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[Jswerve]

It would seem from the following list,  a lot of us don't really  "get to choose". 

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2011/06/state-by-state-guide-to-motorcycle-helmet-laws/index.htm

True, however, most are partial law. I know Michigan changed to 21 and under as long as you are insured. I can ride from my home state up into South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois. I specifically avoid Nebraska and Missouri because I don't own a helmet lol.

[05Train]

I'd ride in a dress if it'd stop freaking snowing.


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[Jswerve]

I'd ride in a dress if it'd stop freaking snowing.


Sent from my iPad, probably while I'm pooping.

Train, I would put 5 helmets on if I could ride right now! 

[moscooter]

 
Jswerve .........Hope you are going to continue to "survive" your riding without a helmet.  A little mind-boggling to me that you choose to avoid adjacent states that just might cause you to have to wear one or buy one.

On two occasions,  I have had a s-l-o-w speed incident (less than one mile and hour) spill.  One time in a crowded gas station with multiple bikes around and I was forced into a slow speed right hand type turn.  I couldn't go for the rear brake and of course grabbing any front brake in a slow speed turn causes fork lock-up.  Results were we went over and my (normally not clumsy wife) turned into a "rag doll" going down and hit helmet first on the pavement.

Another time,  a low (dip) in a garage parking lot caused me to (at almost zero speed) to put a foot down and "hello",  the pavement was below what my foot could reach.........down we went.  Again,  my "rag doll" wife hit head first.   (Actually,  she is well coordinated,  but these two incidents would lead you to believe otherwise).

Bottom line,  was she ended up (shaken up) but OK.   Given how she hit the ground...........again at less than one mile per hour,   the lack of a helmet could have been a very serious injury of head injury to her............that could have been very serious.

[FLHTCUSE7]

Sat at a light in Sturgis a few years ago. Guy on a Glodwing pulls out to cross the road (he had the green light) some idiot in a pick up truck went throug red and hit him from the side. This was very slow and the Goldwing rider fell over to his left, very slow fall as well. (No helmet). I expected him to come back up pissed but he didn't. Instead there was a small puddle of blood under his head and he was dead.

[Jswerve]

Unfortunately it happens, just like people die with helmets, in car wrecks, airplanes, boats, bathtubs, fires, lakes, the list goes on and on.

If you want to where a helmet I'm all for it. Rubber side down.

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[Eagle Eye]

Agree with the above.
I wear a modular and keep it open at slower speeds. I have times where I'd prefer a half helmet, but the modular is a good compromise.
I highly recommend Shoei.


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[hdaliaconis]

I choose the wear a helmet, the key work here is "choose"  If we keep giving up our "right" to choose we loose our freedom little by little.  I seem to feel that I am capable of making my own decisions re. what is good for me and not good for me.  I don't need a group of politicians to make those decisions.  Not sure why some people of groups want to push their agenda on me just because I think differently from them.  Live and let live. 

[Twolanerider]

Everybody do as they please with helmets.  Including choosing not to ride because of mandated helmets in your locale (know two who use this excuse).  No skin off my head (nor anywhere else) because of someone else's choices.  On (finally) warm spring days like this morning on the ride to breakfast, however, my ass in the saddle had no idea my head had a helmet on.

[hdaliaconis]

 

Everybody do as they please with helmets.  Including choosing not to ride because of mandated helmets in your locale (know two who use this excuse).  No skin off my head (nor anywhere else) because of someone else's choices.  On (finally) warm spring days like this morning on the ride to breakfast, however, my ass in the saddle had no idea my head had a helmet on.

[Jswerve]

Soon enough we will have to purchase helmets for those trips where helmet laws are unavoidable. Where are some good places to try on helmets besides the Harley dealer? Really hard to find one that I like.

[Eagle Eye]

Any MC shop with clothing should have a decent selection. Rally's and MC shows are good places, but not all brands show up.

My decision to wear Shoei modulars was based on comfort and quality. But you have to try for yourself. Lots of great helmets out there. Happy hunting! 

[Jswerve]

Any MC shop with clothing should have a decent selection. Rally's and MC shows are good places, but not all brands show up.

My decision to wear Shoei modulars was based on comfort and quality. But you have to try for yourself. Lots of great helmets out there. Happy hunting! 

Shoei keeps coming up I will check in to that.

[2k]

Shoei keeps coming up I will check in to that.
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Make sure you check out Arai b4 you buy Swerve. While I only wear it for law-TG for SC- mine is very comfortable.

[Jswerve]

Shoei keeps coming up I will check in to that.
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Make sure you check out Arai b4 you buy Swerve. While I only wear it for law-TG for SC- mine is very comfortable.

Thanks brother

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