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I'll stay out of the whole helmet thing, I just don't enjoy arguing that much but I do have a couple of observations.
In this state, and probably most of the country, you can just walk in and buy a zero to 60 in 3 seconds, 160 MPH or faster machine, weighing anywhere from 300 to 1800 pounds, (yes, really), and you don't even need to prove that you can operate the thing. You might need a license to ride it on public roads, but not to buy it.
To get a license in this state, unless you were grandfathered in like me, you need to take a basic class at slow speed to learn to operate said machine. Bingo, you have a motorcycle license and you can now ride it where ever you want.
Interesting observation about helmets. So, you have the best helmet money can buy, guaranteed to save your noggin. So, where are your boots, leathers, armor, gloves, etc? I see people every day with helmets, and T-shirts, shorts, flip flop shoes and women with almost nothing on but the helmet. (Not that I don't enjoy that part).
I have wrecked a few times and have seen several. I pretty much have slid to a stop on my leather jacket, jeans, gloves, and boots each time. I have also seen a few folks slide to a stop on their arms and bare legs. I once saw a guy slide to a stop with his bike on top of his left leg. He was wearing tennis shoes and had sanded the outside of his ankle off. From the screaming I assumed it probably stung a little.
My only point in all of this is that it is not just a helmet issue. Idiots with helmets die also. If you are going to discuss safety equipement then I think you should discuss all of it.
By the way, I don't ALWAYS wear a helmet but I have two and they are both full face, high dollar items. I wear em as I see fit.
As you were.
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