NC Helmet law...

[oldgoat]

$10K doesn't seem much to cover head injuries in a hospital. Should run through that on the first night in emergency.

 

[budro]

I guess it was just a matter of time before someone posted about how they believe it's safer without a helmet because the the weight, sight and heat issues. Delude yourself all you want but NONE of those excuses are valid. A properly fitted helmet increases your likelihood of survival by several orders of magnitude, it's simple physics back up with decades of statistics and research.

If you choose to ride without a helmet that's your choice but DO NOT go down the path that begins with how unsafe helmets are, it just shows your ignorance.

How happily the sheep follow the rules. Those rules made by those that have never ridden. I feel that if you want to wear a helmet you should have that RIGHT. If ya choose not to you should also have that RIGHT. The right to call others ignorant is something I have never seen posted on this site. I guess maturity & respect for others is not always a requesite to post here.----Budro

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Statistics proved that most accidents happen within two miles of your home, so i moved away from your home. :dontknow::dontknow:

Cruzr Joe

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I've been riding since 1968 and have never ridden without a helmet. Had a helmet literally save my life twice. I think people who ride without helmets are insane, but, hey...it's their choice.

Wondering how long it'll take the NC motorcycle death toll to start rising...?

Insanity is hereditary, you get it from your kids.

Cruzr Joe

 

[Bob Denman]

I think people that encase their heads in a fiberglass bubble that impedes their vision, hearing, and the periferial vision so important at driveways & sideroads. Not to mention the discomfort in hot environs, that has sweat runing in your eyes, overheats your brain & effects your reaction time.

Sorry... The helmets don't restrict your peripheral vision... Put a helmet on and look straight ahead... you can't see any of the helmet that sits alongside of your sideburns... :shocked:

 

[budro]

Sorry... The helmets don't restrict your peripheral vision... Put a helmet on and look straight ahead... you can't see any of the helmet that sits alongside of your sideburns... :shocked:

Sorry to disagree Bob, but the full face helmets with face shield do effect your vision & also the very important sense of hearing that lets ya know the cager is comin' around you when ya aren't lookin' in your mirror. The half helmet gives a false sense of safety, but yes it does follow the letter of the law.
The "look straight ahead" idea will put you in jeopardy. Lookin' straight ahead will not let ya see whats coming, only where your goin'.

 

[Bob Denman]

You misunderstood what I was trying to say... Put a helmet on and look straight ahead; you can't see the sides of it. Your peripheral vision is not blocked at all... Now; I didn't say to ride around with your eyeballs locked in that position; it's only an exercise to show you that the helmet doesn't impede your vision to the sides...

 

[budro]

You misunderstood what I was trying to say... Put a helmet on and look straight ahead; you can't see the sides of it. Your peripheral vision is not blocked at all... Now; I didn't say to ride around with your eyeballs locked in that position; it's only an exercise to show you that the helmet doesn't impede your vision to the sides...

sorry again Bob, but just 'cause ya say it doesn't make it so. Vision is definatly limited in the helmet. Been there, done that, i even have the t-shirt---lol

 

[mjw930]

How happily the sheep follow the rules. Those rules made by those that have never ridden. I feel that if you want to wear a helmet you should have that RIGHT. If ya choose not to you should also have that RIGHT. The right to call others ignorant is something I have never seen posted on this site. I guess maturity & respect for others is not always a requesite to post here.----Budro

Sorry Budro but I'm far from a sheep following the rules. I NEVER said you were ignorant because you don't wear a helmet. What I DID say was thinking you are safer without a helmet is ignorant. Sorry if you don't like the word and Lamont can feel free to censure me for it but it's what I believe. Now, with that said, instead of making excuses as to why you choose to ride sans helmet just say you enjoy the ride better and choose to not wear one, I can respect that.

 

[bruiser]

I started this thread as information only. Lets stop :bdh:

 

[mjw930]

I started this thread as information only. Lets stop :bdh:

Hey, maybe we can start and oil thread next :joke:

 

[bruiser]

Hey, maybe we can start and oil thread next :joke:

:roflblack:

 

[Sarge707]

Statistics proved that most accidents happen within two miles of your home, so i moved away from your home. :dontknow::dontknow:

Cruzr Joe

If your Not impaired, Speeding, Driving at night and 2 miles from home your "Good to Go?":yikes::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

Well this has been fun... :shocked:

 

[ARtraveler]

:agree: Time to start an octane thread or similar. :roflblack:

 

[Can-Am Poogs]

Here we go again

Wear a helmet or don't, it's your choice and your life. We don't have a choice up here, so never get worried about it. When I go south I keep mine on. My life, so I choose what's right for me. Your life so you choose what's right for you. All things being equal in a crash, chance of survival with helmet are better. They are not called donor cycles for nothing.

 

[budro]

Wear a helmet or don't, it's your choice and your life. We don't have a choice up here, so never get worried about it. When I go south I keep mine on. My life, so I choose what's right for me. Your life so you choose what's right for you. All things being equal in a crash, chance of survival with helmet are better. They are not called donor cycles for nothing.

well said