Helmets are worn for a reason

[TigerGenetics]

Motorcyclist Killed While Riding Without Helmet to Protest New York Helmet Law - FoxNews.com


I know this isn't exactly FZ6R related, but definitely relates to all motorcyclists and the proper gear.

 

[Fizzer6R]

:mikebike: doh! :banghead:

 

[Michael Wilson]

Another reason that helmets should be required in all states for all ages.... You have to wear a seat belt but not a helmet in some states (New Mexico) Like the saying goes, FGFT no exceptions... Please everyone be safe!

 

[TigerGenetics]

Another reason that helmets should be required in all states for all ages.... You have to wear a seat belt but not a helmet in some states (New Mexico) Like the saying goes, FGFT no exceptions... Please everyone be safe!

Similar to SC. Seat belts are required but not helmets (over a certain age of course). I know Myrtle Beach (SC tourist trap) has a helmet law inside the city limits, especially since there are major motorcycle rally weeks held there annually and there were always multiple fatalities.

 

[CrazyCawi]

I have no sympathy for this guy or anyone protesting. Sorry as cold as it may be its a pathetic choice. My buddy is a cop and his fiance just downed his bike taking a turn...her head bounced off the pavement from the downward momentum(nothing a person can truly control there) and yet even after I said shes lucky she had a helmet on because she
HAD TO" while driving with her permit. When they ride together neither wear any gear but just glasses. Today I went out with him and brought up how foolish it was and how easy they could both be dead...and he didnt care. Hes my best friend, I love the guy, BUT JEESIS thats a STUPID choice especially after a close call.

 

[BrueThru]

I believe stupid people should be allowed to not wear helmets or gear.

I'd gladly pay an extra penny or two on the dollar for gas to weed them out.

Leaves more oxygen for the rest of us. :thumbup:

 

[TigerGenetics]

I believe stupid people should be allowed to not wear helmets or gear.

I'd gladly pay an extra penny or two on the dollar for gas to weed them out.

Leaves more oxygen for the rest of us. :thumbup:

That Darwin guy was pretty smart. Had a good head on his shoulders. I bet he would wear a helmet if he rode a motorcycle to keep himself from getting his namesake's award.

 

[BrueThru]

Agreed.
Thats a good idea for a thread. I'll be right back.

Edit: Done.

 

[Mr Citrus]

Oh the irony

 

[FZ6R29708]

I feel for the person's family, but also appreciated the irony of it. When I took the MSF course, my recollection is that 82% of all helmet impacts occur in the chin area. I cringe when I see people with those helmets that just cover the top of the head. The idea of not wearing a helmet is inconceivable to me. Where I live, South Carolina riders have a helmet strapped to their bikes that they don when the cross into North Carolina.

 

[Dunkirk]

I believe stupid people should be allowed to not wear helmets or gear.

I'd gladly pay an extra penny or two on the dollar for gas to weed them out.

Leaves more oxygen for the rest of us. :thumbup:

But these guys have gotta sign their donor cards. If they don't care about their own lives enough, maybe they may care about other's.

 

[99vengeur]

He may have just martyred himself for the opposite side of his protests... :banghead:

I think the whole helmet law debate is ridiculous! In IL, the ABATE group fights for MC rights and warns drivers to be aware of MC'ists, yet they were the same group that fought to repeal the helmet law... :eyebrow::disapprove:

 

[MNGreg]

I'm a new biker myself. I have wanted a bike ever since I was 18. My wife finally agreed with the exception that I had to wear a helmet at all times. She says that if ever finds out that I don't, she will dump my bike to a point that it is a loss. I have no problem with that at all, as I fully intend to wear a helmet.

Well.... I took the MSF class and was out riding my NEW 2009 FZ6R Blue. I was feeling comfy so I went on a long 70 mile ride. When coming back home, I dont know what happened but several things seemed to go wrong about 1 mile from home. I was coming around about a 120-130 degree turn, when I noticed there was a manhole cover in my path right at about the apex, I thought I remembered we were to try and avoid going over those especially in turns, so I tried to adjust my course, but in the process my eyes caught a glimpse of the curb and I think I may have fixated and possibly touched the front break while still leaned. Next thing I new I was on the ground and my poor bike slid a little bit. My footpeg (broke off), shifter, kick stand were bent, my fairing has a TINY scratch not even noticible, and the left cowling got scratched up but not cracked. Got my bike back now but holding off on putting new cowling/fairing on until I get more miles/experience under my belt.

However, in the fall, my Castle jacket sleeve unsnapped and slid up, and I hadnt received my riding pants yet, so jeans ripped. My knees and elbow got a bit of road rash and I limped for about 2 weeks but now ok. However, my head hit the ground, visor scratched to heck and popped off, helmet left forhead and chin scratched big time.

I always would have worn a helmet anyways, but this will definately re-inforce it. None of my friends ride, but I am keeping my smacked up helmet to show if I every do have a friend that wants to ride without, or when I have kids to show them.

Now I have everything though.. Do want better gloves but now I have Riding overalls Firstgear, Slider jeans for under, Tourmaster Jacket, Airframe Helmet, HD Badlands Boots and Gloves... Do want better gloves though.
After having my arm armor slide out of position, I also remove pant/jacket armor and instead wear strap on Stryker armor, that wont slide out of position on me. Just got my bike back again this last saturday. Having to learn the clutch again, and was a little nervous getting back on the road but I really enjoyed it. Now I have to get my nerves back to be comfy with tighter corners again. Although almost got taken out again, by a guy pulling out right in front of me from a side road (classic).

 

[bestmapman]

Why can't we just let people decide for themselves what is best for them.

 

[TigerGenetics]

Why can't we just let people decide for themselves what is best for them.

That isn't a bad idea, however, I wonder how much it costs in taxpayer money when someone dies in an automotive accident. Specifically motorcycles obviously. But when a motorcyclist falls, no helmet, dies, how much is spent to investigate what happened, crews to block off traffic, emergency/medical services, and the clean-up afterwards. Helmet/seat belt laws may be tied to saving money. I am honestly curious about this.

 

[bestmapman]

That isn't a bad idea, however, I wonder how much it costs in taxpayer money when someone dies in an automotive accident. Specifically motorcycles obviously. But when a motorcyclist falls, no helmet, dies, how much is spent to investigate what happened, crews to block off traffic, emergency/medical services, and the clean-up afterwards. Helmet/seat belt laws may be tied to saving money. I am honestly curious about this.

That is the cost of freedom.

 

[Detrich]

Darwin's theory of natural selection at work...

 

[ak864]

Because when someone is in ICU on life support in a vegetative state, it costs everyone's insurance to go up! Really, price of freedom? B.F.S.
I'm all for personal freedom, if the "free" sign a waiver stating that if they suffer a brain injury requiring the great expense of life support.

 

[kevin8198]

Because when someone is in ICU on life support in a vegetative state, it costs everyone's insurance to go up! Really, price of freedom? B.F.S.
I'm all for personal freedom, if the "free" sign a waiver stating that if they suffer a brain injury requiring the great expense of life support.

Yeah, I'm about freedom too, but remember driving is not free, it's earned, so when there are laws and rules of the road...abide!! The dude abides!!:thumbup: