Speeding and tapping the top of your head

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#11 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 4:48 pm

blues2cruise wrote:Don't they have helmet laws in Ohio?

Nope! And we like it that way!

#12 Unread post by **Sev** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 4:49 pm

I think the practise is referred to as self-inflicted darwinism.

#13 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 7:25 pm

Must we start?

iwannadie · Sat Jul 23, 2005 8:40 pm

ZooTech wrote:Must we start?

least you and i can agree on something. if you dont want to wear a helmet its your own business. shouldnt be treated or thought of any differently than someone with a helmet.

#15 Unread post by **Sev** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 12:17 am

Why you should wear a helmet

All I'm saying is that the brain is one of the most sensitive and delicate peices of your body. It has a consistancy on par with stiff pudding, and the skull is not designed to handle high speed impact. A 3 footfall onto concrete from a sitting position is enough to cause permanent brain damage. And you're telling me that you're willing to risk a motorcycle accident without wearing something to keep your brain safe? Sounds like self induced gene pool cleaning.

Please, for your loved ones, wear a helmet. To be honest, and not to sound mean, but Zootech, you have 3 wonderful little kids who only have you to depend on. I think you have an obligation to them if not yourself to try to keep yourself safe. Though I think you wear a helmet anyways.

#16 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 3:37 am

Yeah, I'm aware of the dangers and of my obligations. Thing is, helmets have the same effect on motorcycling as condoms have on sex (I have three kids, remember) - meaning, they take all the good sensations out of it. Riding with and without is the difference between night and day. And other than riding without a helmet, I have no life-threatening vices to speak of. I don't smoke, I rarely drink, and I take no controlled substances, so motorcycilng is essentially my only stress relief...something that every single parent knows is of the utmost importance.

I do wear my helmet in spring and fall, but only to keep my head warm.

BuzZz · #17 Unread post by **BuzZz** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 4:35 am

First off, I don't care if someone else wears a helmet or not, (no skin off my nose.... your milage may vary

), if you live someplace with the option, it's up to you to make that call.

ZooTech wrote: Thing is, helmets have the same effect on motorcycling as condoms have on sex (I have three kids, remember) - meaning, they take all the good sensations out of it.

But.... how's that workin' out for you? Pretty sure there's something to be gleaned here.....

#18 Unread post by **Skier** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 5:48 am

ZooTech wrote:Thing is, helmets have the same effect on motorcycling as condoms have on sex (I have three kids, remember) - meaning, they take all the good sensations out of it.

On that same token, I ain't ready for kids and I ain't ready to die. It's all about safety!

Mag7C · #19 Unread post by **Mag7C** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 6:55 am

Uhoh... the subject is slowly derailing....

I gave a guy the helmet tap followed by pointing my thumb over my shoulder, because I had just rounded a corner to see TWO cop cars parked on the side of the road. Very glad I wasn' t speeding!

He didn't get it. He looked back at his girl and seemed confused. I think maybe he thought i was saying there's something wrong with her helmet.

Oh well I tried!

Wizzard · #20 Unread post by **Wizzard** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 1:48 pm

On the helmet wearing issue . Let those who ride decide .
Wizzard