Novelty helmets
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Ah hell, I missed another good old helmet thread 
its all about he said, she said, does this thing make my *** look big, or will it mess with my hair? will it hurt to fall down and go boom with a good helmet on or will a plastic one save me?? who cares if it works, it keeps the Man from writing me up!! and a good helmet weighs to much, What did you say? I got a fat head anyway, whats another 3 lbs.?? its a free country and I'm a free man/woman and I don't have to do as the law says because I'm special?? who wrote these silly laws anyway, lets impeach them!! lets burn our Bras, oops wrong forum, sorry about thatbut then maybe some of you need to go burn your plastic helmet? Hmm, no, just cost a dime more for the lilac water? oops wrong movie.. lets see where was I?? oh right, I'm going to go mow my yard with a riding mower, have to put on my leathers and my fullface helmet, kelvlar gloves and my steel toed boots..no maybe this time I'll wear my swim suit and shower shoes/flip flops instead, the neighbor lady likes me like that..
Do I wear a helmet? none of your business, do I want you to wear one, who cares, does it have to be a good one, No, its your head, again do I care? No!! does it make your head look like the end of my D**K with your little plastic novelty thing on it, well sort of, again who cares!! well maybe PeeWee Herman might..did I miss anything, oh right, I was born in 1940, served 7 1/2 years in Navy got out in 1965, so I was not in VN..does that make me less then a man? did I see any action, yes..
By the Way, to those of you that did serve in VN, thank you for a job well done by you the troops, for those serving now, thank you for serving us, the free people of the United States of America, for you that were to old or to young for VN and for now, supposrt our troops..Remember they do as they are told, no matter what their political views are..
its all about he said, she said, does this thing make my *** look big, or will it mess with my hair? will it hurt to fall down and go boom with a good helmet on or will a plastic one save me?? who cares if it works, it keeps the Man from writing me up!! and a good helmet weighs to much, What did you say? I got a fat head anyway, whats another 3 lbs.?? its a free country and I'm a free man/woman and I don't have to do as the law says because I'm special?? who wrote these silly laws anyway, lets impeach them!! lets burn our Bras, oops wrong forum, sorry about thatbut then maybe some of you need to go burn your plastic helmet? Hmm, no, just cost a dime more for the lilac water? oops wrong movie.. lets see where was I?? oh right, I'm going to go mow my yard with a riding mower, have to put on my leathers and my fullface helmet, kelvlar gloves and my steel toed boots..no maybe this time I'll wear my swim suit and shower shoes/flip flops instead, the neighbor lady likes me like that..Do I wear a helmet? none of your business, do I want you to wear one, who cares, does it have to be a good one, No, its your head, again do I care? No!! does it make your head look like the end of my D**K with your little plastic novelty thing on it, well sort of, again who cares!! well maybe PeeWee Herman might..did I miss anything, oh right, I was born in 1940, served 7 1/2 years in Navy got out in 1965, so I was not in VN..does that make me less then a man? did I see any action, yes..
By the Way, to those of you that did serve in VN, thank you for a job well done by you the troops, for those serving now, thank you for serving us, the free people of the United States of America, for you that were to old or to young for VN and for now, supposrt our troops..Remember they do as they are told, no matter what their political views are..
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RE: Novelty helmets
[quote]ORIGINAL: Keystone
He would have been 18 years old in 1972..............................
In his post, Motorsporsman blasted Original Junior who is an an Army infantryman of thirteen years.
To qoute him:
"But as a patriot - that served thirty years in the US Navy and a combat veteran of Vietnam, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, don't preach to me youngster like your the only vet that walks the planet"
So I did a little checking before I asked, hebegan his Navy career at Recruit Training Command, San Diego, in January 1974 and was designated an Aviation Structural Mechanic following his completion of Class "A" school that May.
So that is May 1974, Iwas just courious what COMBAT he wasinvolved in after May 1974.
He would have been 18 years old in 1972..............................
In his post, Motorsporsman blasted Original Junior who is an an Army infantryman of thirteen years.
