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[grandpadoc]

We were in Monument Valley, UT  a couple of weeks ago in a sandstorm and watched riders pull off to the side with shorts and tennis shoes. I wish I had this one with me at the time. It was in our "King Arthur" room in Kernville, CA.
Doc

[smkymtnboy]

rode in non helmet state today. the lid stayed on!

[VANAMAL]

I like the old saying " you got a two dollar head wear a  two dollar helmet" after years of getting bombed by rocks,bugs,bigger bugs,sewer water,rain,birds rubber chunks etc. I always wear my fullface.

[MKW]

Check out this web site for Mark Hopkins.  No helmet now his life and so many others are changed forever.  Where do I begin...............  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/markhopkinsIV?utm sourcesiteannounceSIR&utm medium=email&utm content=text&utm campaign=visit 

[2018_FLTRXSE]

We were in Monument Valley, UT  a couple of weeks ago in a sandstorm and watched riders pull off to the side with shorts and tennis shoes. I wish I had this one with me at the time. It was in our "King Arthur" room in Kernville, CA.
Doc

I want one of those...

[wolfman]

NH baby, "Live free or die"

[KennyC]

NH baby, "Live free or die"

....and howl at the moon!!!! 

[Cyclegirl]

Always

[owl893]

I have a friend who is a trauma surgeon.  They refer to patients that go down on bikes without protective wear as "pizzas".  I think you get the picture.  In Florida we are not required to wear anything but eye protection.  I wear a DOT approved low profile half helmet, glasses with shatterproof lens, boots over the ankle always, long pants (with chaps if cold), and a weather appropriate jacket.  That said, it IS a personal choice.  Kris Kristofferson said it best; "Freedom is just another word for nothin' left to lose". I guess this includes your skin, if you so choose.

OWL893

[grayghost731]

I have a friend who is a trauma surgeon.  They refer to patients that go down on bikes without protective wear as "pizzas".  I think you get the picture.  In Florida we are not required to wear anything but eye protection.  I wear a DOT approved low profile half helmet, glasses with shatterproof lens, boots over the ankle always, long pants (with chaps if cold), and a weather appropriate jacket.  That said, it IS a personal choice.  Kris Kristofferson said it best; "Freedom is just another word for nothin' left to lose". I guess this includes your skin, if you so choose.

OWL893

yeah my cousin's a nurse in the ER and they all refer to bikers as organ donors 

[Sidecar Dan]

I was told by a friend who races and doesn't ride on the street anymore:  "You only need to cover the stuff you plan on using again!!!"  I wear all the gear...all the time.  Helmet, gloves, jacket, boots, MC jeans minimum.  With technology and variety of gear out there.....there is something for even the HOTEST weather that will keep you safe. 

My favorite Kit:

Vanson Jackets:  They make mesh for summer and zipper drops and vents on full leather that will get you through all but the coldest and cool enough till it's over 90.

Held Gloves.  STEVE for cooler seasons and RODNEY model for hot.

Diamond Gusset Riding Jeans:  Kevlar lined butt and knees.  Made in America.

Just my 2 cents!

Dundertaker

[2k]

I want one of those...

Don't bother looking in the King Arthur Room........Grandpadoc stole that one!!!!    

[grandpadoc]

We were in a non helmet state for many years and the only use for a helmet was to keep the BSR quiet. You know how it goes...your on a nice ride and all of a sudden your girlfried snuggles up to your ear and says "why don't you ever tell me you love me"  . That one got a full face helmet, and the bike got louder pipes. The years went on and CA became a helmet state and we eventually got married. I should add that we have been in two major accidents and the only reason we are still together is because of the helmets we wear all the time, except in AZ and ...

[Bubba Love]

Grandpadoc...I concur.  The first time wife # 2 looked at the Ultra Classic I was preparing to buy in Phoenix Az and said " look Honey, we have an intercom system on this bike and we can buy helmets and put speakers in them"!!!  My reply was " Baby this is a non helmet state....and let's leave it like that"!!!  Didn't get any browny points with that comment!!!  Having to wear a helmet in the great state on N.C. , I will be "sans" helmet in Sante Fe, N.M. in a couple of weeks!!!  Wife # 3 will probably be wearing hers.

[dlaws01]

I always wear my helmet when I ride drunk.