Helmets And Other Safety Devices

[Jeff Miller]

This is a take off from a different thread that I didn't want to hijack.

I ride motorcycles, live in a state that doesn't require me to wear one, support peoples right to decide if they want to wear one, and I always wear one.

The thing is, it is extremely common for non-motorcyclists to ask me if I wear a helmet when they learn I ride yet they themselves think nothing of driving down the road in their cars without using that vehicles safety devices.

When I point out that most fatal auto accidents are from head trauma and that seat belts have been proven to be the simplest and most effective safety device in a car they retreat from their helmet attack as my next statement is to ask why they don't wear a helmet in their car or buckle into a full racing harness.

I'm very happy elio has safety as one of its tenants and definetly strap in but I will not be wearing a helmet :-)

 

[KN16]

I want this helmet made of ham....

 

[karl]

A motorcycle helmet (M) is designed to protect your brain from a fall from six feet. An automotive (SA) helmet is designed to protect your brain from contact with something hard inside the drivers compartment. Two different buckets for almost the same job. Most race harnesses don't have DOT approval... Didn't your momma teach you not to play with your food. ;>)

 

[rmcelroy]

I have used a four point harness. Its amazing how much more you can tell about the car when your have one on. I never got around to commuting in a helment though.