I agree. As for the argument that helmets interfere with hearing…..what ******** is that? You can’t hear anything on a freaking motorcycle anyway. And once your bike goes down or off the road, I’d think they’d be more concerned about staying alive than they would hearing the sound of their bones snapping.
I don’t seem to have any trouble hearing sirens or anything else for that matter when I wear my full face helmet. If the wind pulls it back, put your face down a little lower in the front. Better than doing a face plant without one. OK, now, let the comments begin.
Everyone (especially non-riders) have their opinions about what other people should/shouldn’t do.
Bottom line is that helmets do not protect you in an accident or prevent death. This has been shown, by the ratio of accidents to deaths remaining the same, when a helmet law is passed or repealed. In fact, the death rate often rises when a helmet law is enacted.
If you want to see actual facts, read them here for yourself:
Here are some unequivocable facts:
1. Motorcycles are inherently dangerous as they lack any protectionf for the operator and passenger.
2. In a brush with a four wheel vehicle, the motorcycle loses.
3. People who operate motorcycles assume the risk they’ll be seriously injured if they lose control, or are involved in a collision with a 4 wheel vehicle.
4. People who operate motorcycles should be free to decide whether they want to wear a helmet, just like people who operate 4 wheel vehicles should be free to decide if they’ll wear seatbelts. HOWEVER, if injuries occur that could have been prevented or mitigated through the use of those passive restraints (helmets and seatbelts), medical insurance companies should not be required to pay for additional expenses that could/should have been prevented. I don’t want to subsidize premiums for someone who would rather have “the wind blow through their hair” than protect themselves.
I ride and I hate wearing a helmet. I live in a state that does not require it if you are over 18. BUT, I ALWAYS wear and full face helmet. My husband was hit by a car years ago and without the helmet he would have been killed. It’s just smart to have them on if you are going to ride
I agree I live in a helmet optional state, won’t ride without a full face helmet. I have enough rocks hit off my helmet to always wear one. Never had a problem with not hearing sirens. They are loud enough to hear in a car with a radio on after all.
It just amazes me when people twist facts to support their desires. There is no data that supports the position that helmets interfere with one’s ability to hear. And, I have ridden in 115 degree heat & never “puked” ( of course I didn’t preface the ride with a few beers either). It should be a stipulation to support a position with documented facts instead of stereotypical comments with no basis at all.
Motorcycles are NOT inherently dangerous – mine looks just fine sitting there. They do, however, lack any outside protection for the rider or passenger that a car provides, but that’s about it.
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… require tatoos on the chest saying “This side forward” to aid in organ harvest.
McNutt – son of nutt?
I agree. As for the argument that helmets interfere with hearing…..what ******** is that? You can’t hear anything on a freaking motorcycle anyway. And once your bike goes down or off the road, I’d think they’d be more concerned about staying alive than they would hearing the sound of their bones snapping.
I don’t seem to have any trouble hearing sirens or anything else for that matter when I wear my full face helmet. If the wind pulls it back, put your face down a little lower in the front. Better than doing a face plant without one. OK, now, let the comments begin.
Everyone (especially non-riders) have their opinions about what other people should/shouldn’t do.
Bottom line is that helmets do not protect you in an accident or prevent death. This has been shown, by the ratio of accidents to deaths remaining the same, when a helmet law is passed or repealed. In fact, the death rate often rises when a helmet law is enacted.
If you want to see actual facts, read them here for yourself:
http://abatesc.com/web/Helmets/helmet-law-facts.html
Since helmets don’t protect you, it should be the rider that decides for themselves, not the government.
Here are some unequivocable facts:
1. Motorcycles are inherently dangerous as they lack any protectionf for the operator and passenger.
2. In a brush with a four wheel vehicle, the motorcycle loses.
3. People who operate motorcycles assume the risk they’ll be seriously injured if they lose control, or are involved in a collision with a 4 wheel vehicle.
4. People who operate motorcycles should be free to decide whether they want to wear a helmet, just like people who operate 4 wheel vehicles should be free to decide if they’ll wear seatbelts. HOWEVER, if injuries occur that could have been prevented or mitigated through the use of those passive restraints (helmets and seatbelts), medical insurance companies should not be required to pay for additional expenses that could/should have been prevented. I don’t want to subsidize premiums for someone who would rather have “the wind blow through their hair” than protect themselves.
I ride and I hate wearing a helmet. I live in a state that does not require it if you are over 18. BUT, I ALWAYS wear and full face helmet. My husband was hit by a car years ago and without the helmet he would have been killed. It’s just smart to have them on if you are going to ride
I agree I live in a helmet optional state, won’t ride without a full face helmet. I have enough rocks hit off my helmet to always wear one. Never had a problem with not hearing sirens. They are loud enough to hear in a car with a radio on after all.
It just amazes me when people twist facts to support their desires. There is no data that supports the position that helmets interfere with one’s ability to hear. And, I have ridden in 115 degree heat & never “puked” ( of course I didn’t preface the ride with a few beers either). It should be a stipulation to support a position with documented facts instead of stereotypical comments with no basis at all.
Motorcycles are NOT inherently dangerous – mine looks just fine sitting there. They do, however, lack any outside protection for the rider or passenger that a car provides, but that’s about it.