May 19th, 2012, 08:04 AM | #1 |
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Undeniable proof that sportbike riders are smarter that cruiser riders
The motorcycles in my town are pretty evenly mixed between cruisers and sportbikes. Ever since they lifted the helmet law I have seen that about 2/3 of the riders on cruisers (touring bikes too) do not wear helmets. I have yet to see a rider on a sportbike not wearing a helmet. I see this as evidence that we are smarter.
-Also, I find that the majority of people NOT wearing helmets are still in full leathers. I take this as they do not care if they die, as long as they look good in their caskets . |
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May 19th, 2012, 08:13 AM | #2 |
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...I just don't see the appeal, especially after your used to doing it anyway.
That's like when a buddy of mine bought a Harley and got fake DOT stickers, to put on a fake helmet........your wearing a helmet thing on your head, why not wear something that will actually protect you instead of just annoy you... |
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May 19th, 2012, 08:41 AM | #3 |
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I can't do it. I might, on a rare occasion and exceedingly hot day, not wear ALL the gear, but my helmet is like a comfort blanket. I have to wear it. Plus I like the anonymity it gives me, no one can tell who I am .
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May 19th, 2012, 08:50 AM | #4 |
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Nope, it obviously means cruisers are safer. Duh....
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May 19th, 2012, 09:09 AM | #5 |
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I'd like to know what arguments were used to repeal the law... and who would fund and fight it...yeah, this whole thing is news to me.
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May 19th, 2012, 09:27 AM | #6 |
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Sorry, Double post.
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May 19th, 2012, 09:40 AM | #7 | ||
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It was repealed for "tourism" reasons. Their thought was that all the states that surround Michigan don't have helmet laws. Before, they had to either carry a helmet or turn around at the border. So now they can come into Michigan and spend their money. I personally think that their logic is retarded, but hey, I'm all for less laws. I'm glad that I can wear my helmet by choice. On the other hand, though, I'm going to be pissed if my insurance rates go up alot next year. |
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May 19th, 2012, 10:30 AM | #9 |
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May 19th, 2012, 10:45 AM | #10 |
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I'm personally against helmet laws, but I won't ride around the neighborhood without throwing my helmet on and strapping it down.
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May 19th, 2012, 10:59 AM | #11 |
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i just dont feel right with out a full face helmet and gloves.. but aside from that.. bones and wounds heal
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May 19th, 2012, 10:59 AM | #12 |
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May 19th, 2012, 11:04 AM | #13 |
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Same. The only jacket I have right now is a extremely heavy buffalo-hide leather coat. It looks awesome but I've discovered that when I'm riding in town when its above 85*, I get so hot at the red lights, that I don't recover once I'm moving again. Last time I got all dizzy and when I got home I had to drink damn-near a gallon of water. Saving up for something more breathable.
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May 19th, 2012, 11:04 AM | #14 |
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May 19th, 2012, 11:07 AM | #15 |
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my bad.. i always wear a Icon vest
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May 19th, 2012, 11:18 AM | #16 |
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May 19th, 2012, 11:28 AM | #17 | |
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May 19th, 2012, 12:24 PM | #18 |
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May 19th, 2012, 01:10 PM | #19 |
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it has both, well, a full back protector (not c.e. approved, but effective enough) & a mini chest protector covering you sternum area, not fully covering chest but hell!, way better than nothing. I rock mine both under my race suit and jackets...and if you're a squidly s.o.b , it's pretty bad ass on it's lonesome under a t shirt.
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May 19th, 2012, 01:50 PM | #20 |
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I dont think its proof at all.
Helmets are part of the sportbike costume just like vests with patches are part of the cruiser costume. That said...Helmets are a good choice anytime you might fall down and hit your head |
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May 19th, 2012, 02:06 PM | #21 |
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Cruiser riders don't need helmets because they have really thick skulls.
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May 19th, 2012, 02:28 PM | #22 |
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I hope the helmet law repeal leads to legalizing lane splitting. Slim chance, but I can hope!
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May 19th, 2012, 03:23 PM | #23 |
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My choice of protection would be the helmet over anything else. To me that is a no brainer. Pun intended.
I would hate to have road rash and the face and head would be the last place I would want to have them. |
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May 19th, 2012, 06:07 PM | #24 | |
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The one that i have, is CE approved and has a better chest protector then the old version
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May 20th, 2012, 01:18 AM | #25 |
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+1 I wear full gear, but the helmet is the most important thing to me. Remember it's for eye protection too: plenty of opportunity to get blinded on a motorcycle without eye protection.
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May 20th, 2012, 02:36 AM | #26 | |
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Sliding/bouncing down the road w/o a lid their face will be ground into the ground... so closed casket job |
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May 20th, 2012, 12:09 PM | #28 | |
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34 and have not had a pain free day in as long as i can remember.. new pain just makes you forget the old battle scars.. we all accept risk and all the gear may not save your life
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May 20th, 2012, 05:43 PM | #29 |
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Is this supposed to be advice?
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May 20th, 2012, 06:07 PM | #30 |
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I love the anonymity that a helmet gives me. I 95% of the time ride in full gear and I can understand when people throw on shoes instead of boots, or leave the gloves or riding pants, but the helmet is 100% of the time no matter what for me.
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May 20th, 2012, 06:40 PM | #31 |
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No, it was a reply to your comment.. gear or no gear, we all die the same, the gear may not do a damn thing, so wear what you feel safe in..
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May 20th, 2012, 08:35 PM | #34 |
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A group of 3 riders on zx 10s and 6s pulled up next to me one day 2 of them were wearing skull caps and no eye protection. And one of those guys had a helmet strapped to his helmet hook on the back
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May 20th, 2012, 08:42 PM | #35 |
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May 20th, 2012, 09:44 PM | #37 |
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States that don't have helmet laws have less of a problem finding organ donors.
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May 21st, 2012, 07:04 AM | #38 |
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I just feel so undressed without the helmet and gloves... We all die someday. But I'd rather live riding motorcycle safely and do other things instead of skidding my face against pavement and regret about not wearing a full face helmet, a simple task. Y'all can do whatever you want. Remember.. survival of fittest. Rather, "smartest" in the modern context. |
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May 21st, 2012, 07:54 AM | #40 |
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I wish Indiana had a helmet law. It's more cost effective to scoop someone up in thei helmet than to buy a bucket. lol In all seriousness though, I don't understand why a person wouldn't wear a helmet. Personally, I don't care if people don't want to wear any other gear, as long as they are wearing a helmet. Seeing someone's head spilled on the road is disturbing.
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