[Stuart]

Originally Posted by Kymmy

Having a unknown biker die in my arms back in 2000 just outside of my house made me a staunch supporter of helmets.. Granted the biker had a helmet on when they hit a cast iron bollard at 60+ which delaminated the helmet but an accident at a lot slower speed would have been also been fatal without a helmet..

That day I'll remember for the rest of my life

I remember years ago (I was only a young kid), my Aunt (who was Sister of Intensive Care at the time) took me in to work. She showed me what I can only describe as a complete wreck of a man who had apparently had most of his bones broken in a motorbike accident. It gave me nightmares, but had (what I assume was) the intended effect. I've never ridden a Motorcycle.

And yes, I know that they can be perfectly safe given a good rider. I still would not ride one though.