Check out the short video of what happens to even experienced and trained motorcycle riders when they grab a handful of throttle. Bet this cop is glad he had his motorcycle helmet and leathers on, especially the gloves. had he not been wearing his leathers, gloves and motorcycle helmet his day would have started out with a trip to the hospital to clean and bandage all the skin he just ground off. But none the worse for wear as his motorcycle helmet and leathers took the beating for him. Only thing it looks like he hurt was his ego in front of his fellow riders and the people who witnessed him take a spill. It happens to the best riders all the time and the smart motorcycle riders are ready for it when they have the right safety gear on.