Spyder Accident

[crossbowme]

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/07/...ibou-man-sent-to-emmc-after-motorcycle-crash/

No matter how safe the Spyder is it can't protect us from other driversray:

 

[finless]

Darn another one in 2 weeks

Here is the only thing I think should not be overlooked:

"Corbin, who was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, suffered injuries to his head and chest, according to the release."

I know some states do not require a helmet but in my opinion all should. We cannot protect ourselves from other drivers any other way.

Just my opinion.
Bob

 

[reverendg]

I think everyone SHOULD wear a helmet but am opposed to governments telling us we MUST do so.

 

[ABQAndy]

I think everyone SHOULD wear a helmet but am opposed to governments telling us we MUST do so.

I agree :agree:
I belong to a group called "Old Coots on Scoots" and I rarely see anyone riding with the group without a helmet. Helmets are not required in NM.

 

[grumpybob]

I agree with wearing a helmet 100%

 

[pondboss]

South Carolina riders aren't required to wear a helmet~ Seems like all the old codgers do and the young ones are bullet proof.Hope the Bullett Proof works. I wear mine everywhere I ride.

 

[aka1004]

South Carolina riders aren't required to wear a helmet~ Seems like all the old codgers do and the young ones are bullet proof.Hope the Bullett Proof works. I wear mine everywhere I ride.

i see far far more older riders without a helmet than young ones. i rarely see kid on a crotch rocket without a helmet. its mostly old folks on harleys without a helmet. i don't know... i guess they figure they don't have much time anyway so they ride like they don't care.

 

[finless]

I am not a proponent of government regulation. In fact many consider me the "red neck republican" of Southern California
Yes I am a Republican and proud of it (rare for California too).

However, when the government allows total idiots that should not be allowed to operate a motor vehicle, then something has to give. Then when you allow more idiots to get on cycles without helmets, well..... My sense is either Darwin awards or make them not make us pay the bills.

Sorry... not trying to get all political....

Bob

 

[EnjoyingTheRyde]

Thoughts and prayers...

...for Mr. Corbin

 

[ARtraveler]

...for Mr. Corbin

:agree: x2

 

[finless]

...for Mr. Corbin

Yes sorry..... I lost track.... Someone slap me...

Prayers for Mr. Corbin and sorry for the derail of this thread with my comments!

ray:ray:ray:

Bob

 

[jthornton]

I think everyone SHOULD wear a helmet but am opposed to governments telling us we MUST do so.

:agree:

I'd bet most take their helmets off at the state line just because they hate being told that they have to wear one. I take mine off on the dirt road to my house... I only do 10-15 MPH on dirt roads.

JT

 

[Yazz]

...for Mr. Corbin

:agree: ray:ray:

 

[jerpinoy]

We'll do what we have to. I just hate picking out bugs off my teeth. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

I always wear my helmet I don't about you.

 

[Bob Denman]

Prayers going out to Mr Corbin... ray:

 

[Daisyjoe]

Prayers!

 

[Spyder ri]

Hope all is going to be alright. Prayers sent.


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[SPYDERFUZZ]

Helmet

Now you are scaring me. The salesman said it was impossible to have a wreck. I'm sure that's the only thing he lied about.

 

[Elembytes]

Hard to tell in that news story if it was a Spyder

Sure hard to tell if that was a Spyder in that wreck, the photo on the link above doesn't seem too clear to this reader.

However- WE will NOT and do NOT ride unless we have helmets ON! PERIOD!

Heck, in this HEAT I am really hesitant to ride without my Jacket or my MESH Jacket and when I do, I feel naked. Yet- I see HARLEY riders all the time going with hardly anything and 1/2 helmets or what not. Guess they are bigger risk takers.

I am NOT "OLD" but 52- and I wear a helmet so exceptions to the rule? LOL!

Finless = congrats for being what ever there in California----just nice to know people still exist with level heads upon their shoulders, in a world that is growing dimmer each and every day.

 

[Flanker]

I think everyone SHOULD wear a helmet but am opposed to governments telling us we MUST do so.

Roger that! :thumbup: