Motorcyclist Dies On Ride Protesting Helmet Law In New York

[rodeo1]

Re: Motorcyclist Dies On Ride Protesting Helmet Law In New York

15 years in law enforcement. saw way more lives saved with a helmet than without. i don't like wearing one, and tended not to at times, but i ride loooong miles so my wife had a satelite radio installed for me for christmas, with speakers in my helmet. so now i gotta wear it if i want to listen to the radio !

 

[biker91]

Re: Motorcyclist Dies On Ride Protesting Helmet Law In New York

Went down last fall when a car stopped suddenly in front of me road rash on arm. My head hit and I was glad I had helmet on.

 

[Gorilla]

Re: Motorcyclist Dies On Ride Protesting Helmet Law In New York

15 years in law enforcement. saw way more lives saved with a helmet than without. i don't like wearing one, and tended not to at times, but i ride loooong miles so my wife had a satelite radio installed for me for christmas, with speakers in my helmet. so now i gotta wear it if i want to listen to the radio !

rodeo you have a smart wife

 

[BeHereNow]

Re: Motorcyclist Dies On Ride Protesting Helmet Law In New York

Hope that helmet only has one speaker.
Two would be illegal in my state, and many others.
Even one would be illegal in some states.
Same with earbuds, sometimes two, sometime one, sometimes none.

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Here is a list, to check your state:
http://www.cmsnl.com/community/misc/law.php?subject=Helmet+Speakers

 

[kkaykk]

Re: Motorcyclist Dies On Ride Protesting Helmet Law In New York

Hope that helmet only has one speaker.
Two would be illegal in my state, and many others.
Even one would be illegal in some states.
Same with earbuds, sometimes two, sometime one, sometimes none.

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Here is a list, to check your state:
Helmet Speakers Motorcycle Laws US

Thanks for posting that website. Good information.

 

[Blondie Gal]

Re: Motorcyclist Dies On Ride Protesting Helmet Law In New York

Scalp Hunter didn't wear a helmet often until I pointed out one thing to him: the highway surface is a lot tougher than his noggin. Now he wears a helmet (even a half-helmet) every time he goes out on the trike. Thanks, dear heart.

 

[steelman0933]

Re: Motorcyclist Dies On Ride Protesting Helmet Law In New York

wore helmets way before Louisiana passed helmet laws. Like Bazooka, I have seen what happens up close when there are bike wrecks and no helmet. Just not worth it

 

[Big_Steve]

Re: Motorcyclist Dies On Ride Protesting Helmet Law In New York

I wouldn't ride without a helmet or drive without a seatbelt. But I'll be damned if I need the government looking over my shoulder. The way I have it figured, minors should have to wear helmets PERIOD. Adults should be able to do as they chose.

When I was younger I heard a lot of stories about helmets bouncing if they hit the interstate at 60mph, the bounce was severe enough to break your neck to the point of killing you. So once in a while I would go with no helmet, figured "what's the difference?" But always wore one around town. Those Cement curb lines always looked menacing to me.

Now that I'm an old fart, I don't believe the business about the helmet bouncing. And I've met a few folks that are still here because of their helmet. 'Nuff said for me.

I never bought into the "if your time is up......." thinking. Sure, if it's your time, you can't stop it. But why push it? I look before I cross the street, don't want God to say "That dumb-ass."