Even if a motorcycle rider wears a helmet and protective leather jacket, he or she does not have enough protection in the event of an accident.<\/p>\n
Bikers know the risks and yet they still take them every time they hop on their ride. Some wear protective gear and helmets, some wear flip-flops and baseball caps. The outcome in the event of an accident may be death in both instances, protective gear or not. Such was the case of a Georgia man who was hit broadside by a car, causing his bike to explode in a ball of flames. He never stood a chance, protective gear or not.<\/p>\n
The driver who broadsided him ran a yield sign going far faster than the posted speed limit. She saw the biker, but thought she had enough time to make it across the intersection. Thanks to an inability to accurately judge the bike\u2019s size and speed (and (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Even if a motorcycle rider wears a helmet and protective leather jacket, he or she does not have enough protection in the event of an accident. Bikers know the risks and yet they still take them every time they hop…<\/span><\/p>\n