"Chris Marksberry" > wrote

> As much as I hate to I'd have to agree with Sheldon (seems kinda
> unnatural)
> on the motorcycle deal and people not wearing helmets. I have a step-son
> who's a Harley-Davidson enthusiast (and owns about 3 Harley's)and when the
> helmet law was repealed in Texas he promptly started riding without a
> helmet. Scares me and my husband and we talked with son to no avail...
> guess safety is less important to him and to have his hair flying the
> breeze
> is more important.

My fil was into motorcycling, he always had a couple of bikes
around. As much as the helmet law aggravated him, at the same time
he wouldn't ride without one. Why? Because it's stupid. If nothing
else, hasn't your son noticed that people driving cars either don't notice
him or don't think anything of taking over his roadspace? No respect;
that is, until the car driver finds out they just demolished someone, as
the poor rider is being scraped off the road.

He has to ride as if someone is out to get him, because they are. Don't
be a dope, put on your helmet. And make sure you have great medical
coverage. Helmetless, tshirt wearing motorcycle riders = amateurs.

nancy