Just wanted to post a quick message. Today we responded to a motorcycle accident. The rider took a curve in the country road at approx 70-85 mph, and did not complete his turn, and left the roadway. The rider was thrown from the motorcycle, and was unconscious for 2 minutes according to the witnesses who were riding with him. Needless to say he was smart enough to wear a helmet, gloves, and a jacket. The entire front of the motorcycle was broken off, and it looked as thought the forks were bent. He was life flighted to a hospital in Dallas. As far as we know, no major injuries, possibly a broken pelvis. His helmet had several large gouges in it and the riding gear was scuffed up.

Please, Please, everyone ride with your gear, and especially your helmet. This person's helmet undoubtedly saved his head from having chunks missing.

Thank you!  And, I see Limecat LIVES!!

Yes, There have been 3 deaths in my area over the past month. ALL were wearing no helmet. They were all cruiser riders. Why do they seem to wear helmets less than sport/street bike riders? Silly

 -Anti  

Quote from: The AntibodyYes, There have been 3 deaths in my area over the past month. ALL were wearing no helmet. They were all cruiser riders. Why do they seem to wear helmets less than sport/street bike riders? Silly

 -Anti  

Sad that this happens.  The ABATE folks here in Michigan are very pro-choice, and they would overwhelmingly choose to not to wear helmets if they could.  Alas, it's merely a matter of time, I predict.

I occasionally get a kick out of visiting the MichiganVotes.org web site to read the postings on the topic.  A recent visitor referenced a Pittsburg Tribune-Review article entitled, "PA Drops Helmet Requirement, and Motorcycle Deaths Drop, Too".  Guess the jury is still out on the 2005 stats -- beats me if 14 fewer deaths in one year is statistically significant.  Suspect not.  (Irresponsible journalism.)

Speaking of recent articles, a NHTSA study was released that suggests that the Tribune-Review may be full of it (as it relates to Florida).  The Florida Motorcycle Deaths Soar After Helmet Law Repeal story has more data than just a single year over year examination.

Anyway, sorry if I stir the pot.  Personally, I'd never put my bike in gear without a full face helmet, jacket, gloves.  I may take liberties with pants and boots, but never if I ride out of the city.

Ride protected, 'cuz you'll never know...

Hey vfrocket... There are a few roads I've been wanting to take really fast...  But they're out in the middle of nowhere and I'd like to have an EMT follow me around in case I crash.

Will you follow me around wherever I ride if I promise to always wear gear?

HAHA We should all get our own ambulance.

 -Anti   :lol:

Quote from: RedShiftAnyway, sorry if I stir the pot.  Personally, I'd never put my bike in gear without a full face helmet, jacket, gloves.  I may take liberties with pants and boots, but never if I ride out of the city.

I used to be the same, sometimes riding in jeans, but after I was hit not one block from work on a snack run... I never ride in less than full gear, head to toe.

The ABATE people are full of shaZam!!!! And if I had seen that article in the Trib I would have written a letter to the editor (the trib sucks by the way). The helmet law was repealed on Sept 4 of 2003. So here in SWPA that means they have approximately 9, maybe 10 months of data when you factor in the winter months.  Also, alot of times they include ATV deaths as well as on road deaths.  This topic and the other one on the florida law have got me thinking about this stuff again. I had done research on the helmet laws for a class last summer.  Did I mention the Trib sucks

Jake

Quote from: RedShiftSad that this happens.  The ABATE folks here in Michigan are very pro-choice, and they would overwhelmingly choose to not to wear helmets if they could.  Alas, it's merely a matter of time, I predict.

I occassionally get a kick out of visiting the MichiganVotes.org web site to read the postings on the topic.  A recent visitor referenced a Pittsburg Tribune-Review article entitled, "PA Drops Helmet Requirement, and Motorcycle Deaths Drop, Too".  Guess the jury is still out on the 2005 stats -- beats me if 14 fewer deaths in one year is statistically significant.  Suspect not.  (Irresponsible journalism.)

Speaking of recent articles, a NHTSA study was released that suggests that the Tribune-Review may be full of it (as it relates to Florida).  The Florida Motorcycle Deaths Soar After Helmet Law Repeal story has more data than just a single year over year examination.

Anyway, sorry if I stir the pot.  Personally, I'd never put my bike in gear without a full face helmet, jacket, gloves.  I may take liberties with pants and boots, but never if I ride out of the city.

Ride protected, 'cuz you'll never know...

Quote from: RVertigoHey vfrocket... There are a few roads I've been wanting to take really fast...  But they're out in the middle of nowhere and I'd like to have an EMT follow me around in case I crash.

Will you follow me around wherever I ride if I promise to always wear gear?

I'm not an EMT, But I will be glad to issue some speeding citations.

RVertigo ... can you say, "Oops!"  :lol:

Quote from: vfrocketI'm not an EMT, But I will be glad to issue some speeding citations.

DAMNIT!  Well, can you give me one ticket and follow me around as I speed then?  :lol:

i say if you want to ride without a helmet, go for it... it's called natural selection.  it's like people who choose to ride in a car without a seat belt.  it's their decision, not mine.

personally, i always ride in full gear because accidents do happen as it did happen to me.

Quote from: RVertigo

Quote from: vfrocketI'm not an EMT, But I will be glad to issue some speeding citations.

DAMNIT!  Well, can you give me one ticket and follow me around as I speed then?  :lol:

he'd be way the heck out of his jursidiction anyway

Quote from: Jazzzzzhe'd be way the heck out of his jursidiction anyway

Yeah... Well...  I figure one ticket is better than two or three...   :lol: