Helmets Pro/Con
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From: Vancouver BC
RE: Helmets Pro/Con
if they weren't required i wouldn't wear one. as it is i wear a novelty. some say anyone who rides a motorcycle has a death wish and is crazy. each to their own. enjoy your ride.
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RE: Helmets Pro/Con
Should be a matter of personal choice of course but the right answer is for those that go without to carry enough insurance so my tax dollars don't have to pay for their long term care. I always wear one!
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From: The Desert SouthWest
RE: Helmets Pro/Con
If I knew for certain I'd never have a crash and need a helmet on to stay alive then I'd never wear one. Of course I'd love to feel the wind in my hair, etc.
But unfortunately, much like auto insurance, home-owner's insurance, etc we never know when that Day will come when you're gonna crash. Hence I wear a helmet regardless of what the law says. I just don't feel comfortable without one.
A very minor bump on the head can kill you or render you worse than dead. I've seen it happen. Conversely a pretty scarey spill can be walked away from if you have the right gear on.
It's your choice, it's just that simple. If you have NO family or anyone who cares or depends on if you're alive or dead or a vegetable or not, then it matters not as long as you're happy. Sometimes we wear these things not so much for ourselves as our kids, family, etc.
Happy riding...
But unfortunately, much like auto insurance, home-owner's insurance, etc we never know when that Day will come when you're gonna crash. Hence I wear a helmet regardless of what the law says. I just don't feel comfortable without one.
A very minor bump on the head can kill you or render you worse than dead. I've seen it happen. Conversely a pretty scarey spill can be walked away from if you have the right gear on.
It's your choice, it's just that simple. If you have NO family or anyone who cares or depends on if you're alive or dead or a vegetable or not, then it matters not as long as you're happy. Sometimes we wear these things not so much for ourselves as our kids, family, etc.
Happy riding...
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RE: Helmets Pro/Con
ORIGINAL: Arizona
If I knew for certain I'd never have a crash and need a helmet on to stay alive then I'd never wear one. Of course I'd love to feel the wind in my hair, etc...
If I knew for certain I'd never have a crash and need a helmet on to stay alive then I'd never wear one. Of course I'd love to feel the wind in my hair, etc...
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From: Charlotte Area
RE: Helmets Pro/Con
Biotch came out of a parking lot and hit me, knocked me into another car head on and I went airborn over that second car. Was wearing a 3/4 helmet. It had a large cracked spot on the left side. My head did not. Even though SC is a helmet optional state, I always have and always will wear a helmet.
Ride safe
Bubba
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Bubba
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From: tomball tx
RE: Helmets Pro/Con
ALWAYS!!! + DEAL I MADE WITH THE MS. TO GET MY NEW BIKE...GUESS SHE WANTS TO KEEP ME AROUND FOR ANOTHER 30 YEARS (OF BLISSFUL HAPPINESS!!!)...BLAH, BLAH, BLAH!!!
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From: Southern California - Palm Springs Area
RE: Helmets Pro/Con
Living in a HELMET State (California) - I figured well if ya got to wear one might as wear a Full Face Modular and get the most protection ya can... How ever whenI travel and enter a OPTIONAL Helmet State... 9 times out of 10 the helmet will come off at the first stop...
