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When it is your time to go, you will go, with or without a helmet. The freedom to choose is a great thing, so if people choose not to wear a lid, so be it. Reverend said he tripped last weekend and clanged his head, maybe he should wear a helmet when he's walking around the yard and on his bike. People in cages die everyday with and without their seatbelts on, it goes back to my first statement: When the good lord wants you, you are going, whether you want to or not. Don't bash me now, it's just my opinion, just like the ones you all have posted.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: On the road to nowhere, UK
RE: Fla Riders
...reckon I must've clanged my head TOO hard...what a spicy lot we are, eh?
It may well be down to personal choice & as has been said before, if it's your turn to go etc. BUT, dying is the easy bit. It's the living with brain damage that really hacks off the loved ones; the constant attention that will always be needed; the kids coming for Christmas that will share the feast with the slobbering & grunting shadow of a father at the end of the table in his wheelchair.
And for what? Why? What right have I got to expose my loved one's to that? What right have they got in all this?
You'd get your daughter to wear one when the boyfriend picks her up on the back of his Bonnie, I'll bet. So what's the difference between someone else telling you to put one on?
THAT's why I support anyone who makes sure I risk assess correctly, THAT's why I will support road safety & THAT's why I will continue to support people involved in keeping our roads safe. I, at least, am willing to admit I may make mistakes, so I NEED someone else to remind me.
If It's a Policeman, I'm willing to say - THANKS.
Howzat?
It may well be down to personal choice & as has been said before, if it's your turn to go etc. BUT, dying is the easy bit. It's the living with brain damage that really hacks off the loved ones; the constant attention that will always be needed; the kids coming for Christmas that will share the feast with the slobbering & grunting shadow of a father at the end of the table in his wheelchair.
And for what? Why? What right have I got to expose my loved one's to that? What right have they got in all this?
You'd get your daughter to wear one when the boyfriend picks her up on the back of his Bonnie, I'll bet. So what's the difference between someone else telling you to put one on?
THAT's why I support anyone who makes sure I risk assess correctly, THAT's why I will support road safety & THAT's why I will continue to support people involved in keeping our roads safe. I, at least, am willing to admit I may make mistakes, so I NEED someone else to remind me.
If It's a Policeman, I'm willing to say - THANKS.
Howzat?
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,699
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From: Deltona, FL
RE: Fla Riders
I live in Fl and commute to work most days on the Glide. I wear a helmet. It's a choice I am free to make, and I made my choice.
To all the pro-helmet law people, get out of my life and worry about your own. You have the right to choose for yourself, not me.
To all the pro-helmet law people, get out of my life and worry about your own. You have the right to choose for yourself, not me.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Orlando
RE: Fla Riders
I put one back on after a friend had an accident back in Dec. he is just now starting to talk. My friends asked if I would not mind wearing one becuase they did not want to go through this with me. they said it was MY choice. I was okay with it. I have to admit it is very nice riding around without one. Until you try it and are relaxed ridingwithout onethen it is hard for you to ask why riders do it.
Why do dogs stick their heads out of the car window, they know what's up
Why do dogs stick their heads out of the car window, they know what's up
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 456
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From: Shalimar, FL
RE: Fla Riders
I'm in Forth Walton Beach area and it seems most are wearing helmets. This could be because of the 2 military installations and there mandatory rules for the troops. I wear one always by choice.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: SW Florida
RE: Fla Riders
ORIGINAL: BIGBADCANE
When it is your time to go, you will go, with or without a helmet. The freedom to choose is a great thing, so if people choose not to wear a lid, so be it. Reverend said he tripped last weekend and clanged his head, maybe he should wear a helmet when he's walking around the yard and on his bike. People in cages die everyday with and without their seatbelts on, it goes back to my first statement: When the good lord wants you, you are going, whether you want to or not. Don't bash me now, it's just my opinion, just like the ones you all have posted.
When it is your time to go, you will go, with or without a helmet. The freedom to choose is a great thing, so if people choose not to wear a lid, so be it. Reverend said he tripped last weekend and clanged his head, maybe he should wear a helmet when he's walking around the yard and on his bike. People in cages die everyday with and without their seatbelts on, it goes back to my first statement: When the good lord wants you, you are going, whether you want to or not. Don't bash me now, it's just my opinion, just like the ones you all have posted.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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RE: Fla Riders
ORIGINAL: Reverend
Can't imagine why anyone would even contemplate riding without one...why aren't local jaunts any different? I tripped over the other week & clanged my head. Why would you even think about riding without one? Crazy..
Can't imagine why anyone would even contemplate riding without one...why aren't local jaunts any different? I tripped over the other week & clanged my head. Why would you even think about riding without one? Crazy..
"Why would you even think about riding without one?" Maybe freedom of choice is just in our genes.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: South Florida
RE: Fla Riders
I have ridden many times without a helmet and also with a helmet. I am starting to wear a 1/2 almost all the time specially when is hot, on the cooler months i wear a full face.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Naples, Florida
RE: Fla Riders
ORIGINAL: Reverend
Lawdawg, this may be a silly question, but do you guys use alcohol roadside screening devices? Over here in the UK, we know 'em as 'breathalysers'.
Just wondered.
Lawdawg, this may be a silly question, but do you guys use alcohol roadside screening devices? Over here in the UK, we know 'em as 'breathalysers'.
Just wondered.
So to answer your question yes we do have portable breathalyzer (not a lot of cops have them though) no you are not suppose to use them on adults.[sm=icon_cheers.gif][sm=icon_guiness.gif]
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: On the road to nowhere, UK
RE: Fla Riders
Reverend, I've spent a lot of time on business in the UK, at last count I think I've been there just over 80 times, and three things I've learned to never discuss with a Brit is Helmet, Seat Belt , and Gun laws.
Still, thank goodness we're not paranoid about being sued like some Countries around the world, eh? Just think, bike makers would have to fill the first 19 pages of an owners manual saying things like 'When it's dark, use your lights' etc..
If you're coming over again Warty, don't use terminal five at Heathrow..