Helmet less in Connecticut

[the ron]

I'm a H-D guy and a card carrying ABATE member who happens to like to ride speedy bikes as well.  My gear choice depends on my intended riding.  If I'm on the FXDWG I only wear a lid if the law says I have to and then it's just a non-DOT with a DOT sticker (along with a bunch of others) .

When I ride speedy I'm usually in my Vanson jacket with the GP armor and my Shoei X-11.

I know that there are unpredictable events when you are riding, but contrary to the common wisdom most accidents are the direct result of decisions (twist the wrist) made by the rider.


Of the close to 100,000 miles I have on bikes the majority is lidless. 

facsinating reply. and good point, most of the times i have a close call or the one time i did go down was due to........ you guessed it, PILOT ERROR

hey, welcome to the DMF.

the ron

[NAKID]

facsinating reply. and good point, most of the times i have a close call or the one time i did go down was due to........ you guessed it, PILOT ERROR

hey, welcome to the DMF.

the ron

Do you wear your seatbelt?

[the ron]

Do you wear your seatbelt?

no, i ejected.

the ron

[XTR]

Oh, as to seat belts, I never drive without them, even in NH where they don't require them. 

[TiNi]

i am so used to wearing a seatbelt, that i feel like i'll fall outta the cage without it

[Alex]

I've never gone above about 10 mph without a helmet. I figure that if your body is moving faster than it was designed to move (i.e. faster than running speed), you head isn't designed to protect itself anymore. It was fun though....

I'd say the danger of bugs hitting me in the face in itself is enough to make me want to wear a helmet at realistic riding speeds...

[the ron]

I've never gone above about 10 mph without a helmet. I figure that if your body is moving faster than it was designed to move (i.e. faster than running speed), you head isn't designed to protect itself anymore. It was fun though....

I'd say the danger of bugs hitting me in the face in itself is enough to make me want to wear a helmet at realistic riding speeds...

thats why i listed danger aside on the poll. i guess we all worry to much :Dthe ron

[DY]

thats why i listed danger aside on the poll. i guess we all worry to much :Dthe ron

ah hell, danger aside i would jump out of an airplane buck naked!  Imagine the sensation!  IMHO that poll is rhetorical!

[DCXCV]

ah hell, danger aside i would jump out of an airplane buck naked!

You worry too much!!!!  You'll be fine as long as the ground doesn't hit you. 

[the ron]

ah hell, danger aside i would jump out of an airplane buck naked!  Imagine the sensation!  IMHO that poll is rhetorical!

at least we are all humble here. i have been hurt deweey has made fun of my quote. i am going to go to the 696 apprieciation thread and pick on them to make myself feel better.

the ron

[DY]

at least we are all humble here. i have been hurt deweey has made fun of my quote. i am going to go to the 696 apprieciation thread and pick on them to make myself feel better.

the ron

HAHA!   I just call it like I see it!


btw, You dont have to go there to pick on them.  i actually like the new 696

[the ron]

HAHA!   I just call it like I see it!


btw, You dont have to go there to pick on them.  i actually like the new 696

but picking on them makes me feel better about myself

the ron

[Statler]

but picking on them makes me feel better about myself

the ron

I suggest other forms of self-worth tactics.   

Back on the topic at hand:   If I could be absolutely assured no other road user was going to hit me, I'd still go full-face.   I've been hit by too many pebbles or even large insects that leave welts through leather or knock the head back if struck just right.   It's just more comfortable for me.