Glad to hear that all will be well, and this story will not get any worse.. What I understand is that your friend, in your playback, might have
overcompensated the event placed in his path, which led to his low/high side. Perhaps he was briefly distracted with something else,
even for a split second, and was startled when he looked up and recognized a vehicle crossing (attempted) his path. Swerved drastically,
and could not recover.. Well, that's my take on it.. He will recover physically, and if he rides again I hope he re-considers ATGATT. You too.
There are several times that it's just too damn hot for the whole get-up.. Jacket, pants, boots, gloves, and topping it off- a helmet. You
are sweating before you get out of the garage.. But, I believe if you consider it too hot to wear the gear, then it's too hot to ride.
Save yourself the agony, ride another day or suck it up and suit up. JMHO
I sure wish instead of his body damage, we heard of how bad your bud's bike was busted up, but he walked away..
But I want to thank you, for stories like this runs through my mind before most rides, and just re-affirms ATGATT to me.
Oh, in the summer months, mesh is king..