A fall of 3 feet, hitting your head on a hard surface can kill you.
Years ago, I rode my Hondas many miles. I wore a helmet on all rides. Then I got married and had kids. We all know about choices. The motorcycle had to go, too expensive. I got divorced and started riding bikes again, pedal bikes. Rode across Oregon 10 times and still wore a helmet.
In September I found the bike I was looking for. I bought a 2002 Screamin' Eagle Road King. Beautiful bike, purple with silver and gray flames. Before I left the shop I did two things. I make sure my insurance agent had a policy in place to protect me and the bike. Even better, I bought the best helmet the shop had. I fell off. I was not hurt too bad, 4 ribs broken, road rash on my knuckles and knees. My helmet has a bad scratch or two from the pavement. Had I not had a helmet, I would not be typing this, I would be dead and in a box. Or part of me would be in a box, parts of me would be in other people.
And the bike, it will be back in a couple of months. Original paint and flames, new crash bars, new front fender, new windshield, minor parts, labor=$9100.00 Progressive finally decided I was covered by the policy they sent to me on September 7 was in force and I really did pay for the policy on September 6. Two months to do the right thing and start paying the claim.
