Large - I'm really happy you're OK....we were having a conversation about wearing helmets a few weeks ago....I hope this at least gets you to wear one now.
As far as Deaf people go...they're not retarded, they just can't hear...just like the sh-thead kids that have way too many watts in their cars.
I live in Palm Beach, FL, the winter haven for all the old farts that have lost their licenses in their "home" states because they're not competant to drive...their blind, crippled, alzheimers...you name it - they're all HERE during the winter -- driving!
I'll take deaf and even 100% blind people over them...once you hit 65, you should have mandatory hearing and vision tests YEARLY...but nooooooooo not here, we'd rather tax their cars and hand out speeding tickets than get the dangerous ones off of the road.
Before you all jump on a "Ban the deaf guy" rant, be aware that these folks try MUCH HARDER and care a heck of a lot more than most drivers...I know - I have deaf people in my family.
If you want to ban something from the road, then ban "a few beers" before driving, ban incompetant old people.
Anyway, Large - STAY SAFE MAN! Put on a helmet....for your friends here at the forum and for your family...because now you know - no matter how good YOU are, you can't always control the other stuff around you.
Again, I'm REALLY glad you're OK.