curious, do you wear a helmet?
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: northern il
i wear a full face if it's cold, expecting rain or going anywhere near chicago (dem peoples nuts) shortie in states where required (mi, ny) and nothing the rest of the time. but my phylosophy is do what makes you feel good and to hell with everyone elses opinion.
no Helmet law in TX... I do wear a 1/2 Lid in the summer with T shirt & Jeans. I wear boots all the time. i own 1 pair of shoes that I wear at the gym or occasionally on stage to play music. When its cool-COLD... FF W/ armor jacket. I have a pair of those Kevlar Dragginjeans too... I like them & may get a couple more (very comfortable). I have a full set of leathers, but don't normally wear them. I have gone to the store on the corner (Maybe a mile away) a few times without the lid... Each time the wife and my 10 yo daughter scold me... Mostly my daughter... "Dad !!! where's your helmet??? You're supposed to wear it. You said you would..."
Texas Motorcycle Helmet Law.
Effective September 1, 1997, persons at least 21 years old are exempt from wearing a motorcycle helmet if they:
have successfully completed a motorcycle safety course,
OR
are covered by a health insurance plan providing at least $10,000
minimum in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of an
accident.
Motorcycle Safety Course. The Basic and Advanced Motorcycle Operator Training Courses meet the helmet exemption requirement. The Advanced Motorcycle Operator Training Course is recommended for experienced licensed motorcyclists.
Health Insurance Plan. Defined as . . . an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy, insurance agreement, group hospital services contract, health maintenance organization membership, or employee benefit plan that provides benefits for health care services or for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of an accident.
Helmet Exemption Sticker. The Department of Public Safety issues Helmet Exemption stickers to persons who:
apply to the department on the form provided above;
is the registered owner of the motorcycle listed on the
application;
provides adequate proof of successful completion of the Basic
or Advanced Motorcycle Operator Training Course, or health
insurance coverage, and,
pay a $5.00 non-refundable fee for each sticker applied for.
Persons operating, or riding upon, a motorcycle with a helmet exemption sticker displayed on the license plate or license plate mounting bracket are presumed to meet the training or insurance requirements for riding without a helmet.
NOTE: Helmet Exemption stickers are serialized and may not be transferred from one motorcycle to another. The sticker expires on the third anniversary of their date of issuance.
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I always find it interesting that many cruiser guys will wear full leathers, and a "DOT" helmet... And then rice rockets ride with a full helmet and shorts and a t-shirt. Whats the point? I mean if you crash with full leathers, your body will be nice, but your face messed up... And if you crash will a t-shirt on but in a full face, you will have massive road rash and live to tell about it.
I always ride with full gear.. Probably because i use my bike 90% for commuting and have yet to been able to avoid getting behind a dump truck on the highway somewhere. Cant tell you how many times i have been hit by rocks doing 70 on the mass pike on the morning drive. Many of them were right on the visor.
I always ride with full gear.. Probably because i use my bike 90% for commuting and have yet to been able to avoid getting behind a dump truck on the highway somewhere. Cant tell you how many times i have been hit by rocks doing 70 on the mass pike on the morning drive. Many of them were right on the visor.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 883
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From: Irving-Texas
Have to tell you, but yes there is a helmet law here in Texas.
Texas Motorcycle Helmet Law.
Effective September 1, 1997, persons at least 21 years old are exempt from wearing a motorcycle helmet if they:
have successfully completed a motorcycle safety course,
OR
are covered by a health insurance plan providing at least $10,000
minimum in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of an
accident.
Motorcycle Safety Course. The Basic and Advanced Motorcycle Operator Training Courses meet the helmet exemption requirement. The Advanced Motorcycle Operator Training Course is recommended for experienced licensed motorcyclists.
Health Insurance Plan. Defined as . . . an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy, insurance agreement, group hospital services contract, health maintenance organization membership, or employee benefit plan that provides benefits for health care services or for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of an accident.
Helmet Exemption Sticker. The Department of Public Safety issues Helmet Exemption stickers to persons who:
apply to the department on the form provided above;
is the registered owner of the motorcycle listed on the
application;
provides adequate proof of successful completion of the Basic
or Advanced Motorcycle Operator Training Course, or health
insurance coverage, and,
pay a $5.00 non-refundable fee for each sticker applied for.
Persons operating, or riding upon, a motorcycle with a helmet exemption sticker displayed on the license plate or license plate mounting bracket are presumed to meet the training or insurance requirements for riding without a helmet.
NOTE: Helmet Exemption stickers are serialized and may not be transferred from one motorcycle to another. The sticker expires on the third anniversary of their date of issuance.
Texas Motorcycle Helmet Law.
Effective September 1, 1997, persons at least 21 years old are exempt from wearing a motorcycle helmet if they:
have successfully completed a motorcycle safety course,
OR
are covered by a health insurance plan providing at least $10,000
minimum in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of an
accident.
Motorcycle Safety Course. The Basic and Advanced Motorcycle Operator Training Courses meet the helmet exemption requirement. The Advanced Motorcycle Operator Training Course is recommended for experienced licensed motorcyclists.
Health Insurance Plan. Defined as . . . an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy, insurance agreement, group hospital services contract, health maintenance organization membership, or employee benefit plan that provides benefits for health care services or for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of an accident.
Helmet Exemption Sticker. The Department of Public Safety issues Helmet Exemption stickers to persons who:
apply to the department on the form provided above;
is the registered owner of the motorcycle listed on the
application;
provides adequate proof of successful completion of the Basic
or Advanced Motorcycle Operator Training Course, or health
insurance coverage, and,
pay a $5.00 non-refundable fee for each sticker applied for.
Persons operating, or riding upon, a motorcycle with a helmet exemption sticker displayed on the license plate or license plate mounting bracket are presumed to meet the training or insurance requirements for riding without a helmet.
NOTE: Helmet Exemption stickers are serialized and may not be transferred from one motorcycle to another. The sticker expires on the third anniversary of their date of issuance.
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