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boomerguy · #**241** 27th October 2019

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Originally Posted by Traxx

My helmet started out as a safety deal, and morphed into a comfort multiplier since I spend most of my time over 70mph.
It has been proven that the more safety features a machine has the more risk tolerant we get thinking that the machine will protect us. Saying that, Toejam’s statement is not far off.
There was a good article about it and I will see if I can find it later.
We see it here at work. The company issues impact gloves and people start putting their hands in stupid places thinking that the gloves will save them. All it does is keep the end of a finger from being lost. Helmets and gear can’t protect against stupid.

I remember when airbags became standard issue on cars and a lot of people stopped wearing seat belts. Gotta love it. Now that we have cars that can drive themselves, let's see how the rates of injuries and fatalities change. I just noticed on the news that many cars from different manufacturers that have the "auto stop" stensors are having problems with stopping all of a sudden with no warning at all. In one case, a shadow from a bridge overhead confused the sensor. Supposedly, they will help prevent a front-end collision. How about a rear-end collision. And do these things even see motorcycles?

Yeah, we can't Stupid-Proof people. I was trained back in the 60's to look way ahead while I was driving and anticipate any problems. Kinda hard to do when you're looking at your "smart" phone and texting. Will the excuse, "But judge, it was the cellphone's fault"... or, "the car's sensor's fault". Hmmm....

webman94 · #**242** 27th October 2019

“There is no idiot proof, only degrees of idiot resistance.” - my Master Gunnery Sergeant, 1988. Truth has no expiration date.

Tomcatt · #**243** 30th October 2019

Shoei RF-1200

ParrotHead · #**244** 6th November 2019

Picked up a Shoei Neotec 2 a few weeks ago. Hove only done a few short rides with it but I am liking it.

Never thought I'd spend that much money on a helmet but with as many miles as I ride its worth it to me

stikflote · #**245** 6th November 2019

I wear a Schuberth or a HJC both are modular,

here UK its law all bikers have to wear a helmet

Ireeman · #**246** 23rd July 2020

I wish for an ANSI rated Pith helmet. Zulu era not that faggy stuff.

NLXL · #**247** 23rd July 2020

A thougthful choice I must say. I'm more the Pickelhaube type myself. The Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck-Schönhausen model that is. The 1890's 'Reichskanzler' real deal.
(no ANSI rating I'm afraid).

Highly-Dangerous · #**248** 23rd July 2020

This Poll should be multi-choice.... I've got all of the above and I use either one depending on the day/ride.

rokytnji · #**249** 12th December 2022

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Originally Posted by NLXL

(no ANSI rating I'm afraid).

Great in a bar fight though.

WarlordATF · #**250** 4th January 2023

My main Helmet is a Bell Qualifier Full Face, Its good for cooler weather but a bit too snug for summer. I also have a cheap JaiKai Modular that i use in the summer, its a bit looser fit (Both are Size Large) and has the flip down sun visor. I can't say i've never rode without a helmet, but with all the idiots out there i wouldn't go far without one.