Do you want to know why motorcyclists and scooter riders should always wear a helmet and gloves and sturdy clothes? Check out this video to get a better understanding of how things can go wrong in a hurry in totally unpredictable fashion.
Many years ago, when I had my first motorcycle, I was out for a ride with my dad one sunny afternoon. I was riding just to the rear and the right side of my dad and we were both traveling about 60 mph. A starling took off from a fence post to the right side of the highway and flew across and directly into my dad's path. The bird came over the windshield and struck my dad's helmet just above the visor!
The impact scooted Dad back on the seat and almost slid him right off the back of the bike, all while I'm watching this in too close proximity. Fortunately he was able to regain control of the bike and we motored the final few blocks to the house quite shaken. Our luck turned out better than the bird's though Dad was mighty upset to have scratch marks on the front of his helmet.
So, ride safe when you ride, cause you never know when the wildlife is going to fight back.
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