Helmets or Not
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From: Ontario
Helmets or Not
Here in Canada we are obliged to wear helmet's.
Is it true in the US that you have the option of to wear or not?
I've seen movie's...lol, where they don't wear helmet's...
Just curious, and what your thought's are on this.
Personally, if I was going around the corner etc, I don't see where a helmet is necessary, but...I guess it's just personal choice, i don't know.
I wish I could ride without or with, but that option is not available to me.
Is it true in the US that you have the option of to wear or not?
I've seen movie's...lol, where they don't wear helmet's...
Just curious, and what your thought's are on this.
Personally, if I was going around the corner etc, I don't see where a helmet is necessary, but...I guess it's just personal choice, i don't know.
I wish I could ride without or with, but that option is not available to me.
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Some states are helmet states and some aren't. We appreciate the choice over a mandate. Do what makes you feel comfortable if your in an area that allows for it. I ride without most times except when on trips through states that require them.
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From: Ontario
Interesting comment UL, I live life day by day now that my Sweetheart has passed.
I would like to know what " you" think on this.
Here's a story of a good friend of mine riding his HD....( keep in mind, this is Canada)
He is following a car, the car slows, WHY....
Because the car in front is making a left turn.
Buddy doesn't know and passes, as the second car turns left, he hit's it broad side.
He dies at the the scene, he is wearing a helmet, but because his head blew up, they had to cut the helmet off him.
So, my point or discussion is, is it better or not.
I would like to know what " you" think on this.
Here's a story of a good friend of mine riding his HD....( keep in mind, this is Canada)
He is following a car, the car slows, WHY....
Because the car in front is making a left turn.
Buddy doesn't know and passes, as the second car turns left, he hit's it broad side.
He dies at the the scene, he is wearing a helmet, but because his head blew up, they had to cut the helmet off him.
So, my point or discussion is, is it better or not.
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From: OH
Not Uncle Larry but IMO helmets offer protection against certain head injuries but as you noted helmet or not when it your time.....
I have been in 2 major accidents in the past 6 years. First was a lady left of center and I t-boned her. Totaled her SUV. Only broken bones from that one. The other I was hit head on with a Ford f250 powerstroke diesel. No broken bones only a mild concussion. No helmet in either.
Helmets do protect your head and I would be wrong to say they don't help in certain situations but blunt force trauma to the head helmet or not is no guarantee that you will survive any accident.
I have been in 2 major accidents in the past 6 years. First was a lady left of center and I t-boned her. Totaled her SUV. Only broken bones from that one. The other I was hit head on with a Ford f250 powerstroke diesel. No broken bones only a mild concussion. No helmet in either.
Helmets do protect your head and I would be wrong to say they don't help in certain situations but blunt force trauma to the head helmet or not is no guarantee that you will survive any accident.
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Interesting comment UL, I live life day by day now that my Sweetheart has passed.
I would like to know what " you" think on this.
Here's a story of a good friend of mine riding his HD....( keep in mind, this is Canada)
He is following a car, the car slows, WHY....
Because the car in front is making a left turn.
Buddy doesn't know and passes, as the second car turns left, he hit's it broad side.
He dies at the the scene, he is wearing a helmet, but because his head blew up, they had to cut the helmet off him.
So, my point or discussion is, is it better or not.
I would like to know what " you" think on this.
Here's a story of a good friend of mine riding his HD....( keep in mind, this is Canada)
He is following a car, the car slows, WHY....
Because the car in front is making a left turn.
Buddy doesn't know and passes, as the second car turns left, he hit's it broad side.
He dies at the the scene, he is wearing a helmet, but because his head blew up, they had to cut the helmet off him.
So, my point or discussion is, is it better or not.
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Each state decides on helmets or not and age restrictions. I am a 100% your call to wear or not. As for me and this house we wear them. Last Saturday Totaled a 2017 RGU. Chaps, Boots. armor insert vest glove helmet . Walked away from it. Not so much as a Aspirin. Ice pack on foot for a bit at home. The marks on helmet are not dirt. That is Asphalt and gravel. As always your call IMO. I had one small scratch on my nose from glasses.
I was just going up the road to gas up and out it away.
I was just going up the road to gas up and out it away.
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Interesting comment UL, I live life day by day now that my Sweetheart has passed.
I would like to know what " you" think on this.
Here's a story of a good friend of mine riding his HD....( keep in mind, this is Canada)
He is following a car, the car slows, WHY....
Because the car in front is making a left turn.
Buddy doesn't know and passes, as the second car turns left, he hit's it broad side.
He dies at the the scene, he is wearing a helmet, but because his head blew up, they had to cut the helmet off him.
So, my point or discussion is, is it better or not.
I would like to know what " you" think on this.
Here's a story of a good friend of mine riding his HD....( keep in mind, this is Canada)
He is following a car, the car slows, WHY....
Because the car in front is making a left turn.
Buddy doesn't know and passes, as the second car turns left, he hit's it broad side.
He dies at the the scene, he is wearing a helmet, but because his head blew up, they had to cut the helmet off him.
So, my point or discussion is, is it better or not.
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Interesting comment UL, I live life day by day now that my Sweetheart has passed.
I would like to know what " you" think on this.
Here's a story of a good friend of mine riding his HD....( keep in mind, this is Canada)
He is following a car, the car slows, WHY....
Because the car in front is making a left turn.
Buddy doesn't know and passes, as the second car turns left, he hit's it broad side.
He dies at the the scene, he is wearing a helmet, but because his head blew up, they had to cut the helmet off him.
So, my point or discussion is, is it better or not.
I would like to know what " you" think on this.
Here's a story of a good friend of mine riding his HD....( keep in mind, this is Canada)
He is following a car, the car slows, WHY....
Because the car in front is making a left turn.
Buddy doesn't know and passes, as the second car turns left, he hit's it broad side.
He dies at the the scene, he is wearing a helmet, but because his head blew up, they had to cut the helmet off him.
So, my point or discussion is, is it better or not.