My father in law goes with a brain bucket or no lid at all. He kind of looks at me funny in full leathers,race boots,full gauntlet gloves and full face lid. Love him and his buddies to death and ride charity rides with them regularly,but when they smirk at my gear I just smile inside. I like the race track refugee look personally.
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Originally posted by 68gts View PostMy father in law goes with a brain bucket or no lid at all. He kind of looks at me funny in full leathers,race boots,full gauntlet gloves and full face lid. Love him and his buddies to death and ride charity rides with them regularly,but when they smirk at my gear I just smile inside. I like the race track refugee look personally.Ride like there's no tomorrow!!! You never know when your going to run out of "tomorrows"!!!
Current Bikes:
1997 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird
2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX14R Special Edition
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The insurance companies sold lawmakers on the idea that a seatbelt keeps you in position to control the car longer, possibly stopping an accident from occurring. They haven't had any luck with that argument when it comes to helmets.
Me, I'm a big fan of dropping all the nanny-state laws and letting everyone kill themselves in their own special way. Germany got the right idea when it came to speeding. If you're going over 140 kph (IIRC) and wreck then your insurance company isn't required to pay for your damages, just the other guy's.
FTR though, I don't ride without my gear and the only time I've ever gone without a seatbelt is moving the car around for maintenance.
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Originally posted by Nero View PostValid points. You can't babysit people.Ride like there's no tomorrow!!! You never know when your going to run out of "tomorrows"!!!
Current Bikes:
1997 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird
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Originally posted by Wild-Bill View PostThe insurance companies sold lawmakers on the idea that a seatbelt keeps you in position to control the car longer, possibly stopping an accident from occurring. They haven't had any luck with that argument when it comes to helmets.
Me, I'm a big fan of dropping all the nanny-state laws and letting everyone kill themselves in their own special way. Germany got the right idea when it came to speeding. If you're going over 140 kph (IIRC) and wreck then your insurance company isn't required to pay for your damages, just the other guy's.
FTR though, I don't ride without my gear and the only time I've ever gone without a seatbelt is moving the car around for maintenance.
I dont dig the nanny state, I'm a firm believer that we need less government and fewer laws that restrict our personal freedoms. If people are stupid/arrogant/ignorant enough to NOT wear seatbelts and helmets, so be it, It is they who will ultimately suffer the consequences.
I'm sure many of you are thinking, " Yes , I agree , but then the insurance companies have to pay to look after these stupid people after they've been incapacitated, then it affects us all with higher premiums".
Like Wild-Bill says, in Germany , if you over 140 kph, the ins companies dont have to pay your damages. The same type of laws could be implemented here in North America, and additionally, if its proven you werent wearing a seatbelt or helmet make the same policy apply.
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Originally posted by Nero View PostAlso true. However, minors should have no choice, period.Ride like there's no tomorrow!!! You never know when your going to run out of "tomorrows"!!!
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1997 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird
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Originally posted by manowar1313 View PostI know I only wear full face, but if you wear a 1/2 helm AT LEAST YOU ARE WEARING half of SOMETHING.
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My full-face helmet has a gouge across the chin and on the bottom of the face shield where a rock kicked up by a car hit me in the face. If I was wearing a half-helmet or no helmet, I'd have lost teeth and maybe (probably) my life in a crash.sigpic
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Originally posted by ColorfulDan View PostThere's no reason not to wear a full helmet, they look great, there's plenty of comfort, and they keep you feeling extremely safe! Full is the only thing I would wear...Ride like there's no tomorrow!!! You never know when your going to run out of "tomorrows"!!!
Current Bikes:
1997 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird
2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX14R Special Edition
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