Man dies after motorcycle crashes during helmet protest ride

[RonPaulFanInGA]

but also have real world experience that causes doubts about the efficacy of helmets and in fact view them as a dangerous hindrance rather than a help.

Really? If you could see into the future and knew for a fact you were going to crash at a significant speed before leaving the house, but still had to ride the motorcycle anyway: would you wear a helmet or not?

 

[pcosmar]

I don't have a scanned copy of any of my rides...

The second is very nearly exactly what I want.

All Hard tails too.

 

[Anti Federalist]

Really? If you could see into the future and knew for a fact you were going to crash at a significant speed before leaving the house, but still had to ride the motorcycle anyway: would you wear a helmet or not?

It would depend on if the powers of prognostication that you have given me would allow a detailed view of the accident particulars and the aftermath.

Maybe I'd prefer to just be killed outright than live as paraplegic.

Maybe the helmet would enhance neck injuries rather than hinder them.

Maybe maybe maybe...

 

[Travlyr]

My motorcycle accident. No helmet. No neck or head injury ... road rash and busted knee. It happened when a car made a left hand turn in front of me and cut my path as I was traveling 60 mph. I hit the car in the back door and sailed over the car into the median. I am convinced that the weight of the helmet would have snapped my neck upon impact had I been wearing one.

The helmet can kill, or it can save. It all depends on the circumstances.

 

[Anti Federalist]

The second is very nearly exactly what I want.

All Hard tails too.

The engine is not right on that picture I grabbed, I'm thinking that is a 1980 or so Sportster.

Mine was a 1971, with the kicker, it was a great ride when everything was running right but that damn bike was nothing but headaches, mostly ignition. If you build one, rip out all the stock ignition shit and replace it with a magneto system.

And yup, nothing but hardtails. I'd love to build another now that you can get any damn parts you want and don't have to fabricate half the shit from scratch. Good for your ego, not so good for quality and time.

This is closer, engine wise:

 

[Velho]

It would depend on if the powers of prognostication that you have given me would allow a detailed view of the accident particulars and the aftermath.

Maybe I'd prefer to just be killed outright than live as paraplegic.

Maybe the helmet would enhance neck injuries rather than hinder them.

Maybe maybe maybe...

You would make a great politician.

 

[Travlyr]

I'm another.
Come on folks ,,post your bike.

Wish I still had one.

 

[pcosmar]

Wish I still had one.

Mine is down (hurricane Wilma victim) and stashed in the barn.

but I seldom ever wear a helmet on this either.

 

[Travlyr]

Nice, that looks like fun.

 

[ronpaulhawaii]

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Trouble is, they leave, and just fuck things up as bad as they were back home, wherever they go.

Just like getting Californicated or invaded by Massholes.

Statist

RIP the guy who died protesting lost liberty...

Didn't know the data-points.

Interesting thread...

 

[pcosmar]

Nice, that looks like fun.

It get some work done. It's a truck. Hauls wood all winter.
Heavy beast, catching air at 50mph is interesting. Capable of 100+.

 

[Anti Federalist]

Wish I still had one.

Damn it, so do I.

 

[Travlyr]

Damn it, so do I.

Clearly need to get my priorities in order

 

[AFPVet]

It was his choice. Laws do not protect us from the decisions we make. People should be educated for safety... not ticketed.

 

[PaulConventionWV]

Pretty ironic. The guy was an idiot for not wanting to wear a helmet, but I agree that it's none of the goobermint's business. Still, even if it wasn't a law you wouldn't catch me riding a motorcycle without a helmet.

It's not ironic. It's what you would expect, sadly. The guy who was an idiot gets killed. No irony here.

I ride my tricycle without a helmet! .....................

 

[GreenBulldog]

I'm a motorcyclist and as much as I believe wearing helmets, along with the rest of the gear should be worn at all times, should be up to the riders.

Also, I believe if you think your head can survive a fall to asphalt, well, that's natural selection.

 

[amy31416]

So I've been on motorcycles before--how do you keep the bugs out of your face without a helmet/face shield? It's really unpleasant to have bugs smashing into your face at 60+mph.

 

[RonPaulGetsIt]

Follow the bouncing tyrannical ball....

A guy refuses to wear a helmet, gets ticketed, and refuses to pay the fine. Then the cops try to arrest him. He resists. They shoot and kill him.

All government is backed by the threat of deadly force if you follow it to its logical conclusion.

You can't legislate good judgement or morality.

What you can do is leave people who haven't harmed anyone alone.

 

[Travlyr]

So I've been on motorcycles before--how do you keep the bugs out of your face without a helmet/face shield? It's really unpleasant to have bugs smashing into your face at 60+mph.

Windshields are nice for cross country rides.

 

[pcosmar]

So I've been on motorcycles before--how do you keep the bugs out of your face without a helmet/face shield? It's really unpleasant to have bugs smashing into your face at 60+mph.

Beard.
Never been hit in the face, but caught a June bug center chest.