To qoute him:
"But as a patriot - that served thirty years in the US Navy and a combat veteran of Vietnam, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, don't preach to me youngster like your the only vet that walks the planet"
So I did a little checking before I asked, hebegan his Navy career at Recruit Training Command, San Diego, in January 1974 and was designated an Aviation Structural Mechanic following his completion of Class "A" school that May.
So that is May 1974, Iwas just courious what COMBAT he wasinvolved in after May 1974.
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ORIGINAL: boe1971200
I just read the other novelty helmet thread and it got me to thinkin. I live in a no law state (PA). We are no longer required to wear a lid if we choose not to. Before the current law was in effect we were required to wear a helmet, and I usually wore a novelty one, because a regular helmet seemed heavy and cumbersome to me. I assumed that was why others wore them too. But heres the thing that gets me, now since we dont have to wear one, I still see alot of guys wearing them. If you are going to bother wearing one why not wear one that will actually give you some protection if you hit the asphalt? Those novelty lids would bust open just falling off your seat. I just dont get it. Can anyone help me out? Is it just a looks cool thing or what? I am not busting anyone nuts here, just wondering. And please dont turn this into a helmet or no helmet debate. I really dont care what anyone wears or does not wear.
I just read the other novelty helmet thread and it got me to thinkin. I live in a no law state (PA). We are no longer required to wear a lid if we choose not to. Before the current law was in effect we were required to wear a helmet, and I usually wore a novelty one, because a regular helmet seemed heavy and cumbersome to me. I assumed that was why others wore them too. But heres the thing that gets me, now since we dont have to wear one, I still see alot of guys wearing them. If you are going to bother wearing one why not wear one that will actually give you some protection if you hit the asphalt? Those novelty lids would bust open just falling off your seat. I just dont get it. Can anyone help me out? Is it just a looks cool thing or what? I am not busting anyone nuts here, just wondering. And please dont turn this into a helmet or no helmet debate. I really dont care what anyone wears or does not wear.
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ORIGINAL: tacmedic
As a firefighter paramedic, and a reserve deputyI agree with the what do you think your head is worth to you arguement. Just not to MISTERMOOSTER's(sorry):"To those who say, "If you've got a $10 head, wear a $10 helmet: So, what's your head worth?.... $100...$250? Wow, that's much better". You would be suprised at just how much more protection those helmets can offer(style dependent). Not to preach from my soap box here but if you're a parent especially you should take into account "your" safety for the kids sake as well.It's a horrible experience to inform a family of a death in any case, worse whenthat it could have been prevented by wearing the right safety gear. That was one thing my fatherdrilled into me as a young rider (if he caught me riding without a helmet he would have kicked my *** worse than a crash would)
As a firefighter paramedic, and a reserve deputyI agree with the what do you think your head is worth to you arguement. Just not to MISTERMOOSTER's(sorry):"To those who say, "If you've got a $10 head, wear a $10 helmet: So, what's your head worth?.... $100...$250? Wow, that's much better". You would be suprised at just how much more protection those helmets can offer(style dependent). Not to preach from my soap box here but if you're a parent especially you should take into account "your" safety for the kids sake as well.It's a horrible experience to inform a family of a death in any case, worse whenthat it could have been prevented by wearing the right safety gear. That was one thing my fatherdrilled into me as a young rider (if he caught me riding without a helmet he would have kicked my *** worse than a crash would)
And you being a firefighter paramedic and reserve deputy, know that bikes are much more dangerous than driving in cars or trucks. So, once again, if you're making this an issue of safety, and concern for your family, why are you on two wheels? Until you're ready to sell your bike and wrap yourself in nothing smaller than a large SUV, your arguments against helmetless riders, or novelty helmets, will always ring hollow.
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ORIGINAL: mistermooster
I wasn't arguing against the fact that a more expensive DOT helmet offers more protection than a novelty helmet. I was referring to the rediculous "logic" that what you spend on a helmet determines what your head is worth. If you spend $250 on a helmet, are you saying that that's all your head is worth? Ok, I'll put a check in the mail for that amount; please have your next of kin send me your skull.
