Helmet from now on for me
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 310
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From: Chicago
I have been riding for about a year. I have gone out without a helmet a few times just to see what it is like. While I like riding without a helmet, and definitely look better without it, I have forced myself to get used to wearing one all the time. Like several safety related mods I have made, just trying to tip the odds towards me.
Here in the Chicago area, I would say about 80% of the riders do not ware one. I also have had several occasions to pass by the Motor Co. in Milwaukee around quitting time. Looks to me like about half do and half do not. That kid of surprised me.
However it is important to remember that freedom and personal choice are the most important things we have as Americans. I am not in favor of mandatory.
Here in the Chicago area, I would say about 80% of the riders do not ware one. I also have had several occasions to pass by the Motor Co. in Milwaukee around quitting time. Looks to me like about half do and half do not. That kid of surprised me.
However it is important to remember that freedom and personal choice are the most important things we have as Americans. I am not in favor of mandatory.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 571
Likes: 8
From: Alexandria, VA (via Northern CA)
Fortunately even though SC has a no helmet law, this guy decided to wear one...
http://www.wltx.com/video/1841436134...rame-by-Frame-
http://www.wltx.com/video/1841436134...rame-by-Frame-
Fortunately even though SC has a no helmet law, this guy decided to wear one...
http://www.wltx.com/video/1841436134...rame-by-Frame-
http://www.wltx.com/video/1841436134...rame-by-Frame-
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,580
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From: Illinois
I hate wearing my helmet! But I have started after hearing bout all the accidents my buddies have had and on these forums. Six but better to have some protection on your lid than hitting pavement with your bare skull.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 571
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From: USA
Very sorry about the dumbass remark. I must have been thinking of my buddies when I typed that. I might not be getting the picture but sounds like he went by you on the slide. Glad you both survived. I wear a helmet 80% of the time. I also give plenty of front space. Where I live that is easy. No one will cut in to fill the gap. No one there.
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Vegas, baby!
Many years ago, my best friend noticed that I always look at motorcycles as they pass by. She mentioned that while some guys check out every girl in their vicinity, I check out motorcycles. So this is not an assumption, there are relatively few Harleys out, especially on anything less then a perfect day.
If you too are a regular rider and my comments offended you, sorry. But, except at the stealers, Harley events, or perhaps parked at biker bars, there are not a lot of Harleys actually being ridden. At least in Vegas. And that is not an assumption, it is a fact.
Come to Vegas and just look around at the scooters that are actually being ridden on a daily basis. The assumption, on my part, would be that the same ratio exists in other parts of the country. And I would make that assumption. Riding a motorcycle looks like a lot of fun to some people, at least until they get out in traffic and some of the thrill goes away.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,629
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From: East Hartford, CT
It is uncool here to wear a helmet but I always do
In CT you have a choice but on my rides I go through a few states that require it.
Wearing a helmet is cool. My Bell looks cool.
I dress for the crash. the drivers in cages are getting dumber by the day,
no insurance, no license, no respect for others on the roads.
Some don't know what a red light means.
In CT you have a choice but on my rides I go through a few states that require it.
Wearing a helmet is cool. My Bell looks cool.
I dress for the crash. the drivers in cages are getting dumber by the day,
no insurance, no license, no respect for others on the roads.
Some don't know what a red light means.