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Moondog · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:52 pm Post subject: [b]Helmet vs. No helmet [/b]

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Torrington Man Killed In Motorcycle Accident
9:55 AM EDT, July 13, 2008
NEW HARTFORD - A Torrington man was killed in a one-vehicle motorcycle accident early Sunday on Route 219.

Brian T. xxxxxxxx, 22, of xxx Moore Drive, was killed when his 2002 Harley Davidson left the roadway at about 12:32 a.m. State police did not release information about whether Phillips crashed into something, but said the accident is still under investigation. Phillips was not wearing a helmet, according to police.

The passenger on the motorcycle, Amanda xxxxxx, 20, of xxx Vernon St. in Manchester, was moderately injured and taken to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, police said. Boulet was wearing a helmet, according to police.

Strong woman to hopefully be smart enough to protect her coconut. I get so frustrated when I see anyone with no helmet.
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Off the grid · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:08 pm Post subject:

Hard to believe that with all the research out there someone would willingly go without a helmet.

I think for some it's more about the having the freedom to choose rather than be told what to do.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject:

I enjoy riding without a helmet. And I'm fully aware of the risks. BFD.

Given that you're 37 times more likely to suffer a fatality on a motorcycle per mile traveled, if you actually cared about your own safety you wouldn't get near a motorcycle in the first place. Rolling Eyes

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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:54 pm Post subject:

If you don't have a windshield in front of you, a helmet is invaluable even if it just protects against bug hits to your head/face. OUCH.

Given Cathy's work (Occupational Therapist), she has seen enough head injuries to convince anyone to protect their melon.

We are the "live free or die" state- adults aren't even required to wear seatbelts here (only state out of 50). So most folks don't wear helmets here.

I couldn't even think of going out on the bike bareheaded.

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Flying Duck · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject:

I believe in GABATT. Very Happy

Gloves and boots all the time. Laughing

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Moondog · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:16 pm Post subject:

Flying Duck · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject:

jpberens1994K1100RS · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:03 pm Post subject: helmet

Funny thing fate, God's will, Karma, or what ever you believe guides your future.
I've seen riding friends loose large pieces of flesh & bone in high speed get off's and attended to them as best I could. Heads were fine in the helmet, but one in particular I remember got crippled. No helmet, head was AOK at a 100 plus total off, but left heel & most of his arch along with the boot got munched be a culvert. Took a few years, he can't walk of stand very long of far, but he IS riding again.
Another that chnaged my life in 1984 was tragic. Hot hard left hander, saw a couple get in WAY to fast. I pulled up hard but was riding solo. They shot off the road, sailed over a ditch, stayed upright, sheared off a flag pole, this crushed his clavical & shattered his left arm, then they ran into a field stone wall at darn near 50MPH. She was good till then. Blunt force trama & an errant tree root that broke her neck ended her ride forever.
We saved him!!!!! Patched him up, kept him alive till medics arrived & transported him. Helmets did not save them. His grief over the loss of his spouse caused him to make a decsion to end his life on his own, by him self. We tried to save him through this too & failed. That experience changed my life forever, and because of it, when ever I donate blood, platelets, plasma or what ever the Southeast WI blood center wants that week, I think of him, and her and the fragility of our existance.
Of my own special story, I got creamed from behind by a four door Honda that caught me off gaurd & totalled a BEAUTIFUL 1994 Red K1100RS that I had just got home from Georgia! this happened in April of this year.The armor jacket save my elbow from shattering, the spine protector & back padding helped save my back, helmet NEVER got a scratch!!!! WTH ???? Go figure. Replaced with a 93 K1100RS that is stronger but not quite like I like it yet. Very soon to be complete.
Anyway's if ya read this far, you know a few things already.
#1: I can't type worth beans.
#2: You love life & love to ride, me too!
#3: You know how to hedge the odds in your favor.
#4: There is NO magic bullet that can save your @$$
#5: Share all you can with everyone you can, just not your helmet or gear.
#6: Make your own choices & always allow others to do the same. Ya just gotta give em' the chance to ride free their way.

Peace & free riding to all!
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Geoff · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:18 pm Post subject:

The fact that there are inherent risks in motorcycling does not lessen the importance of a helmet as a safety device.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject:

jpberens1994K1100RS · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:26 pm Post subject: Helmet use

Certainly not, but nor can it allow infringment of an individuals choice to wear or not to wear.
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owrstrich · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:37 pm Post subject:

i always wear my helmet... even when fishing... keeps my hooks from snagging the back of my head when casting...

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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:40 pm Post subject: Re: Helmet use

jpberens1994K1100RS · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:50 pm Post subject: costs

That's what taxes are for.
God help us all if anytime assistance or extroidinary care is required that the individual requiring same goes bankrupt for the costs due to new legislation or greater restrictions.

Sure, does not seem fair that we all pay for the unfortunate few.

But then freedom is never really free, EVER!
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Klinker · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:08 pm Post subject:

Flying Duck · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:00 pm Post subject: