helmets
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I really don't want to get involved in this debate. It is far too emotional on each side. But, one observation I have is that most motorcycle cops I see wear a half helmet or a 3/4.
Seems like they would know a thing or two about safety, and I would imagine they put on more miles than the average rider, and all in traffic.
Just an observation.
Seems like they would know a thing or two about safety, and I would imagine they put on more miles than the average rider, and all in traffic.
Just an observation.
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I really don't want to get involved in this debate. It is far too emotional on each side. But, one observation I have is that most motorcycle cops I see wear a half helmet or a 3/4.
Seems like they would know a thing or two about safety, and I would imagine they put on more miles than the average rider, and all in traffic.
Just an observation.
Seems like they would know a thing or two about safety, and I would imagine they put on more miles than the average rider, and all in traffic.
Just an observation.
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Helmet (of any coverage) or no helmet is a personal choice that I respect.
I say ride to be happy and the same goes for your choice of headwear.
I say ride to be happy and the same goes for your choice of headwear.
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Wifey and I wear Schuberth C3 Pro Modulars, and we love them for a number of reasons. Here in Florida, we cringe when we see riders wearing shorts, sandals, and bare heads. One wonders if they've ever hit the payment even at walking speeds, let alone highway speeds.
Wifey and I both spend much of our lives working in ICUs and ERs-a prudent person learns from other peoples mistakes...
Wifey and I both spend much of our lives working in ICUs and ERs-a prudent person learns from other peoples mistakes...
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I used to ride without a helmet, then I moved to Europe.
I used to ride with the smallest DOT helmet I could find, then I bought sport bike.
I used to ride with a 3/4 helmet, then I read about someone losing their jaw during a low speed (read: less than 5 mph) crash on the pavement.
Now I ride with an Aria full face helmet that has an emergency release system.
One day you will wake up, look in the mirror and say "It's all about me".
I used to ride with the smallest DOT helmet I could find, then I bought sport bike.
I used to ride with a 3/4 helmet, then I read about someone losing their jaw during a low speed (read: less than 5 mph) crash on the pavement.
Now I ride with an Aria full face helmet that has an emergency release system.
One day you will wake up, look in the mirror and say "It's all about me".