polarisrider1
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Tried the no helmet thing today, lost a $12 dew rag and hair was standing up like Don King. Not for me, still to much hair on my head. lol. Ride on Garth!
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about Time Mich!!!!
- Thread starter Firecatguy
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i find it funny how someone can put a fact finding bs info out there and nothing on the accidents themselfs!!!did a car run them down? Would a helmet help if someone pulled out in front of you? Just funny stuff right there.....
When we took our yearly ride to mich i talked to alot motel.restaurant and anywhere we spent money at and asked...is the helmet law have any impack on tourisim? I got a 100% yes we have had way more mc traffic this year than years past..
Now that buisness comunity is on board good luck in repealing this law now......i also find it just weird that fellow mc riders would press the issue to make others wear a helmet...can you not just put one on and not worry about others around you just seems like you are pushing you agenda and views on everyone for no reason at all, enjoy yourself stop worring about everyone else...that seems to be the big issue here
amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
700classic
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Not disputing anything here, but find it hard to believe that putting a bucket on your head would stop people from riding somewhere!
Firecatguy
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Not disputing anything here, but find it hard to believe that putting a bucket on your head would stop people from riding somewhere!
Not hard to believe when you come a state that leaves that up to the rider when there is a choice given people will choose the one that suits them
polarisrider1
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I don't wear a seat belt. (I am such a rebel).
hope your summer is going well Pat.
hope your summer is going well Pat.
I like wearing my helmet, but don't like being told I have to. An occaissional backroad ride without a helmet is refreshing, at low speeds. When I rode a Harley people looked at me funny for wearing a helmet.
I don't ride after even one beer, but see a lot of bikes parked in front of bars.
I don't wear seatbelts, unless the kids give me a hard time.
Let people make thier own decisions, but they should be responsible for them.
I don't ride after even one beer, but see a lot of bikes parked in front of bars.
I don't wear seatbelts, unless the kids give me a hard time.
Let people make thier own decisions, but they should be responsible for them.
Thirty seconds in, watch the slow mo....... Gotta love the head hit! Nobody should tell anyone what they should do, but each person knows the right thing to do. Be ready to pay for your bad decisions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Qi2sq94aKA&feature=BFa&list=UUvtfT-xYX4Q-jC2Mbsk3OUA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Qi2sq94aKA&feature=BFa&list=UUvtfT-xYX4Q-jC2Mbsk3OUA
Firecatguy
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Thirty seconds in, watch the slow mo....... Gotta love the head hit! Nobody should tell anyone what they should do, but each person knows the right thing to do. Be ready to pay for your bad decisions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Qi2sq94aKA&feature=BFa&list=UUvtfT-xYX4Q-jC2Mbsk3OUA
"everyone know the right thing to do?"
this is a video of a guy racing down the dragon boy, I sure hope if your racing around like on a track you should where a helmet.....
I do not get how you compare this to helmet laws but ok
sure be nice to know if people ride motorcycles when they make a post here it helps with the credibility of your statements
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Firecatguy
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interesting....seems the studys are a little off..
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012...e-riders-to-not-wear-helmets/?intcmp=features
Seatbelts save lives, but what about helmets?
A biker group in Michigan says fatalities in the state decreased after a law was enacted this year allowing people to ride motorcycles without protection for their heads, according to The Detroit News.
American Bikers Aiming Toward Education cite Michigan State Police data comparing the first eight months of 2011, to the first half of 2012 and found that the number of fatalities dropped from 89 to 85, despite an increase in motorcycle registrations over the same period.
The group did not provide any information on what percentage of riders are not wearing helmets.
The new law went into effect on April 12, 2012 and requires those who wish to not wear a helmet to be over 21 years old and either have had their license for two years or complete a rider safety course.
Responding to the group’s claim, a AAA of Michigan spokeswoman told the Detroit News that it was based on “very preliminary data,” and that it is too early to reach any conclusions.
“We know by looking at data from every other state that has repealed its helmet law that fatalities and injuries went up,” the spokesperson said.
A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that only 12 percent of fatal motorcycle accidents nationwide happened in the 20 states that require helmets for all riders.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012...t-wear-helmets/?intcmp=features#ixzz28ImYMIPN
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012...e-riders-to-not-wear-helmets/?intcmp=features
Seatbelts save lives, but what about helmets?
A biker group in Michigan says fatalities in the state decreased after a law was enacted this year allowing people to ride motorcycles without protection for their heads, according to The Detroit News.
American Bikers Aiming Toward Education cite Michigan State Police data comparing the first eight months of 2011, to the first half of 2012 and found that the number of fatalities dropped from 89 to 85, despite an increase in motorcycle registrations over the same period.
The group did not provide any information on what percentage of riders are not wearing helmets.
The new law went into effect on April 12, 2012 and requires those who wish to not wear a helmet to be over 21 years old and either have had their license for two years or complete a rider safety course.
Responding to the group’s claim, a AAA of Michigan spokeswoman told the Detroit News that it was based on “very preliminary data,” and that it is too early to reach any conclusions.
“We know by looking at data from every other state that has repealed its helmet law that fatalities and injuries went up,” the spokesperson said.
A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that only 12 percent of fatal motorcycle accidents nationwide happened in the 20 states that require helmets for all riders.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012...t-wear-helmets/?intcmp=features#ixzz28ImYMIPN