Quote Originally Posted by WETWRKS View Post
If you get into an accident there probably isn't any good place to have a chunk of metal on you.
Besides the huge chunk of metal underneath you? (with parts hot enough to burn you in seconds)

I'm making light of it, but it is a real concern...
There are a few things to consider- I think I'm less likely to drag across my chest, most road rash is on hips/legs/back elbows and shoulders... notice where they put the kevlar reinforcement and leather pads on gear... now you could go flying and land on it, but I'm also likely to put my arms out to land on unless I'm out cold already.

Another consideration is transition... what hand would you prefer to take off your handlebars if you have to draw while still stopping? How about while stopped?
while stopping, I can't take my right hand off the brake, but while stopped I'd rather keep the clutch in...

If stuff goes South while I'm stopped and I have an exit route I'll likely use my right wrist and release the clutch in a hurry rather than draw (can't say 100% this will work, but I try to leave an exit route- MSF fundamentals)

So I've decided on the inside pocket because it's on the right side, and I'll cross-draw with my left (I'm mostly ambi with pistols, Left eye dominant but right-handed) while transitioning from a stop to defend myself. If I have to wait until I'm at a full stop to be able to draw, then I may as well stick with AIWB, since I"ll stop and stand up. (I ride a cruiser, so it's not uncomfortable, just not accessible). I'd use a jacket with a purpose-built holster pocket, but not a built-in holster- moving a holster from one place to another in semi-public is one thing, drawing a pistol out of a holster is a whole other thing.