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4barrel
10-25-2003, 08:30 PM
about a year ago i bought a 2003 yellow 300 ex. so back in june im riding up a hill and it flips back on me. destroys my left ankle and almost takes off my left ear (no helmet...stupidity) i swore id never ride again. i learned how to walk three weeks ago. today i got an itch to ride that mother and show it whos boss. i almost forgot what a rush it is to ride. anyways, as pointless as this thread is, i just wanted to get on the forum and meet some fellow honda riders.
toby400ex
10-25-2003, 08:44 PM
Did u get a helmet?
4wheelboy
10-25-2003, 08:58 PM
wear a helmet:rolleyes:
400exrules
10-25-2003, 09:03 PM
errrr, after the helmet get some boots, gloves, kidney belt, nerfs, chest protecter, shin guards, knee pads, and a wheelie bar......cant let a another wreck happen and keep you from ridin for good....:blah:

glad to here your back on your feet
Bill Fuller
10-25-2003, 09:10 PM
Glad to hear your OK just remember it's all fun and games till sombody looses an ear.Please wear a helmet.
4barrel
10-25-2003, 09:15 PM
thanks guys. i want a plain white helmet. i have a friend that has an airbrush shop. he said hed do it up to look like a big friggin skull.
hondafox440
10-25-2003, 10:34 PM
You need to get some gear before you kill yourself. Functionality over fashion..
4barrel
10-25-2003, 10:44 PM
thats a good point. ive been lookin at a few things at the local atv store. goggles and a helmet are on my list first. gotta take it one step at a time till i hit the lottery lol.
FourFiftyFour
10-26-2003, 12:17 AM
Originally posted by 4barrel
thats a good point. ive been lookin at a few things at the local atv store. goggles and a helmet are on my list first. gotta take it one step at a time till i hit the lottery lol.

I got my jersey, pants, and gloves used..... and they are in really good shape.. i got all that for $55.. so if u can find some good used gear.. go for it
hondafox440
10-26-2003, 12:37 AM
A brand called Ocelot sells package deals for very cheap. I think you can get pants, jersey, gloves, chest protector, helmet, goggles, and boots for under 200$. You can get thier products from Chaparral Motorsports at http://www.chaparralmotorsports.com, or by calling 1-800-841-2960.
JTRtrx250r
10-26-2003, 01:40 AM
get all the gear ...otherwise it makes the sport look bad,at least boots,helmet/ and gogs;)
4barrel
10-26-2003, 10:39 AM
sounds like a deal to me. a helmet and some good boots would have saved my from the first wreck, i sure wont step in the same pile of crap twice. thanks for the help again.
AtvMxRider
10-26-2003, 10:49 AM
Dress for the wreck not the ride.