > just below > the elbow, His right leg....GONE, foot disconnected...pieces... > His other leg...well lets just say that it looked like roadkill, > his leg was > moving, but it was gashed open at his thigh.... > > I think the worst part was when they set his foot inbetween his > legs when he > first was brought in...that and his right arm looked like he had pushed it > into a running wood chipper. > > No helmet, no leather. > > --I pray that his type of situation...none of us will ever know.
The mere fact that most of us ride with some physical protection, not to mention the stuff between our ears, probably will grant that we'll never know this kind of hurt. But I'd also agree with you... a little prayer can't hurt. Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, R1100RT-P, AMA, MRF, Nationally Certified Riding Instructor Columbia, MD Ride for Kids Task Force West Bethesda, MD USA
