Saw an accident today and....
#12
10-05-2006 | 01:39 PM
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RE: Saw an accident today and....
Do you know what town in Connecticut that the Indian Rider was from and/or the accident location. I am from CT, and we are very concerned. We ride with alot of Indian Riders.
Thanks
Scott
Thanks
Scott
#14
10-05-2006 | 01:56 PM
RE: Saw an accident today and....
ORIGINAL: SeaHag
It is not mandatory here in Minnesota, but I put a lot of time in on my bike every year and I've read waaaay too many reports of accidents this year. I just figured my number may be coming up after 17 years of riding with no helmet.
It is not mandatory here in Minnesota, but I put a lot of time in on my bike every year and I've read waaaay too many reports of accidents this year. I just figured my number may be coming up after 17 years of riding with no helmet.
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10-05-2006 | 02:48 PM
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I live in Ohio where I don't have to wear a helmet, and don't wear one unless travelling out of state. I read many articles in the newspaper where a motorcyclist was killed and it finishes the article stating..."he WAS wearing a helmet". If you guys want to revert to name-calling when it comes to someone who chooses not to wear a helmet (so far I have read stupid and dumbass), then so be it. I am not going to get into reasons to wear, or not to wear, a helmet. I choose not to wear one, and if you think I am a dumbass because I don't, then simply don't ride with me.
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10-05-2006 | 02:50 PM
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ORIGINAL: TazInCT
Also, I've found that here in Connecticut, where there is no helmet law, I don't get waved to as often as when I ride outside my state. Is it because of the full-face helmet? Do they think I'm metric and snub me? I wave at everybody, regardless of the bike's make.
Also, I've found that here in Connecticut, where there is no helmet law, I don't get waved to as often as when I ride outside my state. Is it because of the full-face helmet? Do they think I'm metric and snub me? I wave at everybody, regardless of the bike's make.
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10-05-2006 | 03:05 PM
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RE: Saw an accident today and....
Up here in Canada, we don't have the choice, so I've always ridden with a lid, and really didn't know if I did have the choice, whether I would wear one or not. Then I got the chance to ride without one for a while when I was in Delaware at the beginning of August, and I can tell you that if I had the choice, I would be going lid-free! It just felt "right".
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10-05-2006 | 03:13 PM
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Sorry to hear about the downed biker.
Reference the helmets: -Optional in FL as long as you carry $10,000 medical insurance to cover the rider's medical bills and the taxpayers don't have to foot the bill.
-I wear a Super Seer half helmet.
Ride safe.
Reference the helmets: -Optional in FL as long as you carry $10,000 medical insurance to cover the rider's medical bills and the taxpayers don't have to foot the bill.
-I wear a Super Seer half helmet.
Ride safe.
#20
10-05-2006 | 03:42 PM
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RE: Saw an accident today and....
ORIGINAL: eglidebob
I live in Ohio where I don't have to wear a helmet, and don't wear one unless travelling out of state. I read many articles in the newspaper where a motorcyclist was killed and it finishes the article stating..."he WAS wearing a helmet". If you guys want to revert to name-calling when it comes to someone who chooses not to wear a helmet (so far I have read stupid and dumbass), then so be it. I am not going to get into reasons to wear, or not to wear, a helmet. I choose not to wear one, and if you think I am a dumbass because I don't, then simply don't ride with me.
I live in Ohio where I don't have to wear a helmet, and don't wear one unless travelling out of state. I read many articles in the newspaper where a motorcyclist was killed and it finishes the article stating..."he WAS wearing a helmet". If you guys want to revert to name-calling when it comes to someone who chooses not to wear a helmet (so far I have read stupid and dumbass), then so be it. I am not going to get into reasons to wear, or not to wear, a helmet. I choose not to wear one, and if you think I am a dumbass because I don't, then simply don't ride with me.
call me what you want , I'll always think helmets suck. my choice , my right , my reasons