March 21, 2009 1:53 PM PDT
I firmly believe a person should have a choice as to wear a helmet or not, but for me I wear one probably 99% of the time. The old brain bucket has saved my noggin more than once. I have several different ones, all DOT approved, that I wear usually determined by the weather or where I am going.
March 21, 2009 7:26 PM PDT
Here ya go. One of my serious PEEVES. FREEDOM OF CHOICE! I am greatly opposed to the govt trying to tell me or any other adult what to wear or when to wear it just because some liberal do-gooder wants to impose their ideas on everyone else. Whether it be a motorcycle helmet, seat belts, ski helmet or bicycle helmet. And, as for others being stuck with medical bills, that won't happen with proper medical insurance. The Govt should worry more about financial execs ripping money out of our bank accounts and calling it boners (mis-spell intentional). And further more... OK OK OK just shut up Mike and answer the question. I CHOSE NOT to wear one and would defend to the end your choice to wear one. And don't get me started on what that DOT sticker means.
March 28, 2009 5:51 PM PDT
I agree 100% with Rex. That doesn't mean I would ride without a helmet, but I really believe that should be everyones own choice.
March 31, 2009 10:42 PM PDT
everyones own choice ?u mad .u should HAVE TO WEAR ONE END OF ,then again most of u guy's dont go over 40 mph ,lol
April 2, 2009 4:12 PM PDT
What a funny discussion... So, I just have to throw my 3 cents (2 is boring) in... Helmets....?!? Hell, I wore one in the Corps (flying and walking) for 23 years... Now that I am about to get back on that iron horse (had a few scrapes before doing the dirt thing) that bucked me off a few times, I will wear a helmet (wife too). Choice or not... Hell, motorcycles are dangerous- don't you know?????
April 6, 2009 5:08 AM PDT
Doesn't matter where I am, I WEAR MY HELMET. It is just a part of me when I ride.
April 10, 2009 7:13 AM PDT
There's a reason Mighty Max's Run is all Iowa stops w/ none in Nebraska..IA has no helmet laws...NE does. Hell, just people going thru to Sturgis go thru IA rather than have to wear a sweat bucket in NE. Lots of riders around here won't go on any runs if they have NE stops. Do one a year and only cuz she's a good friend of mine that promotes it.
oh yeah..one reason I belong to ABATE too
April 10, 2009 10:47 AM PDT
I don't like the damn things so if I don't have to wear it I don't except on long Freeway runs (wind/rain/bugs/noise protection).
My wife always wears hers!
April 15, 2009 1:18 PM PDT
We wear helmets all the time regardless the law, however what do you think of the states that have a law that gives you a choice to either wear it or have it on your bike while riding?
April 15, 2009 1:26 PM PDT
Seems kind of silly to require one to be with you.I think Delaware does that not sure though. Ok I won't rant this time, my opinion has been previously voiced.
April 15, 2009 2:26 PM PDT
Delaware is the state in question, we have very good friends that live in DE and when we ride I chuckle when my buddy strap his helmet onto the bike instead of putting it on his dome
April 21, 2009 1:28 AM PDT