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Nathan burkhalter :Nathan burkhalter AGV Sport Bike Riding Gear
Formal Research Presentation
May 8th, 2008
Overview :Overview A review of Sport-Bike hazards
Dangers of riding unprotected
Explanation of the ‘Gear’
The PROS and CONS
The cost
Conclusion
Sport-Bikes: Dangers :Sport-Bikes: Dangers Motorcycles are dangerous:
High speeds can be reached quickly
Hard to stop
Easy to get into a simple accident
Unprotected to surroundings
Wearing basic clothes can be disastrous
The Dangers :The Dangers http://youtube.com/watch?v=jUQjW8QT_sc&feature=related
Easy to lose control, or for another vehicle to hit a motorcycle
After a Wipeout or Crash :After a Wipeout or Crash Most typical result is ‘Road Rash’
More serious injuries include broken bones and fractured spine and/or skull from collision
The Best Prevention :The Best Prevention Simply wearing AVG gear will prevent almost all injuries in a wipeout
Helmet
Jacket
Gloves
Pants
Boots
Make Up :Make Up Helmet
Hard outer shell with Styrofoam insert
for maximum absorption in collision
Jacket, Pants, & Gloves
Padded leather with plastic joint protector inserts
Boots
Gloves
Greatly Reduces Injuries :Greatly Reduces Injuries Should a wipeout occur, the gear will almost completely protect the rider
‘Road Rash’ becomes non-existent
Without gear: Road Rash
With gear: Most get back up and climb on bike
In a crash, injuries become significantly less
Fatal head injuries can be reduced to headaches
PROS :PROS Safety
Very durable with long life
Everything but helmet can be used again after a wreck
Warm on cooler days, protects against sunburn
Well ventilated for hot days
It look cool
CONS :CONS Price
Helmet ~ $200
Jacket ~ $300
Gloves ~ $30
Pants ~ $180
Boots ~ $250
Total of $960
Inconvenient to put on
Conclusion :Conclusion Can’t always avoid an accident, but can be prepared for one
You can’t put a price tag on your safety or life
Walk away vs. hauled away in ambulance.
Finally, you always want to look cool!
Any Inquiries? :Any Inquiries?