In the State of Montana:
House Bill 534(Mandatory Helmet Law)went down in flames yesterday with a 15-2 vote.Many Harley riders showed up and voiced their concerns about choice and freedom, and that is was swayed the vote!
I am a new Harley rider, having just bought a XL883. I probably won't fit in very well with the Harley riders, but I feel a debt of gratitude for their action on this issue.
I use a helmet when I go for a ride, but when I putt around town on short low speed runs, I like to go with out. But thats my choice and I like the FREEDOM to make that choice. So after work today I will tip back a couple cold ones and give a toast to all Harley riders everywhere!...........meathead.

 

I am proud for the victory for freedom. I never ride without a helmet but I do not feel that the state should make the decision for me. I have a strange brain. As long as seat belt use was voluntary I wore one religiously. However, when it became compulsary, I found myself neglecting to put it on. And to be totally honest it is not a conscience decision. I just forget about it.

 

You might want to consider the well-being of your passengers when you have them. In alot of collisions, especially roll over types, your unrestrained body can become a rather large canon ball careening around in that small space perhaps decapitating some one you might even love!!

 

I allways wear a skid lid, MY choice!

 

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I wear a helemt by choice and that is how it should be.

 

I don't know why you feel you wouldn't fit in with Harley riders - you are one!

But, I think that's great step for Montana, and hopefully it will send a message to other states as well. I also wear a helmet when I ride even though we do not have a manditory helmet law here in Illinois.

 

Yup-o-matic!

 

MeatHead,If you want to fit in,you will do just fine,just don't fret it.Like you in 1975 I joined United Bikers of Maine just to fight our Helmet law,and with a show of force we had ours repealed.Enjoy your Harley you are one of us.Dog

 

Rock on for Montana. Coming from Pennsylvania we haven't had a helmet law for a few years but I still choose to wear one, notice I said choose. And the statement about not fitting in Meathead, just remember everybody on here at one time bought or obtained their first Harley also.

 

Great Job Montana. Congrats!

Let those that ride decide!

HELMET LAWS SUCK!