A Question For Those Who Ride A Motorcycle

[+ Avalon]

Helmets are mandatory. When you arrive at your destination do you leave your helmet on the bike or carry it around with you?

[+ VictorPowers]

Always with me. Also, helmets are not always mandatory. In some states helmets are not required by law.

[+ Avalon]

Always with me. Also, helmets are not always mandatory. In some states helmets are not required by law.

 

Thank-you! On tv shows I usually see the helmet hanging on the motorcycle but in the recent episode of "Instinct" the professor (played by Alan Cumming) carried his around with him. But him being a newbie with the NYPD there was some pranking his motorcycle.

[+ Lance_Navarro]

I lock my helmet to the “sissy bar” on my bike. I often see people leave there helmets on there bike unlocked, but I’m just too worried that someone will steal it.

[gallahadesquire]

The head of Orthopedic Trauma at a local hospital (also did my hip fracture) (also a med school classmate) wears a button on his white coat:

 

Donorcycle

Wear your helmets, gentlemen, and sign your organ donor cards.

[+ not2rowdy]

Depends on the situation.

I often just carry it along with me.

But I also carry a padlock so I can lock it to the bike.

[+ VictorPowers]

I lock my helmet to the “sissy bar” on my bike. I often see people leave there helmets on there bike unlocked, but I’m just too worried that someone will steal it.

I agree with the theft. I have a $600 helmet, and I'll always keep that on my person! It's all too easy for someone to grab a loose helmet.

[+ Avalon]

Thanks all! I didn't realize that there was a way to attach / lock it to the bike.

[+ g56whiz]

Always with me. Also, helmets are not always mandatory. In some states helmets are not required by law.

 

Not required in Texas. Speed limit on I35 is 75. I’ve been passed by motorcyclists going 90+ wearing maybe a bandanna.

[instudiocity]

The head of Orthopedic Trauma at a local hospital (also did my hip fracture) (also a med school classmate) wears a button on his white coat:

 

Donorcycle

Wear your helmets, gentlemen, and sign your organ donor cards.

Like the Mortician said, "Helmet - Open Casket, No Helmet - Closed Casket."

[+ Avalon]

When I worked at a mortuary one time we had a motorcycle death. I took my nieces and nephew to see the body on "the slab". My sister was grateful.

[+ VictorPowers]

Not required in Texas. Speed limit on I35 is 75. I’ve been passed by motorcyclists going 90+ wearing maybe a bandanna.

I have gone freeway speeds sans helmet. The wind makes your eyes tear up. It's very much a bad time! It is more of a bad time when your head is squished like a grape upon impact.

[instudiocity]

I have gone freeway speeds sans helmet. The wind makes your eyes tear up. It's very much a bad time! It is more of a bad time when your head is squished like a grape upon impact.

And isn't Utah a state that does not require an helmet?

[+ azdr0710]

map of helmet laws....hover over a state for restrictions, if any.....

 

http://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/laws/helmetuse/mapmotorcyclehelmets

[+ purplekow]

Just out of curiosity, why would one ride a motorcycle without a helmet? Is the ride somehow better ? I am asking as I never have ridden a motorcycle. Why would states have a law that only protects those under 20 or 17? Is it assumed that anyone older than that is smart enough to wear one?

[+ azdr0710]

Just out of curiosity, why would one ride a motorcycle without a helmet? Is the ride somehow better ? I am asking as I never have ridden a motorcycle. Why would states have a law that only protects those under 20 or 17? Is it assumed that anyone older than that is smart enough to wear one?

 

many riders like the feel of the wind in their hair and all that.....plus the encumbrance of a bulky helmet can be bothersome .....and there's the rebel thing, too

[+ purplekow]

Ah doesn't the air whistle as it passes through the empty space between the ears? I really do not know if someone is a rebel if they do what many other people do. The bulk i can understand. Does it feel heavy on the head?

 

many riders like the feel of the wind in their hair and all that.....plus the encumbrance of a bulky helmet can be bothersome .....and there's the rebel thing, too

Edited April 24, 2018 by purplekow

[+ Pensant]

I’m an avid bicyclist—-road, gravel and mountain, and wouldn’t think of riding without a helmet. I’ve been in enough accidents where I’ve hit my head and was saved by the helmet. I only wear high-end helmets over $200. The cheap ones don’t offer the protection.

 

As for motorcycles, one vivid memory is of a stunning blond riding down the 5 in Orange County wearing only jeans and boots. Must’ve been 35 years ago. Truly a golden boy.

[+ azdr0710]

one vivid memory is of a stunning blond riding down the 5 in Orange County wearing only jeans and boots.