Ugh. BUY GOOD QUALITY GEAR and FUCKING WEAR IT. Anytime you need a reminder, feel free to come over and look at my helmet, jacket, and boots. Then look at my knee which was covered only with thick jeans. You've seen it before...
Oh, and read this thread. This is a friend of mine who works for Lockhart Phillips, he was wearing full gear and is one of the most responsible riders that I know. He'll be lucky to see the outside of a hospital before 2007.
I know how you treat vehicles. You have kids and a family, never forget that.