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[Eagle Soars]

I wear helmets 100% of the time and no BSR gets on w/o one.  Living in eastern Nebraska with helmet laws, lots of folks here go ride in western Iowa (no helmet laws).  Most stop at 1st exit into Iowa and take em off.  A buddy of mine does this, and I'd always give him chit about it cause I care about him and his family.  A few weeks ago he was riding his bike to get some service done and layed it down and he said he and it rolled a couple times.  He had his helmet on (in Nebr) and it had a huge scratches and dents in it.  His girlfriend was following right behind him in the cage to pick him up.  She was a mess to say the least.  He's DEFINITELY changed his tune on helmets and thanked me for my previous sniping at him.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Let those who ride decide.

Yep, I know it is safer with a helmet, and a full face is safer than a 1/2 or 3/4 helmet.

Then again, I know it is safer to drive my 1 ton crew cab dually than my bikes.

I have taken the motorcycle safety course and the Experianced rider safety course, and will be taking it again this year with my wife, her first time as a rider.

So, how many where their helmet in 99 degree weather in FL?  You still wearing leathers and gloves? If you are hot or over heating are you riding as safe and as alert as you would be if you were comfortable?

I let conditions determine when I were a helmet when I have a choice.  Big city, heavy traffic I wear the lid.  Country roads, minimal traffic I do not.

As for others paying for my choices.....I doubt it.  I have very good insurance both medical and umbrella.  My will or living will is very specific.....pull the plug.

I have more than once had to pay for others choices.  Wife tee boned by an un insured motorist.   I was hit by a dui driver, with no liciense and no insurance.  How about all the under insured motorists.  I feel I pay every day for others lack of responsibility or choice.  I do with my insurance, coverage for under insured and un insured motorist.