And you being a firefighter paramedic and reserve deputy, know that bikes are much more dangerous than driving in cars or trucks. So, once again, if you're making this an issue of safety, and concern for your family, why are you on two wheels? Until you're ready to sell your bike and wrap yourself in nothing smaller than a large SUV, your arguments against helmetless riders, or novelty helmets, will always ring hollow.
ORIGINAL: tacmedic
As a firefighter paramedic, and a reserve deputy I agree with the what do you think your head is worth to you arguement. Just not to MISTERMOOSTER's(sorry): "To those who say, "If you've got a $10 head, wear a $10 helmet: So, what's your head worth?.... $100...$250? Wow, that's much better" . You would be suprised at just how much more protection those helmets can offer(style dependent). Not to preach from my soap box here but if you're a parent especially you should take into account "your" safety for the kids sake as well. It's a horrible experience to inform a family of a death in any case, worse when that it could have been prevented by wearing the right safety gear. That was one thing my father drilled into me as a young rider (if he caught me riding without a helmet he would have kicked my *** worse than a crash would)
As a firefighter paramedic, and a reserve deputy I agree with the what do you think your head is worth to you arguement. Just not to MISTERMOOSTER's(sorry): "To those who say, "If you've got a $10 head, wear a $10 helmet: So, what's your head worth?.... $100...$250? Wow, that's much better" . You would be suprised at just how much more protection those helmets can offer(style dependent). Not to preach from my soap box here but if you're a parent especially you should take into account "your" safety for the kids sake as well. It's a horrible experience to inform a family of a death in any case, worse when that it could have been prevented by wearing the right safety gear. That was one thing my father drilled into me as a young rider (if he caught me riding without a helmet he would have kicked my *** worse than a crash would)
And you being a firefighter paramedic and reserve deputy, know that bikes are much more dangerous than driving in cars or trucks. So, once again, if you're making this an issue of safety, and concern for your family, why are you on two wheels? Until you're ready to sell your bike and wrap yourself in nothing smaller than a large SUV, your arguments against helmetless riders, or novelty helmets, will always ring hollow.
Tony P, I chuckled at your posts. Good stuff.
As far as the "**** Helmet" guy is concerned... check his service record! Good! Nothing pisses me off more than a vet who brags and throws his service in someone else's face while stretching the truth of his own service. They have paid them selves back in a sense and don't deserve respect. Now "REMINDING" some disrespectful twit of your service is different though. I know of a guard marine who works with my little sister selling video games, has never seen combat or activation, and tells the other kids their that he is "not on their level." He mocked my active duty service because I'm in the air force. I DON'T push papers, but some Marines do! I should remind that punk that he is to respect non-commissioned officers of all branches by lodging my foot in his @ss.
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come up to deetroit.....they miss all the time. they do throw em gangsta style......(sidearm) and i think that's the problem
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RE: Novelty helmets
ORIGINAL: devils haircut
Good point! Now for some sweet irony... this concept also applies to the motorcycle riders who say smokers are stupid for putting their body at risk. Drive a volvo and wear an automotive helmet.
Tony P, I chuckled at your posts. Good stuff.
As far as the "**** Helmet" guy is concerned... check his service record! Good! Nothing pisses me off more than a vet who brags and throws his service in someone else's face while stretching the truth of his own service. They have paid them selves back in a sense and don't deserve respect. Now "REMINDING" some disrespectful twit of your service is different though. I know of a guard marine who works with my little sister selling video games, has never seen combat or activation, and tells the other kids their that he is "not on their level." He mocked my active duty service because I'm in the air force. I DON'T push papers, but some Marines do! I should remind that punk that he is to respect non-commissioned officers of all branches by lodging my foot in his @ss.
ORIGINAL: mistermooster
I wasn't arguing against the fact that a more expensive DOT helmet offers more protection than a novelty helmet. I was referring to the rediculous "logic" that what you spend on a helmet determines what your head is worth. If you spend $250 on a helmet, are you saying that that's all your head is worth? Ok, I'll put a check in the mail for that amount; please have your next of kin send me your skull.
And you being a firefighter paramedic and reserve deputy, know that bikes are much more dangerous than driving in cars or trucks. So, once again, if you're making this an issue of safety, and concern for your family, why are you on two wheels? Until you're ready to sell your bike and wrap yourself in nothing smaller than a large SUV, your arguments against helmetless riders, or novelty helmets, will always ring hollow.
