Helmet from now on for me
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Jensen Beach Florida
Same here. Safety issue aside I don't get it why people feel better not wearing one. I don't get all that wind noise, wind burn or bugs on my face, and I can have an intercom between rider and passenger when riding 2 up as well as blue tooth phone speaker and mic in the helmet.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: May 2010
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From: Puget Sound, WA.
I will be wearing a helmet from now on after seeing my dad wipe out. We were riding threw town saturday when some dumbass slams on brakes to make a left on a two lane road . I was able to get stopped but his front tire locked up and he lost control and lucky for him he came off the bike and slide down the road . The bike ( 2008 superdlide) wasn't so lukcy it slide into the back of the truck and we're pretty sure that its totaled. We weren't wearing helmets but no broke bones or head injuries just some bad road rash we were very very lucky
Remember in mandatory helmet states that EVERYBODY that is killed on a motorcycle is wearing a helmet....false security.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: South Austin, Texas
Glad you both came out with no bad injuries!
I have hit pavement 4 times in my 25 years of riding, three of those time I had on a helmet and I am glad I did. I just hit a left turner and would have split my head open if I had not had my helmet on. I still probably won't always wear a helmet but I do know there value.
I have hit pavement 4 times in my 25 years of riding, three of those time I had on a helmet and I am glad I did. I just hit a left turner and would have split my head open if I had not had my helmet on. I still probably won't always wear a helmet but I do know there value.
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From: Vegas, baby!
John may consider "too many" 2 close calls a week. Or he may consider 2 a year "too many". Even more important is where he rides, Do you know where he rides? For some people, that live and ride in areas with less traffic, 2 close calls a year may be a lot. For people that ride in heavy traffic, 2 close calls a week may not be a lot.
I live in a major, and growing, city and ride amongst cagers that are new to the area and trying to figure out where they want to go. Or cagers that are tourists and have no idea where they are trying to go but it doesn't matter because they are in VEGAS and they are happy just being here and looking around at the city. Both groups aren't really concerned with driving and are accidents waiting to happen.
And then the idea of what is a "close call" is subjective. Does that mean when a rider actually has to avoid an accident by braking, or taking evasive action? Or does it mean when a rider anticipates something and avoids the "close call" previously mentioned? I very rarely have "close calls" that require me to take action to avoid hitting a cage or having an accident.
But I have quite a few "close calls", in the sense that cages could present a problem if I wasn't ready for their actions. Sorry if this post offends anybody. But I see, and talk to, so many riders that don't really know what they are doing or talking about. And I think it is sad to take cheap shots at other members.
Ron
Last edited by rjg883c; Sep 17, 2012 at 09:18 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 426
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From: Omaha,NE
Same here. Safety issue aside I don't get it why people feel better not wearing one. I don't get all that wind noise, wind burn or bugs on my face, and I can have an intercom between rider and passenger when riding 2 up as well as blue tooth phone speaker and mic in the helmet.
Personally I can't stand to wear a helmet, my windshield takes care of the bugs and wind. I'm much more comfortable without a helmet but as far as the OP and this thread I'm glad his Dad is ok and if wearing a helmet makes you feel more safe then by all means wear one. Nothing wrong with that.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Right where I belong!
Glad your pop's is ok. I feel the same as most, if I dont wear a helmet I feel weird. Will it save my life in every instance......no. Can it save me from brain damage in a low speed spill, probably....thats good enough reason for me to wear one.
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Queens, NY
Do you know John5395? If not, what do you base your comment on?
John may consider "too many" 2 close calls a week. Or he may consider 2 a year "too many". Even more important is where he rides, Do you know where he rides? For some people, that live and ride in areas with less traffic, 2 close calls a year may be a lot. For people that ride in heavy traffic, 2 close calls a week may not be a lot.
I live in a major, and growing, city and ride amongst cagers that are new to the area and trying to figure out where they want to go. Or cagers that are tourists and have no idea where they are trying to go but it doesn't matter because they are in VEGAS and they are happy just being here and looking around at the city. Both groups aren't really concerned with driving and are accidents waiting to happen.
And then the idea of what is a "close call" is subjective. Does that mean when a rider actually has to avoid an accident by braking, or taking evasive action? Or does it mean when a rider anticipates something and avoids the "close call" previously mentioned? I very rarely have "close calls" that require me to take action to avoid hitting a cage or having an accident.
But I have quite a few "close calls", in the sense that cages could present a problem if wasn't ready for their actions. Sorry if this post offends anybody. But I see, and talk to, so many riders that don't really know what they are doing or talking about. And I think it is sad to take cheap shots at other members.
Ron
John may consider "too many" 2 close calls a week. Or he may consider 2 a year "too many". Even more important is where he rides, Do you know where he rides? For some people, that live and ride in areas with less traffic, 2 close calls a year may be a lot. For people that ride in heavy traffic, 2 close calls a week may not be a lot.
I live in a major, and growing, city and ride amongst cagers that are new to the area and trying to figure out where they want to go. Or cagers that are tourists and have no idea where they are trying to go but it doesn't matter because they are in VEGAS and they are happy just being here and looking around at the city. Both groups aren't really concerned with driving and are accidents waiting to happen.
And then the idea of what is a "close call" is subjective. Does that mean when a rider actually has to avoid an accident by braking, or taking evasive action? Or does it mean when a rider anticipates something and avoids the "close call" previously mentioned? I very rarely have "close calls" that require me to take action to avoid hitting a cage or having an accident.
But I have quite a few "close calls", in the sense that cages could present a problem if wasn't ready for their actions. Sorry if this post offends anybody. But I see, and talk to, so many riders that don't really know what they are doing or talking about. And I think it is sad to take cheap shots at other members.
Ron
I live and ride in new York city, and you want me to think you have a tough time navigating the Vegas strip. The ambulances run people over here...don't talk to me about lunatic drivers.
And no, I don't know your boyfriend John, so I'm sorry I insinuated anything about him.
But what I do know, is if you can't keep your head on a swivel enough to not have "too many close calls" then you should park the bike and walk.
Accidents will happen, that's a given...freak things happen on the road. But if you get home from every ride feeling like Bruce Willis at the end of die hard, it's probably because you ride like ****.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: East Hartford, CT
You get used to wearing it.
I have a 3/4 for the summer and a full face for the winter.
People think cause you ride a Harley you don't need a helmet.
Well I've been down and I always use one.
The stories you hear, like the guy who just rode down the driveway to get his mail ends up getting killed cause he messed up and hits his head.
The body can take allot but not the head.
I have a 3/4 for the summer and a full face for the winter.
People think cause you ride a Harley you don't need a helmet.
Well I've been down and I always use one.
The stories you hear, like the guy who just rode down the driveway to get his mail ends up getting killed cause he messed up and hits his head.
The body can take allot but not the head.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Katy
Glad to hear your both ok. Helmet saved my face a few weeks ago. My neighbor is a paramedic and stated something to me I believe, more fatal injuries happen to those without helmets, e.g. Lacerations to skull with brain matter exposed, and most accidents are not the fault of the motorcycle rider. Everything we do has a degree of risk, as riders we choose what level.