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baddog · 05-16-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WarChild

Baddog, are you really going to try and argue helmets are less safe? Really?

I asked a question. Answer mine first, then I will answer yours.

WarChild · 05-16-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

I asked a question. Answer mine first, then I will answer yours.

Sure. It's not illegal to wear a helmet in a car in British Columbia. So I don't know what to tell you.

Why do you suppose they wear full faced helmets in all levels of professional motorcycle racing where safety comes first but weight reduction is always a factor? Helmet manufacture lobbyists??? You'd think if it were more safe to not wear a helmet that racers would be all over that, no?

It's absolutely insane to argue that wearing a helmet on a motorcyle is LESS safe. Anyone that would argue that is crazy.

amacontent · 05-16-2009, 09:17 PM

I wouldnt argue with you warchild 1 bit that its safer to wear a helmet on a bike. I personally always wear one. Just not a full helmut. But if you go down on a bike, theres a million factors that will determine outcome of your health at the end of it, no matter what helmut type you are wearing.

DirtyDanza · 05-16-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by amacontent

I wouldnt argue with you warchild 1 bit that its safer to wear a helmet on a bike. I personally always wear one. Just not a full helmut. But if you go down on a bike, theres a million factors that will determine outcome of your health at the end of it, no matter what helmut type you are wearing.

a full face will improve your odds for sure... ive been saved by a full face... granted I I took a shitload of damage to my body... the full face saved my life.....

WarChild · 05-16-2009, 09:22 PM

Sure, there's tons of factors that figure in to it. I've been down in two minor accidents and one major one. Never put a scratch on a helmet in the process, luckily enough. I quite often ride in only jeans not proper motorcycle pants. I'm well aware I'm risking some severe road rash. The risk factor is OK for me, I can handle it on my butt or thigh, even if it will suck ass. On the other hand, I don't want to drag my face down the concrete not even for a second.

I'm sure Baddog's going to argue helmets reduce your visibility and restrict hearing. It's a silly argument. My helmet doesn't reduce visibility at all. I've raced cars, lots of auto cross and what not in helmets and never had a visibility problem there either.

Like I said though, but all means, wear whatever you want. It doesn't bother me.

DirtyDanza · 05-16-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

I asked a question. Answer mine first, then I will answer yours.

Race car drivers wear helmets and normally get out and walk away....

dale did not have a full face and did not walk away...

although the ratio of car drivers vs motorcycle riders is like 10,000 to 1 I think wearing a helmet on a bike is the way to go....

which reminds me

I wanted to ask you...

why is it you don't like helmet laws? out of curiosity

serious question .....

DirtyDanza · 05-16-2009, 09:26 PM

this is what i rock

and never once had hearing or visibility issues....

I guess the older you get your hearing go's anyways... or it could be the wind damage to the eardrums LOLOL

I dunno

I'm not there yet... but I am willing to bet ive crashed bikes more than anyone in this thread....

eroticsexxx · 05-16-2009, 09:43 PM

Full face helmet wearer here.

Wouldn't think of riding without one after a few tumbles I've taken and witnessed others take.

Road rash on one's face isn't an appealing thought in the least.

baddog · 05-16-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by WarChild

Helmet manufacture lobbyists???

I like you, but the fact that you even suggested this instead of the real reason tells me you know little of the subject.

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Originally Posted by DirtyDanza

Race car drivers wear helmets and normally get out and walk away....

dale did not have a full face and did not walk away...

You think he died because he did not have a full face helmet? How exactly would that have helped?

baddog · 05-16-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by eroticsexxx

Road rash on one's face isn't an appealing thought in the least.

Ya know, I have been riding on the street since 1971 and I am trying to remember if know of anyone that ever got road rash on their face that didn't die. Maybe one.

DirtyDanza · 05-16-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

I like you, but the fact that you even suggested this instead of the real reason tells me you know little of the subject.