ORIGINAL: tacmedic
As a firefighter paramedic, and a reserve deputy I agree with the what do you think your head is worth to you arguement. Just not to MISTERMOOSTER's(sorry): "To those who say, "If you've got a $10 head, wear a $10 helmet: So, what's your head worth?.... $100...$250? Wow, that's much better" . You would be suprised at just how much more protection those helmets can offer(style dependent). Not to preach from my soap box here but if you're a parent especially you should take into account "your" safety for the kids sake as well. It's a horrible experience to inform a family of a death in any case, worse when that it could have been prevented by wearing the right safety gear. That was one thing my father drilled into me as a young rider (if he caught me riding without a helmet he would have kicked my *** worse than a crash would)
As a firefighter paramedic, and a reserve deputy I agree with the what do you think your head is worth to you arguement. Just not to MISTERMOOSTER's(sorry): "To those who say, "If you've got a $10 head, wear a $10 helmet: So, what's your head worth?.... $100...$250? Wow, that's much better" . You would be suprised at just how much more protection those helmets can offer(style dependent). Not to preach from my soap box here but if you're a parent especially you should take into account "your" safety for the kids sake as well. It's a horrible experience to inform a family of a death in any case, worse when that it could have been prevented by wearing the right safety gear. That was one thing my father drilled into me as a young rider (if he caught me riding without a helmet he would have kicked my *** worse than a crash would)
And you being a firefighter paramedic and reserve deputy, know that bikes are much more dangerous than driving in cars or trucks. So, once again, if you're making this an issue of safety, and concern for your family, why are you on two wheels? Until you're ready to sell your bike and wrap yourself in nothing smaller than a large SUV, your arguments against helmetless riders, or novelty helmets, will always ring hollow.
Tony P, I chuckled at your posts. Good stuff.
As far as the "**** Helmet" guy is concerned... check his service record! Good! Nothing pisses me off more than a vet who brags and throws his service in someone else's face while stretching the truth of his own service. They have paid them selves back in a sense and don't deserve respect. Now "REMINDING" some disrespectful twit of your service is different though. I know of a guard marine who works with my little sister selling video games, has never seen combat or activation, and tells the other kids their that he is "not on their level." He mocked my active duty service because I'm in the air force. I DON'T push papers, but some Marines do! I should remind that punk that he is to respect non-commissioned officers of all branches by lodging my foot in his @ss.
Honestly, I could care less what helmet people wear. I don't have to like it. Personaly, I think the German helmets make an odd statemnt, but so be it.
All I know is thatI have to get one of those fiberglass Captain America 3/4 helmets! lmao
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RE: Novelty helmets
I live in Colorado a no helmet state. I have a full face helmet I wear when it gets cooler but rarely wear it when it is warm out.
I do however were a Harley brimless baseball cap of sorts to cover my head from the sun and wind.
I have been curious about getting a novelty helmet to do the same thing. I have tried on several half helmets (not talking about safety) I have yet to findone comfortable or looks good. I think it maybe because I was a preemie baby (agent orange baby) Thanks Uncle Sam. I have a really small head and big cheeks. Looks normal with out a helmet. But a helmet with an inch or more extra around my head and the strap to my chin is a horrible site. Don't worry everything else is above average size and I am quite handsome!!
So arenovelty helmets comfortable?Or who makes the thinest DOT half helmet? And do novelty helmets want to sail like a half helmet?
I do however were a Harley brimless baseball cap of sorts to cover my head from the sun and wind.
I have been curious about getting a novelty helmet to do the same thing. I have tried on several half helmets (not talking about safety) I have yet to findone comfortable or looks good. I think it maybe because I was a preemie baby (agent orange baby) Thanks Uncle Sam. I have a really small head and big cheeks. Looks normal with out a helmet. But a helmet with an inch or more extra around my head and the strap to my chin is a horrible site. Don't worry everything else is above average size and I am quite handsome
!!So arenovelty helmets comfortable?Or who makes the thinest DOT half helmet? And do novelty helmets want to sail like a half helmet?