My brother went down on his way to work Sunday morning. I need to clarify right up front... he is a careless rider... too much temper and I'll show you attitude! Anyhow, he was on a highway in a construction barrier zone doing 60 (so he says... add another 20), the car in front of him (he was probably way too close), was tapping the brakes occasionally (hello, it's a construction zone), he was running late for work and for a second looked down at his watch (the one on his arm, under his sleeve.... brilliant), when he looked back up he saw brake lights full on.... he panicked and grabbed the front brake... locked it up, the bike slid out and he went sailing and tumbling! Fortunately no one was behind him! He dislocated his hip and his knee, had some bruises and some road rash. He was wearing full gear including helmet, they said that from the looks of the helmet had he not been wearing it he would have had severe head trama. He rides a 600 Suzuki Enduro... I went to see him and told him... either take the safety course or sell the bike... (and lose the attitude)!

Bippie