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After discovering that my lane was covered with gravel, and my bike no longer wanted a passenger, I went over the bars, did a split S and landed on my back. As I skipped down the pavement, I heard my helmet grinding against the asphalt. I got up and road six hours home with a sore toe. My head was just fine. NOBODY can convince me that a helmet doesn't save lives, it saved mine.
Remember about a year ago, some Harley riders had a protest ride against helmets, one of them went down and died from head injuries.
I think the only controversy is whether mandatory helmet laws infringe on Constitutional rights.
The Right of Stupidity..........our most precious asset.
I believe anyone with ANY exposure to MC training KNOWS that full face or flip-up helmets provide more protection to your brain (and face) than lesser helmets or no helmet. BUT...
A lot of riding is about "image" - and I think that is just as true of BMW riders as all the other groups. Our "image" is a good helmet and full riding gear. Show up at one of local club "breakfast rides" wearing a T-shirt, shorts and a beanie and, probably, nobody would say a thing. But you would be a minority of one. Not comfortable. I can see Harley, Goldwing, and sports bike riders dressing as they do for exactly the same reason - you want to be part of the group. We're very lucky that our "image" fits with gear that enhances both our safety AND COMFORT. (No, I don't believe we are on average any smarter or less sheep-like than the riders whose garb we scorn.)
Maybe another good reason to ride a BMW!
I found it interesting that someone mentioned in the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornado's that if you have a helmet of any kind you put it on for added protection during a tornado attack.
Wayne Koppa
Grayling, MI
#71449 Life
I agree; there are many uses.
Solo sailing or as a crew, I always wear a full face helmet in foul weather. It keeps the rain out of my eyes and protects my head. Some people think I look funny but I don't care.
I found it interesting that someone mentioned in the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornado's that if you have a helmet of any kind you put it on for added protection during a tornado attack.
Wayne Koppa
Grayling, MI
#71449 Life
We have no mandatory helmet laws. I still wear one.
I see many others without.
Our elected elite seem to truly believe that we are too stupid to take care of ourselves and I resent the fact that they think themselves better suited to make my choices than I am. I am sick and tired of them deciding my morals for me and protecting me from myself.
Well, in the good old Peoples Republic of California we do have a mandatory helmet law and I resent it.
Our elected elite seem to truly believe that we are too stupid to take care of ourselves and I resent the fact that they think themselves better suited to make my choices than I am. I am sick and tired of them deciding my morals for me and protecting me from myself.
I can see it now.... in the near future, they will ban riding at night because we can't see road hazards like we can during the day and pass laws so all new motorcycles and scooters have seat belts and roll cages. It has already started. Look at the BMW C1 scooter for the European market.
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California boating laws require boat owners to provide life vest for everyone on board. I don't have a problem with that because the law does not state that I have to wear it. It just has to be available. Helmet laws should be the same way.