It's really refreshing to see that there is a biker out there that values safety gear whle riding. When I moved to the states I was so shocked to see that there are people that ride bikes everywhere, including the highway helmetless, in flip-flops and board shorts.
If they saw what happens to a body when it comes off a bike at 60+ mph without safety gear I think it might change their mind @_@.
Kudos to you dude and I wish you a speedy recovery!