I second the love of gear. I wear gloves, boots and a half helmet. I went down on the 17th and only received bumps and a little road rash on my knee. If I hadn't been wearing gloves both my hands would of been hamburger. My gloves were shredded but not a scratch on em!

2008 Speedy, AI removed, DIY airbox destruction with K&N filters, spectres, re-jetted and "custom" rattle can paint job.