(06-06-05) Helmet Laws - Page 5 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

tzeigler88 · 08-23-2007, 01:48 PM

I personally believe every time you hit the street on a bike you should have one on. That's just me though...

11-18-2007, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trapper

You guys and your "Darwinism"

I think helmets should be required by law. For the simple reason that I have heard on this forum and have witnessed in my life that the 16-25 (and up) demographic frequently lack common sense. this doesn't mean that they will not gain common sense in the future, so why shouldn't we make them protect their brain until it is fully developed? I bet there would be a lot of wasted lives if we didn't keep an eye out for the testosterone laden young men out there.

Sorry Mark, I know you said no discussions, but no one else listened....

11-18-2007, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trapper

You guys and your "Darwinism"

I think helmets should be required by law. For the simple reason that I have heard on this forum and have witnessed in my life that the 16-25 (and up) demographic frequently lack common sense. this doesn't mean that they will not gain common sense in the future, so why shouldn't we make them protect their brain until it is fully developed? I bet there would be a lot of wasted lives if we didn't keep an eye out for the testosterone laden young men out there.

Sorry Mark, I know you said no discussions, but no one else listened....

Any law that makes up your mind for you is a law that infringes on your rights.
The last time I checked at 18 people were responsible for their own actions when they give up that responsibility they are saying that they are children and the government should take care of them.

Jimmydee · 11-18-2007, 11:48 AM

In Michigan, I pay into a catastrophic medical fund every time I pay my insurance. I think it is $135 a year for each vehicle. It becomes my business whether a person wares a helmet, when the head injuries from motorcycle accident, start drawing from that fund. It goes up or down as to how much is drawn out of it.
I would go for it if, no helmet, no money from the catastrophic fund.
Jim

HAMMERPETE · 11-18-2007, 09:43 PM

For the helmet...and in full jacket,chaps and helmet...I look damn sexy!

Adriaan · 11-24-2007, 09:49 PM

I always wear a helmet, but I'm against the helmet law.
I think governments are already to much into telling people what they should and should not do. We need less government, not more government.

Broc · 11-25-2007, 10:17 AM

should be up the the rider... PERIOD!

frostbitevinnie · 11-26-2007, 08:14 PM

To me its just like the seat belt law, I don't like it! I used to own a 77' 280Z, pretty fast car and I drove it in the mountains a lot for the twisty effect!! I soon found out that if you don't have a belt on zooming around corners at high speed you will get thrown all over the car. Wear a belt to keep your butt where it belongs, wear a helmet to keep your head where it belongs. I don't like these laws simply because it keeps too many idiots alive and cancels out population control.

tricker · 11-27-2007, 09:48 AM

My head would get cold w/o my helmet on.. but on the overall discussion.. I take the Switzerland defense (no offense to the members from Switzerland)

C50Hexy · 12-14-2007, 05:05 PM

Hi Everyone,

Just getting back on the site after a hiatus.
Good topic --- quick response. I'll always wear a helmet and think everyone should, however, I believe that this falls under personal rights. -

Side note: I wear helmet, gloves, jacket, boots, etc.. but no protection for my legs apart from jeans? ....Can't see myself in leather chaps!!!

omegajim · 12-14-2007, 11:06 PM

nothing like reviving an old thread.

jprisme · 01-27-2008, 02:42 PM

helmets save lives. period.

Lion6322 · 02-04-2008, 09:16 PM

I'm "anti" and "pro". I think when you first start learning to ride, you should have to ride with a helmet for at least the first 2 years. Also, if you're traveling on an interstate or above a certain speed, you should have one on. But any other time it should be your choice. I don't care if your head makes it, if your body is totally f-ed up your not going to survive anyway. Trust me, I'm a volunteer firefighter, I know, I've seen it. Anyway, it's my life, where's my freedom to choose for myself wether or not I want to take my life into my hands. I know the risks. Where is it anyone elses place or buisness to tell me I MUST wear a helmet, or seatbelt in a car for that matter. I did'nt know we went communist, where other people make all the decisions for us and tell us everything we can and can't do.

