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Helmets?????????

It sounds as ifyour screen name has taken on a frightening reality along the way... :shocked:
And it had nothing to do with a mishap at the breakfast table! :roflblack:
 
rcturner said:
I don't believe in helmet laws because I really feel that people are responsible for themselves and that it is not the responsibly or the right of the government to mandate it. However, there is a reason that riders that don't wear helmets are commonly referred to as organ donors. I had a major crash several years ago and about the only thing that wasn't injured is my head and neck. The helmet didn't make it but it was responsible for my making it.
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I am on the fence regarding mandatory helmet laws. On the one hand I agree with individual choice, but when it comes to the general population paying for care for someone who chose not to wear a helmet, I waver. I am no doubt the big waffler. Maybe I should run for office.
Bernie
 
Hberninger said:
I am on the fence regarding mandatory helmet laws. On the one hand I agree with individual choice, but when it comes to the general population paying for care for someone who chose not to wear a helmet, I waver. I am no doubt the big waffler. Maybe I should run for office.
Bernie
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1- If you can never make up your mind
2- And if you do, it changes with the next interview
3- If you are always on both sides of every issue
4- If you always support the troops but never support what they are doing
5- If no one can figure out what you really meant
6- If your position depends on who your are talking to at the moment
7- If you think all of this is reasonable

Then YES! You are the Perfect Politician! Go for it!
 
FlaBound said:
Friend of mine spent some time as a motorcycle cop. Told me he never wore full face ( except in severe weather ), because it restricted his line of sight and hearing.
I bought a bell pit boss for both of us. Considering a full face (modular) if I plan on doing winter riding when it's really cold. Otherwise the pit boss, and a good balaclava, do the trick.


http://www.bellsports.com/powersports/helmets/street/pit-boss-5408
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I hear this one a lot. Many times it's more a case of claustrofobia than actual restricted view.

In the past full face helmets did have a more restrictive sight line than many 3/4 helmets. Especially in the beginning when they were just slightly modified car racing helmets. But over the years this has been improved to the point where full face helmets give similar side view of the 3/4 helmets.

Good mirrors and turning your head when needed are more effective than a slight increase in perifrial vision. If that even applies in most cases anymore.
 
BajaRon said:
I hear this one a lot. Many times it's more a case of claustrofobia than actual restricted view.

In the past full face helmets did have a more restrictive sight line than many 3/4 helmets. Especially in the beginning when they were just slightly modified car racing helmets. But over the years this has been improved to the point where full face helmets give similar side view of the 3/4 helmets.

Good mirrors and turning your head when needed are more effective than a slight increase in perifrial vision. If that even applies in most cases anymore.
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:agree: You need to do like a fighter pilot, and keep your head on a swivel.
 
FlaBound said:
Friend of mine spent some time as a motorcycle cop. Told me he never wore full face ( except in severe weather ), because it restricted his line of sight and hearing.
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I've always found that a full face helmet IMPROVES your hearing. You don't have anywhere near as much air rushing past your ears.
 
I wear a 3/4 helmet with a full face shield. Seems everything that flys up off the road gets me right in the face. :shocked:
 
It's really up to each individual and their state..in Texas here, there's no helmet laws but you do have to have adequate medical insurance and must show proof if stopped.
I agree and think this is FAIR!:2thumbs:. I dont wear a helmet because it's my choice!:cheers:
 
My regular helmet is a 3/4 open-face with a headset.

I have had riders, twice in the past year, encounter bees getting between their visor and their face and both have been stung.

Protection from wind, noise, critters, and rain are reasons for wearing a full-face. The other one may be when riding at break-neck speeds as I do often.

I also like to keep the sun off my face.

Around town, I would like a half helmet but can't find one in 5XL
 
chickridin said:
I wear a 3/4 helmet with a full face shield. Seems everything that flys up off the road gets me right in the face. :shocked:
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I am an avid proponent of the full face helmet and I've stated my reasons, but this is another good one.

Have you tried a good full face helmet? Once you get used to them they are more comfortable that a 3/4 (IMHO) and they do a much better job of keeping the negative aspects of the environment out of your face.

I've been to quite a few motorcycle accidents over the years. Some serious, some not. I have never had anyone tell me 'I'm sure glad I was wearing a 1/2 or 3/4 helmet'. But I've had quite a few tell me they were very glad they were wearing a full face helmet.

My feeling is, if you're never going to crash you don't need any helmet at all. Otherwise, you will be glad you were wearing a full face helmet, or you may well wish you had.
 
South Carolina does not require you to ware a helmet,but I would never ride without one!,my choice and I like a modular one so when I'm riding local in nice weather I open it up but when i'm on the highway or it's nasty out(rain or cold) I can close it up. to me this is the best design,like having two helmets,plus it has Bluetooth:ohyea:
 
BajaRon said:
I am an avid proponent of the full face helmet and I've stated my reasons, but this is another good one.

Have you tried a good full face helmet? Once you get used to them they are more comfortable that a 3/4 (IMHO) and they do a much better job of keeping the negative aspects of the environment out of your face.

I've been to quite a few motorcycle accidents over the years. Some serious, some not. I have never had anyone tell me 'I'm sure glad I was wearing a 1/2 or 3/4 helmet'. But I've had quite a few tell me they were very glad they were wearing a full face helmet.

My feeling is, if you're never going to crash you don't need any helmet at all. Otherwise, you will be glad you were wearing a full face helmet, or you may well wish you had.
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if i was riding 2 wheels, I would never think twice about wearing a helmet - wouldn't ride without one

but riding on 3 wheels, I like to not wear one when riding on local roads, but definitely wear one (either 1/2 or 3/4, full face helmets make me claustrophobic)
 
Maine does not have a helmet law which I disagree with. I would support such a law when the motorcyclists who opt not to wear a helmet sign waivers saying they will never allow State funds to support them while comatose. I was the Chairman of the Board of the largest nursing home system in the State. There were dozens of riders who suffered massive head injuries and were forever domed to lay in our beds as vegetables. Eventually their loved ones ran out of funds and the State had to pick up the tab - often for many, many years at $365/day and up. Their negligence required all to pay.

Until that time comes everyone should wear a DOT or Snell helmet. The statistics are overwhelmingly in favor of the rider with a helmet. They may still end up on State support but it won't be for a lack of a helmet.
 
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