Locked the back brake up in an emergency stop. Riding a fully loaded for camping Honda ST1100. I also had on good touring gear. I slid 200' down the asphalt on my stomach and somewhere along the way my head caught and flipped me over on my back. Seven broken ribs and complete tear of a right shoulder tendon. Only one small road rash where my left elbow came through the coat. Was small but you could see the elbow bone. Was 60 years old, now 69. Figured I couldn't take another crash.
I cringe when I see all the Harley riders riding with their women helmet-less and in a T-shirt. IMO a open face helmet is no better than no helmet.
The bike