You think he died because he did not have a full face helmet? How exactly would that have helped?

no I know what he died from....

but on to the question at hand... why are you against helmets? I never understood that

baddog · 05-16-2009, 11:29 PM

I do not feel safer wearing one.

amacontent · 05-17-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by baddog

I do not feel safer wearing one.

BINGO !!!!!! And the question brought up originally was not being against helmuts, but full darth vader type helmuts tha JAP bike owners wear

eroticsexxx · 05-17-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by baddog

Ya know, I have been riding on the street since 1971 and I am trying to remember if know of anyone that ever got road rash on their face that didn't die. Maybe one.

I hear ya.

Have a buddy that did survive face road rash though, his facial scars remind me every time we hang out.

I used to be a sporadic helmet wearer until I bought a cruiser that just seemed to have a penchant for fucking up anyone who rode it. I bought it from a friend who had to get pins in his leg from a spill he took on it. My injury tally involved a fractured ankle, some nice road rash and a seriously bruised ego when I had a rear wheel blowout and went down a 7 foot drop off the side of the road into a tree.

Yup. Full helmet for me.

CaptainWolfy · 05-17-2009, 12:17 AM

i sow some scary shit last week, the guy and a girl were all over the street..

Slappin Fish · 05-17-2009, 03:20 AM

It depends what you ride and where you ride it.

If you only take your bike out a few times a year to cruise with some friends on open roads the risk/pleasure ratio probably makes it worth the risk to wear no helmet at all, if you use your GSXR every day to go to work, weaving in an out of traffic, not only should you wear a full face but a jacket, boots, gloves...

voa · 05-17-2009, 03:58 AM

Helmets can safe you some time

DirtyDanza · 05-17-2009, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by baddog

I do not feel safer wearing one.

fair enough...

stats wise I Think you are but to each his own... but your answer was the most honest and best ive heard of why....

you got a point... helmet or no helmet when you go down it's not fun...

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05-16-2009, 09:22 PM	#55
WarChild Let slip the dogs of war. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bermuda Posts: 17,263	Sure, there's tons of factors that figure in to it. I've been down in two minor accidents and one major one. Never put a scratch on a helmet in the process, luckily enough. I quite often ride in only jeans not proper motorcycle pants. I'm well aware I'm risking some severe road rash. The risk factor is OK for me, I can handle it on my butt or thigh, even if it will suck ass. On the other hand, I don't want to drag my face down the concrete not even for a second. I'm sure Baddog's going to argue helmets reduce your visibility and restrict hearing. It's a silly argument. My helmet doesn't reduce visibility at all. I've raced cars, lots of auto cross and what not in helmets and never had a visibility problem there either. Like I said though, but all means, wear whatever you want. It doesn't bother me. __________________ .

05-16-2009, 09:26 PM	#57
DirtyDanza Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: BP4L.... Las Vegas, Posts: 8,369	this is what i rock and never once had hearing or visibility issues.... I guess the older you get your hearing go's anyways... or it could be the wind damage to the eardrums LOLOL I dunno I'm not there yet... but I am willing to bet ive crashed bikes more than anyone in this thread.... __________________ AVN Nominated Camming Couple

05-16-2009, 09:43 PM	#58
eroticsexxx Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nassau, Bahamas Posts: 3,133	Full face helmet wearer here. Wouldn't think of riding without one after a few tumbles I've taken and witnessed others take. Road rash on one's face isn't an appealing thought in the least. __________________

05-16-2009, 11:29 PM	#62
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,090	I do not feel safer wearing one.

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CaptainWolfy Playa Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Somewhere on the Earth Posts: 8,439	i sow some scary shit last week, the guy and a girl were all over the street..

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Slappin Fish Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,512	It depends what you ride and where you ride it. If you only take your bike out a few times a year to cruise with some friends on open roads the risk/pleasure ratio probably makes it worth the risk to wear no helmet at all, if you use your GSXR every day to go to work, weaving in an out of traffic, not only should you wear a full face but a jacket, boots, gloves...

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voa Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 16,532	Helmets can safe you some time