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11-18-2007, 11:48 AM	#84 (permalink)
Jimmydee In Training Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2007 Stratoliner S Location: West Michigan Posts: 100	In Michigan, I pay into a catastrophic medical fund every time I pay my insurance. I think it is $135 a year for each vehicle. It becomes my business whether a person wares a helmet, when the head injuries from motorcycle accident, start drawing from that fund. It goes up or down as to how much is drawn out of it. I would go for it if, no helmet, no money from the catastrophic fund. Jim Last edited by Jimmydee; 11-19-2007 at 09:14 AM.

11-18-2007, 09:43 PM	#85 (permalink)
HAMMERPETE In The Zone Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 HAMMER Location: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BITCHES Posts: 2,746	For the helmet...and in full jacket,chaps and helmet...I look damn sexy! __________________ "There's not a whole lot ways this can go right" - Johnny Knoxsville "I did something in a previous life that must have been spectacularly good, because I'm getting paid in this life just magnificently, more than one would dare imagine or hope for." - RIP George Carlin.

11-25-2007, 10:17 AM	#87 (permalink)
Broc In Training Joined: Nov 2007 Bike: 02 Yamaha Warrior Location: PhoeniXXX, Az Posts: 107	should be up the the rider... PERIOD! __________________ Ride Powersports Now! NBDesign - Custom software built to your specs. What's Cooking?

11-26-2007, 08:14 PM	#88 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie No Significant Other Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,345	To me its just like the seat belt law, I don't like it! I used to own a 77' 280Z, pretty fast car and I drove it in the mountains a lot for the twisty effect!! I soon found out that if you don't have a belt on zooming around corners at high speed you will get thrown all over the car. Wear a belt to keep your butt where it belongs, wear a helmet to keep your head where it belongs. I don't like these laws simply because it keeps too many idiots alive and cancels out population control. __________________ You may add 5 tag(s) to this thread.

08-23-2007, 01:48 PM	#81 (permalink)
tzeigler88 Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 1993 Suzuki GSX-R 750w with goodies!!! Location: Simi Valley CA Posts: 67	I personally believe every time you hit the street on a bike you should have one on. That's just me though...

11-24-2007, 09:49 PM	#86 (permalink)
Adriaan Where Am I ? Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Quesnel, BC Canada Posts: 27	I always wear a helmet, but I'm against the helmet law. I think governments are already to much into telling people what they should and should not do. We need less government, not more government.

11-27-2007, 09:48 AM	#89 (permalink)
tricker M-J Member of the Month! Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 4,538	My head would get cold w/o my helmet on.. but on the overall discussion.. I take the Switzerland defense (no offense to the members from Switzerland)

12-14-2007, 05:05 PM	#90 (permalink)
C50Hexy Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 1981 Honda Twinstar, 2006 Suzuki C50c Location: southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 42	Hi Everyone, Just getting back on the site after a hiatus. Good topic --- quick response. I'll always wear a helmet and think everyone should, however, I believe that this falls under personal rights. - Side note: I wear helmet, gloves, jacket, boots, etc.. but no protection for my legs apart from jeans? ....Can't see myself in leather chaps!!! __________________ Mike

12-14-2007, 11:06 PM	#91 (permalink)
omegajim Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 5,278	nothing like reviving an old thread. __________________ I have a truckload of nothing and it's certified, I got the certificate right here.

01-27-2008, 02:42 PM	#92 (permalink)
jprisme Ditch Magnet Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: gsxr 1000 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 174	helmets save lives. period. __________________ i have mutiplus sclerosis and well i wanted to ride since i was young so i saved up my money and got good credit and bought me a hell of a bike. i never looked back since

02-04-2008, 09:16 PM	#93 (permalink)
Lion6322 Where Am I ? Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: '03 Volusia w/ custom sonic blue base and dark silver flames Location: Beaver, PA. Yes I'm from BEAVER, but isn't everyone? Posts: 42	I'm "anti" and "pro". I think when you first start learning to ride, you should have to ride with a helmet for at least the first 2 years. Also, if you're traveling on an interstate or above a certain speed, you should have one on. But any other time it should be your choice. I don't care if your head makes it, if your body is totally f-ed up your not going to survive anyway. Trust me, I'm a volunteer firefighter, I know, I've seen it. Anyway, it's my life, where's my freedom to choose for myself wether or not I want to take my life into my hands. I know the risks. Where is it anyone elses place or buisness to tell me I MUST wear a helmet, or seatbelt in a car for that matter. I did'nt know we went communist, where other people make all the decisions for us and tell us everything we can and can't do. __________________ Good job stupid!

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