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07-19-2009, 02:21 AM | #46 |
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@ David A. Homoney (and others),
Some may say I am taking the coward’s way out but I’m going to apologize to David (and others) for turning this thread into a political discussion. I was wrong to do that because of the old golden rule that three discussion items are forbidden between friends – women, religious and politics. This does not mean that I agree with David but he is entitled to his opinion as I am mine. His statics are good but incomplete, but let’s leave it there. So David, ride without your helmet but just be damn careful. I, among others, don’t want to lose you. Be good and be safe - Ken
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That's a bad bruise on your lid Larry. You would have lost quite a bit of hide and maybe some bone without it. The dates are different on the pictures. The one on the helmet must be the default when the batteries are removed??
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Yeah Mitch I was certainly fortunate that day. Takes a good hit to bruise a brain inside a thick skull like mine.
I forget to check the date and reset it after battery changes. Borrowed the camera from Sarah. The head shot is a "day after pic" and has the correct date. I thought about editing the picture to carve off the date before posting, but decided it wasnt worth the trouble. |
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Yesterday while out on a ride there were some cars approaching me from the other direction when all of a sudden I felt a hard hit on my forehead. I wear a half helmet, and a rock was kicked up by a car tire and nailed me just below the rim of my helmet, and left a small cut, its still sore today. This is one of those times when a full face helmet would have saved that from happening.
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07-19-2009, 11:33 PM | #52 |
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I wear one 100% of the time. When I was a kid I rode into North Dakota that had no laws, and rode without, but at 17, I was invincible.....kids, wife, job, and other responsibilities make me want to be around a bit longer.
I hate the fact they are legislated, but the reality is that the so many accidents can be much less serious with one.
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07-20-2009, 04:51 AM | #53 |
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Well, this will be my last post on this thread, but I am pleased to know that most of the comments tell me that wearing a helmet is pretty much the accepted thing to do, required or not. I accept the idea that no one likes being told what to do or the heat makes wearing a helmet pretty miserable, but we only get one head and it needs to be protected.
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07-20-2009, 10:47 PM | #55 |
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What ever is suppose to happen to you has already been determined by someone or something way beyond our control. Now, keeping that in mind and ruling out stupidity on our part, and I mean real stupidity, such as driving off a cliff and thinking your gonna sprout wings before hitting bottom. I prefer to ride without a helmet. Always have and always will. I go out of my way to avoid at all cost any state that tells me I have to wear one. I know of all the safety factors as to why I should wear one, but it just isn't the same for me. I also ride late at night, early dusk thru deer country without a second thought. I also ride at 65 mph in driving rain storms, cursing the 4 wheelers for getting in my way because they can't see to drive. Now these may be my last words, if so then my ticket was punched and my time here has expired....I look forward to having a good run the next time around.
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I live in SD which may be one of the most pro-biker anti-helmet law states in the union. Of course Sturgis has a lot to do with that. When I started riding noone even owned a helmet. They were ugly, uncomfortable, and expensive. So I rode for years without. I moved in with a friend that had some crazy fast sportbikes and learned to appreciate a helmet and even bought one. Still didn't wear it on my cruiser though. Hated the full face in summer, too hot. Now as helmet technology has advanced they can put comfort and safety together. I don't mind wearing so much and try too as often as I can remember. (something about old dogs and new tricks right?) I now have a full face and a half. Figure better than nothing right? its a hard habit to learn, it was easier to give up cigarettes. I like the feel of the wind. I enjoy it even more now that I am bald.
Honestly I would not revolt if they passed a helmet law because I find nothing wrong with half helmets other than a little sweating when its hot. But I ain't gonna go starting one. I think if you are old enough to choose to go off to war you are damn sure mature enought to decide on wether or not to protect your own squash. |
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Okay... I know... bike racers have the equipment... but you know what I am saying.
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One of the reasons helmets are mandated is to help prevent someone from becoming a vegetable whereby they end up on the tax-rolls to keep the vegetable "fresh".
In other words... if you end up causing more damage to your self than your insurance covers, then you are supported by taxpayers -- who pay your medical bills; or possibly keep you on life support for who knows how long. If it keeps me from paying more taxes... then I am for it. If you really want a free country and not wear a helmet... then sign a DNR card so taxpayers don't have to pay hard cash for your freedom to not wear a helmet -- or allow for a law that states you will not be a "ward of the state" due to your choice to not wear a helmet. If that happens then you'll not hear me bitch.
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Just playing devil's advocate here, GL - but wearing a helmet and suffering a serious injury could easily land you in the vegetable garden when not wearing a helmet might have meant an instantaneous death. I'd vote for the latter, personally.
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