08-12-2021, 11:09 PM
I read some time ago an article about non-fatal motorcycle injuries by body part, data was collected on over 1 million injuries over a period of 7 or 8 years, in the US, don't remember where and I'm too lazy to search the interwebs. For me the takeaway was as follows:
1. Most injuries happen to the lower extremities, followed by neck, followed by upper torso, injuries to the hips and arms were almost last.
2. Riders with helmets were to have more "less severe" injuries than ones who didn't wear helmets
So for me it's always helmet, always riding shoes/boots, and personal experience thought me to also wear chest and back protector. Back because I've gone down before, and allowing myself to turtle up on my back and slide curled up like that saved me 100%. Chest protector because I ride naked bikes, and you would be surprised how many times a bird hit me in my chest. At least 3 per riding season, maybe our birds just fly too low![[Image: 13489bcd69b99508a39eda1340a0d284.png]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/202108/13489bcd69b99508a39eda1340a0d284.png)
How much do they protect us, probably just about enough
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
1. Most injuries happen to the lower extremities, followed by neck, followed by upper torso, injuries to the hips and arms were almost last.
2. Riders with helmets were to have more "less severe" injuries than ones who didn't wear helmets
So for me it's always helmet, always riding shoes/boots, and personal experience thought me to also wear chest and back protector. Back because I've gone down before, and allowing myself to turtle up on my back and slide curled up like that saved me 100%. Chest protector because I ride naked bikes, and you would be surprised how many times a bird hit me in my chest. At least 3 per riding season, maybe our birds just fly too low
How much do they protect us, probably just about enough
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed