Helmets/Shorts
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 958
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From: Birch Bay, WA
Now that's funny. I used to spend some time in Boise for work and I would see dudes on crotch rockets in flip flops, shorts and no helmet. I called them organ donors but would never take the right away. I hate helmet laws but wear one because one saved my life many years ago. More recently my wife's life was saved by one.
spiz
spiz
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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This is America. You can sill do what you want--mostly. I always wear a helmet, boots and some type of protective clothing. That's just me. I'm almost 66 years old and don't suffer pain and bruising well these days. Do what pleases you. Ride safe. Good luck.
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 9
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From: Lewis Center, OH
I'm interested...what exactly did he say? I can't even fathom saying anything to someone else for what they were wearing while riding. Granted, I may think that's not the smartest way to ride (my right and I too would be more concerned with burning my skin than road rash...jeans don't hold up long!), but I sure wouldn't presume that I should lecture anyone!
If you aren't my son, my daughter or my wife, I'm not going to talk to you like you are. What an ***.
Brother, it's your life, your skin and your ride. Treat each how you want!
Wow, I'm still pissed...what an ***.
If you aren't my son, my daughter or my wife, I'm not going to talk to you like you are. What an ***.
Brother, it's your life, your skin and your ride. Treat each how you want!
Wow, I'm still pissed...what an ***.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 360
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From: Central Florida
I'm interested...what exactly did he say? I can't even fathom saying anything to someone else for what they were wearing while riding.
Likewise.
My wife is a lung cancer survivor and on oxygen 24/7 and I cringe when I see people smoking, but that's their own business, not mine.
I don't criticize other people for their choices and I sure as hell don't want them criticizing me.
Likewise.
My wife is a lung cancer survivor and on oxygen 24/7 and I cringe when I see people smoking, but that's their own business, not mine.
I don't criticize other people for their choices and I sure as hell don't want them criticizing me.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 4,474
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From: Puerto Rico
Funny, I live on a Tropical Island... and wear shorts, tee & flip-flops most all the time.
But on the Bike almost never, unless just going up the street or a 5 minute ride to check something out. Anything more than a mile and I wear Jeans, Boots & Skullcrush Helmet. But I feel it's none of business & have no right to tell anyone what to wear, ever...
But on the Bike almost never, unless just going up the street or a 5 minute ride to check something out. Anything more than a mile and I wear Jeans, Boots & Skullcrush Helmet. But I feel it's none of business & have no right to tell anyone what to wear, ever...
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From: Puyallup Wa.
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Marysville, OH
Not a fan of helmets. If I found one that didn't make my head look like a ***** I might consider wearing it. I too bought a Harley for the wind in my face so obviously full face are out for me. As for shorts, I've done it a few times, no problems and I love the breeze you get! If I were going on a long trip I'd probably wear jeans and boots. Either way if you go down you'll be picking gravel out of your skin. It comes down to do you want to also be digging jeans out of your wound too.
